Upper Cumberland’s First Hemp Fest Coming to Smithville Aug 31

August 16, 2019
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The Upper Cumberland’s first annual Hemp Fest is coming to Smithville’s Burlap Room and Beer Garden on Labor Day weekend, Saturday August 31.

“We’ll celebrate the end of summer with an evening of live music, and showcase some of our region’s CBD businesses and craft breweries,” says Bert Driver, sponsor and host of The Middle of Somewhere Hemp Fest.

“Hopefully, Hemp Fest will also help raise awareness of industrial hemp’s potential as an important cash crop for our area’s future.”

Gates open at 4 pm, rain or shine, on the seven acres of Bert Driver Nursery on Highway 70 just west of Smithville in DeKalb County. The family-friendly event includes a play area with sandbox for children. Pets allowed but they must be leashed.

At least two food vendors will be on hand and several of the Upper Cumberland’s CBD producers will be exhibiting their products for purchase. Locally-brewed craft beers by Calfkiller Brewery and VonSeitz TheoreticAles and will be available onsite at The Burlap Room Garden & Tap House.

Katy Kilbourne, state plant pathologist and inspector with Tennessee’s Department of Agriculture will be there to advise those interested in growing hemp “what to expect from your inspector.”

Live entertainment kicks off on the Wisteria outdoor stage with music by steel drum percussionist Tony Hartman at 6, followed by the Americana roots band Blue Mother Tupelo around 7:30.

“We want to grow Hemp Fest into a yearly gathering for fans of live music, farmers, families and friends throughout the Upper Cumberland,” says Driver. “Come out and help us kick it off with a great start.”

Tickets for The Middle of Somewhere Hemp Fest are $10 in advance, $15 day of show and children under 10 admitted free. Capacity is limited and tickets are moving fast.

For information on booth space or tickets contact Driver at 615.597.9560 or message through the Bert Driver Nursery Facebook page.

August 16, 2019
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Congratulations to the new 2019-2020 Smithville Rotary Club President, Johnny Ball. Johnny is a Registered Nurse at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital where he is the Lead of Surgical Services. The Rotary Year runs from July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020. Executive Committee members include Secretary Chris Griffith, Treasurer Brenda Cantrell, and President-Elect (2020-2021) Kristie Driver.

“I am honored to be elected President of the Smithville Rotary Club,” said Ball. “Our Club has a rich history of service in the DeKalb County Community, from providing scholarships to graduating DCHS Seniors to delivering food to families during Christmas. I look forward to continuing this service, and finding additional ways that Rotary can help our community. We are also looking to add new members so if you are interested in joining, please contact me.”

Pictured in the attached photo is new Smithville Rotary Club President Johnny Ball (left) taking the oath of office from Past-President Clint Hall (right). For more information about the Smithville Rotary Club, visit our Facebook Page at Smithville Rotary Club of Tennessee-District 6780.

August 15, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

An 11-month-old at the center of an endangered child alert in DeKalb County was located  safe today (Thursday) at a residence in Warren County.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said Legend Creed Soales was found at a home on Tobitt Road in Warren County after the child’s father, Shawn Soales told officers where the baby had been taken.

The child is now in the custody of the Department of Children Services.

Sheriff Ray said the incident began Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. when DCS requested assistance from the Sheriff’s Department in locating the baby.

“We went to a residence on Blue Springs Road and found that Shawn Soales had left there with the child earlier in a black Dodge pickup truck. We issued a BOLO (Be on the Lookout) to law enforcement officers in surrounding counties and specifically requested that McMinnville City Police and the Warren County Sheriff’s Department check certain places there but the child could not be located,” said Sheriff Ray.

“Today (Thursday) we issued a child endangerment alert which resulted in tips being called in to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department”.

“At 11:58 a.m. today (Thursday) officers of the Sheriff’s Department returned to the home of Shawn Soales and found him there but the baby was not with Soales. He told the officers that the child was at a residence on Tobitt Road in Warren County. Our officers responded and found the baby at that residence an hour later at 12:57 p.m. The child has been turned over to DCS, who had earlier obtained a court order to take the baby into custody,” Sheriff Ray continued.

“We are now in discussions with the District Attorney General’s Office to determine if any criminal charges are to be filed in the case,” he added.

“I want to thank everyone for their help including the tips we received in this case,” Sheriff Ray said.

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