Fallen Firefighter Memorial Bike Ride Passes through Smithville (View Video Here)

September 8, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

From Sparta to Bell Buckle, motorcycle bikers set out on a journey Saturday morning to raise funds and honor Tennessee Firefighters who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty while protecting citizens.

Motorcycle Ride through Smithville from dwayne page on Vimeo.

Dozens of bikers participated in the 6th annual Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial ride which passed through Smithville on Highway 70 and then onto Short Mountain Highway to Cannon County enroute to Bell Buckle on the campus of the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy where the memorial is located.

The bikers got a law enforcement escort through Smithville and the county. Local firefighters also greeted them with waves and a huge American flag from the Veteran’s Memorial bridge on College Street overlooking the route below on Broad Street.

This year’s ride was dedicated to Jason Dickey of the Lawrenceburg Fire Department, the 2008 Line of Duty Death, and Barry Brady (Shady Brady) of the Sparta Fire Department, the founder of the Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial ride who passed away this year.

Beginning in 2002, the first Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial Committee was founded with a mission to create a memorial to honor fallen firefighters in Tennessee. After earning its 501©3 not-for-profit status, the board of directors began to actively raise funds to build the memorial.

In 2005, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a resolution, which dedicated land on the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy property to be used for constructing a memorial.

Fundraising efforts began with the TUFF Challenge and by selling bricks in support of the memorial.

Construction of the memorial was broken up into two phases. The official ribbon cutting ceremony for phase one was held Sept. 11, 2009. Dedication of the completion of the second phase was held on Sept. 10, 2011.

The Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial honors the fallen firefighters of Tennessee. Additionally, a section was added to the memorial that pays tribute to the lives lost during the terrorist attacks that occurred Sept. 11, 2001. As part of that memorial, a piece of a steel I-beam, which was recovered from “Ground Zero” in New York City, is also on display.

September 8, 2019
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The first Middle of Somewhere Hemp Fest drew crowds from DeKalb and surrounding counties to the scenic grounds of Bert Driver Nursery in Smithville Labor Day weekend.

“We exceeded expectations in attendance, participation of CBD producers, and attracting those interested in learning about hemp’s potential as a cash crop,” reports event sponsor Bert Driver. “Most of all, Hemp Fest was a celebration with the emphasis on local — our great outdoors, area artists and craft breweries, and the Upper Cumberland’s CBD entrepreneurs.”

The weather cooperated for a perfect day to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, wander the booths, or just sit back and enjoy live music playing on the Redbud stage with an evening performance by headliners Blue Mother Tupelo.

Those there to learn about hemp sat in on a presentation by Katy Kilbourne, state plant pathologist and inspector with Tennessee’s Department of Agriculture. She discussed Tennessee’s hemp industry, and the state’s inspection process.

“I just want to thank everyone who helped give Hemp Fest such a great start, and all the area media, especially WJLE and the Smithville Review here in DeKalb County, who spread the word,” says Driver.

“We ’re already looking for ways to make Hemp Fest a bigger, better event next year.”

September 6, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County Quarterback Axel Aldino threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more TD’s in leading the Tigers to a 33-0 victory over the Stone Memorial Panthers Friday night. It was the first home game of the season for the Tigers, their first victory and region win of the year, and the Tiger defense’s first shutout in 2019.

DeKalb County is now 1-2 (1-0) on the season. Stone Memorial slips to 1-2 (0-1).

For almost the entire first half the Tigers and Panthers were locked in a scoreless tie. But on the last play, DC’s Desmond Nokes scored on a 34 yard pass play from quarterback Axel Aldino to give the Tigers a 7-0 halftime lead after the PAT by Alan Munoz.

The Tigers struck again on another big play with 10:07 left in the 3rd period as Aldino found Alan Munoz on a 48 yard touchdown pass play. Munoz tacked on the extra point to give DeKalb County a 14-0 lead.

The Tigers extended their lead with 4:37 left in the 3rd period on a 4 yard touchdown run by Aldino. The PAT attempt by Munoz was no good but DeKalb County led 20-0.

After an Isaac Knowles interception, his second of the game, the Tigers drove for another score. Nathaniel Crook crossed the goal line on a 3 yard touchdown run with 11:23 left in the 4th period. Munoz converted the PAT and the Tigers led 27-0.

Aldino added another touchdown with 6:41 left in the game on a 16 yard run. The PAT try by Munoz was no good but DeKalb County led and went on to win 33-0.

DeKalb County will be on the road to Watertown next Friday night, September 13. Kick-Off will be at 7:00 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage

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