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Church to Open Gym for Those Seeking Shelter from the Cold

March 5, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church will open their gym tonight (Tuesday) and Wednesday night as a warming shelter to the homeless or individuals and families without heat.

You are invited to seek warmth, shelter, rest, and some snacks in the church gym. The doors will be open from 9 p.m. until 8 a.m. each night.

The church is located at 201 South College Street.




Legislative Update from State Senator Mark Pody (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

March 5, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

State Senator Mark Pody was in Smithville Saturday where he held an informal town hall type meeting with constituents at a local restaurant to discuss issues before the Tennessee General Assembly.

Speaking with WJLE later in the morning, Senator Pody said people want to know when TDOT plans to let the contracts for the Highway 56 improvement project from Warren County to Smithville. He said people also have strong opinions about medical marijuana legislation and the heart beat bill, that Pody is sponsoring that would outlaw abortions in Tennessee once a fetal heartbeat can be detected — which typically occurs in the early weeks of a woman’s pregnancy.




Chamber To Celebrate 56 Years At Upcoming Annual Banquet

March 5, 2019
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Everyone is invited to attend the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber Annual Banquet. The banquet will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the DeKalb County Complex, 712 South Congress Blvd., Smithville. “We are excited to again host this enjoyable and informative event. We invite all the public to share in this fun-filled night of dining, entertainment, and Chamber updates including the introduction of our new Board, 2019 Officers and recognition of our retiring board members. This is a wonderful networking opportunity and a great way to see some of the positive things that are happening in our county,” says Chamber Executive Director Suzanne Williams.

Come early to network as doors open at 5:30 PM and the program begins at 6:00 PM. The delicious dinner will be prepared by DCHS Culinary Arts and served by the DMS Jr. Beta Club and Leadership DeKalb Class of 2019.

Special entertainment will be performed by the award-winning DeKalb Middle School Jr. Beta Club. In addition, several Milestone Awards will be presented at the banquet.

We invite local businesses to be a Corporate Sponsor for the event, to not only support the Chamber and its many programs, but as a valuable marketing opportunity. The cost of corporate sponsorship is $250. Some of the advantages include:

  • Corporate Sponsors will be included on all banquet-related printed materials.
  • Corporate Sponsors will be announced on the Chamber Chat Radio / TV program, in the Smithville Review, WJLE, and social media outlets
  • Corporate Sponsors and employees will be recognized during the banquet 

Corporate Sponsors, so far, include: Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital – Gold Sponsor, Advance Financial, Center Hill Realty, DTC Communications, Fast Pace Urgent Care, Federal-Mogul Motorparts, FirstBank, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Project Hometown Help, Sober Living of Tennessee, and Wilson Bank & Trust. Email Suzanne Williams at: swilliams@dekalbcountychamber.org or text 615-464-7760 for more information.

Banquet tickets prices are $25 per person and can be purchased by calling the Chamber at 615.597.4163, email: swilliams@dekalbcountychamber.org, text Suzanne at 615-464-7760, or from any of the Chamber Board of Directors – Beth Adcock, Rita Bell, Jane Brown, Lisa Cripps, Billie Davis, Leigh Fuson, Kathy Hendrixson, Josh Issac, Norene Puckett, Dana Scott, Jen Sherwood, Mark Taylor, Lora Webb, Debra Ruzinsky, Tom Sturdivant, and Andy Wachtel. Or, you can stop by the Chamber office located in the DeKalb County Courthouse, Room 201. Remember, you don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend. Everyone is welcome!

Special thanks to our Annual Banquet Committee Members: Beth Adcock, Kathy Hendrixson, Rita Bell, Josh Issac, Lora Webb, Lisa Cripps, Shan Williams, Beth Chandler, Jen Sherwood, Billie Davis, and Norene Puckett for all the work they do to ensure a successful night. We are also so grateful to the Appalachian Center for Craft for providing table arrangements.

We are going to have a great time and hope you can be a part of the Chamber’s 56th Anniversary.




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