The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated a rear end collision Friday at the intersection of South Congress Boulevard and East Bryant Street.

Trooper Bobby Johnson of the THP said 27 year old Ashley Singleton of McMinnville was north on Congress Boulevard in a 2005 Chevy TrailBlazer when she failed to stop and rear ended a 2008 Dodge Ram Tennessee Department of Transportation pickup truck, driven by 30 year old Jarrod Bonar of Lascassas.

Bonar had slowed due to other traffic which had stopped at the traffic light.

Neither Bonar or Singleton were injured.

Singleton’s daughters, ages 10 and 8 were passengers with her. One of them was taken by private vehicle for medical treatment at a local clinic.

Singleton was cited for failure to exercise due care.

The DeKalb County Farmers Market is open today (Saturday) in time for your Memorial Day Holiday picnics and cookouts.

Spokesperson Connie Tjarks said there will be much from which to choose.

“You will need to stop by the market to pick up a few fresh greens and onions to put on those sandwiches and maybe in your salads during this Memorial Day holiday weekend,”said Tjarks.

“Ms Jean will be there with her homemade bread and fried pies. They are always a hit at any meal. She often sells out by 9 a.m. so get there early if you want to get her products”.

“Mark will have his mom’s homemade goodies including pies, cookies, and muffins. I had one of her blueberry muffins last week and every bite was full of delicious blueberries. There is also fresh eggs available,” Tjarks continued.

“Do you have a recipe that calls for honey? The DeKalb Farmers Market has quart and pint jars of DeKalb local honey”.

“If gardening is your holiday exercise, Billy still has some tomato and pepper plants for sale”.

“We have a new vendor this year with a huge variety of soy candles. They burn without soot and make a great hostess gift if you are going to a holiday party,” said Tjarks

“Of course Roy always comes with his delicious barbeque and I will be there with some herbal dips and fresh spinach and fresh lettuce,” she added.

“Check WJLE’s website often for market information”.

“We hope to see you at the Farmers Market. Remember to always pick fresh. Buy Local and Pick Tennessee,” said Tjarks.

The DeKalb County Farmers Market, located on East Bryant Street next to DeKalb County Ace Hardware and the County Complex, is open every Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon.

Support your local farmers and artisans. Pick Tennessee! Provided by the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program.

School is out for the summer and kids had a chance to take a dip in the pool for free Friday during Report Card Day at the Smithville Municipal Swimming Pool.

By presenting their report cards at the gate, kids were able to swim at no charge. It was a “soft” opening date for the pool.

Ken Lacy, manager of the city pool and golf course, said the pool will officially open to the public for the season today (Saturday).

The pool is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon until 5 p.m.

Admission to the swimming pool is $2.00 per person for everyone age 4 and older.

Membership fees have also been established.

Single pool membership fees are $70.00 including tax or $135.00 including tax for a family membership.