Road Supervisor Seeks Free Permitting Process for Landowners Developing New Driveways

October 26, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Road Supervisor Danny Hale is asking the county commission to adopt a resolution establishing a requirement for those building new driveways to their properties off county roads to obtain a free permit.

During Monday night’s monthly county commission meeting, Road Supervisor Hale addressed the commission asking that he be allowed to start a permitting process requiring new driveways to have a leveled five-foot buffer from county roads. This would not apply to any existing driveways nor any along state highways.

Hale said the idea is to keep gravel on inclined driveways from washing off onto county roads after heavy rains causing safety hazards.

“We have so many driveways that are right into the side of the road that head up hill and its dangerous because after every big rain you have two or three feet of gravel out in the road. At night if you’re coming down that road and its washed that gravel out there and you’re meeting another car on that side it’s a safety hazard,” said Road Supervisor Hale.

In a prepared statement, Hale said “The DeKalb County Highway Department hereby requests the County Commission adopt a resolution requiring all residents installing a new driveway to get a driveway permit. The permit will state that all new driveways must have a minimum of 5-foot level when finished from the side of the road when the grade is higher than the road. There will be no charge for the permit, but the specs must be met when installing the new driveway. This will eliminate the washing of aggregate or debris onto a main road causing a safety hazard. The permits can be acquired at the DeKalb County Highway Department, 720 Smith Road, Smithville”.

If approved, applicants would obtain a permit at the DeKalb County Highway Department at no cost. Hale said State planner Tommy Lee of the Upper Cumberland Development District recently advised him to bring this issue to the attention of the county commission and seek approval for this permit requirement.

The county commission Monday night voted to table action on Hale’s request until a formal resolution can be prepared.

October 26, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Everyone is invited to attend the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber Prayer Breakfast to be held on Thursday, November 17th from 7 AM to 8 AM at the Smithville First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center, 101 W. Church Street, Smithville. Doors open at 6:30 AM.

“We will have a guest speaker and people from our community will lead prayers making this a meaningful and memorable experience. A delicious pancake and sausage breakfast will be prepared by Smithville First Baptist Church,” said Chamber Director Suzanne Williams.

Tickets are only $5 per person. Email the Chamber at: swilliams@dekalbcountychamber.org or text 615-464-7760 with your name and the number of tickets you need, then you can pay at the door.

“Everyone is invited to attend this special and inspirational annual community event. Please join us as we give thanks to God for His abundant blessings upon our county and for His guidance as we move forward into the future,” said Williams.

The Chamber’s Annual Prayer Breakfast is a wonderful way to usher in the holiday season.

A BIG THANK YOU to Chamber Prayer Breakfast Sponsors: Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital, DTC Communications, FirstBank, Liberty State Bank, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas “Project Hometown Help,” Wilson Bank & Trust, and Caney Fork Electric Cooperative.

October 26, 2022
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The DeKalb County Republican Party will welcome Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett to their annual Fall Picnic, this Saturday, October 29, from 11AM-1PM at the DeKalb County Complex in Smithville. Republican Nominee for Tennessee House District 40 Michael Hale will also be a special guest. This event is completely free and all DeKalb County Republicans are invited to attend.

“We’re honored to have Secretary of State Hargett in DeKalb County as our special guest,” said Chairman Dustin Estes. “He’s been a conservative leader in Tennessee for years and we look forward to hearing about his important work, including Tennessee recently being recognized as the #1 State for Election Integrity by the Heritage Foundation.”

Chairman Estes added, “Michael Hale is running a great campaign and always brings an inspiring message. In the wake of our historic Republican sweep in the August Elections, we are taking nothing for granted and rallying around our Republican Candidates-Bill Lee, John Rose, Michael Hale, and Lane Ball-as we look forward to victory on November 8.”

Early Voting runs through Thursday, November 3, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 8. For more information about this event, or the DeKalb County Republican Party, please go to our Facebook Page at Dekalb County Republican Party.

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