Community Calendar Events

November 5, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Ponder & Burton Cemetery Business Meeting
Ponder & Burton Cemetery is having a meeting on November 20 at 5 p.m. at the Buckner’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Everyone is urged to attend to elect a Treasurer and Trustee. For more information call Alfred Pedigo at 615-597-5732

Veterans Service Officer to Host Veterans Day Meet and Greet Event
All veterans and their families are invited to stop by the 1st floor of the courthouse on Thursday, November 11 (Veterans Day) from 9 a.m. until noon for coffee and donuts. Stop by and visit the newly up-dated Veteran Services Office. Veteran Service Officer Bill Rutherford will be present to answer questions. Come fellowship with other veterans and celebrate your day.

DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive
A DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive will be Monday, December 6 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the mobile in the upper part of the parking lot of the county complex. All donors will be given an “Adventure Awaits” long sleeve t-shirt and their names entered into a drawing for a chance to win a “2021 Side-by-Side”. To schedule an appointment, go to Bloodassurance.org/dekalbneighbors or contact Jimmy Poss at 615-464-7426 or jimposs72@yahoo.com. Save time on your donation by answering your health history questions before you arrive. Download “bloodassurance.org/quickscreen” on your phone the day of the blood drive. This will save you 10 minutes wait time on the mobile. Please remember to EAT A GOOD MEAL, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks and bring a photo ID. Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood provider for our local hospitals.

Board of Education to Meet
The DeKalb County Board of Education will meet in regular monthly session on Thursday, November 11 at 7 p.m. at the DCHS Cafeteria. A work session will be held at 6 p.m. The agenda is as follows: Consider and act on school board policies on 1st reading. Mark Steff to address the Board. Personnel Report. Committee and School Reports. Consent agenda: Consider and act on DeKalb Middle School sports fundraisers. Consider and act on 142 Budget Amendments (Esser 1.0, Esser 2.0). Consider and act on 142 Original Budgets-Grants-Early Literacy, Homeless. Consider and act on DCHS Senior BETA to attend the 2021-22 Convention, November 18-20 at Opryland Hotel. Consider and act on DCHS Culinary Arts to compete in the TN Prostart Invitational, Knoxville February 27-28. Consider and act on DCHS Culinary to attend TN Jr. Chef Competition, MTSU, April 28-29. Consider and act on DCHS Lady Tiger B-ball to attend the Heritage Christmas Tournament, December 20-22, Maryville.

Community Day at Smithville FBC
A Community Day will be Saturday, November 13 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at the Smithville First Baptist Church. Get a free holiday food box, winter clothing, family portraits, and more!

2021-22 DCHS Tiger and Lady Tiger Basketball Schedule
November
Tuesday – 16th: White House (HOF)- Away: 6:00
Saturday – 20th: Gordonsville (HOF)- Away: Noon
Tuesday – 23rd:Cannon County- Home : 6:00
Friday – 26th: Warren County- Away: 6:00

December
Friday – 3rd: Watertown- Away: 6:00
Monday – 6th: Cannon County- Away: 6:00
Tuesday – 7th: Smith County- Home: 6:00
Friday – 10th: Stone Memorial * -Home: 6:00
Monday 20th: Heritage Christmas Classic (girls)- Maryville, TN
Tuesday 21st: Heritage Christmas Classic (girls)- Maryville, TN
Wednesday 22nd: Heritage Christmas Classic (girls)- Maryville, TN
Monday – 20th: Riverdale Christmas Classic (boys)- Murfreesboro TBA
Tuesday – 21st: Riverdale Christmas Classic (boys)- Murfreesboro TBA
Tuesday – 28th: Aflac Christmas (girls and boys)- Watertown TBA
Tuesday – 29th: Aflac Christmas (girls and boys)- Watertown TBA
Tuesday – 30th: Aflac Christmas ((girls and boys)- Watertown TBA

January
Tuesday – 4th: Livingston Academy *- Home: 6:00
Friday – 7th: Macon County *- Home: 6:00
Saturday – 8th: Warren County- Home: 3:00
Tuesday – 11th: Watertown -Home: 6:00
Friday – 14th: Cumberland County *- Away: 6:00
Tuesday – 18th: Upperman * -Home: 6:00
Friday – 21st: Stone Memorial *- Away: 6:00
Tuesday – 25th: White County *- Home: 6:00
Friday – 28th: Livingston Academy *- Away: 6:00
Monday – 31st: Smith County- Away: 6:00

February
Tuesday – 1st: Macon County * -Away: 6:00
Tuesday – 8th: Cumberland County * -Home: 6:00
Friday – 11th: Upperman *- Away: 6:00

* District 8AA games
^ Region 4AA games
Game time listed is start time of each girls contest, boys game to follow

Benefit Yard Sale
The Clear Fork United Methodist Church will have a benefit yard sale Friday and Saturday, November 5 & 6 from 8 a.m. until? at the old Dowelltown Cash Market building on Highway 70 at Dowelltown.

Festival of Trees Monday, December 6
The third Festival of Trees is set for December 6, 2021 from 5-9 p.m. at the DeKalb Community Complex sponsored by the Smithville Review. It is a free event, but you are asked to bring a new toy and place under the tree that you would like to win “Tree of the Year.” All toys will go to Lighthouse Christian Camp’s Outreach Program which serves more than 500 children. To enter a tree, contact Angie at angie@smithvillereview.com, or Complex Director James Hendrixson at 615-597-2121.

Smithville Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square
The Smithville Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square will be celebrated together on Saturday, December 4th. The Smithville Parade begins at 4 PM with the line-up beginning at 3 PM at the New Life Connection Center, 750 S. Congress Blvd., Smithville. The parade route will leave from New Life Connection Center onto South Congress Blvd. to the Downtown Smithville Square, Smithville. Immediately after the Smithville Parade, Christmas on the Square will begin around 5 PM. The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber wants to invite everyone to stay after the parade with many fun activities happening in downtown including at the Smithville City Hall, DeKalb County Courthouse, Justin Potter Library, and a “Live” Windows Contest at Downtown Businesses

7th Annual Regifting Event
Christmas is the season for giving and children who participate in this year’s 7th Annual Regifting Event will have a chance to experience that by doing something special for their parents and total strangers. Regifting gives children ages 4 to 12 an opportunity to shop for their parents or caregivers at no cost. The gifts are then wrapped, tagged, and prepared for Christmas giving. This year’s Regifting Event will be on Saturday, December 4 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. or until all gifts are gone at the DeKalb County Complex. Families must pre-register their children in order to be eligible for a chance to receive a door prize. Please wait in your car while your children shop. All children who shop will receive a goody bag. If you need more information or would like to volunteer call or text Amber Adams at 615-684-5798 from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. or Joanna Fuson at 615-517-9100 but no calls after 9 p.m. You may email patchworkuc@outlook.com or visit facebook.

City of Smithville Sets Public Hearing for Annexation Proposal
The City of Smithville will consider annexing property for a future residential development into the corporate limit on Monday, December 6. A public hearing is set for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 6 upstairs at city hall on the proposed annexation and plan of services for the Larry Hasty property on Parkway Drive near the airport adjacent to the Airport Park property. The public hearing will be at 5:30 p.m. prior to the regular monthly meeting of the mayor and aldermen on Monday, December 6 at 6 p.m. at city hall.

City to Host Public Meeting on New Building Codes
Anyone interested in learning about the 2018 International Building Codes recently adopted by the City of Smithville is welcome to attend a meeting on Tuesday, December 7 at 6 p.m. upstairs at city hall to discuss the changes that are being made. Refreshments will be provided

DeKalb Middle School Chili/Soup Supper/ Silent Auction
The DeKalb Middle School Chili/Soup Supper/ Silent Auction will be Saturday, November 6 from 5-7 p.m. Dine in or carry out. Tickets are available from any DMS Student. The cost is $10 and includes a bowl of soup/chili, hot dog, dessert, and drink. Lots of auction items including desserts, baskets of goodies, and DCHS Softball and basketball baskets with season tickets, etc. The Book Fair will also be set up in the commons area for students to shop. We are having inflatables for students with cornhole, music, and dancing. If you would like to purchase a ticket, you can call the school at 615-597-7987 or Regena Daw at 615-464-0703!

DeKalb County Regional Planning Commission Meeting
The DeKalb County Regional Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 8, 2021, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the DeKalb County Courthouse. The agenda for the planning commission meeting is as follows: 1. Call to order; 2. Approval of September 13, 2021 minutes; 3. Consideration of front setback variance for property located on Wilson Circle (Menk Request)*; 4. Consideration of final subdivision plat for property located on Old West Point Road (Hannah Division)*; 5. Staff Report—Gill Division, Bowman Division, Colwell Combination and Pittard; 6. Adjustment.; 7. Public Hearing regarding of transferring ownership of a portion of Parkway Drive, Allen Street, Shady Drive and 2nd Street to the City of Smithville; 8. Other business as necessary; 9. Adjourn

DeKalb County Regional Planning Commission Public Hearing
The DeKalb County Regional Planning Commission will have a public hearing scheduled on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the DeKalb County Courthouse for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding the following: Removing portions of Parkway Drive, Shady Drive, 2nd Street and Allen Street from the county road list and transferring ownership of those sections to the City of Smithville. The public hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the downstairs courtroom. All citizens are invited to attend. Any questions or comments can be addressed to DeKalb County Planner Tommy Lee by phone: 931-979-2170 or email: tlee@ucdd.org

DeKalb Emergency Services Association (DESA) to Prepare and Deliver Thanksgiving Day Meals
The DeKalb Emergency Services Association (DESA) and volunteers will again be preparing and delivering Thanksgiving meals to the needy and underserved on Thursday, November 25th. DESA will accept names of persons requesting a meal through Monday, November 22. To get your name on the list call or text 615-390-0297, 615-712-4286, or 615-390-0189. Volunteers may call or text if you wish to help prepare or deliver the meals. Monetary donations may be made at Wilson Bank & Trust or to any DESA member. Call 615-390-0189 for Venmo.

Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday Morning, November 7
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday Morning, November 7 at 2 a.m. Remember to set your time pieces back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. Fall back to Central Standard Time!

THP Sobriety Checkpoint
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on November 26th, 2021 on US Route 70 in Dekalb County. Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills more than 16,000 people and injures 305,000 others every year in the United States. Troopers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Troopers will target those who operate a vehicle while impaired and take corrective actions for other violations observed while ensuring the protection of all motorists. The Tennessee Highway Patrol recognizes that sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and effective tools in the battle against impaired driving.

FBLA Citrus Sale
It’s Citrus time in DeKalb County. The Future Business Leaders of America organization of DeKalb County High School is gearing up for the annual CITRUS SALE. This is tree ripened and orchard fresh Florida Citrus. FBLA members will be out and about taking orders from Oct. 27th to Nov. 12th, or call the school at 597-4094. Orders are being taken for Hamlin Juice Oranges, Navel Oranges, Pink Grapefruits, a mixed box of grapefruits and navels, a trio box of navels, apples and pears, mandarin oranges, and red delicious apples. Delivery will be within the first 2 weeks of December.

DeKalb County Blood Assurance Drive
A DeKalb County Blood Assurance Drive will be Thursday, November 18 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital inside the Bloodmobile at the hospital parking lot. All donors will be given an “Adventure Awaits” t-shirt and entered for a chance to win a “2021 Side-by-Side” Save time by answering your health history questions the day of the blood drive before you arrive. Download “bloodassurancequicksreen” on your phone and answer the questions online. This will save you about 10 minutes wait time on the bus. To schedule an appointment, go to Bloodassurance.org/saintthomasdekalb or contact Barbara Jacobs at 615-215-5302 or Barbara,Jacobs@ascension.org Please remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks, and bring a photo ID. Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood provider for our local hospitals.

DeKalb Jr Pro Basketball Signups
DeKalb Jr Pro Basketball signups will be held in the main lobby of the Dekalb County Community Center on Oct 26th, Oct 28th, Nov 2nd, Nov 4th from 6 pm to 8 pm. The cost is $30 to be paid by cash or check at the time of signup. We will NOT be having signups on the day of tryouts this year. We will NOT be accepting any late signups after November 4th. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please mark your calendar and make sure your child is signed up before the deadline. Boys and girls will play together in Training League. All other leagues are separate with a girls and boys division. You can play your child up in age group but will not be able to play down. Every child is required to attend tryouts. Tryouts will be held Saturday November 6th at Northside Elementary. Tryout times for each age division are as follows. November 6th @ Northside Elementary (Training League) Kindergarten and 1st grade 9 a.m. 2nd & 3rd grade girls 10:30 a.m. 2nd & 3rd grade boys 11:30 a.m. 4th & 5th grade girls 12:30 p.m. 4th & 5th grade boys 1:30 p.m. 6th 7th & 8th grade girls 2:30 p.m. 6th 7th & 8th grade boys 3:30 p.m. If you have any questions or are interested in coaching or sponsoring a team you can give Justin Brooks a call (615) 684-3677. The best way to keep up with the league or to be notified of any changes that are made is to like us on Facebook @DekalbCountyJrPro.

DeKalb Health Department to Administer Free Flu Shots on “TN Fight Flu Day”
Get a flu shot! The Tennessee Department of Health is urging all Tennesseans who have not yet received a flu shot this flu season to get one as soon as possible. Tennessee county health departments are holding special “TN Fight Flu Day” vaccine events in every county to increase the number of people vaccinated across Tennessee. The DeKalb County Health Department will observe TN Fight Flu Day on Tuesday, November 9 on the south side of the courthouse from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Help protect your family and others from influenza by getting a free flu shot.

Tennessee Master Beef Producer Planned
DeKalb County Extension will again be offering the Tennessee Master Beef Producer (TMBP) class this fall. This class fulfills the Master Certification requirement for 50% cost share in the Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program (TAEP) and your certification will be valid for three years. This program is also an excellent opportunity for those that have an interest in learning more about beef cattle production. The dates of the classes will be November 2, 9, 13, 16, and 30. All of the classes will be at 6:00 pm in the DeKalb Community Complex Building with the exception of Saturday, November 13 which will be at the Hyder-Burks pavilion on that Saturday morning. Topics will include heifer selection & management, feeding strategies, forages, herd health, beef quality assurance, grazing, conservation, economics, and the retail meat market. The topics will be covered by various Extension Specialists and Industry Experts from across the state. The cost of the course will be $100. If you do not have a BQA certification or yours has expired, that will also be offered on the night of Nov. 16 and does require an additional fee. You can stop by the DeKalb County Extension office at 722 South Congress Blvd., Smithville to register. Call Johnny Barnes or Tiffany Collier at 615-597-4945 or email me at jbarnes1@utk.edu for more information.

Women’s Conference
A Women’s Conference will be held Saturday, November 6 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 2933 Banks Pisgah Road, Smithville. Kellie Meyers will be the guest speaker with special music and lunch to be served.

8th Annual Chili Supper and Silent Auction to benefit the Angel Tree Fund and Alexandria Fire Department
The 8th Annual Chili Supper and Silent Auction to benefit the Angel Tree Fund and Alexandria Fire Department will be Saturday, November 6th from 11:00am-6:00pm. Located in Alexandria at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds inside the Kenneth Sandlin Center. All proceeds from the Silent Auction will go directly into an Angel Tree Fund. All other proceeds benefit Alexandria Fire Department. If you would like to donate a dessert or item for the silent auction please contact Bubba & Diana Blair (615)-529-1334. Chili Tickets: ALL YOU CAN EAT chili, crackers/cornbread, and 1 drink included). Dessert will be available for purchase! (Ages 13+) $8 (Ages 7-12) $4 (Ages 6 under) FREE Different varieties of chili will be available! For any other questions contact: Brian Partridge (615)-318-1615 Bubba & Diana Blair (615)-529-1334

Haven of Hope Golf Tournament
The Haven of Hope Golf Tournament will be November 6 at the River Watch Country Club. The cost is $75 per player or $300 per team. Tier winners, hole prizes, door prizes & a $1,000 hole in one prize. All proceeds will benefit the Haven of Hope. Register at www.havenofhopetn.org/golf-tournament or call 615-597-4673. Registration will be from 7 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Lunch provided following the scramble. Breakfast available at the Club House.

Fall Church Bazaar
The United Methodist Women’s group of Smithville First and Bright Hill United Methodist Church is hosting a Fall Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale for the dates of Friday, November 5 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday, November 6 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. It will be held at the Christian Fellowship Center, located at 102 West Church Street. Featured will be home-made baked goods, Christmas items, hand-crafted items and plants. Lunch will be served on Friday from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. The menu will consist of homemade soups, grilled cheese sandwiches and hot dog with chips, desserts, coffee and drinks, Proceeds will be used for donations to local community causes. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Wearing a mask is appreciated for everyone’s safety.

Smithville Senior Center To Take Appointments for Medicare Counseling
The Smithville Senior Center will be taking appointments for Medicare counseling on open enrollment on Wednesday, November 10. The hours for appointments are between 9 am thru 3 pm. Please call 615-597-7575 to set up your appointment. This will be by appointment only.

DeKalb County School Calendar
The remainder of the 2021-22 DeKalb County School Calendar is as follows: Schools will be closed on the following dates: Thanksgiving November 22-26; Christmas Break December 20-31 (Friday, December 17 to be an abbreviated day) (Monday, January 3 a stockpile day- no school for students) (Students return to school Tuesday, January 4); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 17; Presidents Day February 21; Spring Break March 28 to April 1; Good Friday, April 15; The last day of school will be May 23 ( Administrative Day May 20)

Veterans Service Officer Ready to Assist
Are you a veteran in need of assistance? DeKalb County has a Veteran’s Service Officer ready to help you, not only with filing claims, but for conversations about your service. Retired military service officer Bill Rutherford is located on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse and is ready to offer assistance. He is available for in-office visits each Tuesday and Thursday or can be reached by telephone at any time at 615-560-3610. DeKalb County appreciates the service of all veterans and is proud to provide this service.

November 5, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Tigers will begin their State Play-Off run tonight (Friday, November 5) on the road at Ooltewah in the Chattanooga area to face the East Hamilton Hurricanes.

https://www.wjle.com/tiger-talk/

Kick-off will be at 7 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) or 6 p.m. (Smithville Time). WJLE will have LIVE play-by-play coverage with John Pryor and Luke Willoughby. Tiger Talk airs at 5:30 p.m. featuring Tiger Coach Steve Trapp and Tiger football players Tyler Estes, Ean Jones, and Josh May. Coach to Coach will air at 4:30 p.m. today (Friday).

The Tigers (6-4, 3-2) finished the season in third place in Class 4A Region 4. The Hurricanes (8-2, 5-1) are the second place team in Class 4A Region 3.

The Hurricanes this year have beaten Ooltewah 33-13, Portland 42-34, East Ridge 49-0, Sequoyah 70-0, Paul Bryant, Alabama 1-0 forfeit win, Chattanooga Central 44-27, Soddy Daisy 35-0, and Hixson 45-0. Their losses have been to McMinn County 30-29 and to Red Bank 21-20.

DeKalb County’s wins have been over Smith County 33-14, Cumberland County 35-10, Cannon County 49-7, Livingston Academy 45-15, Warren County 28-0 , and Stone Memorial 21-20. Their losses have been to Macon County 32-29, Watertown 38-20, Upperman 24-14, and Goodpasture 21-13.

Coach Trapp sizes up tonight game and the Tigers’ opponent East Hamilton.

“Formation wise it’s a lot of the stuff we do or are capable of doing so as far as our scout team it’s a little easier for them to reproduce what we have seen on tape out of those guys but they definitely have some playmakers. They have the ability to throw the football and to run the football. We have been challenged a little bit with the passing game but I like how our guys have prepared for that this week. Of course it still starts with stopping the run. If you don’t stop the run the passing game won’t matter but our defense has been playing well and offensively we just have to clean things up. East Hamilton has been consistent with a four man front and they mix up some things. Sometimes it makes you wonder why they are playing what they are playing versus certain formations but they are always in the right spot with the right fit so there will be a lot of man behind it but they will also do some cover three or rotate one back and do cover two so really all the looks you could possibly get they can possibly throw at you but our guys have done well with it all week in practice and hopefully it pays off for us tonight,” said Coach Trapp.

Fans are urged to purchase tickets in advance. All advance tickets for the game are being sold via the GoFan digital ticket platform https://gofan.co/app/school/TN8592 for $8 each.. Any tickets sold outside the GoFan self-service platform will be $10 each.

November 4, 2021
By: Bill Conger

DeKalb West School has announced the Students of the Month for November. Students were chosen based on academics, character and other traits that make them an exemplary student.

Congratulations to Haddleigh Harvey, PreK, Anna Cripps, Kindergarten, Annabella Ray, 1st grade, Riley Martin, 2nd grade, Kayla Sebolt, 3rd grade, Christian Cripps, 4th grade, Jaretzy Aguilar, 5th grade, Kaitlyn Swearinger, 6th grade, Miah Johnson, 7th grade, and Ethan Reynolds, 8th grade.

Peers chose RTI Teacher Kim Crook as Teacher of the Month.

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