The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce recently received a Tourism Marketing Grant from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development for 5,000 new DeKalb County Welcome, Resource, and Tourism Guides. The guides include descriptive information and scenic pictures promoting DeKalb’s local beauty, Center Hill Lake, Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree, Off the Beaten Path Artist Tour, & other major events, Appalachian Center for Craft, Edgar Evins State Park, DeKalb Farmers’ Market, lodging info, marinas, golf courses, wedding venues, conference facilities, local businesses, and annual events. The guide also contains resource numbers, welcome messages from officials, demographics, and newcomer and visitor information.