Memorial Day closings

The DeKalb County Courthouse, County Complex County Offices and Senior Center will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day. The County Clerk's office will also be closed Saturday, May 29, 2021. 

The DeKalb County Transfer Station and all trash collection sites will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day. 

Sobriety Checkpoints, May 28

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on May 28, 2021 on State Route 56 in DeKalb County.

Singing, May 30

Indian Creek Baptist Church will have a 5th Sunday singing on May 30 at 6:00 p.m. The Shirah Brothers will be the featured singers. Bro. Ric Lee is the pastor.

Smithville Free Will Baptist Church VBS, May 31

Smithville Free Will Baptist Church will be having VBS “Concrete and Cranes” on May 31-June 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night. Check them out on Facebook and you can pre-register early and be entered for a special surprise. English and Spanish registration available. Call Rhonda Merriman at 615-464-5408 if you have questions or need a ride.

VBS, May 31

Old Free Will Baptist, 3065 Blue Springs Road, Smithville, TN. Will be having VBS, Rocky Railway starting May 31 – June 4th each night from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Family night will be held on June 4 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. come and see what the kids learned. Food will be served after the program.

Library Board Meeting, May 25

The DeKalb County Library Board will have their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 25. 2021 at 4 p.m. at Justin Potter Library. The public is welcome to attend this meeting. They will be required to wear a mask and observe social distancing for the meeting.

L.B.J. & C closed, May 31

The L.B.J. & C Development Corporation Central Office will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day.

Smithville Work Camp, June 4

The Smithville Work Camp is an annual home rehabilitation/beautification project organized by the Smithville Church of Christ. The church began work camp as a means of helping less fortunate residents of the county do some fix up and clean-up projects around their homes. If you would like to have your house considered for the project contact the church at 615-597-4159 by Friday, June 4 to acquire an application and release form.

L.B.J. & C. Meeting, June 1

The monthly meeting of the L.B.J. & C. Head Start Policy Council has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 2021 beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the L.B. J. & C. Development Corporation, 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee.

Parkinson’s support meeting, June 1

The Parkinson’s support group will meet Tuesday, June 1 at 10 a.m. at Caney Fork Baptist church, 2404 Hwy. 70 E., Cookeville, TN. It will be a Hybrid meeting. For zoom invitation call Nancy at 931-284-1010. To come in person RSVP to Pat at 931-284-8818. Masks required ad we will be social distancing. The speaker will be Marcia Bowman, PT, DPT on urinary incontinence.

2021 Nate Strong Car Show, June 19

Nate Strong Benefit car show will be held on June 19, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration till 12 p.m. and awards at 2 p.m. This will be at New Life Connection Center parking lot, 738 S. Congress Boulevard, Smithville, Tennessee 37166. Awards for Nate’s Pick, People’s Choice Best of Show, and Top 10. Registration is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show. Silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Contact Steven or Heather Young for early registration @young.heather@yahoo.com. Proceeds go to Nate Martin’s medical expenses. Sponsored by O’Reilly’s and Larry’s Discount Grocery. Food and Vendor’s on site for the show. Rain out date is July 10, 2021.

Bank Cemetery Decoration, June 4

The annual decoration at Banks Cemetery in DeKalb County will be held June 4, 5, and 6. Please plan to attend. Your support is needed so the cemetery can be properly maintained and kept looking good. Someone will be onsite during decoration days to accept donations or they can be mailed to: Melinda Vanatta-Davis, Treasurer, 2807 Blue Springs Road, Smithville, TN 37166. David Bratcher, President, 9129 West Green Hill Road, Smithville, TN 37166, or Bernard Houk, Vice-President, 1085 Underhill Road, Smithville, TN 37166. Thank you so much! Should you have questions regarding the above notice, please contact me via email or phone 615-948-9543.

Homecoming, June 6

Cooper’s Missionary Baptist Church is having Homecoming on June 6, 2021. Brother Gary Caplinger will be preaching and Three Parts Grace will be singing. Everyone is welcome. Service starts at 11 a.m. no Sunday school.

Revival, June 7

Cooper’s Missionary Baptist Church is having Revival June 7 – 11th. Starts at 7 p.m. nightly. Bro. Chad Hale will be preaching. Everyone is welcome.

Sobriety Checkpoint, June 11

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on June 11, 2021 on State Route 70 in DeKalb County.

DeKalb 4H, June 14

Presents “The 4-H Traveling Road Show”. Monday, June 14 at Green Brook Park. Cost is $25 and includes lunch, snack, and shirt for tie-dye. Anyone currently in 4th-7th grade is welcome to attend. Register by June 1 by contacting 615-597-4945 or stopping by the UT Extension Office in the County Complex. You can also visit http://dekalb.tennessee.edu

UCHR Commodity Distribution, June 24

The Upper Cumberland Human Resources will hold a commodities distribution for DeKalb County on Thursday, June 24 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the DeKalb County UCHRA office. Sign-up will be available at distribution site. The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion, or disability in admission to, access to, or operates of its program, services, or activities.