Join hosts Suzanne Williams and Jen Sherwood for the September edition of DeKalb County Chamber Chat, packed with community updates, upcoming fall events, and local business highlights across DeKalb County!

In This Episode:

New Local Businesses: Sabrina Kirksey, Heather Senters, and Tonya Sullivan drop by to share details on upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies for Center Hill Excavation and Sullivan Walter Homes.

Alpaca Threads: Mendy and Tom Stewart introduce their unique business and preview their upcoming ribbon cutting.

Fall Festival Fun: Madisyn Kenney from Banner Built Homes shares what to expect at their upcoming Fall Festival.

Community Remembrance & Readiness: Charlie Parker from the Smithville Fire Department discusses the upcoming 9/11 Ceremony. He is then joined by Regina Diaz (Tennessee Flight Training) and John Carbonaro (Smithville Municipal Airport) to highlight the 7th Annual Upper Cumberland Emergency Preparedness event.

Chili & Sweet Treats: Sharon Evans with Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity gives us the scoop on their annual Chili Cook-Off and Bake Sale.

Downtown Updates: Randy Caldwell shares a quick roundup of upcoming Downtown Smithville events.

Library News: Kathy Hendrixson highlights what’s happening this fall at the Justin Potter Library.

State Park Spotlight: Lee Chadwell from Edgar Evins State Park fills us in on seasonal activities and outdoor events.

Community Calendar: A full breakdown of upcoming local gatherings, meetings, and area announcements.

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Join Suzanne Williams and Jen Sherwood for the August edition of DeKalb County Chamber Chat as they highlight the latest business, healthcare, and community news from across DeKalb County. This month features updates from Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital on expanded cardiac rehabilitation services and hospital improvements, welcomes several new Chamber members, celebrates 50 years of Cantrell's Furniture & Appliances, and spotlights upcoming events including the Pumpkin Festival, Downtown Smithville Art Walk, Emergency Preparedness Day, and more. From local business growth to community celebrations and back-to-school happenings, this episode is full of the people, places, and events making DeKalb County thrive.

Summer is in full swing, and the June edition of DeKalb County Chamber Chat is packed with community news, upcoming events, and exciting local updates!

Join hosts Suzanne Williams and Jen Sherwood as they welcome guests from new Chamber businesses, Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity, the DeKalb Animal Shelter, Smithville Merchants Alliance, Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb, the Smithville Municipal Airport, Justin Potter Library, and more.

Get details on the Fiddler 5K, the 55th Annual Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree & Crafts Festival, the 170th DeKalb County Fair, summer reading programs, local fundraisers, downtown events, and community projects happening throughout June and July.

From housing and healthcare to tourism and small business growth, this episode highlights the people and organizations working to make DeKalb County a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.

In this May 2026 episode of DeKalb County Chamber Chat, we shine a spotlight on our newest Chamber members: Sullivan Walter Homes, Mid TN Disposal, and Jack Schroeder & Associates. We also share industrial updates from SHIROKI North America and Tenneco, highlighting their impact on our local economy.

On the community side, we feature programs and events from The Spot youth center, First Baptist Church, the Smithville Merchants Alliance, the Smithville Study Club Art Show, and Leadership DeKalb. Plus, we give you a sneak peek at upcoming events including the Cornbread Festival, DeKalb County Cleanup, and the Older Americans Day celebration.

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Celebrate spring in DeKalb County with the April 2026 Chamber Chat featuring an industry spotlight with DTC Communications CEO Kasey Krueger on DTC's 75th Anniversary and the launch of Trilight Mobile. This episode also highlights community Easter events and services with First Baptist Church Smithville, the Appalachian Center for Craft's Celebration of craft and summer workshops, and a full slate of April happenings.

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Hosts Suzanne Williams & Jen Sherwood starts off this episode talking about spring weather and beekeeping adventures. Latosha Simmons & Ashley Hill from Galaxy Ford highlight truck month deals and service. Chad Ramsey shares about Smithville First Baptist Easter Events. A special business update from Jason Phillips & Tina Abston at Tenneco includes an annoucement of new production that is adding 50-60 jobs in Smithville. Isaac Heller speaks about Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb's new bone density scanner and infrastructure investments. New Frontiers promotes Family Fun Day. Highlights from the downtown merchants features Late Night Friday shopping and an upcoming movie night.

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Suzanne Williams and Jen Sherwood host the program this month to kick off the 2026 series of shows.  Here is the complete guest list for the program: Kathe Reed-Nelson & Louis Colombarini with the Off The Beaten Path Studio Tour, Chad Ramsey with Smithville First Baptist Church, Mercedes Nakano with Buffalo Health Advisors, Dawn Doll with Let’s Dance, Anthony Brewer, Kara Davis, & Tripp Hess from Star Manufacturing, Kathy Hendrixson from the Justin Potter Library, Lee Chadwell from Edgar Evins State Park, and Emily Bell of Hosanna Farm Child Care.

Suzanne Williams and Jen Sherwood host the program this month, with visits from Chad Ramsey of Smithville First Baptist Church, Isaac Heller of Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb, Randy Caldwell, Dawn Doll, Kathy Hendrixson of the Justin Potter Library, and Lee Chadwell of Edgar Evins State Park. Plus lots of upcoming calendar announcements for events. This program is produced by DTC3 TV. You can also view the podcast on our website. www.DTC3.tv

Kathy Hendrixson and Jen Sherwood host the program this month with visits from Austin Hayes of Caddyshack, Thomas Deadman of The Appliance Guy, and a call-in from Brad Halfacre of Edgar Evins State Park. Also stopping by are Bill Conger of Haven of Hope, and Randy Caldwell of The Purple Door.

Plus lots of upcoming calendar announcements for events.

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This month starts with a visit from the pastor of First Baptist Church in Smithville, Chad Ramsey, to discuss their upcoming fall festival and other events.  Next Issac Heller of Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital discusses their recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Then Sharon Evans with Habitat for Humanity shares the details of the upcoming Chili Cookoff, plus information about their home programs.  Sandy Roberts of Rocky Jane's talks about the Spooktacular Pet Parade to raise money for the local pet shelter.  Haven of Hope counsler Rose Koerber visits to discuss their addiction assistance services.  Emily Bell with Hosanna Farm stops by to chat about a child care center.  Lastly, Brad Halfacre of Edgar Evins State Park with an update of park activites.

Plus Kathy and Jen share a multitude of other local October 2025 calendar events.

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