The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite the community to the 54th Annual Chamber Prayer Breakfast, a cherished tradition of unity and reflection. The event will be held on Thursday, November 21st from 7 – 8 a.m. at the Smithville First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center, located at 101 W. Church Street, Smithville. Doors will open at 6:30 a.m., welcoming all who wish to attend.
This year, we are honored to have Ralph Vaughn as our guest speaker. A DeKalb County native, Ralph is widely recognized for his 15-year tenure as the manager of WJLE and as the voice of the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree and the DeKalb County Fair for 25 years. With a diverse career spanning 21 years in radio broadcasting and 18 years as the president of various chambers of commerce including those in Rutherford County, the Madison-Morgan County Chamber in Madison, Georgia, and the Tennessee Christian Chamber of Commerce in Nashville. Ralph’s professional experience also includes property management, public relations, and marketing. An active and dedicated member of every community he has served, Ralph and his wife, June, also a native of Smithville, now reside in Nashville.
The event will feature special music and prayers led by community members, enriching this meaningful morning. Additionally, the Smithville First Baptist Church’s Men’s Group will prepare a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast for all attendees, with the Leadership DeKalb Class of 2025 assisting with serving.
Tickets for the Chamber Prayer Breakfast are available at a cost of $5 per person. To secure your tickets, please contact the Chamber via email at director@dekalbcountychamber.org or text 615-464-7760 with your name and the number of tickets needed. Payments can be made at the door, or you are welcome to pre-pay. Make your check payable to: Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber, P.O. Box 64, Smithville, TN 37166.
This annual event is a significant opportunity for the community to unite in gratitude, giving thanks for the blessings in our county and seeking divine guidance for the future. It’s a time for reflection, connection, and shared spirituality, making it a heartwarming way to welcome the holiday season.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our generous Prayer Breakfast sponsors: C & S Farms/Clark Adcock & Shara Adcock, Center Hill Realty/Escape to Center Hill, DTC Communications, FirstBank, Liberty State Bank, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas “Project Hometown Help,” Wilson Bank & Trust, Mallory Pfingstler State Farm Insurance, Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, and Smithville First Baptist Church, whose support has made this event possible.
Please join us at the Chamber Prayer Breakfast and take part in this uplifting and unifying experience. Let’s come together as one community to celebrate our blessings and seek divine wisdom for our shared journey ahead.
The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and thriving community. We work tirelessly to connect, support, and represent local businesses and organizations, creating a stronger and more prosperous DeKalb County. Our events and initiatives, such as the Annual Chamber Prayer Breakfast, bring our community together to celebrate our shared values and aspirations.
