Public Works Committee Meeting, April 18
The Public Works Committee will be meeting April 18, in the lower courtroom to discuss the convience sites closed on Sundays.
Coffee for Veterans
DeKalb County Veteran Service Office, along with Gentiva Hospice, the Marine Corps League and American Legion, will be hosting “Coffee for Veterans April 20 at 8:00 a.m. on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. Coffee for Veterans is open to any veteran or family of a veteran, past or present. County VSO Bill Rutherford will be present to answer questions and help veterans with the many services that are available.
Coffee for Veterans will be a once-a-month event rotating between Smithville and Alexandria. The next event will be held May 18th at the Alexandria Community Center.
Narcissist Support Group
A 12-step support group for narcissist abuse will be held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Community Complex in the art room. This is a free support group and you are encouraged to attend if you are, or have been, a victim of narcissist abuse.
UCDD
Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-0800-275-8233. A support group meeting will be held for relatives caring for relative children during the month. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931-476-4127. If you are interested in attending this meeting. For housing assistance, while caring for a minor child, please contact Myra Walker at 931-432-4111.
Cannady Cemetery Association Meeting, April 15
The meeting will be held in the fellowship hall of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Smithville at 10 a.m. All those interested in this historic cemetery are invited to attend. If you have any questions contact Denise Brown: 615-464-8633
Annual Meeting for Banks Cemetery
The annual meeting for Banks Cemetery in DeKalb County will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 @ 4 p.m. at Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church. All parties interested in the cemetery are invited and encouraged to attend.
Warren County Genealogical & Historical Association Meeting, April 15
The meeting will be held Saturday, April 15, at 2 p.m. at the Warren County Administration Building, 201 Locust Street, McMinnvilee, TN 37110. In the early voting room. The program will be From a Basement to the World! History of B & P Lamp Supply.
American Legion & Ladies’ Auxillary, April 20th
The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 20 at 6 p.m. at the Commnity Center at Snow Hill. There will be a meal enjoyed before the meeting. Chicken tenders and potato logs from Kilgores will be the main dish. All members are invited. Anyone attending needs to bring a compatiable side dish. And/or dessert.
DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The DeKalb Prevention Coalition encourages DeKalb County residents to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public will be provided the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. (Sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharp instruments, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. DeKalb Prevention Coalition will have two locations this year: Smithville City Hall at 104 East Main Street and the Alexandria City Hall at 102 High Street For more information about this years RX Take Back event please follow the DeKalb Prevention Coalition facebook page, email dekalbtnprevention@gmail.com or call/ text the Coalition @ (615)- 580-9290.
This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Grief Support Meetings
Grief can be one of the hardest processes you’ll ever have to go through. But you don’t have to do it alone. Come join them for a completely FREE, 8-week program to help you process your grief in a healthy manner.
They will be having day and evening classes for you to choose from or come to both sessions. There’s no commitment or obligation to be at every session.
When:
Day Sessions-Thursdays, at 1 p.m.
Night Sessions-Mondays, at 6 p.m.
Where:
The Meeting Room at Haven of Hope, 301 West Main Street, Smithville (Also known as The Magnolia House-They are at the corner of S. Mountain and West Main Streets. Parking will be in the lot on S. Mountain Street across from the hair salon next door to them
If you have any questions, please contact Chelene at Haven of Hope, 615-597-467
Banks Cemetery Notice
The annual meeting for Banks Cemetery in DeKalb County will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Banks Cumberland Preysbyterian Church. All parties interested in the cemetery are invited and encouraged to attend.
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.
Al-Anon & AA meetings
Meetings on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 105 Edgewood Avenue, McMinnville, TN 37110.
UCHRA Commodity Distribution
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for DeKalb County on Thursday, April 27, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the DeKalb County UCHRA Office. Sign-up wil be available at the 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 operations of its programs, services, or activities. This project is funded by the State of Tennessee.
DCHS to Host Special Needs Prom
DeKalb County High School is making plans for this year’s “Blast from the Past” special needs prom to be hosted by the DCHS Service Society May 5. Sponsors are needed to help support the event “We need sponsors for our special needs prom. The money we raise will be used to feed the students a full meal, buy plates and utensils, buy each honored guest a crown or tiara, and decorate the cafeteria where the prom will be held,” said Sara Young, Mathematics Instructor and Service Society Sponsor. For more information contact Sara Young at sarayoung@dekalbschools.net or Amee Cantrell at ameecantrell@dekalbschools.net. Checks may be made to the DCHS Service Society
Homecoming and Revival at Malone's Chapel Baptist Church
You are invited to the Homecoming and dinner at the Malone's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday May 7th @10 a.m. with the Worship Service @ 11 a.m. with Brother Seth Presley and lunch to follow the service on the church grounds. Brothers & Sisters in Christ will be featured to close out the day. The Revival will begin Mon. May 8 thru Fri. May 12 with Brother Clayton Lee Sr. preaching. The song leader is Scotty Barrett with the following singers. Mon.-Triston Pope, Tues.- Right on Time, Wed.- Barbara Green, Thurs.-Ali Presley and Fri.- The Gilbert Family. Services will start @ 7 p.m. nightly
Cripps Cemetery Docoration Day, May 7
Decoration day for the Cripps Cemetery locate on Jackson Hollow road in Temperance Hall will be on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 2 p.m. Donations/checks can be made to Tyler Cripps 3736 New Hope Road, Alexandria, Tennessee, 37012.
School Calendar for 2022-23 Year
The school calendar is set for the 2022-23 yearDeKalb County students and teachers will have a full week off for fall break October 17-21, Thanksgiving November 21-25, and a two week break for Christmas December 21 to January 4. December 20 will be an abbreviated day. Students will return to school after the Christmas holiday on January 5, 2023. Schools will also be closed for Labor Day September 5, Dr. Martin Luther King Day January 16, President’s Day February 20, and Good Friday April 7. The last day of school will be May 24, 2023. Report cards will be issued at all schools on October 10, January 9, March 14, and May 24. Parent teacher conferences will be held at DCHS from 3-6 p.m. on October 10 and March 14 and at all the other schools, DWS, NES, SES, and DMS from 3-6 p.m. on October 13 and March 16.
