Kindergarten registration scheduled

SES Kindergarten Registration

Smithville Elementary will hold kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year on Friday, May 9, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the County Complex.

Please bring COPIES of the following documents to Registration:
– Certified copy of the child’s birth certificate
– Current, up-to-date, physical examination and immunization record (These must be on a Tennessee Department of Health Certificate of Immunization, which can be obtained from
your doctor's office or the Health Department)
– Proof of residency for DeKalb County (i.e. gas/electric bill)
– Your child will need to attend. He/She will be assessed on this day.
* Children who register to attend kindergarten must turn five years old on or before August 15, 2025.

Free Rabies Vaccination and Microchip

Free rabies vaccination and microchip to DeKalb County, limit two per household, on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at DeKalb Animal Shelter located at 186 Transfer Station Road, Smithville. The clinic will be held from noon until 3pm, first come, first served. All cates MUST be in a carriers, and all dogs must have on a proper fitting collar/harness and be on a leash. You will be given a number and paperwork to complete. VERY IMPORTANT: remain in your vehicle until a volunteer calls your number. Once your number is called, a volunteer will assist your animal into the building. As soon as it is finished, a volunteer will return your animal to your car with the paperwork. Any question, call 615-597-3647.

Keep DeKalb Beautiful

Keep DeKalb County beautiful! Join the DeKalb County Democrats at 7am on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in the DCHS parking lot for our Adopt-a-Highway trash pick up. Bags, gloves, trash grabbers, and safety vests are provided. All are welcome and appreciated! Please contact dekalbtndems@gmail.com to volunteer or for more information. Connect with us at www.dekalbcountydems.org or https://www.facebook.com/groups/183135235992.

Checkpoint

The THP will hold a sobriety checkpoint on April 18, 2025 in Silver Point near DeKalb County line.

Cannady Cemetary Meeting

The annual meeting of the Cannady Cemetery Association will be April 19, 2025 in the Fellowship Hall of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Smithville at 10:00 a.m. All those interested in this historic cemetery are invited to attend. If you have any questions contact Denise Brown at 615-464-863

Keep DeKalb Beautiful

Warren County Genealogical/Historical Association

The Warren County Genealogical and Historical Association will hold its monthly meeting on April 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Early Voting Room of the Warren County Administration Building located at 201 Locust Ave. in McMinnville, TN. Jimmy Haley will be presenting Part 2 of Downtown Historical Review, a program on historic McMinnville.
Visitors are always welcome.

Commodities Distribution

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution in DeKalb County on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 9 - 11 a.m. at 726 S. Congress Blvd.: Smithville, TN. Clients can sign up ahead of time online or at the distribution site on the day of the event. Visit uchra.org/2025-commodities-distribution-events for more information about UCHRA’s commodities program including instructions on how to apply. The Upper Cumberland Human Resource 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 under a Grant

DEA National TakeBack Day

The National Drug Takeback Day is Saturday, April 26, 2025. DeKalb County locations will be receiving takebacks from 10am-2pm at the following locations: Smithville City Hall, 104 East Main Street, Smithville and Alexandria City Hall, 102 High Street, Alexandria.

Ladies Prayer Strategy Event

Mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, cousins and lady friends, get your tickets now for the Last Minute Toy Shop’s event to be held on May 3, 2025 at the DeKalb County Complex auditorium from 11:30a-1:30p. Four guest speakers, including Wanda Redmon, Tara Hale, Billy Ann Tubbs-Trigueros, and Beth Gill will talk about standing together in prayer to fight the opposition, along with ideas of creating your own war board, war room or war binder. Tickets are $20, and include finger-foods, drink and desserts along with games and door prizes. Contact Angie Meadows 615-464-5056, or any LMTS volunteer for tickets. You can also visit the LMTS Facebook page. Tickets are limited, FCFS.

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 1-800-275-8233. 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.

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. Officer Erica Degni is located on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse and is ready to offer assistance. She is available for in-office visits each Tuesday and Thursday or can be reached by calling 615-597-3003. DeKalb County appreciates the service of all veterans and is proud to provide this

Service.

Open Enrollment LBJ&C

L.B.J.& C. Head Start is currently accepting applications to provide free comprehensive child development services to children 3-5 years of age for all children including children with disabilities in a full day program. For more information contact: Smithville Head Start Center at 615-549-5595 or visit www.lbjc.org

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