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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• (00:00:18) - Chamber Chat
• (00:01:05) - DeKalb County Businesswomen present their businesses
• (00:02:42) - Barn Revitalization: Center Hill Excavation
• (00:04:49) - Sullivan Walter Homes Ribbon Cutting
• (00:07:48) - Alexandria Downtown Comedy
• (00:09:55) - Alexandria Alpaca Clothing Store
• (00:12:22) - Smithville Chamber Welcomes Madison Kenny to the Chamber
• (00:14:30) - Chili and Soup Dinner and Silent Auction
• (00:17:11) - TENNesse Flight Training Summit
• (00:17:35) - 2017 Upper Cumberland Emergency Preparedness Expo
• (00:23:11) - Sept. 12 is Emergency Preparedness Event
• (00:27:23) - Local Chili Cook-Off and Bake Sale
• (00:30:01) - Local Farmer's Market First Friday
• (00:31:31) - Bacon Festival
• (00:35:26) - Fall decorating at Chase's shop
• (00:35:59) - DeKalb County Community Network
• (00:36:53) - DTC Communications Annual Meeting 2018
• (00:38:35) - Last Minute Toy Shop Event and
• (00:42:31) - Sunshine Celebration Special Needs Recognition
• (00:43:39) - The Library at Glencoe
• (00:47:00) - Prescription Library
• (00:48:48) - Dolly Parton's legacy at the Imagination Library
• (00:50:20) - Ranger Lee at Edgar Evans State Park
• (00:54:50) - Recruiting for Leadership DEKALB Class of 2021
• (00:56:09) - Chamber Chat