Smith County Chamber Corner

May 2025

Join host Bill Woodard for the May 2026 edition of Smith County Chamber Corner, recorded at Sparta Greek Grill. This month’s episode features updates from the Smith County Fine Arts Center Theater, the Smith County Heritage Museum, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on upcoming productions, local history events, outdoor recreation, and summer activities around Cordell Hull Lake. The show also spotlights local businesses including Rosie’s Adventures, Lish Foam Insulators, and Sparta Greek Grill, while celebrating Smith County’s graduating seniors and previewing the upcoming Chamber banquet. This program is produced by DTC3 TV. www.DTC3.tv [http://www.DTC3.tv]

April 2026

Join Bill Woodard at Highpoint Health - Riverview with Saint Thomas Ascension in Carthage for this month's Chamber Corner. This month’s show highlights the people and partners keeping Smith County healthy, connected, and growing. Hear from Highpoint Health – Riverview’s women’s services team and local OB‑family physicians, learn how AirMedCare’s emergency helicopters serve rural communities, get the scoop on DTC’s new Trilight Mobile phone service and 75th anniversary, and catch the latest from the UT TSU Extension and the Community Wellness Alliance on agriculture, 4‑H, and youth wellness. This program is produced by DTC3 TV. www.DTC3.tv [http://www.DTC3.tv]

March 2026

Join Bill Woodard at The Spot in Carthage for this month's Chamber Corner spotlight the eight annual River City Ball benefiting Smith County Youth Mentorship and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. UT-TSU Extension agents Mary Draper, Will Herbert, Lexy Tipton, and Rachel Petty highlight Pi Day, Walk with Ease, 4-H archery and livestock judging. Barbara Kannapel talks about The Spot youth programs and is lates joined by Melissa Herbert to talk about Carthage Rotary's storybook trail and upcoming pancake breakfast. Finally, chamber member Michael Woodard wraps things up speaking about MID TEN Realty. Bill also shares events from the Smtih County Chamber of Commerce community calendar. This program is produced by DTC3 TV. www.DTC3.tv [http://www.DTC3.tv]

February 2026

This month's show is hosted by Stephanie McCaleb Interiors on Main Street in Carthage, TN. Bill Woodard speaks with George Clay of the Smith Çounty Farm Bureau to explain their non-profit mission as the voice of agriculture. Kayla Franklin with the Community Wellness Alliance of Smith County gives a monthly update on their activities. Will Herbert, Rachel Petty, & Mary Draper with UT TSU Extension Smith County wrap uo the show with more local happenings. Bill also shares events from the Smtih County Chamber of Commerce community calendar. This program is produced by DTC3 TV. www.DTC3.tv [http://www.DTC3.tv]

January 2026

This month take a trip to the Upper Cumberland Development District to speak with Executive Director Mark Farley and Deputy Director Tommy Lee. Lifeline Coordinators Dylan Johnson & Chris Hodges who work through the TN Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services talk about their programs within Smith County and the Upper Cumberland. Next up Morgan White, the Tourism Recovery Coordinator for UCDD, gives us more incite in to what services UCDD offers. Then Will Herbert, Rachel Petty, & Mary Draper with UT TSU Extension Smith County stop by to update us in things they're involved with.  The show wraps up with kelly Sullivan, the Small Business Development Center Director, speaks about the services to help plan, organize, and grow local small businesses. Bill also shares events from the Smtih County Chamber of Commerce community calendar. This program is produced by DTC3 TV. www.DTC3.tv [http://www.DTC3.tv]