DeKalb County Chamber Chat

June 2026

Summer is in full swing, and the June edition of DeKalb County Chamber Chat is packed with community news, upcoming events, and exciting local updates! Join hosts Suzanne Williams and Jen Sherwood as they welcome guests from new Chamber businesses, Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity, the DeKalb Animal Shelter, Smithville Merchants Alliance, Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb, the Smithville Municipal Airport, Justin Potter Library, and more. Get details on the Fiddler 5K, the 55th Annual Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree & Crafts Festival, the 170th DeKalb County Fair, summer reading programs, local fundraisers, downtown events, and community projects happening throughout June and July. From housing and healthcare to tourism and small business growth, this episode highlights the people and organizations working to make DeKalb County a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.

May 2026

In this May 2026 episode of DeKalb County Chamber Chat, we shine a spotlight on our newest Chamber members: Sullivan Walter Homes, Mid TN Disposal, and Jack Schroeder & Associates. We also share industrial updates from SHIROKI North America and Tenneco, highlighting their impact on our local economy. On the community side, we feature programs and events from The Spot youth center, First Baptist Church, the Smithville Merchants Alliance, the Smithville Study Club Art Show, and Leadership DeKalb. Plus, we give you a sneak peek at upcoming events including the Cornbread Festival, DeKalb County Cleanup, and the Older Americans Day celebration. This program is produced by DTC3 TV. You can also find the the audio podcast links on our website. www.DTC3.tv

April 2026

Celebrate spring in DeKalb County with the April 2026 Chamber Chat featuring an industry spotlight with DTC Communications CEO Kasey Krueger on DTC's 75th Anniversary and the launch of Trilight Mobile. This episode also highlights community Easter events and services with First Baptist Church Smithville, the Appalachian Center for Craft's Celebration of craft and summer workshops, and a full slate of April happenings. This program is produced by DTC3 TV. You can also find the the audio podcast links on our website. www.DTC3.tv

March 2026

Hosts Suzanne Williams & Jen Sherwood starts off this episode talking about spring weather and beekeeping adventures. Latosha Simmons & Ashley Hill from Galaxy Ford highlight truck month deals and service. Chad Ramsey shares about Smithville First Baptist Easter Events. A special business update from Jason Phillips & Tina Abston at Tenneco includes an annoucement of new production that is adding 50-60 jobs in Smithville. Isaac Heller speaks about Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb's new bone density scanner and infrastructure investments. New Frontiers promotes Family Fun Day. Highlights from the downtown merchants features Late Night Friday shopping and an upcoming movie night. This program is produced by DTC3 TV. You can also view the podcast on our website. www.DTC3.tv

February 2026

Suzanne Williams and Jen Sherwood host the program this month to kick off the 2026 series of shows.  Here is the complete guest list for the program: Kathe Reed-Nelson & Louis Colombarini with the Off The Beaten Path Studio Tour, Chad Ramsey with Smithville First Baptist Church, Mercedes Nakano with Buffalo Health Advisors, Dawn Doll with Let’s Dance, Anthony Brewer, Kara Davis, & Tripp Hess from Star Manufacturing, Kathy Hendrixson from the Justin Potter Library, Lee Chadwell from Edgar Evins State Park, and Emily Bell of Hosanna Farm Child Care.