DeKalb County Chamber Chat

Suzanne Williams
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Find out what's happening in DeKalb County, TN with this fun monthly podcast produced by DTC Communications.

Episodes

  1. December 2025

    12/09/2025

    December 2025

    Suzanne Williams and Jen Sherwood host the program this month, with visits from Chad Ramsey of Smithville First Baptist Church, Isaac Heller of Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb, Randy Caldwell, Dawn Doll, Kathy Hendrixson of the Justin Potter Library, and Lee Chadwell of Edgar Evins State Park. Plus lots of upcoming calendar announcements for events. This program is produced by DTC3 TV. You can also view the podcast on our website. www.DTC3.tv Chapters (00:00:00) - December Chamber Chat(00:01:02) - The DeKalb Chamber Prayer Breakfast(00:04:43) - Christmas preparations underway in Smithville(00:06:31) - St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital CAO attends CAB session(00:08:20) - Bone density scan at DeKalb Hospital(00:12:04) - Smithville Christmas Party and Santa's visit(00:14:07) - Dancing for Sesame Street(00:17:20) - A Taste of the Olympics(00:17:46) - Tennessee Made the List for Christmas Lights(00:19:35) - Smithfield Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square(00:22:07) - Keltenberg Nativity Scene(00:23:26) - Meet the animals at Party Animals(00:26:03) - Christmas Celebration at the DeKalb County Courthouse(00:29:16) - Christmas Parade and Nativity Set Lighting(00:33:35) - Christmas shopping in DeKalb County(00:35:32) - Christmas Parade in Smithfield(00:37:46) - Alexander County Libraries present Christmas programs to the community(00:41:33) - Good Mental Health During the Holidays(00:46:04) - Holiday Help for Suicides(00:48:27) - Ranger Lee Chadwell at Gravy State Park(00:48:42) - The Dan 5K(00:52:32) - festival of trees(00:54:38) - Christmas Program

    57 min
  2. November 2025

    11/07/2025

    November 2025

    Kathy Hendrixson and Jen Sherwood host the program this month with visits from Austin Hayes of Caddyshack, Thomas Deadman of The Appliance Guy, and a call-in from Brad Halfacre of Edgar Evins State Park. Also stopping by are Bill Conger of Haven of Hope, and Randy Caldwell of The Purple Door. Plus lots of upcoming calendar announcements for events. This program is produced by DTC3 TV. You can also view the podcast on our website. www.DTC3.tv Chapters (00:00:00) - Suzanne is away for the November Conference(00:01:13) - Caddyshack Dog Golf Bar(00:03:03) - The Appliance Guy(00:05:31) - Boo Bash Winners and(00:08:44) - DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates 50th Anniversary(00:11:56) - Thanksgiving Celebration(00:14:33) - Studio 105(00:15:27) - Downtown Smithville Christmas Open House(00:18:37) - December Events for the Downtown Smithfield(00:22:09) - Christmas Parade and Live Windows(00:24:21) - December 3rd Parade and Celebration(00:26:16) - Counselor Bill Conger on Play Therapy for Kids(00:28:48) - Anxiety and depression counseling for children(00:31:04) - One of the counselors at a local counseling center talks(00:32:33) - What's going on at the library in DeKalb County?(00:37:36) - Visit the Glass Works Museum(00:38:14) - Park Manager at Edgar Evans State Park(00:38:38) - Exploring the Park's Interpretive Action Plan(00:39:38) - Fall and winter camping(00:42:32) - Park Service Discusses Future of the Park(00:43:09) - Festival of Trees(00:47:06) - Leadership to Cab(00:50:03) - Happy Thanksgiving!

    51 min
  3. October 2025

    10/03/2025

    October 2025

    This month starts with a visit from the pastor of First Baptist Church in Smithville, Chad Ramsey, to discuss their upcoming fall festival and other events.  Next Issac Heller of Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital discusses their recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Then Sharon Evans with Habitat for Humanity shares the details of the upcoming Chili Cookoff, plus information about their home programs.  Sandy Roberts of Rocky Jane's talks about the Spooktacular Pet Parade to raise money for the local pet shelter.  Haven of Hope counsler Rose Koerber visits to discuss their addiction assistance services.  Emily Bell with Hosanna Farm stops by to chat about a child care center.  Lastly, Brad Halfacre of Edgar Evins State Park with an update of park activites. Plus Kathy and Jen share a multitude of other local October 2025 calendar events. This program is produced by DTC3 TV.  You can also view the podcast on our website. www.DTC3.tv Chapters (00:00:18) - Smithville Lions Club Special Guest(00:01:05) - Caddyshack Smithville(00:02:31) - Alexandria Mercantile Markets and Sedwig Airbnb(00:04:17) - Smithville First Baptist Church Update(00:07:43) - Speaker Larry Cripps(00:08:28) - Isaac Heller Discusses Breast Cancer Awareness(00:13:03) - Helping Cumberland Habitat for Humanity with Chili Cook Off(00:17:40) - Donating to Habitat for Humanity(00:19:27) - Smithville Art Walk and Toy Shop Golf Sc scramble(00:23:19) - Senior Health Fair and Pumpkin Festival(00:27:03) - Rose Kerber Discusses Haven of Hope(00:32:24) - Fall Take Back Drug Day(00:35:35) - Alexandria Childcare Center Announcement(00:39:56) - Libraries Around DeKalb & Cannon counties(00:45:40) - Storytelling Day(00:46:59) - 2015 Haunted Canoe Trip(00:48:17) - Edgar Evan State Park Campsite Decorating(00:52:24) - Visit Oak Knob State Park for fall and winter specials(00:52:56) - WMA Hunting: October(00:55:07) - The Edgar Evans 5K Race(00:56:55) - Fall Color Tours at the Park(00:57:21) - Decalb County Chamber Chat

    1 hr
  4. September 2025

    09/09/2025

    September 2025

    This episode starts with delicious talk about the upcoming Habitat for Humanity Chili Cookoff with Tecia Puckett Pryor.  Then we learn more about Gammon, Drueck & Watson, CPAs with visits from Devin Floyd and Evan Watson. Chad Ramsey with Smithville First Baptist Church talks about several exciting things on the horizon. We get to meet the new Chief Administrative Officer at Ascension Saint Thomas Dekalb and Stones River Hospitals, Isaac Heller.  The Purple Door owner Randy Caldwell stops by to talk all things downtown Smithville merchant news.  Then we learn more about the great services offered by Haven of Hope. Kathy Hendrixson talks Justin Potter Library updates, while Brad Halfacre talks about events at Edgar Evins State Park. Plus, we have updates on other fun events going on in DeKalb County during September. This program is produced by DTC3 TV.  You can also view the podcast on our website. www.DTC3.tv   Chapters (00:00:18) - September 1st(00:01:36) - Alexandria Businesses Open Their Doors in September(00:02:52) - Cook Off and Baked Goods(00:04:52) - DeKalb County Habitat to Merger with Upper Cumberland(00:08:35) - Memorial for Tom Druick and Watson CPAs(00:09:28) - In the Elevator With Tax and Business Advisors(00:10:13) - Rebranding to Smithville: Welcome Home(00:12:12) - Haven Church Community(00:15:21) - Ascension Hospital celebrates 100th patient visit(00:15:39) - Smithfield Hospital CEO on his background(00:16:40) - Acceleration to CAB(00:18:58) - Ascension St. Thomas Hospital Celebrates 10 Years in De(00:20:58) - September 11th Honorary Ceremony(00:22:56) - October's Downtown Smith Art Walk(00:25:56) - DeKalb County Kiwanis Club Charter Kickoff(00:29:00) - Susanna and I Take Dance Class(00:30:05) - DTC Annual Meeting 2018(00:32:01) - Haven of Hope(00:35:57) - Mental health awareness message(00:37:59) - DeKalb Prevention Coalition Drug Take Back Event(00:42:26) - DeKalb Animal Shelter to microchipping(00:45:32) - Smithville Public Library promotion(00:49:11) - Alexander Old Timers Day and Golf(00:50:23) - Angie Hikes The Millennial Trail(00:51:10) - What else is going on at Tennessee State Park?(00:54:33) - The 5 Miler Race at Edgar Haven State Park(00:55:47) - Leadership DeKalb Class of 2021(00:57:23) - Chamber Chat

    58 min
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Find out what's happening in DeKalb County, TN with this fun monthly podcast produced by DTC Communications.

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  • Creator
    Suzanne Williams
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