Registration Underway for 27th Annual Fiddler 5K and One Mile Fun Run

June 16, 2025
By: Dwayne Page

The 27th Annual Fiddler 5K and One Mile Fun Run, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County will be Saturday, July 5. All proceeds from the race are used in building another Habitat for Humanity home in DeKalb County.

The race on Saturday, July 5 will begin promptly at 7:00 a.m. downtown Smithville RAIN OR SHINE on Church Street in front of the First Baptist Life Enrichment Center, Smithville. The race ends on Church Street in front of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. The Fiddler 5K is a qualifying race for the Run the Cumberland Medal Series of Races.

Anybody who is interested in participating either in the one-mile fun run or the 5K may go to www.fiddler5k.com where you’ll find all the details and a link to online registration.

https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Smithville/Fiddler5k

PRE-REGISTRATION is open until July 2, 2025, at Noon ($30 for adults 19 and up and $25 for ages 18 and under).

REGISTRATION from July 2 at 12 NOON to Race Day will be $35 for adults 19 and up and $30 for ages 18 and under.

PRE-REGISTRATION PERKS: You can save money, are guaranteed a shirt and may pick up your packet early

RACE DAY REGISTRATION is available beginning at 5:45 a.m. on Race Day ($35 for adults 19 and up and $30 for ages 18 and under)

Shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register by July 2, 2025, at Noon. However, there are usually plenty! They will not hold shirts past race day at 7:00 a.m.

RACE DAY Check-In, Pre-Registered Check-In and Race Day Registration are from 5:45 a.m. until 6:45 a.m. on July 5th in the parking lot of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home near the finish line on Church Street.

EARLY PACKET PICKUP for those who pre-registered before July 4, 2025, at Noon, will be held on July 4th, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center on Church Street.

Fiddler 5K Awards are given to Overall Male and Female Finishers, Male and Female Masters (40+), and in age groups 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Fun Run Awards are given to the Overall Male and Female Finishers age 12 and under and the top 3 male and female finishers age 12 and under.

The course is certified and professionally timed.

Strollers are welcome but should line up at the rear. No pets allowed. 5K course is open for 60 minutes.

For more information email director@fiddler5k.com or visit www.fiddler5k.com.

June 15, 2025
By: Dwayne Page

Breanna AvaGrace Powell was crowned the 2025 Miss Jamboree Queen in the age 16-18 category Saturday at the county complex auditorium. The event was a fundraiser for the Last-Minute Toy Shop.

Powell, the 18-year-old daughter of Jason and Jacqueline Powell of Sparta was also awarded for Prettiest Hair, Attire, and Most Photogenic.

McKenna Reece Miller of Dowelltown was 1st runner-up. She is the 17-year-old daughter of Christen and Charles Cox and David Miller.

Second runner-up went to Chaylea Lunsford, the 17-year-old daughter of Daniel and Christy Lunsford of Liberty. She also won optional awards for Prettiest Eyes and Smile.

Winners in the 13-15 age division:

Queen Farrah Rigsby, 13-year-old daughter of David and Tyroma Rigsby of Lebanon. She was also awarded for Prettiest Attire.

Fourteen-year-old Kenli Faith Fish was 1st runner-up. She is the daughter of Tiffany Pedigo and Cody Fish of Smithville. Her optional award was for Prettiest Hair.

Brileigh Nicole Bullard received second runner-up. She is the 14-year-old daughter of Nikki and Jimmy Martin and Riley and Kayla Bullard of Smithville. Bullard received optional awards for Prettiest Eyes, Smile and Most Photogenic.

The other contestant was Jenna Kay Brock of Cookeville, the 15-year-old daughter of Mark and the late Daphne Brock.

Winners in the 10-12-year-old age group:

Queen Cortlynn Joins, the 10-year-old daughter of Brandon and Stephanie Joins of Castalian Springs. She also won for Prettiest Eyes.

Serenity Rayne Foster was 1st runner-up. She is the 11-year-old daughter of Justin and Shea Foster of Dowelltown. She won the People’s Choice Award.

Second runner-up went to MaKaeleigh Tarpley, 12-year-old daughter of Derrick and Brittney Tarpley of Elmwood. She also captured the Prettiest Attire and Prettiest Smile optional awards.

Arraya Jenae Taylor of Smithville, 12-year-old daughter of Angie Taylor, received an optional award for Prettiest Hair.

The Most Photogenic award went to Shaniya Bates, 11-year-old daughter of Tom and Chyna Bates of Liberty.

The other contestant was Stella Grace Adcock, 10-year-old daughter of Byron and Paige Adcock of Smithville

Winners in the 7–9-year-old category:

Queen Wrigley Jared, the 9-year-old daughter of Tim and Shelly Jared of Smithville. She also took home optional awards for Prettiest Attire and Most Photogenic.

Julie Chandyna was 1st runner-up. She is the 9-year-old daughter of Heather Chandyna of Smithville. She also received optional awards for Prettiest Eyes and Prettiest Smile.

Brinleigh Cole Bain, 7-year-old daughter of Amber Bain of Smithville was 2nd runner-up. She won for Prettiest Hair and the People’s Choice Award.

Winners in the 4–6-year-old category:

Queen Aspen Kate Dalton, 5-year-old daughter of Fletcher and Liz Dalton of Sparta. She also won optional award for Prettiest Attire, Most Photogenic, and the People’s Choice.

First runner-up went to Jazmin Perez, 5-year-old daughter of Blanca Jones and Joel Perez of Smithville. She won for Prettiest Smile, Hair, and Eyes.

Winners in the girls 25 to 48 months category:

Queen Indy Williams, 28-month-old daughter of Brian and Stephanie Williams of Smithville. She also won for Prettiest Attire, Most Photogenic, and People’s Choice.

First runner-up went to Enleigh Brooke Phillips, 40-month-old daughter of Kyle and MaKenzi Phillips of Dowelltown. Her optional award was for Prettiest Hair.

Jacee Martin was second runner-up. She is 2-year-old daughter of Ashley and Gaven of Dowelltown
Corie Rae Smith, 28-month-old daughter of Jesse and Chloe Smith of Smithville received optional awards for Prettiest Eyes and Smile.

Winner in the boys 25 to 48 months category:

Jaidyn Kane Turner, 26-month-old son of Marques and Shauna Turner of Murfreesboro. His optional awards were for Prettiest Eyes, Hair, Attire, Smile, and Most Photogenic.

Winners in the girls 13-24 months category:

Queen Ettalyn Val Rankhorn, 13-month-old daughter of Jacob and Ashlee Rankhorn of Rock Island. She also won for Prettiest Smile and Most Photogenic.

First runner-up was Katlyn Gibbs, 18-month-old daughter of Jana Gibbs of Sparta

20-month-old Lemon Grace Dalton was 2nd runner-up. She is the daughter of Fletcher and Liz Dalton of Sparta. Her optional awards were for Prettiest Eyes, Attire, and People’s Choice.

Stella Seifert, 21-month-old daughter of Sierra Silver and Colton Seifert of Smithville, won for Prettiest Hair.

Winners in the girls 7-12 months group:

Queen Charlotte Cay Koelle, 12-month-old daughter of Heather and Christian Koelle of Smithville. She also won for Prettiest Attire, Smile, and Most Photogenic.

First runner-up went to Stella Clouse, 10-month-old daughter of Drake and Amanda Clouse of Smithville. Her optional award was for Prettiest Eyes.

Winner of boys 7-12 months:

King Holden Ray McCloud, 7-month-old son of Harlan and Amanda McCloud of Smithville. He also won for Prettiest Eyes, Attire, Smile, and Most Photogenic.

Winner of girls 1 day to 6 months:

Queen Andi Jo Oyster, 5-month-old daughter of Coleman and Morgan Marie Oyster of Woodbury. She also received optional awards for Prettiest Eyes, Hair, Attire, Smile, People’s Choice and Most Photogenic.

Winners in the age 19-49 category for ladies:

Queen Arista Isabella Rigsby of Lebanon, 20-year-old daughter of David and Tyroma Rigsby. She also won for Prettiest Eyes, Attire, and Most Photogenic.

First Runner-up was Kenlee Renae Taylor, 20-year-old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville. Her optional awards were for Prettiest Hair and Smile.

Winners in the age 50 plus category for ladies:
Queen 58-year-old Teresa Winchester Stanley of Smithville. Her optional awards were for Prettiest Eyes and Hair.

First Runner-up was 60-year-old Tammy West of Smithville. She also won for Prettiest Attire, Smile, People’s Choice, and Most Photogenic.

June 14, 2025
By: Dwayne Page

Smithville Elementary will hold kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, July 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Smithville Elementary. (If you have already pre-registered your child you do not need to attend this event.)

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)

* Children who register to attend kindergarten must turn five years old on or before August 15, 2025.

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