Holiday Schedules

July 3, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The City of Smithville WILL have garbage pickup on the regular schedule Thursday and Friday, July 4 and 5 except in the public square area.

The DeKalb County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4 but will be open on Friday and Saturday, July 5 & 6

The DeKalb County Courthouse, County Complex County Offices, Community Center and Senior Center will be closed Thursday July 4, 2019 in observance of Independence Day.

The DeKalb County Courthouse will be closed Friday July 5, 2019.

The DeKalb County Transfer station and all trash collection sites will be closed Thursday July 4, 2019 in observance of Independence Day.

Justin Potter Library will be closed for the Holiday and the Jamboree on July 4 & 5. The library will re-open on Monday, July 8. The Alexandria Library will be open on July 5 & 6.

July 3, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Five Fireworks Shows are scheduled to celebrate the Independence Day holiday on Center Hill Lake.

TWRA Officer Tony Cross said fireworks shows will be held starting as darkness sets in on the following dates and locations:

July 4: Cookeville Boat Dock

July 5: Sligo Marina

July 6: Pates Ford Marina, Hurricane Marina, and Hidden Harbor Marina

“There will be a lot of folks I’m sure wanting to come out and watch some of the fireworks shows. If you go in a boat make sure before you get out there that your navigation lights are working. You have to display those lights while you are on the water,” said Officer Cross.

July 3, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Utility District (MTNG) announces the hiring of and welcomes Mr. Mike Davidson as Assistant CEO effective July 1, 2019.

Mr. Davidson comes to MTNG after an extended career with the City of Cookeville, Tennessee. Mr. Davidson served as Cookeville City Manager from March 2015 through June 2019, and prior to that, he held the positions of Cookeville Finance Director and Director of Cookeville Gas Department.

Mr. Jim Hodges, Executive Vice President & CEO of MTNG commented, “We are delighted to have Mike join our strong team. Mike’s character and his management and financial experience will all serve MTNG and the District’s customers well over the coming years.”