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.

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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.

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• (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