DeKalb Chamber Launches New Tourism-Focused Website
The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce has launched a new website dedicated to tourism around Center Hill Lake. Chamber Executive Director Suzanne Williams said the website will show off the Chamber’s new branding and professional photos of what DeKalb County has to offer. Williams said a strong online presence is important to growing tourism. “Our […]
Local Boutiques Anticipating Busy Retail Weekend This Sales Tax Holiday
Local shops are preparing for one of the busiest weekends of the summer. The sales tax holiday for the return of school starts Friday. Ready Set Grow Children’s Boutique Owner Susan Chaffin said she is anticipating a big retail weekend. “We have customers that wait for this holiday for weeks on end,” Chaffin said. “They […]
Sparta Green Market Prepped To Have Lots Of Local Produce For Customers
The Sparta Green Market is expecting lots of veggies and local produce to sell this Friday evening. Manager Amanda Dunsmore said that among the crop available for customers, blueberries are the biggest hit. “The crop is looking awesome especially for berries,” Dunsmore said. “So we have a farm especially bringing blueberries this year and they […]
Inaugural WCTE Downtown Film Festival Shows Local Talent
The first WCTE Downtown Film Festival in Cookeville will put local filmmakers in the spotlight this weekend. Over 100 local submissions have been made to the inaugural WCTE event. WCTE Film festival Director Laura Holloway said highlighting local talent emphasizes the importance of the stories of the Upper Cumberland. “I think that everyone has a […]
Big O Donuts Relocating After 47 Years
Cookeville’s Big O Donuts is scheduled to move to a new location later this month. Owner Tom Bonning said the business has to leave due to the building being bought by an accounting office. “The building got sold without being offered to us. I’ve been trying to buy it for the last eight years and […]
