Summer is in full swing, and the June edition of DeKalb County Chamber Chat is packed with community news, upcoming events, and exciting local updates!

Join hosts Suzanne Williams and Jen Sherwood as they welcome guests from new Chamber businesses, Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity, the DeKalb Animal Shelter, Smithville Merchants Alliance, Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb, the Smithville Municipal Airport, Justin Potter Library, and more.

Get details on the Fiddler 5K, the 55th Annual Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree & Crafts Festival, the 170th DeKalb County Fair, summer reading programs, local fundraisers, downtown events, and community projects happening throughout June and July.

From housing and healthcare to tourism and small business growth, this episode highlights the people and organizations working to make DeKalb County a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.

• (00:00:18) - June Edition: Chamber Jack
• (00:02:08) - CHL Contractors
• (00:03:25) - The Cutest Place for Airbnb in Center Hill
• (00:05:18) - CENTRAL CENTRAL Hill Cottage
• (00:06:31) - Volunteer Behavioral Health and Habitat for Humanity Merger
• (00:10:23) - Fiddler 5K & Jamboree
• (00:14:43) - DeKalb Animal Shelter Dog Wash
• (00:19:23) - Randy's dance for Alzheimer's
• (00:21:15) - Smith offers plenty to do in town
• (00:24:58) - Local events happening throughout the summer
• (00:27:41) - What kind of Squash Is It?
• (00:28:35) - Smithville Jamboree
• (00:32:51) - Smithville Jamboree and Craft Festival
• (00:36:46) - George Clooney on His Colonoscopy
• (00:38:33) - Colonoscopy: The risks, benefits, and procedure
• (00:42:39) - Dr. Ellis on Ascension DeKalb Hospital's Clinical Programs
• (00:44:38) - Smithville Municipal Airport Visiting Exhibit
• (00:48:06) - Survivors Remember the Fallen
• (00:48:25) - The Smithville Municipal Airport
• (00:50:11) - Older Americans: A Celebration!
• (00:52:31) - DeKalb County Fair Talk
• (00:57:31) - Leadership Day at Center Hill Lake
• (00:58:17) - The DeKalb County Chamber Chat

In this May 2026 episode of DeKalb County Chamber Chat, we shine a spotlight on our newest Chamber members: Sullivan Walter Homes, Mid TN Disposal, and Jack Schroeder & Associates. We also share industrial updates from SHIROKI North America and Tenneco, highlighting their impact on our local economy.

On the community side, we feature programs and events from The Spot youth center, First Baptist Church, the Smithville Merchants Alliance, the Smithville Study Club Art Show, and Leadership DeKalb. Plus, we give you a sneak peek at upcoming events including the Cornbread Festival, DeKalb County Cleanup, and the Older Americans Day celebration.

This program is produced by DTC3 TV.

You can also find the the audio podcast links on our website. www.DTC3.tv

• (00:00:18) - Chamber Chant
• (00:02:09) - Walter Homes
• (00:06:19) - Free Admission Day at the DeKalb County Fair
• (00:07:33) - Dumpsters and a barn: Middle Tennessee Chamber News
• (00:09:40) - Jack Schroyer and Associates
• (00:09:56) - A New Chamber Member's Welcome
• (00:10:48) - Jack Schrader and Associates
• (00:13:47) - Industrial Spotlight
• (00:17:24) - How many people work at Shiroki?
• (00:18:09) - Cherokee Chemical Company's Community Outreach
• (00:22:36) - Smith Hill First Baptist Church Community Day
• (00:26:08) - May is a busy time of year for trash pickup
• (00:29:22) - Celebrations of Beautification in DeKalb County
• (00:30:24) - Smithville Mailroom Celebrates 5 Years
• (00:35:28) - Columbia Chamber of Commerce presents Bronze Site Certification
• (00:37:06) - Employees Get the Cleanup
• (00:38:07) - What is P3- Certification for Tendico?
• (00:39:39) - Tenco Clean Air Certification
• (00:42:35) - The Spot Celebrates One Year!
• (00:46:47) - Smithville Student Art
• (00:51:23) - Older Americans Day Celebration
• (00:54:15) - Leadership DeKalb celebrates Center Hill Lake Day

Celebrate spring in DeKalb County with the April 2026 Chamber Chat featuring an industry spotlight with DTC Communications CEO Kasey Krueger on DTC's 75th Anniversary and the launch of Trilight Mobile. This episode also highlights community Easter events and services with First Baptist Church Smithville, the Appalachian Center for Craft's Celebration of craft and summer workshops, and a full slate of April happenings.

This program is produced by DTC3 TV.

You can also find the the audio podcast links on our website. www.DTC3.tv