November 2025

[00:00:00] Speaker A: Foreign. Good morning. Happy November. [00:00:21] Speaker B: Yeah. [00:00:21] Speaker A: Oh, good morning to everyone listening and watching us on W, WJLE and DTC tv. Suzanne attending the Governor's conference on economic and community development. I know she's having a fabulous time getting exhausted with all the running around seminars and. And networking. But she'll be back for the December program. So we're happy she's away. Gay. Gathering all sorts of good information for. [00:00:53] Speaker B: DeKalb county and giving, you know, she can teach. [00:00:56] Speaker A: Oh my gosh, she can. [00:00:57] Speaker B: She can impart some information on them, let me tell you. [00:01:00] Speaker A: That's right. [00:01:01] Speaker B: Go ahead. Okay. Really cut. Yes. Yes. We went to a ribbon cutting last week at the Caddyshack in Smithfield. [00:01:08] Speaker A: We love celebrating our businesses and wonderful members. This is great. [00:01:12] Speaker B: Yeah. So Mr. Austin Hayes is here and tell us about your business and what's going on down there. [00:01:17] Speaker C: It was great to have everybody out. First off, we want to let everybody know, you know, we're a family owned business. We're open to everybody, you know, kids of all ages, adults. We are a sports bar. Sports bar related theme. But big golf simulators. Anywhere between, you know, just hitting a driving range ball, just getting some practice in or playing full round courses. Other than that. We've just started up with cornhole. We got the Cornhole turner's rolling every Thursday night. Invested in some new nice boards. I think everybody's gonna love them. Got dart boards in the back, got pool tables, got golden tea. We think we've got a little bit for everybody. Biggest thing we're trying to advertise right now going into the holidays. We're doing a lot of sports banquets. Birthday parties are a big deal and then even corporate events for Christmas parties and stuff like that. So it's a good little place to hang out, have fun, enjoy a game. [00:02:03] Speaker B: Sound like a happening place. Yeah. Have a good time. [00:02:06] Speaker C: Located 301 South Conor or sorry, South 3rd Street. [00:02:10] Speaker A: Okay. [00:02:11] Speaker C: I always forget my address. Upstairs in front of DeKalb Dental. [00:02:15] Speaker A: Oh, yeah, right in there. [00:02:16] Speaker B: Right upstairs. Used to be. Used to be a gym. [00:02:18] Speaker C: Used to be a gym. [00:02:19] Speaker B: Used to be a lot of things. [00:02:20] Speaker C: Still still have a little remnants of a gym with the floors and everything. We're fixing it up nice. [00:02:25] Speaker A: It looks really good now. It looks great. What a convenient location. And if someone's trying to schedule or find your hours where so hours are. [00:02:34] Speaker C: Posted online either on Google or on Facebook. The Caddyshack Dog Golf is website. You can go book online there, reserve a bay phone number if anybody needs to contact us. We're open from 4 to 10 Monday through Friday, 10 to 10 on Saturday, 10 to 7 right now on Sundays. 615-215-0335 is our phone number. [00:02:51] Speaker A: Well, thank you again for coming to Chamber chat and congratulations on great start of your business. We appreciate all that you're doing. [00:03:01] Speaker C: Thank you guys so much. [00:03:03] Speaker A: All right, and now we get to have a special segment for a new Chamber member, the appliance guy. Thomas Dedman is here with us. We love our businesses here in the area. Thomas, I have seen all sorts of things about your business here and there around. So tell us a little bit about what you do. [00:03:26] Speaker D: Well, we're a locally owned business. My wife and I, Cheryl, we own the business. I've been doing this appliance repair for about 40 years. [00:03:36] Speaker A: Yeah. [00:03:36] Speaker D: And we have a. [00:03:38] Speaker A: So you might know a thing or. [00:03:39] Speaker B: Two about a thing or two. [00:03:42] Speaker E: I got a dishwasher. I gotta call you back. [00:03:48] Speaker D: We started the business because there wasn't really anybody here, and I had had a long career working in Nashville and just decided, okay, now's the time. So we jumped in. [00:04:01] Speaker A: Do you live local? Do you service local? [00:04:04] Speaker D: We live here in Smithville and have lived here for around 10 years. [00:04:08] Speaker B: Yeah. [00:04:09] Speaker D: So. And we work on all major home appliances. We come to your home and we work on low end, high end. And we do also do installs for individuals and builders as well. [00:04:24] Speaker B: Yeah. [00:04:24] Speaker A: Awesome. And how might someone get a hold of you? [00:04:27] Speaker D: We. Our office number is 615-215-1210. We also have a Facebook page, the appliance Guy, and then we have a Google page. We also have a website, the ApplianceGuy LLC.com reach us there. [00:04:45] Speaker A: All right, great. Are you staying pretty busy? [00:04:49] Speaker D: Yes, we do. [00:04:50] Speaker A: Yeah, I can imagine it's a great service. And we. It's always good to know someone who specializes in appliances because it's kind of its own beast. [00:05:01] Speaker B: Yeah. [00:05:01] Speaker A: So it's great that it's being revised. [00:05:05] Speaker B: You know, because people need that. I mean, you know, you can't fix it yourself. You gotta. You can't find anybody. [00:05:10] Speaker A: Well, and anymore, something. You know, you used to make decisions on replacing, repairing or replacing, but anymore. Have you seen the prices? I'm always in favor of repairing, if possible. [00:05:25] Speaker E: Right. [00:05:26] Speaker A: All right, well, thank you so much. [00:05:27] Speaker B: Thank you so much. Have a good day. [00:05:29] Speaker A: Appreciate it. [00:05:31] Speaker D: All right. [00:05:32] Speaker B: Last. The Halloween day, boy, I'm telling you, it was a busy day. Beautiful day. Yeah. We had. I guess we had in the library, we had probably not as many as Last year. Last year, we had between 800 and a thousand. This year we had probably about 500. But we had, you know, all age groups. The teenagers was coming in. You know, parents were dressed up. It was just a great. The Chamber of Boo Bash winners. And we'll go through that. But it was just a great day for everyone. [00:05:56] Speaker E: Yeah, I had over a thousand pieces of candy, and I ran out about a half hour for it. And I gave one piece for. I only gave out one piece for kids. Great, great attendance. [00:06:05] Speaker B: We had the little bracelets, little globe bracelets. I think they liked that better than they did the candy. But anyway, the Boo Bash winners, it was fright night at the fairgrounds also last week, and the other events that made Halloween so fun for the kids. It was just a great time. And, you know, the chamber always puts on the costume contest. Best costume, best decorations. So those winners are. And best costumes. And Smithfield City hall got best overall first in not only costumes, but decorations. [00:06:35] Speaker A: I know. It was so cute. [00:06:37] Speaker B: It was Winnie the Pooh themed. [00:06:38] Speaker A: Winnie the Pooh themed. [00:06:39] Speaker B: And then second in costumes is Mallory Fiesler. And they Estate farm insurance, Disney royalty. And then attorney Minji Ball, Sesame Street. [00:06:48] Speaker A: And so Mallory and her group are kind of Smithville royalty. Yeah, you know, they dressed up as Disney royalty, but, you know, I'm just gonna put it out there. She may also be Smithville. [00:06:59] Speaker B: She may be Best decorations, of course, Smithville City hall. And the second place was DeKalb County Circuit Court Clerk 101 Dalmatians. And third was Southpaw Bed and Bath, Southpaw's petting Farm. And then honorable mentions was the appliances guys. Nightmare before Christmas. Wilson bank entrusts the Vols, Justin Potter Library's storybook characters, Cat in the Hat and Red Riding Hood. Mark and Pat Milan's ghost at the courthouse. And A and D salons, Alvin and the chipmunks and UT extensions 4H. So thank everyone for participating. [00:07:29] Speaker A: Yes. And I want to say shout out to Southpaw that it's not just a downtown Smithville event, that we had lots of businesses from all over who participated, and it just makes it fun and festive. And we have lots of little ones who. Families are looking for activities to do. [00:07:50] Speaker B: And so we love something safe and family friendly. [00:07:53] Speaker A: Yep. And we love. We love that we had so many people who participated and helped to make it a wonderful family event. So thank you. Thank you to everyone who. Who was there a part of the Boo Bash and brought all of our wonderful families around and downtown. [00:08:08] Speaker B: Well, thanks for the City of Smithfield. [00:08:11] Speaker E: I mean, just the participation and the effort that the parents put into the costumes for the kids and themselves. [00:08:19] Speaker B: They are. We had a couple of bird watchers, you know, rest as bird watchers. Yeah. So it was. It was just a wonderful. [00:08:25] Speaker E: Very creative people. We have some creative people, but we. [00:08:27] Speaker B: Need to thank the city of Smithfield, also the police department and Beth Edcock because they, they, they help put all of this on and make it a safe place for the kids. [00:08:35] Speaker A: Yeah. It doesn't just happen when event. [00:08:37] Speaker B: When events. Poof. [00:08:39] Speaker A: When events happen, it doesn't just happen. So we really appreciate all those efforts. And speaking of great volunteer folks. [00:08:47] Speaker B: Yes. [00:08:48] Speaker A: DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department celebrated 50 years. So we wanted to say a big, huge moment of appreciation to our DeKalb County Fire Department for this milestone. [00:09:03] Speaker B: Yes. [00:09:03] Speaker A: The chamber presented that on their celebration, which was last month, but we wanted to say a big shout out to them and the Chambers milestone award. Read. Your unwavering commitment to protecting lives. Property in our community embodies the highest standard of courage, integrity and service. Through half a century of teamwork, training and sacrifice, the DeKalb County Fire Department has made an enduring impact on our county's safety and strength. With gratitude and admiration, we honor this remarkable milestone and the generations of firefighters who proudly serve. [00:09:43] Speaker B: Yes. [00:09:43] Speaker A: So we want to say a big shout out to our DeKalb County Fire Department. They have gotten numerous awards over time. They've gotten a lot of grants. They, they, they work very hard to bring maximum amount of coverage. And they are just a really terrific organization. And it, and it helps us to have moments like this when we want to think about what they do and. [00:10:14] Speaker B: To show our appreciation how they keep us safe. And they're there when we need them. Yeah. Okay. Brother Chad is not here this morning. I think he's got a little. He's lost his voice. So. From Smith of First Baptist Church. [00:10:24] Speaker A: You do not want a pastor to lose his voice. [00:10:26] Speaker B: I mean, that's bad. [00:10:28] Speaker E: Yeah. [00:10:29] Speaker B: What did he do, hand signals or something? [00:10:31] Speaker E: I mean, you know. [00:10:32] Speaker A: Yeah. [00:10:32] Speaker B: Bless his heart. [00:10:33] Speaker A: We hope that you're hopefully on the men. Yeah. Voice recovers and give a nice, soothing, warm tea. [00:10:40] Speaker B: Yeah. Just take it easy. Sit down and read the book and, you know, just chill out. Coming UP is the 55th annual Chamber Prayer Breakfast, and it'll be Thursday, Nov. 20, from 7 to 8am at the Smithwell First Baptist Church LEC Prayer Breakfast. Speaker will be Capt. Larry Cripps, retired Navy chaplain and author of the book the Hope of War. Susan Hinton will be playing beautiful music. Bless her heart. She is great at that. She's there every year. She's a trooper. Beautiful music from her keyboard. Prayers and messages from local leaders, community friends and students. Pancake and sausage breakfast prepared by the Smithville First Baptist Church men's group. And they do a wonderful job. Every day is delicious. Leadership DeKalb Class of 2026 will be there to help serve. [00:11:23] Speaker A: They do a great job and also do some of the prayers. [00:11:25] Speaker B: Yes. And they don't spill stuff on people. They are just so good at that. [00:11:28] Speaker A: They work so hard. [00:11:29] Speaker B: They do. [00:11:32] Speaker A: To combat gravity. [00:11:33] Speaker B: Yeah. Not like me. I would probably somebody would have a lap full of something. I'm sure. Thank you to our prayer breakfast sponsors. Center Hill Realty, Escape to Center Hill, DTC Communications. Mallory Fingsler. Yes. [00:11:48] Speaker A: State Farm. [00:11:48] Speaker B: Yes. State Farm Insurance. Mallory is my agent. Oh, that's what Suzanne said. Okay. There you go. Middle Tennessee Natural Gas Project, Hometown Health, the Playland Pals, Wilson bank and Trust. [00:12:02] Speaker A: Well Worth bank, formerly known as Liberty. [00:12:05] Speaker B: State and Citizens and that sort of thing. Yep. Caney Fork Electric and Smithville First Baptist Church. Thank you for, for everyone that sponsors this. And Tickets are only $5 and you can pay at the door. So there you go. Yep. We better way to celebrate the Thanksgiving season. [00:12:20] Speaker A: We really want this to be a community event. It is every year. I know I say it every, every time we talk about it. It's one of my favorite community event because there is no better way to start the holiday season than with prayer and being thankful and being coming together as a community, celebrating what we have here, counting our blessings and being thankful for all that we have in our community. And we're just really excited about Captain Larry Cripps coming to be our speaker as a chaplain during wartime. [00:13:01] Speaker B: Several different wars. [00:13:01] Speaker A: Yeah, several different wars. A naval chaplain you can well imagine. He has some amazing stories to tell and we're really looking forward to it. [00:13:11] Speaker B: Yes, we are. [00:13:13] Speaker A: And also coming up. [00:13:16] Speaker B: Yeah. [00:13:18] Speaker A: Play Play it for donation day is at Hosanna Farms Child Care. And that's going to be Monday, November 2010, from 10 to 2. And it is at their location which is 2116 Trammel Branch Road in Alexandria. And they're collecting new and gently used items for their classroom outdoor play areas. So they're looking for toys for children ages 1 to 5, any outdoor play equipment, indoor toys like books and puzzles, arts and crafts, dress up clothes, little ones love all kinds of stuff that. [00:13:57] Speaker B: Kids like to play with. Yeah. [00:13:59] Speaker A: So we're, we're Hoping anyone who is willing to con contribute will be a part of that. And for more information, reach out to info at Hosanna Farms Child care. All one word, no punctuation. Or call them at 615-529-2401. [00:14:20] Speaker B: I think that's longer than Suzanne's. [00:14:21] Speaker A: It might be. We might count the letters. [00:14:24] Speaker B: Yeah, we just need to see. [00:14:25] Speaker A: Suzanne always says it's the longest email. But she may have competition now. [00:14:30] Speaker B: Yeah, she may have. Studio 105 is Christmas ready? Book Studio 105 and your favorite photographer. Now to get the perfect picture for your Christmas cards. That's coming up. Get better, get with it. [00:14:42] Speaker A: Oh my goodness. Yeah, it's almost. It's almost up on us. [00:14:45] Speaker B: Yeah, look at it. [00:14:46] Speaker A: Yep. [00:14:46] Speaker B: Rentable photography of studio design for photographers. And create. Creates, creates, creates. Capture high quality images. Creatives, creatives. There you go. It's not Monday. [00:14:59] Speaker A: No. [00:15:00] Speaker B: 105 West Webb Street, Downtown Smithville. So go by, have your family pictures made for. For those Christmas cards. You know, it's around the corner. [00:15:08] Speaker A: This sounds like. That seems like a great little business. We're really proud of them. [00:15:12] Speaker B: Especially this time of year too. I mean, you know, when people trying to find places to be creative. Yes, I said it. See? Creative. [00:15:19] Speaker A: There you go. [00:15:19] Speaker B: Did it without thinking. [00:15:21] Speaker A: Maybe that's what you had to do is not think so hard. [00:15:23] Speaker B: Yeah, I don't think too apart anyway, so there you go. [00:15:27] Speaker A: All right. We've got lots of fun things happening in downtown Smithville. And here to give us some news is Randy Caldwell. Welcome. [00:15:37] Speaker E: Thank you. Tis the season. [00:15:38] Speaker A: It is the season. [00:15:40] Speaker E: Absolutely. If you haven't noticed, there's been a lot of busy elves downtown, always closing our shops and getting things ready for Christmas. So. So yeah, so like myself, I was closed five days just to flip the shop to get it. Get it ready. And you'll see some people this week doing the same thing. So if you're downtown, you might see a few shops. [00:15:57] Speaker A: What does that mean, flip the shop? [00:15:59] Speaker E: Well, that means basically breaking it down. You know, breaking down how all the furniture, at least in my shop, how. [00:16:05] Speaker A: The furniture is retail inside, scooping in. [00:16:07] Speaker E: And then getting all the Christmas stuff out and getting it decorated for Christmas. So there's a. I mean there's a lot of work that goes into that by the shop owners to get. To get down. [00:16:17] Speaker A: And you gotta keep it fresh to keep those people interested. [00:16:19] Speaker E: You do to keep them interested. But a lot of effort that's been. So keep that in mind because, you know, nothing wrong with shopping outside But I guarantee you can get all your Christmas decor and gifts and everything downtown and here in Smithville. Not just downtown, but other shops here in Smithville that put a lot of effort into that for this because this is our time of year that a lot of them make our, make our year for the Christmas season. [00:16:43] Speaker A: And the Christmas open house is coming up. [00:16:45] Speaker E: And the Christmas open house is coming up. Yeah. So don't forget about our first Fridays first and foremost. Remember that we still have those, those going on. But Christmas open house will be this weekend so that most of the shops are doing Friday and Saturday. So you'll see some extended hours as a result of that too where some of the shops will be open Friday night, some of them will be open into Saturday night and actually there's about three or four. They're going to be open Sunday as well. So keep that in mind. So we got a whole weekend of coming out and getting a head start on your, on your Christmas shopping. [00:17:16] Speaker A: So what I love about downtown shopping, if you have small gifts like a teacher gift or you know, a work exchange where you have a price maximum, you're like, I want it to be unique. I want it to be a one of a kind or something that may be functional, useful that you can pick all of those things up downtown. [00:17:42] Speaker E: Yeah. [00:17:42] Speaker A: And so, and you're supporting local business which comes right back around into downtown. [00:17:48] Speaker E: Sales taxes are coming right back to Cab county. And so, so keep that in in mind too. And, and plus it's just so festive being downtown. I mean it makes it's bigger different than going to a big box somewhere else. You've got a great pedestrian environment down there. [00:18:02] Speaker B: You meet people, you know, family. You can, it's a family thing, just stroll down the beautiful streets. Yeah. [00:18:06] Speaker E: It's funny, when I first came here I said you couldn't go into a shop without talking to the shop over for 20 minutes. You know, I find myself doing the same thing and enjoy it. Yeah, absolutely. And you get to know the people that way. So. So yeah. So a fun, fun weekend in store. I think you'll see some giveaways, you know, by I'm giving a little ornament away for you know, first so many purchases as well. I think you'll see some of the other businesses doing keep your eye out on social media for everybody because everybody's doing something a little different as well. So keep that in mind. So another big event before I get to the downtown improvement grant too is you know, several years ago we started staying open Thanksgiving night too, starting at 8:00'. [00:18:47] Speaker F: Clock. [00:18:47] Speaker E: And believe it or not, that is a huge fun night for us. I mean, it goes from 8 to 11 and we probably. That's one of our better nights of the year, you know, for us. And everybody, I can tell you, is just such a fantastic mood. I think it's because they got away from the family, get out and spend a little money. It's amazing. People are in just the best, best mood that night. And it is just a really fun night to be out. [00:19:19] Speaker B: They're full of turkey. [00:19:20] Speaker E: They are. We will go there. [00:19:27] Speaker B: Oh, that's great. [00:19:28] Speaker E: Yeah, so. So keep that, keep that in mind. Well, I think, you know, it goes from most shots will be open to eight. Most hippos will stay as long as there's people coming out. You know, we'll be open, I'm sure, at least till at the latest, probably till 11 o'. Clock. But so it just depends on the crowd that night and how people are coming out. So keep that in mind. Another thing for the downtowns, I kind of keep in mind, particularly for the business owners there, you know, Suzanne was successful in getting a huge downtown facade improvement grant for us. So there's still money available out there. So if you're a business owner in the downtown area and you want to do some improvements to your building, you do have to kind of be a business. You have to own the building, actually. So keep that in mind. If you're a tenant in that building and you're. Your landlord is not aware of that, reach out to them to make them aware of it. Because it is a matching grant, but it covers like 90% of the grant. So that's a great opportunity. Yeah. And we've seen some great improvements already downtown. [00:20:25] Speaker B: Everything looks beautiful. [00:20:26] Speaker E: If you've gone down and seen what some of the shops have done, just, you know, dramatic, you know, really fantastic improvements to our, to our streetscape, you. [00:20:36] Speaker A: Know, downtown for not that much local money. I mean, that's what, that's what's really great is when people, when people say, oh, why can't we find a grant for that? Suzanne has, she will find a grant. And there's a, there's a good solid group of individuals. It's not just Suzanne. There's a good group of people who are really doing a lot of work to make downtown as appealing as it is. And it's just, you know, sky's the limit. And it's really great to see all of that happening. [00:21:08] Speaker E: Yeah, absolutely. [00:21:09] Speaker B: And a lot of stuff coming up, Randy. [00:21:10] Speaker E: And we Got the Christmas Parade. [00:21:11] Speaker B: Christmas Parade. Christmas on the Squire. [00:21:14] Speaker A: Yeah. And so let's. We're not sure about the Christmas parade. Whether it's. We'd rather get the information out now rather than waiting to the last minute that. That Wednesday of chamber chat in December. December. So let's talk about it. [00:21:30] Speaker B: Let's talk about it. December, Saturday, December 6th, from approximately 4:30 to 8:00pm right after the Smithfield Christmas Parade, which starts at 4:00 clock. And it'll start from I think the community center. Community center somewhere in that area. So they will start there. And so Smithfield City hall, you know, they had the festive outdoor Christmas lights on the outside with goodies to eat and decorations to see on the inside. They also provide the festive outdoor music and the free photo booth which is located in the courthouse. And then the courthouse has the large Christmas trees decorated on both sides of the exterior as well as beautifully decorated interior trees. So they have, you know, it's very festive. Tell us about the shopping. [00:22:10] Speaker E: Yeah, the shopping. Well, the big event for that for us is the live windows, you know, on there. And I will say this, I've heard from. This event has not just become locally known, but it's become regionally. [00:22:21] Speaker B: People come from all over. [00:22:22] Speaker A: Truly, we get busloads. [00:22:24] Speaker E: One of the best, one of the better, one of the best events in Tennessee is what I. Is what I've heard. And it's certainly evident by the number of people that come out and the feedback that we get as well. So. Yeah. So for those of you haven't been. There's a lot of the shop owners. We have what we call live windows. We basically theme the window. We'll have a live person secretively. [00:22:45] Speaker A: Yeah, it's a competition. [00:22:47] Speaker E: Yeah. So we, we hold that close to our vest. [00:22:50] Speaker B: Yeah. [00:22:50] Speaker E: A little bit competitive down secret. [00:22:52] Speaker A: And every window is different. It's just amazing. [00:22:55] Speaker E: Yes, it's a lot of fun. It gets a. You know, we're in the window for, you know, extended period of time. I mean we have the contest that goes on, but I'm usually in my window and as long as there's people coming by, I stay in the window. [00:23:06] Speaker C: And. [00:23:06] Speaker A: And you usually have a four legged friend. You never know what you're going to find. [00:23:12] Speaker E: You never know what you're. You never know what the theme is going to be. [00:23:16] Speaker A: One time we had Elvis, we've had. [00:23:18] Speaker B: What if everybody decided to have the same theme? Wouldn't that be funny? If you don't know what anybody's doing? What if they Opened up and they all had, you know. [00:23:25] Speaker E: Well, we do kind of coordinate kind. [00:23:27] Speaker B: Of a little bit to a degree. [00:23:29] Speaker E: Just to make sure nobody's being ripped. Don't get too much out of the bag. [00:23:33] Speaker B: Only a different rendition of that. [00:23:35] Speaker E: Yeah. [00:23:35] Speaker B: And the windows are open, what, from 4:45 to 7:00pm? [00:23:38] Speaker E: Yeah, yeah. And again, they'll stay open. The other thing we do too on Walnut, we close that down. We've had like a s' more station there where we had a little fire chocolate and chocolate. Different things like that. And of course the shop owners will out and have specials going, going that night as it's a beautiful evening. Another. Just another fun. Just another fun. Another fun reason to come downtown and get to know the shop owners and just, you know, see everybody in the community. [00:24:03] Speaker A: And the parade is put on by the Smithfield Fire Department. So if anyone has questions, they can reach out about participating. Participating in the parade. And we love the, the, the, the newer trend of having that flow right in the parade at 4pm Having that flow right into Christmas. [00:24:21] Speaker B: Everything is going on. [00:24:22] Speaker A: We know the courthouse is going to be open. [00:24:25] Speaker B: Businesses in town. [00:24:26] Speaker A: Businesses in town. [00:24:27] Speaker B: The library will be. Well, we will, we will open at 6. [00:24:29] Speaker A: I hear there's going to be caroling this year. [00:24:32] Speaker B: Oh yeah, I heard that would be great. [00:24:35] Speaker A: Something a little different that'll get pulled together. [00:24:37] Speaker B: Remember, the Chamber is presenting the first, second and third place along with the Chamber Choice award for the live window contest. The Smithfield elective. They always do the Evans park open air stage. And it looks beautiful over there. I see people over there all the time taking pictures. [00:24:49] Speaker A: That's a fabulous photo. [00:24:50] Speaker B: Family photo. They're over there taking pictures. So that's great. The library will be open, so bring your camera. The library plan, we always have Santa every year and that will start at 6pm Sometimes people there a little bit earlier, you know, they'll go around and get what they want and then they'll be there a little early. So if it's cold, we, you know, I don't open too early, but we try to open. You know, if somebody's standing outside and it's snowing or raining, you're not gonna be. I'm not gonna say no. Stand out there with those kids and get wet. We don't care. No, we don't do that. They will get a craft and they will also get a. To take home with them and they'll get a candy cane. Santa will provide that. So we have a wonderful night. It's a, it's you know, the parade leads right into all, all the other festivities. So we're looking forward to that. [00:25:31] Speaker A: And we, we know that Alexandria and Liberty will have their own Christmas parades, and we'll have more information about those in December. [00:25:39] Speaker E: Yeah, yeah, yeah. We talk a lot about the businesses doing their part and all that, but kudos to the city and the county and what they do, too, for this event because they, they put their heart and soul into it, too, as far as getting downtown dressed up and things they do for coordination with all the different departments and, you know, the efforts they put in it, too, to make it a safe event and, you know, and make it something where people don't have to worry about things like that. [00:26:02] Speaker B: When they come down and I clean. [00:26:03] Speaker E: Up afterwards and they clean up afterwards. [00:26:05] Speaker A: It's amazing. [00:26:06] Speaker E: Sometimes they always hear the bad. All they hear is the bad news. But, hey, give a shout out to them for the fantastic that they do, too. [00:26:11] Speaker B: I work very hard. [00:26:13] Speaker A: Well, and Randy, can you stick around with us? [00:26:14] Speaker E: Yeah, I can. [00:26:15] Speaker A: Okay, great. So our next guest this morning is Bill Conger. Bill, you have retired, but you haven't retired. [00:26:26] Speaker E: No, retired from the schools. [00:26:28] Speaker B: We still behaving at home. [00:26:29] Speaker A: So tell us a little bit about your background and what you're doing now. [00:26:33] Speaker G: Well, I spent 20 years in the school system as a school counselor, not 10 of those with the CAB West School. And it was fantastic. But it was time to make a bit of a change in my life. And I think the last six years, almost seven now, I've been at the Haven of Hope of DeKalb county and a school counselor, I mean, a counselor there, especially, working with all ages. But I focused a lot on working. [00:26:53] Speaker A: With kids, which is great because you're great working with kids. But how is that different from working with adults? [00:27:00] Speaker G: Well, with adults, it's focused a lot on talk therapy. And with kids, especially if they're under the age of 12, they're not at that level developmentally and cognitively to really use words to process their feelings. So we use play therapy and play. The toys are their language. And so we have in our room set up toys for aggression, for nurturing, for expressive arts. And so as counselors, we're sitting there providing reflective feeling and content and having a safe space so they can work through those emotions. A lot of times I think people think that's a diversion. Okay, play this toy so they'll talk about that, you know, and it's really not some backdoor approach. The play is the work and then, which is hard for some People to, you know, I think to wrap their head around it the same as many adults. [00:27:50] Speaker A: Right, right. Because for an adult, we have learned to express ourselves. But as children, that's part of the issue of a counselor trying to help them to be able to express themselves. And so using their language of play is enabling them to process what they need to process. [00:28:09] Speaker G: A lot of times people know what the why is. Why are they acting like this? And sometimes, frankly, I've never known the answer. Even after they left the door, I don't know why they're acting like this, but know that there's been changes that have taken place. When I first heard about play therapy, I thought, that sounds a little weird to me, honestly. And I thought, I don't see how that can work. Then I had a student from. From the Smithville Elementary School who was having some major meltdowns, and he came to me, and for three months we went through this process. And he went back to school in the fall, and I asked his mom, how's he doing? He said, no problem. It's like, what did you do? [00:28:42] Speaker E: Anything else? [00:28:43] Speaker G: You need any medication? [00:28:44] Speaker B: Anything else? [00:28:44] Speaker G: No, just coming here. [00:28:46] Speaker B: Yeah. [00:28:46] Speaker G: Made him believe right in for sure. [00:28:48] Speaker A: So how might a loved one, a parent or a grandparent, someone who's caring for a child, how might they know that these services might be beneficial to them? [00:28:59] Speaker G: Well, you can usually see it in the behavior of the child. If they're experiencing anxiety or depression, they've gone through any type of trauma, family conflicts, behaviors at school. I mean, sometimes kids just misbehave, but a lot of times they just have a lot of big feelings that they need to deal with and find a place where they can do that. So this is one of the ways that they can do that. We can also supplement with additional suggestions and help, you know, so that parents can take some information home with them and help in the home. [00:29:29] Speaker B: Yeah. Yeah. It's not just adults that have stress. Children have stress. [00:29:32] Speaker G: Oh, yeah. [00:29:32] Speaker B: Things that stress them out. School or something going on at their home or, you know, something like that that you don't maybe wouldn't know about. [00:29:39] Speaker G: Once upon a time, people thought that children didn't become depressed and that's not the case, or anxious. And then they do. And, you know, they just. Even if they're not in the room when chaos is going on, if they're just in an environment and they hear the yelling, the shouting, you know, and just some things that you think you're hiding, kids, you're really not. [00:29:59] Speaker B: And the only way they have to express it. You know, they don't know how to express it. So maybe it's an acting out to get attention or whatever. You know, they just need help. [00:30:07] Speaker A: So how could someone reach out to. [00:30:09] Speaker G: You for Haven of Hope? 615597 Hope. I remember usually to say the word because I transpose the letter, the numbers 615597 hope or the haven of hopetn.org there's like an intake form and additional information on the website. [00:30:26] Speaker A: And we know children are resilient, but this is wonderful that you're providing this safe space for them to process and when the need arises. We're so grateful that you're here to help serve our community and our children. [00:30:43] Speaker G: Well, thanks. I think that the resiliency a lot of times needs sometimes an extra helping hand to get to that point. [00:30:48] Speaker B: Absolutely. [00:30:48] Speaker G: I'm glad that people are willing and open to counseling because in my day, that wasn't a thing. [00:30:53] Speaker A: Yeah, no, right, right. It was considered a weakness instead of a strength. And for sure it's a strength anytime that someone is getting help when they need it. Excellent. [00:31:05] Speaker E: So, Bill, is there any way that businesses or, you know, interested citizens can get involved to help your organization or. Sure. [00:31:12] Speaker G: I mean, one is just a. I guess, you know, sometimes I like to think since I've been there almost seven years and it's. And the companies or the. They've been there 20 years, everybody knows about us, but that's not the case. We have a counseling place in town, so helping to get the word out, you know, is a big thing. You know, and maybe we can bring some brochures or something around, but. But something let people know that, hey, if, you know, we're here to help, we're here. [00:31:36] Speaker B: Yeah, yeah, we're here to help you. [00:31:37] Speaker A: Yeah. Because it's not something that you want to shout on the rooftop. [00:31:41] Speaker B: Right, Right. [00:31:41] Speaker A: You know, I mean, like, you're not trying to draw attention. [00:31:44] Speaker G: Right. [00:31:44] Speaker A: You don't want your clients to feel like you're drawing attention. [00:31:47] Speaker E: Yeah, they do, like confidentiality issues there. [00:31:50] Speaker G: But at the same time, we don't. We don't feel stigma either. It's like, oh, no counseling, you know, that. That's more. You know, I think sometimes people think it's for the really severe and sometimes it's just a lot of things I just call adjustment disorder because it's something they're going on, Divorce, sampling the family or. [00:32:05] Speaker A: Or something's temporary. [00:32:07] Speaker B: I just need a little hand up. [00:32:08] Speaker E: Yeah, exactly. [00:32:09] Speaker B: You know, just something. Just helping hand. Just to get them through that. Yeah, that's right. [00:32:12] Speaker A: Well, thank you so much for spending time with us and. Yeah, and you're welcome. Come back anytime. [00:32:18] Speaker B: Thanks. For you. [00:32:19] Speaker A: I feel. I feel like I've had. Had a moment myself of like, good therapy. Bill's such a great guy. [00:32:24] Speaker B: Since you can't. I can't say creative, apparently, so there you go. [00:32:28] Speaker E: I did. [00:32:30] Speaker B: Don't think about it. Just say it. [00:32:31] Speaker A: Kathy, I'm gonna put you on the spot. [00:32:33] Speaker B: Yeah. [00:32:33] Speaker A: What's going on at Justin Park? [00:32:35] Speaker B: Well, right now, I mean, we're getting ready for all the events coming up, the story time. We have story time every month. So our next story time will be November 21st, right before. Week before Thanksgiving at 10 o'. Clock. And that's for preschool children. And so they come. We do some stories. We just had a story time this last on Halloween where we had Verity lafever. You know, she's written a book, the Stinky Feet Pie. So she came and read her book and she had a book signing that day. So it was. It was really cute. [00:33:02] Speaker A: I mean, you can't say that day without a smile. [00:33:05] Speaker B: And it's a true story about her little boy. So, you know, so it was cute. And then we read some stories and she did the book signing. So we have a good time. And so this time, next one will be the 21st. And then, of course, the Festival of Trees is coming up. We're going to be participating in that. And then Christmas on the Square is on the 6th, and we'll open at 6 for the children to visit and have their picture made with Santa. So everybody bring their camera or their cell phone and take pictures. It's all free. And so we set up a real nice backdrop for Santa so they can take their pictures. We have families come in every year with their little babies and they take family pictures and. [00:33:39] Speaker A: And now their babies and their babies and then. [00:33:41] Speaker B: And then, you know, we've been doing this for a long time. So. So these people are bringing their little kids in that were coming when they were children. So it's, you know, I feel old, so. But anyway, I see that and then I see people that were young adults, you know, 25 years ago, their grandparents now, so they're bringing their grandkids in. So it's a cycle. It is a cycle. [00:33:58] Speaker A: It's a wonderful cycle. [00:33:59] Speaker B: And so the children will get a candy cane and they'll also get craft to take home with them. So come by and hopefully the weather's going to be nice and we're going to just have a fun event at the library. [00:34:07] Speaker A: Awesome. And if you don't feel like reading a book or being in the library, you want to get outdoors. We've got a great event for you. Canoe the Cany is doing their annual haunted canoe trip and this is a unique opportunity to experience spine tickling journey through the haunted waters of DeKalb County. They have on the Caney Fork. They promise a hair raising, an unforgettable experience that will leave you with memories of a lifetime. So these are actual canoe trips with real ghost stories and some of them. [00:34:46] Speaker B: Are true and some of them. [00:34:50] Speaker A: And, and that's. It's actually runs through the first two weekends in November. So Friday and Saturday nights clear through November 11th. The times are 6pm or 8pm and of course that's at 17055 Smithville Hwy. Silver Point. Great big operation. But sometimes people don't realize that that's where Canoe the Caney is. And your, your ticket includes all the necessary equipment, the guides, the stories, everything to make this wonderful, eerie expedition a wonderful event. [00:35:30] Speaker B: Just being out on the water at dark in the canoe would be scary to me. I wouldn't have to have any ghosts. All the little animal sounds would be enough for me. [00:35:37] Speaker A: It is very fun. [00:35:38] Speaker B: It's. It's. It sounds fun. Super fun. [00:35:40] Speaker E: I'm guessing you're going to have to dress warm too for that. [00:35:43] Speaker A: Well, it just depends on the weather. But yes, for sure it is an outside out and it. [00:35:47] Speaker B: Yeah. So the weather. [00:35:48] Speaker A: But they've been doing this for years and it just keeps getting better and better. So if you're looking for one more fun Halloween activity, something unique. [00:35:56] Speaker B: Yes. Saturday, November 19th to Cabin County Complex from 9am to 3pm 50 plus vendors, art and craft jewelry boutiques, vintage and a lot lot more. So come and come to the building to the Christmas market 19th on the. [00:36:12] Speaker A: 19Th and we also have a fabulous annual event. The Appalachian center for Craft is having their holiday festival this the Saturday before Thanksgiving November 22nd and it's from 10am to 5pm Free kids crafts in the cafe. I had to practice saying that kids crafts in the cafe. [00:36:36] Speaker B: Say that 10 times real fast. [00:36:37] Speaker A: 25% off the in the retail gallery. So you got to got to make sure to check that out and that Saturday 10 to 5. And the gallery is also open Saturday Sunday 12 to 5. Lots more information on their Facebook page and website. They have workshops that you can sign up for and this is the time of year that they're also promoting their workshops for all the Way through summer of 2026. So if you are a Tennessee Tech alum, you get first dibs and you get a little discount off the workshop. So if you were ever interested in doing one of their evening weekly or weekend workshops, their information is getting ready to be rolled out. So we want to encourage people to check on, to check that out and be creative. [00:37:30] Speaker B: Yes, yes, yes. If you can say it, you can do it. [00:37:35] Speaker A: You can say it, you can do. [00:37:36] Speaker B: It, but you can do it. There you go. [00:37:38] Speaker E: Yeah. If you've never been to that, what a Joel to have in our community. That said, I think, I think there's a lot of people. I'm guessing there's probably quite a few people have never been there. [00:37:45] Speaker B: Yeah. [00:37:46] Speaker E: So really take the opportunity to go there. Some great artists that their wares, they sell there and it's just a nice environment driving up, beautiful. [00:37:56] Speaker A: It has their many unusual trees and botanicals out outside that are labeled that you know, you can view. Yeah, you can take the kids for a little hike. [00:38:08] Speaker B: It's. [00:38:08] Speaker A: It's really great. [00:38:09] Speaker E: It's inspirational to go out there creative wise if you're a creative individual. [00:38:14] Speaker B: Okay, Jim. [00:38:14] Speaker A: All right. Well, rumor has it that our fabulous park manager at Edgar Evans State park is going to. Couldn't come in. [00:38:25] Speaker B: Yes. [00:38:26] Speaker A: Because they have a really great event happening right now. But, but. Good morning, Brad. You're on air. [00:38:36] Speaker F: Good deal. Good deal. Well, we're right here in the middle of our getting started with our interpretive action plan. [00:38:45] Speaker A: An interpretive action plan? What is that. [00:38:50] Speaker F: Advertised on our Facebook page and on our part page, we're trying to plan out the park's focus for the next five years. [00:38:58] Speaker C: So. [00:38:59] Speaker A: Oh man, I have a hard time planning out the week tomorrow. [00:39:04] Speaker B: Outlook's good for that to look for. [00:39:07] Speaker F: And then what we, you know, with the parts and parts theme is always the main thing at heart. So, you know, we're looking at enhancing our cultural resources along with our natural resources, but doing that through programming. So we're recreation based most of the time. But you know, we do have a lot of historical things here on our park and around the lake itself. So it's a, it's a really fun meeting so far and so we're getting it all planned out. But how's everybody doing this morning? [00:39:35] Speaker A: We've had a great program, but we, we miss you. Can you, can you give us any other updates like the damn five Miler, is that coming up? Everyone's chuckling, but you know what's. [00:39:51] Speaker B: What. Jean loves to say that what you. [00:39:53] Speaker A: Don'T know is that's what I call every five miler. [00:39:56] Speaker E: I'm going to say I don't even participate in five miles for that reason. [00:39:59] Speaker B: There's probably other words that I use for that. [00:40:02] Speaker A: Okay. [00:40:03] Speaker F: November. And you know, they will start over at the IV Light park area. They'll run up to the. Run down the hill. Run up the hill to the park office and turn around. Run around the front part of my office and then come back down and head to. Back to the dam. [00:40:18] Speaker A: I do not know how you all manage to have a 5 miler that's running uphill both ways. [00:40:28] Speaker F: The good old days, you know, going to school barefooted. Both ways. [00:40:31] Speaker B: Yeah. In the snow. [00:40:32] Speaker A: Yeah. [00:40:34] Speaker B: Yeah. [00:40:36] Speaker A: Well, it's a good time of year to have a. To have a run because the weather will be cooler. Yeah. [00:40:43] Speaker F: And I, you know, Mother Nature is counter makeup on. I always say she gets dressed up two times. Goes prom in the spring. You know, homecoming right now. You know, so it's homecoming time right now. [00:40:52] Speaker B: So she's beautiful time of year. [00:40:54] Speaker F: Pretty colors on. [00:40:55] Speaker B: It's like a patchwork quilt. [00:40:57] Speaker F: That's right. That's right. So I mean we've had a few color cruises going on. We'll probably be doing some more. [00:41:02] Speaker A: Oh good. [00:41:02] Speaker F: So just keep a check of our. On our page. You know, we have seen some eagles and things out on these. On these. On these tours. [00:41:11] Speaker B: Wonderful. [00:41:12] Speaker F: You know, it's gonna be. Gonna get cold Monday night. [00:41:14] Speaker B: So be sure to bundle up. [00:41:16] Speaker F: If you got campers that you're putting up for the winter. It's that time of year to be cleaning up those winter. [00:41:21] Speaker A: That's right. Flushing the. Flushing the pipes and making sure nothing freezes. [00:41:26] Speaker F: Yeah, that's right. And yeah. So you know, our Halloween event went great. We had a lot of. We had a lot of camper. Probably the most participation by campers we've ever had. [00:41:35] Speaker B: That's okay. [00:41:36] Speaker F: We. We probably had about a. Maybe 100 kids or so come through. [00:41:40] Speaker A: Wow. [00:41:40] Speaker F: But. But the best participation by far from our. From our can be guests. So campground, we've got part of it closed down for the winter. [00:41:48] Speaker E: But we always. [00:41:49] Speaker F: We leave about half the sites open and our cabins are still open. So it's a great time to get away for the fall or a good little winter getaway. [00:41:56] Speaker A: That's right. Having a little staycation. [00:41:58] Speaker B: Yeah, that's right. [00:41:59] Speaker A: You don't have to go far to see something beautiful. [00:42:01] Speaker B: Beautiful. Yeah. [00:42:02] Speaker F: You can't get. You can't get any better than that. We had a. We had our little safety zone hunt, quota hunt that we do to help protect or help thin out the deer herd on the part. [00:42:13] Speaker B: Yeah. [00:42:13] Speaker F: You know, to keep them healthy. And I know that sounds weird. People say, well, you're hunting deer, why is it keeping them healthy? Well, disease. [00:42:19] Speaker E: Yeah. [00:42:20] Speaker B: Overpopulation. [00:42:21] Speaker F: DHDs have had something bad. It comes over with overpopulation and we've had that in this area. Disease. And so just, it just helps. This helps everything. So we still got plenty of deer and we still see plenty of wildlife. So if you just want to drive through, just for a Sunday driver, anytime, any type of drive, just drive through the park. You'll. [00:42:43] Speaker B: You'll be able to see you say something. [00:42:47] Speaker A: For sure. All right. Thank you for, thank you for calling in. [00:42:51] Speaker F: We appreciate, for working with me this morning. And we're, like I said, we're planning out the future here and you know, we're here for everybody. [00:42:59] Speaker A: That's right. Well, can't, can't wait to hear more about what you all discuss. [00:43:04] Speaker F: Good deal. [00:43:04] Speaker B: All right. [00:43:05] Speaker F: Thank you all so much. [00:43:06] Speaker B: Thanks, Brad. All right. Another big event jam coming up here. [00:43:12] Speaker A: I mean so this, this next event we're going to talk about is the Festival of Trees. It's the seventh annual. It happens in the county area complex and it will talk more about it at. In our December chamber chat. But preparations need to happen now. [00:43:31] Speaker B: Yes, they need the setup time. I think it's the week of Thanksgiving. You can set up that whole week at the county complex. Set up your trees. [00:43:38] Speaker A: And so and this is a wonderful festive event that allows Christmas spirit. Yeah. Allows for any church organization. We get lots of businesses. Your tree stays up for many weeks. So if you're promoting your business, this is a great opportunity to. [00:43:59] Speaker B: The first week in January or somewhere in there. [00:44:02] Speaker A: So what the event, the actual event is Monday, December 8th from 4:30 to 7:30. That's when all of the, the trees will be laid out and you get. It's a free event. [00:44:16] Speaker B: Free. [00:44:16] Speaker A: But you get to bring a prize or an unwrapped toy that you place under the tree that you want to vote for. [00:44:24] Speaker B: It's your favorite tree. [00:44:25] Speaker A: And there's also some other ways that you can vote for some of the other prizes. But the, the tree of the year is a, a very prized award. And of course all of the donated toys are going to the last minute toy shop which if you are also looking for a blessing in our community, this is where families can. It's an amazing, very elaborate but amazing. You walk through the entire county Complex. And you end up with wrapped toys under your tree for disadvantaged families in our community. So right now what we're doing is we are promoting people putting their trees up. We want everybody to be thinking about that and helping to participate so that this is a great event to enter a tree. All you have to do is contact Angie Meadows at the Smithville Review. And again, all businesses, churches, organizations, even individuals, we get lots of people who participate and we want. So, you know, I mean, you get, you get whatever tree and you put it up with whatever decorations. You know, there, there are no limitations. And you know, last year we had Ace Hardware, had, you know, the little paint sample strips. [00:45:56] Speaker B: Yep. [00:45:56] Speaker A: And they decorated with, with paint strips, which looked beautiful. I'm like, hey, that was a great idea. [00:46:02] Speaker B: I had a tire tree one year, you know. [00:46:04] Speaker E: Yeah. [00:46:05] Speaker B: Gil. Gil Automotive had a tire limit. [00:46:09] Speaker A: Library always participates. [00:46:11] Speaker B: We did it this year. We're doing Wendy's working on it. So we're getting there. [00:46:17] Speaker A: No secrets to vault. [00:46:20] Speaker E: So are the trees for sale too? [00:46:23] Speaker A: I do think that if the tree is for sale, they will, they will market. Not every tree is for sale. [00:46:29] Speaker B: And remember, the gifts are for ages birth through 18. Yeah. Okay. And it's unwrapped gift and they are having digital pictures with Santa for five dollar donation. So. [00:46:37] Speaker A: Oh, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. [00:46:39] Speaker B: Yeah. [00:46:39] Speaker E: I don't know. [00:46:40] Speaker A: I don't know how they, how they were able to wrangle in the real Santa, but it's pretty awesome. [00:46:45] Speaker B: Pretty awesome. Pretty awesome. Yep. Yep. [00:46:49] Speaker A: And tis the season for other toy drives as well. [00:46:52] Speaker E: Yes. [00:46:52] Speaker B: There is DeKalb County Sheriff's Toy Drive, Saturday, November 22 from 9am to 3pm near Walmart and DTC building there. So fundraiser for the Last minute Toy Shop. So a lot of fundraisers for that. And it's such a worthwhile cause. Yes. All right, Jen, tell us about Leadership to Cab. [00:47:07] Speaker A: Leadership to Cab is up and running and we have such a fabulous class this year. We are grateful to our October Leadership de Cab session sponsors Amy Claire Lockhart of Town and Lake Realty. A big thanks to Steve Cantrell and our own Randy Coldwell for helping to organize. They studied local government, had cover county officials there. [00:47:36] Speaker E: Yeah. Yeah. And a big thanks to them for coming. And Sharon, you know what the different departments do, what these different elected officials actually do. Very, very, you know, very informative and opens your eyes to what they, what they face every day. [00:47:50] Speaker A: Yeah. And I will also say a big shout out to our Leadership DeKalb class. Very diverse this year. [00:47:57] Speaker E: Yeah. [00:47:58] Speaker A: And and that contributes to a lot of good open discussion as well. So appreciate all your efforts in pulling that together in October. And, of course, we spent the afternoon at New Frontiers, which is always great. So the hosts for October that we want to say nice little shout out to is DeKalb County Complex. We appreciate our county government for allowing us to. To come and use the facilities there. UT Extension also was a meeting place. And New Frontiers is just an amazing gem in our community. [00:48:36] Speaker E: It is. And again, not many people know about it. They think of it as one thing. [00:48:40] Speaker B: Yeah. [00:48:40] Speaker E: You know, but so much. It is so much more. [00:48:43] Speaker A: Exactly. So, again, big, big thank you to all of our sponsors and Hosts and Leadership DeKalb for November is going to be a continuation of the prayer breakfast. So we'll be studying health and human services, and we kind of call it Dignity Day. [00:49:01] Speaker B: Be at the library, I think, on the 10th. So, yeah, we're coming by there. We always look forward to seeing them. [00:49:06] Speaker A: Leadership DeKalb is up and running. [00:49:10] Speaker B: All right. We was talking about parades earlier. Mark your calendars. Sunday, December 7th at 2pm is the Liberty Christmas Parade. [00:49:16] Speaker A: Nice. [00:49:17] Speaker B: Saturday, December 13th at 4pm is the Alexander Christmas Parade. So a lot of festivities. [00:49:21] Speaker E: Yeah. [00:49:22] Speaker B: Fun stuff coming up. [00:49:23] Speaker A: And I'm so glad that we get to spread this out so that, you know, gives people an opportunity to go all three parades. [00:49:30] Speaker E: Yeah. And remember those communities, too, because they have. They have Alexandria there as well. [00:49:34] Speaker B: Yeah. So, yeah. [00:49:38] Speaker E: So it's just not downtown. It's. It's other. Other little havens out there in our community. [00:49:43] Speaker A: Makes for a fun little afternoon no matter what. [00:49:45] Speaker B: Yep. And the Chamber wants to help promote your news or Special Events. Call 615-597-4163 or email Suzanne. It maybe not the longest. Email the CAB [email protected] and or you can tag her on her Facebook post and she will help you spread the word. [00:50:03] Speaker A: So we want to thank all of our fabulous guests this morning. We are so grateful for WJLE Radio and DTC TV for sponsoring our Chamber chat month after month. We have no idea why they're gluttons for punishment of what we give them. We appreciate it. [00:50:20] Speaker B: You can watch chamber chat on DTC3 as well as their website. Just go to DTC3TV and click on Chamber shows to view the program anytime you want to. [00:50:31] Speaker E: And we appreciate all our listening and viewing audiences and hope you tune in. [00:50:35] Speaker B: Next month, Same chat time, same chat channel. Thanks for joining us. Happy Thanksgiving. [00:50:40] Speaker A: Happy Thanksgiving, Sam.