This Is Smyrna, TN

Welcome everyone to this weekly edition of "This Week in Smyrna Tennessee"

Let us get started with town government meetings.

Historic Zoning Commission: September 22, 2008 - 5:00 PM

Yep. That's it.

The big news is Depot Day and it looks like it will be a good one this coming weekend.

One of last year's draws was the Smyrna's Got Talent showcase, but this year resident C.J. Jatala has lined up a Minnie Pearl re-enactor, booked a group that appeared on CMT's reality show "Can You Harmonize?" and arranged for a one-hour Grand Old Opry-style karaoke show.

"It was fun last year and I love doing this kind of stuff," said Jatala, who will emcee events taking place on the main stage. "Miss Lucy Adams, who designs all of Dolly (Parton's) costumes is making me some shirts to wear during the day. There will be a lot of rhinestones."

Also new to this year's event is a dunking booth and games such as a ring toss, duck pond and putting green, which will all cost $1 each.

More information can be found at the Historic Smyrna website. I enjoyed last years, and with an election this year expect a lot of candidates local and are to be there to glad hand the populous.

While Depot Days is the largest event, there are others you might want to take a look at.

Theatre

The Music Man
September 25, 2008 - September 28, 2008
Held at the Lamplighter's Theatre, 14119 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna. The Music Man is one of the most beloved musicals in American history. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Tickets: Adults-$10, Seniors (55 and up)-$8 and children 4 to 12- $5. Contact: (615) 534-0148

Horses

International Grand Championship Performance Walking Horse Show
September 25, 2008 - September 27, 2008
Held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304-B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. This event will showcase 44 classes of horses. Admission $5. Children under 6 are free. Contact: Tommy Hall, (615) 494-8822

Books

Saturday, Sept. 27
Sixth annual Reading Rally: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at three locations, outside Linebaugh Library, 105 W. Vine St., at Murfreesboro Civic Plaza; Old Rock School Park in Smyrna; Bicentennial Park in La Vergne. This family event will include free refreshments, entertainment and story readings. Special character visits will include Mx the Bunny in Murfreesboro, Clifford in Smyrna and Franklin Turtle in La Vergne. For more information, visit www.readtosucceed.org. or call Rita Shacklett at Linebaugh Library, 615-893-4131; Carol Kersey at La Vergne Library, 615-793-7303; or Joe Gunter at Smyrna Library, 615-459-4884.

Baby sitting training.

Saturday Sept. 27th
American Red Cross baby-sitting training class: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gingerbread House Childcare Center, 253 W. Sam Ridley Parkway, Smyrna. Students must be 11 years of age or older to be certified. Applications are available at the Gingerbread House, 615-459-2100, or call Vickie Smith, 615-305-0910.

Church Auction

Saturday, Sept. 27
The Pentecostals of Smyrna will have a fish fry and auction beginning at 4 p.m. The tickets for this event are $8 for adults and $5 for children (11 and younger). Children ages 3 and younger are admitted free. The church is located at 1410 Hazelwood Drive in Smyrna, next to the Tennessee Expo Center. Call 615-604-3069 for information.

Well that is about it for this week in Smyrna...that I can find. If you have an event you would like added please drop us a line and I'll add it right away.