Tag Archives: Smithville Fiddler’s Jamboree

A new roof over the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree will be constructed thanks to a $75,000 state Tourism Enhancement Grant. In 2019 a windstorm ripped the cover off, and the stage has not had a roof since. The original roof was built some 30 years ago, designed by Tennessee Tech students. Jamboree President Kim Luton said she hopes the grant will ... Read More »

Smithville’s Fiddlers Jamboree has partnered with Tennessee Tech to create a new database for registration. Board Member Ethan Shaw said as a Tech Alumnus, he knew the university had a computer science program that could help, so he reached out to professors to create the new database. He said the database is a big improvement over their old one and ... Read More »

One of the biggest traditions of DeKalb County returns for the 51st year this Friday: the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree. Marketing Director Shan Stout said the two-day festival will bring in several musicians and dance performers of all ages competing in their respective category. “Tradition is what has kept the Jamboree such a wonderful, recurring event that has really stood the ... Read More »

The Smithville Fiddler’s Jamboree will celebrate its 50th anniversary in-person this summer. Director of Marketing Shan Stout said the two days of music and dance competitions begins on July 2nd. “Our board has voted and made a unanimous decision to move forward with the Jamboree, and we have received the blessing of our city government leaders,” Stout said. “And, we ... Read More »

No Smithville Fiddler’s Jamboree means a drop in tourism and sales tax for Dekalb County. Smithville Dekalb County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Suzanne Williams said not having the festival will negatively impact Dekalb County’s yearly average of $50 million from tourists. “It has just been an extraordinary economic benefit to Dekalb County and our neighboring counties,” Williams said. “Our ... Read More »