The latest event from “Shade Tree Presents” is a concert by The Jolly String Quartet, which will be held at the Pleasant Shade Community Center on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10 and may be...

Nyrstar is hiring! The company will host a Hiring Fair on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. until noon at the Gordonsville Civic Center. Nyrstar is hiring:  Miners Maintenance Techs Electricians  Mill Operators Eligibility Cirteria:  Hardworking Dependable...

The Spot will host a Silent Auction & Art Extravaganza at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019.  At the event, BBQ plates can be purchased for $7 and Hot Dog plates can be purchased for $5.  Pre-sale plate tickets are available at the Smith County Drug Prevention...

Looking for something to do with the kids during summer break? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Cordell Hull Lake welcomes your up-and-coming 5th grader to attend the 2nd Annual Summer Junior Ranger Program. Participants are required to attend 5 out of 6 sessions...

The following article was submitted by Katie Martin, Smith County Extension Agent: The Smith County 4-H Wildlife Judging Team competed on Monday, May 20, 2019, at the Central Region 4-H Wildlife Judging Contest held at Bridgestone in Morrison, TN. Representing Smith...

The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.  Watch the full video of the meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtGpCAw3d5M The next meeting of the Smith County Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. The...

Party! June 1 will not only be the observance of National Trails Day at Edgar Evins State Park, it will be the 2nd Annual Ribbon Cutting Party for the Storybook Trail. Children accompanied by adults will be welcome to attend the party, beginning at 10 A.M. and ending...

More than 20 additional indictments were unsealed and returned last week from the April 2019 meeting of the Smith County Grand Jury.  See the complete list of indictments below:  All subjects are innocent until proven guilty.   The State of Tennessee vs Joshua Ray...

In April 2019, UCEMC Cares, Inc. awarded $1,057.72 to the Gordonsville Youth Football; $1,000 to the SCHS Band Boosters, Inc.; $1,100 to the SCHS Softball Boosters; and $1,000 to the SCHS Baseball Boosters.  UCEMC Cares, Inc. is a state chartered, nonprofit...

The Smith County EMT Association graciously accepted a monetary donation from Cartwright Catering during National EMS appreciation week, which is observed May 19-25.  The Smith County EMT Association is a voluntary committee comprised of full time Smith County EMS...

The Smith County Sheriff's Office is now seeking to hire correctional officers. If you are interested in becoming a correctional officer, stop by the Smith County Jail Facility to apply. The Jail Facility is located at 322 Justice Drive in Carthage, TN. [wdca_ad...

At Gordonsville High School’s Graduation on Friday, May 17, 2019, the Southside Lions Club presented the Taylor-Wills Memorial Citizenship Award to Mr. Adam Jentry Brinkley. Each year, the Southside Lions Club presents this award to commemorate the memory of Joe...

CARTHAGE, Tenn.—The Smith County High School Class of 2019 will graduate at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Smith County High School. Best of luck to the Class of 2019 from Smith County Insider and all of our advertisers! Below are pictures of the 2019 SCHS...

GORDONSVILLE, Tenn.—The Gordonsville High School Class of 2019 will graduate on Friday, May 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Gordonsville High School.  Best of luck to the Class of 2019 from Smith County Insider and all of our advertisers! The 2019 GHS Seniors are pictured below....

For this week’s First Responder Friday, Smith County Insider interviewed Josh Cross, a Paramedic who lives in Brush Creek, Tennessee. Josh has served as a first responder for 20 years. SCI: When did you realize this is what you wanted to do? JC: I have known my whole...

This year’s Smith County Fair will include several new and exciting events to enjoy: a Hog Show, a Cat Show, and a Donkey Softball Game. The first of these new events, the Donkey Softball Game, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2. During the game,...