Smith County News Headlines
SAVE THE DATE! The 2022 Smith County Fair on the River is set for July 4-9
This year’s Smith County Fair on the River will be held July 4-9, 2022. You can check out the complete schedule of events below or at https://smithcountyfairtn.net/schedule/. You don’t want to miss classic events like the Demolition Derby, the Fireworks Show, and...
Second Harvest Food Truck moved to Friday, June 3rd
Due to a schedule conflict at the Ag Center, the Second Harvest Food Truck originally scheduled for Friday, May 27th will be moved to Friday, June 3rd. The truck generally arrives approximately 8 a.m. Volunteers work to unload the truck and get the food ready for...
Manor receives Taylor-Wills Memorial Citizenship Award
During Gordonsville High School’s graduation on Friday, May 20, 2022, the Southside Lions Club presented the Taylor-Wills Memorial Citizenship Award to Ms. Lily Manor. Each year, the Southside Lions Club presents this award to commemorate the memory of Joe Taylor and...
2022 National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is participating in the 2022 National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27. The annual event promotes safe activity and the wear of life jackets as the summer boating season kicks off. National Safe Boating Week is annually held the...
UCEMC Membership Appreciation Day – Friday, May 27, 2022
The Carthage District Membership Appreciation Day will be held Friday, May 27, 2022 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Smith County Ag Center. Enjoy a hamburger or hot dog with all the "fixins" at the annual event that celebrates the community of members at UCEMC.
Annual Smith County Senior Day at the Ag Center set for Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Annual Smith County Senior Day will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Smith County Ag Center. The first 100 participants who sign-up for the event at the Senior Citizens Center also get a free lunch. The event will feature health...
Food for Thought: Don’t Wait Hydrate!
Are you feeling thirsty? Chances are, you may be dehydrated. Thirst is usually the very first symptom experienced with dehydration. According to the Mayo Clinic, dehydration occurs when your body uses or loses more fluid than it is taking in; causing normal body...
‘Raising for the Roof’ a weekend full of concerts at the Pleasant Shade Community Center set for June 24-26; Performances by Beatles4Sale, Good Rockin’ Tonight, and the Luggnutts
Shade Tree Presents is hosting a weekend full of concerts at the Pleasant Shade Community Center on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - June 24-26, 2022. Starting on Friday, June 24, "Beatles4Sale", a Beatles Tribute Band, is set to perform at 7:00pm - doors open at...
Smith County Weather Report: May 20, 2022
By Steve Norris – I would suggest you make your weekend plans for Saturday because it appears that will be the best day by far to be outside and involved in activities. Partly sunny skies and a high of 92 Saturday will be followed by showers and thunderstorms on...
Town of Gordonsville upgrades playground at Ivy Agee Park
The Town of Gordonsville is happy to announce that the playground at Ivy Agee Park is now back open after receiving a major renovation. Crews deconstructed the old equipment, excavated the area, and installed new upgrading playground equipment, including a new...
UCEMC awards scholarships to SCHS and GHS Seniors
L-R: Tammie Key, UCEMC Assistant General Manager; Katie Ash, SCHS senior; Jasmine Byrnes, UCEMC Administrative Assistant. Upper Cumberland Electric and Membership Corporation proudly sponsors a scholarship for High School Seniors. This year Smith County High...
Ribbon cutting and debut of the new digital sign and scoreboard donated to SCMS
On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Smith County Middle School celebrated the debut of the new digital sign and scoreboard with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The sign and scoreboards were donated to the school by Wilson Bank and Trust. SCMS 8th grade Salutatorian Emma Holliman...
Frye receives 2022 Adam Hearn Academic Achievement Award
During Gordonsville Elementary School’s 6th Grade Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 19, 2022, Mr. Cruz Frye was presented with the Adam Hearn Academic Achievement Award. Each year, the Southside Lions Club recognizes a 6th grade student who has maintained the highest...
American Legion Raffle sales begin Saturday, May 21st
Saturday, May 21st the American Post 57 will host be hosting a BBQ and kick off ticket sales this year’s Raffle. This year there will be 3 weapons. A Par-A-Ordnance M1911 45 Cal Pistol, a Winchester 12 gauge Pump Shotgun, and a Multi AR-15 .223 Cal rifle...
Dump truck and sedan collide, one person airlifted
Emergency responders reported to a call around 11:30 a.m. at the 900 block of Dixon Springs Highway on Wednesday, May 10, 2022 involving a dump truck loaded with gravel and a passenger vehicle. Smith County Rescue, Smith County EMS, Smith County Sheriff's Department,...
Wish You Were Here Tourism Series to Air May 19
It’s lights, camera, action for a new collaborative project between Upper Cumberland Development District, Upper Cumberland Tourism Association, Tennessee Tech University, and WCTE PBS. Wish You Were Here: Adventures in Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland, a new television...
An Ounce of Prevention: May 2022
Check out the May 2022 edition of “An Ounce of Prevention”, the monthly newsletter from the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition! Read this month’s newsletter to learn more about Mental Health Awareness Month For more information about the Smith County Drug...
Property owner calls police when carpet installer drops his meth pipe while on the job
John V. Hutchinson On April 22, 2022 Deputy Ray Biggs and Sergeant Matthew White responded to a call in the Hickman community from a property owner who had observed drug paraphernalia falling out of the pocket of one of the carpet installers doing a job at the...
