Smith County News Headlines
Smith County Young Republicans Summer Meeting, featuring Mr. Hale and Rep. Weaver
This Friday, July 1, the Smith County Young Republicans will host their Summer Meeting at the Walton Hotel in Downtown Carthage. The event will begin at 6:30 PM and will feature the Republican candidates for State Representative, Michael Hale and Representative Terri...
Southside Lions Club hosts tree dedication ceremony in memory of James Robert Bass and Martha Geldreich
Martha Geldreich Family and Southside Lions Club Members J.R. Bass Family and Southside Lions Club Members On Sunday, June 5, members of the Southside Lions Club hosted a tree dedication ceremony at Ivy Agee Park in Gordonsville for the families of two deceased club...
Heartland Real Estate & Auction welcomes Colby McKinney
Heartland Real Estate and Auction would like to introduce its newest real estate agent to join the already stellar sales staff. Help us welcome Colby McKinney to the Heartland family! Heartland’s owner and broker, Jason Martin said, “I am super excited to announce...
License plate fees set to change on July 1, 2022
Beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, the license plate fees will be changing. The State passed a law allowing the fee change in April. We are still in the process of figuring out which plates in the Class A and Class B categories will receive the waiver....
Electric bills set to increase due to TVA fuel cost adjustment doubling on July 1, 2022
Carthage, TN. Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation alerts residential and commercial members to expect higher electric bills due to record-setting temperatures and an increase in Tennessee Valley Authority’s Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA). On July 1, TVA's...
Cordell Hull Bridge will be closed for maintenance work, June 29-30
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will be closing the Cordell Hull Bridge in Smith County June 29th and 30th during daytime hours for maintenance work following inspections last week. Two weeks ago, inspectors determined...
Get ready! The 2022 Smith County Fair on the River begins next week!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx3dgqoHk_A We hope that everyone plans to attend the 2022 Smith County Fair on the River! The fair will be held July 2 thru July 9, 2022. Go to the Official Smith County...
UCHRA Commodities Distribution Tuesday, July 21, 2022
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for Smith County on Thursday, July 21, 2022, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Smith County Agricultural Center. Sign-up will be available at the distribution site. The Upper...
4-H News: Smith County 4-H Livestock Clinic
Goat exhibitors improving their showmanship skills By Katie Martin, UT Extension Agent - Smith County 4-H hosted its fourth annual livestock clinic on Monday, June 6, 2022. We had 24 participants from Smith, Trousdale, Wilson, White, Macon and Clay Counties....
UT Extension News: Fair Time is Almost Here
“The Fair on the River” is coming up July 4-9 on the grounds surrounding the Smith County Ag Center. Whether you are young or just young at heart, there is something for you at the Smith County Fair. From the carnival rides to the demolition derby and livestock shows,...
Food for Thought: Walk Across America Awards
The University of Tennessee Extension Smith County partnered with the Smith County Health Department to offer Walk Across Tennessee in Smith County again in 2022. Walk Across Tennessee is a program that persuades and motivates people of all ages to make that most...
Smith County Weather Report: June 24, 2022
By Steve Norris – Just after temperatures hit 100 in portions of Middle Tennessee, we are going to be in the low to mid-90s for the weekend with scattered thunderstorms chances at 30% Saturday and 50% Sunday. The early outlook for July 4th is partly cloudy and 94...
Business Spotlight: Moonstone Spa
Moonstone Spa, formally known as Moon Child Spa and Boutique will soon be relocating to 68B Cookeville Highway Carthage, TN. Owner, Genesis Mitchell opened in February 2021 at 53 Cookeville Highway and will celebrate their new location with a grand opening on July 7th...
“Tennis Anyone?” – Learn to play at Crump Paris Park
Play Tennissee is a program designed for the beginner tennis player or those who haven't played in years. Participants will learn all the basic strokes, tennis etiquette and how to score a game. Each class is taught by a USTA professional. Register today for the...
Justin Mauldin announces candidacy for Smith County Commission – District 6
I, Justin Mauldin, am honored to announce my candidacy for County Commissioner - District 6 in Smith County. I reside in the Town of Carthage with my lovely wife, Sarah, and we have been blessed with two young boys. I am a Christian, Husband, Father, and Conservative....
Tennessee Valley Authority is asking customers to voluntarily reduce their power usage today
Carthage, TN. As a heat wave grips our area, the Tennessee Valley Authority is asking customers to voluntarily reduce their power usage today, June 22. The policy will be in effect from 12:00 p.m. until approximately 8 p.m. In voluntary curtailment, customers are...
Smith County Insider celebrates 7 years as Smith County’s most popular media source
June 22, 2022, marks the 7th anniversary of the launch of Smith County Insider. Since June 2015, Smith County Insider has aimed to be the leading news provider in Smith County by providing real-time, up-to-date news for FREE. For the past seven years, we have watched...
District Attorney Lawson selected to lead key prosecutors
District Attorney Jason Lawson Tennessee prosecutors are turning to a familiar face to set the example for State District Attorneys. At the annual meeting last week, the Tennessee District Attorney Generals Conference selected local District Attorney General Jason...