Smith County News Headlines
SCHS Hunting Club and Hunters for the Hungry to host Smith County Student Deer Hunt
The Smith County High School Hunting Club and Hunters for the Hungry are hosting a Big Doe Hunt on Saturday, November 24, 2018. This hunt is open to all Smith County students. This is a great opportunity for young hunters to enjoy a fun day of hunting while helping...
read moreSmith County Sheriff’s Office plans Santa’s Shoppers Program 2018
The Smith County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Smith County Chamber of Commerce again this year to host the 2018 Santa’s Shoppers Program. Santa’s Shoppers fosters relationships between police officers and children and creates an exciting Christmas...
read more4-H News: 4-H Banquet Celebrates Smith County Youth
Submitted by Katie Martin – Smith County Extension Agent: Smith County 4-H hosted its first banquet in 16 years on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. 4-H members, their families, volunteers, and supporters gathered at the Smith County Ag Center to celebrate 4-H’ers...
read morePleasant Shade Community Center 8th Annual Fall Festival – November 17, 2018
The Pleasant Shade Community Center will host its 8th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A turkey dinner with all the fixin’s will be served at the festival. Take-out or delivery orders can be placed between 4:00 p.m....
read moreSmith County Lunch Menu – November 13, 2018
Smith County Lunch Menu - November 13, 2018 Brought to you by “Connie the Lunch Lady”! 😋😋LUNCH!!TUESDAY Nov. 13th 🦃🦃 ✝️THE CORNERSTONE CAFE : Fried pork tenderloin, Chicken Nuggets, White Beans, Green Beans, Fried Okra, Fried Squash, Mashed Taters, Brown gravy, Rolls,...
read moreOne dead, one injured following shooting in Brush Creek
At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Special Agents are working with detectives with the Smith County Sheriff’s Department in investigating a shooting incident that occurred Thursday night on Earl Steel Road East in the Brush Creek...
read moreBusiness Spotlight: White House Antique Market of Defeated Creek
A new antique store is opening in Defeated, Tennessee, and its owner, Sandra Martin, is excited to welcome customers to White House Antique Market of Defeated Creek for the first time this weekend. White House Antique Market of Defeated Creek is located at 387...
read moreSmith County Help Center now accepting applications for Christmas Toyland/Angel Tree program
The Smith County Help Center will be taking applications for the Christmas Toyland/Angel Tree program starting November 5 through Dec 3, 2018. This program is designed to assist families in need in Smith County during the upcoming holiday season. All applicants can...
read moreSmith County Public Library Open House – November 11, 2018
The Smith County Public Library invites Smith County residents to attend its Open House celebration on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p. At the Open House, staff from the Smith County Public Library will gladly help patrons set up a TN R.E.A.D.S....
read moreUnion Heights Elementary Fall Festival – November 10, 2018
The Union Heights Elementary Fall Festival will be held at Union Heights Elementary School on Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Union Heights Elementary School is located at 663 Lebanon Highway in Carthage, Tennessee. This year’s Fall...
read moreNovember 6, 2018 General Election Results
CARTHAGE, Tenn.—Results are in for the November 6, 2018, General Election in Smith County, Tennessee. Polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on November 6, and voters had the opportunity to vote early between October 17 and November 1. Early voting numbers were...
read moreJohn Rose wins Tennessee’s 6th Congressional Seat
COOKEVILLE, TN – John Rose has won the race for Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District. The race was called shortly after 7pm with Rose ahead by 41%. Rose was the Republican nominee for the open seat held by Congressman Diane Black that includes all or part of 19...
read moreSarah Marie Smith elected Mayor of Carthage
CARTHAGE, Tenn.—Results are in for the highly contested mayor race in Carthage, Tennessee. On November 6, 2018, voters in Carthage decided that Sarah Marie Smith would be the next mayor of their town. Sarah Marie Smith narrowly emerged victorious over her opponent,...
read moreTBI arrests, charges Smith County man accused of inappropriate relationship with a minor
NASHVILLE – Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested and charged an Elmwood man who stands accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor. After receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children,...
read moreWoman arrested for drugs, paraphernalia following traffic stop
(Smith County Insider Press)—Bari Brianna Hitchcock (32, Lancaster) was arrested on October 13, 2018, after a traffic stop on New Middleton Highway led to the discovery of drugs and drug paraphernalia on her person and inside her vehicle. According to the police...
read moreSmith County Student/Parent Advocacy Event – November 6, 2018
The Smith County School District will host a Parent and Student Advocacy Awareness Event on November 6, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Smith County Ag Center. This event is designed to introduce caretakers of children and adults with special needs to...
read moreEarly voting turnout strong ahead of November 6 election
CARTHAGE, Tenn.— Many Smith County citizens took advantage of early voting ahead of tomorrow's General Election. According to reports published by the Tennessee Secretary of State, a grand total of 3,793 Smith County voters participated in early voting. Four years...
read more2018 Fair Picnic set for Monday; 2019 Fair scheduled for July 1-6
The 2018 Smith County Fair Picnic is set to take place on Monday, November 5, at 6pm. The picnic will be held at the Smith County Ag Center located at 159 Ag Center Lane – Carthage, TN. A BBQ meal will be served. Anyone who has helped or would like to help with the...
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