Smith County News Headlines
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – March 2026
Check out the March 2026 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner Show! This month’s show features local businesses, community organization and events going on in and around Smith County. If you would like to promote your event or local business on the Smith County...
Justin Mauldin Announces Re-Election Bid for Smith County Commissioner – District 6
Fellow Smith County residents, I am humbled and honored to announce my candidacy for re-election as your County Commissioner for District 6 in Carthage. Four years ago, you entrusted me with this role, and I've worked tirelessly to serve our community with integrity,...
U.S. Representative John Rose Announces March Local Office Hours
U.S. Representative John Rose’s (TN-6) district staff will hold a series of local office hours for constituents to connect directly with caseworkers and receive assistance with federal agencies throughout the month of March. During the local office hours,...
Rose Submits Gubernatorial Petition with Support from Every County
Tuesday, conservative Republican Congressman John Rose submitted his petition to become the next Governor of Tennessee. The petition carries statewide support for Rose’s campaign. More than 1,000 registered voters representing each of Tennessee’s 95 counties signed on...
Gov. Bill Lee kicks off Read Across America Week at Defeated Elementary
DEFEATED, Tenn. – In a brick school tucked among the rolling hills of the Defeated community, the sound of pages turning replaced the usual classroom chatter as Governor Bill Lee helped launch Read Across America Week at Defeated Elementary. Walking through the gray...
Four Finalists Interviewed for Smith County Director of Schools Position
UPDATE 3/3/26. The original video had the ending cut off, this is the full video: https://youtu.be/lm_lVhaok64 The search for Smith County’s next Director of Schools continued Saturday, Feb. 28, as the Smith County Board of Education interviewed the four remaining...
Food for Thought: ‘Walk with Ease’ Program
Arthritis is the cause of disability for one in five adults and 300,000 children. The Arthritis Foundation (arthritis.org) is dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the intolerable impact of this serious and painful disease, which can severely damage joints and...
UCEMC Hosts Carthage’s Member Appreciation Lunch
Members of Upper Cumberland Electric are invited to attend a special Member Appreciation Lunch on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carthage District Office, located at 138 Gordonsville Highway. This annual event is a small token of appreciation...
Roaring River Storybook Trail Ribbon Cutting
The Friends of Cordell Hull Lake (FOCHL), in partnership with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), The Jackson County Imagination Library and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, would like to invite you to celebrate the newest Imagination Library...
Shrek The Musical Comes to Smith County Playhouse
The Smith County Playhouse proudly presents Shrek The Musical, a lively stage adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks film and the book by William Steig. Filled with humor, heart, and unforgettable songs, this family-friendly production brings everyone’s favorite ogre to...
“Tennesseans Should Listen Proudly”: Rep. Rose Releases Video Statement Ahead of SOTU
WASHINGTON, DC—On Tuesday, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) released a video statement ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union Address set for 8 p.m. CT/9 p.m. ET. Rep. Rose, a staunch supporter of President Trump’s policies and overall conservative vision...
Smith County 4-H’ers Compete in 2026 Central Region Public Speaking Contest
by Rachel Petty - UT Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development On Saturday, February 7, 2026, two Senior High 4-H’ers represented Smith County in the Central Region 4-H Public Speaking Contest held on the campus of Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. This...
TWRA Receives “Diamond Legacy Award” from National Wild Turkey Federation
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has been presented the National Wild Turkey Federation's (NWTF) prestigious “Diamond Legacy Award” for its long-standing partnership. TWRA Executive Director Jason Maxedon accepted the award on behalf of the Agency at the...
TWRA News: Several Trapping, Small Game Hunting Seasons to Conclude February 28
NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s statewide trapping season for six species and several small game hunting seasons will close on Feb. 28. The trapping seasons ending are those for fox, mink, muskrat, otter, least weasel, and bobcat. Among the small game seasons concluding are...
tnAchieves Prepares Students for Career Readiness through Workforce Mentorship Program
In its continued efforts to Build Tennessee’s Future Workforce, tnAchieves is now in its first year of expansion to its statewide volunteer mentoring program. For the first time, second-year college students are now working with mentors across the state to focus on...
Tennessee Tech readies game-changing Tucker Stadium experience for 2026 season
Saturdays this fall at Tennessee Tech University’s reimagined Tucker Stadium will deliver a real college football gameday experience as an authentic Southern university should. Cookeville’s premier entertainment venue promises new levels of...
Gordonsville Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt – 2026
The Gordonsville Events Committee is proud to announce the 5th Annual Gordonsville Community-Wide Easter Egg hunt. The egg hunt will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12pm at Ivy Agee Park in Gordonsville (RAIN OR SHINE). There will be three separate egg hunts...
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital marks fifth full year of service, expands access for mental health treatment across Tennessee
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is marking its fifth full year of service, highlighting significant growth in behavioral health access and care delivery for individuals across Tennessee and the surrounding region. Since opening in December...
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