Smith County News Headlines
Smith County Weather Report: June 18th, 2021
by Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather Correspondent Thunderstorms return to the forecast for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The remainder of June is looking like below-normal temperatures and above-normal rainfall. I do not see any excessively hot weather for the...
UCAAAD 2021 Senior and Caregiver Expo
UPPER CUMBERLAND — In tough times, communities find strength in people and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in the Upper Cumberland region as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new ways to support...
Smith County Playhouse Receives the UCEMC Cares Grant
Smith County Playhouse is the May recipient of a grant from UCEMC Cares. The grants are funded by UCEMC members who choose to round up their electric bill to the nearest dollar. Community organizations may apply for UCEMC Cares grants by visiting ucemc.com. Carol...
June 14th 2021 4-H Electric Camp Participants
Brooklyn Robinson, Damian Dull, Caleb Hensley, David Fox, Greg Dixon, Bronwin Sells, Jayden Smith, and Molly Dodson The 30th year Anniversary Road Show was the theme of the 2021 4-H Electric Camp in Crossville. Children from districs served by Upper Cumberland EMC...
Three Individuals Arrested on Drug Charges Following Search of a Residence.
Mr. JC MaxwellMs. Jessica BoatwrightMr. Ebert Anderson On April 23rd, 2021, Deputy Nathan Williams went to Massey Hollow Road to attempt to locate JC Maxwell on an active warrant for failure to appear. When Deputy Williams arrived, he observed Mr. Maxwell standing in...
Press Release: Representative John Rose on Father’s Day
by John Rose, U.S. Representative – Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District This Sunday many families, including mine, will celebrate Father’s Day. Being a father is one of the most important parts of my life and has only intensified my belief in protecting the...
June 2021 Meeting of the Gordonsville City Council
The Gordonsville City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday June 14th, 2021. You can watch the full council meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R_Sw0o03uE Subscribe to Smith County Insider’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on meeting...
June 2021 Meeting of the Smith County Board of Education
The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on June 15th, 2021. You can watch the full meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SU2PwWWimNc Thanks to Judy Smith and Lacey Crockett of Blackwell Realty for sponsoring the live broadcast of this meeting....
Now Hiring at Shiroki North America in Gordonsville
Shiroki North America has immediate openings. There is a wage rate increase and a sign on bonus. Multiple shifts available including weekend shifts. No diploma required, but must be able to pass a drug and background screen. Recieve a $100 gift card after working for...
UT Extension: Cultivating Communities June 2021
UT Extension Smith County is proud to present Cultivating Communities. Join hosts Katie Martin and Chris Hicks as they travel the Upper Cumberland to introduce you to local farmers, families, and Extension agents. In the first episode of Cultivating Communities, Chris...
New Middleton Lodge #249 Annual Independence Day BBQ Sale
New Middleton Lodge #249 is currently taking orders for their Annual Independence Day BBQ Sale 10 pound Boston Butts can be purchased for and average of $40, ribs can be purchased for $25, and pulled pork is $10 per pound. These are smoked all night the 2nd of July...
Repeal of Public Consumption Exception for Special Events in Carthage Passes First Reading
The proposed ordinance to change the Carthage Municipal Code to make it unlawful for the sale, consumption, or possession of an open container of alcohol on public property in the Town of Carthage was discussed during the council's regularly scheduled meeting on June...
UT Extension News: Smith County Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting & Open Beef Show
By Chris Hicks, County Director – UT Extension Smith County The Smith County Cattlemen’s Association went with a back-to-back format for their Annual Meeting and Open Beef Show this year, hosting the Annual Meeting on Friday night, May 7, and the Open Beef Show the...
Food For Thought: The Fair on The River Family Consumer Sciences Exhibits
By Mary Parker Draper, Extension Agent – Smith County The Fair on the River is right around the corner. Any Smith County resident over the age of 18 or current member of a Family and Community Education (FCE) Club may enter items for the Family and Consumer Sciences...
Single Vehicle Fatal Accident on Sullivan’s Bend Road on June 13th, 2021
At 3:19 am. a fatal crash occurred on Sullivan's Bend road. Faith Hickman, Nicholas Howard, and Justin Hickman were traveling eastbound when the vehicle ran off the roadway. They overcorrected and reenetered, then the vehicle ran off the road on the right side. The...
Drowning in Defeated Tennessee on June 12th, 2021
At 6 pm on Saturday, June 12th, 2021, Smith County Rescue, Smith County EMS, and Smith County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the Marina at Defeated Park for a possible drowning. They entered the water in search of a reported 19 year old male that had went...
Smith County Rescue at Bearwaller Gap Trail
On June 11th, 2021, Smith County Rescue Squad, Smith County EMS, and Smith County Sheriff's Department were called to Bearwaller Gap in Defeated to rescue a 23 year old female who had fallen and fractured her leg. Personnel determined that it would be best to bring...
Long Branch Community Church VBS June 16th-18th, 2021
Long Branch Community Church will be hosting their Vacation Bible School on June 16th-18th, 2021. The address for the event is 1820 Hickman Rd Hickman, TN 38567. VBS will be from 6-8:30 and Family Day will be Saturday, June 19th from 2-4 pm. The theme this year is...
