Smith County News Headlines
2023-24 Fishing Regulations in Effect; New Format Guide Available
NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s 2023-24 fishing regulations are now in effect and anglers are encouraged to obtain the new Tennessee Fishing Guide now available at locations throughout the state, on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website (www.tnwildlife.org) and on...
Periwinkle Trail Ribbon Cutting – The Upper Cumberland’s newest hiking trail on Cordell Hull Lake
The Upper Cumberland’s newest hiking trail is a 2.65 mile linear path along the shores of Cordell Hull Lake that meanders through both Smith and Jackson counties. The Periwinkle Trail is a joint accomplishment of community volunteers, local businesses and a...
Hessmer convicted of meth possession for resale
Press Release from District Attorney General, Jason Lawson’s Office John Allen Hessmer A Wilson County man has been convicted of Possessing Methamphetamine for Resale in Smith County after a two-day Jury trial. John Hessmer was convicted on February 22 of bringing...
Record Number of Companies Registered in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee has a record number of companies registered in the state, according to the new Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report issued by the Secretary of State’s Office. The approximately 486,000 business entities operating in the...
Food for Thought: Tips to prevent dryer fires
With the fast pace of life, we are usually trying to find faster and easier ways to do chores, especially housework. Sometimes the easier or faster way may not be the safest way. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in the United States clothes...
2023 River City Ball will be held Saturday, May 13th
The Fifth Annual River City Ball will be held on Saturday, May 13th at Catesa Farm. The 80's Themed event is presented by Birthright Title, LLC. There are still limited tickets and sponsorship opportunities available. The beneficiaries this year are the Smith...
Young Leaders Learn About Government at Youth Leadership Summit
NASHVILLE – – Livingston Academy junior Dalton Stout and Gordonsville High junior Breanna Boyd were in Nashville March 13-15 for the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association’s annual Youth Leadership Summit. The juniors were chosen and sponsored by Upper Cumberland...
Business Spotlight: Central Tennessee Heat & Air
Pictured left-right Rachel Ball, Monika Stewart, Justin Stewart, Jon Stafford and Jeremy Cook the service team for Central Tennessee Heat & Air. Central Tennessee Heat & Air is a family business owned by Monika and Justin Stewart of Smith County. They...
Journeyman Lineman Position Opening at UCEMC
The Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) has an opening for a Journeyman Lineman. The successful applicant for the position will be assigned to UCEMC's Gainesboro District Office. All Applicants should note that this position includes a residency...
2nd Annual Youth Art Show at the Carthage Junction Depot
The Carthage Junction Depot invites you to visit our Second Annual Youth Art Show. School age children across the county were invited to submit work for consideration and a beautiful array of work is now assembled in the gallery. We hope you will join us in...
Smith County Prom Shop- March 25, 2023
Looking for a gently used or even a BRAND NEW prom dress?? If you are needing help finding a gown, please come to the “Smith County Prom Shop” Saturday, March 25th, 10:00-1:00 in the SCHS auditorium. Here you may rent any dress, shoes, or even jewelry...
An Ounce of Prevention: March 2023
Check out the March 2023 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 the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition. For more information about the Smith...
Smith County Fine Arts Receives Community Care Fund Grant
Standing L-R: Jennifer Honey, Evelyn Lawson. Seated L-R: Crystal Underhill McCall, Jeffery Grisham members of the Smith County Fine Arts Board The Smith County Fine Arts Center has received $1,500.00 from The Tennessee Valley Authority’s Community Care Fund program in...
Local teen chosen to be on¨America’s Team¨ for a volleyball tournament in Spain
One local Smith County teenager will have the opportunity of a lifetime. Daycee Bane is a senior at Gordonsville High School and has been chosen as one of ten girls in her age group across the nation to compete in volleyball as a part of ¨America's team.¨ The team...
Improving Your Body’s Natural Energy Level with Chiropractic
Everything in life seems much harder when you're constantly tired and rundown. Luckily, chiropractic treatment can boost your energy level, in addition to providing benefits for your joints and muscles. How Joint and Muscle Problems Affect Energy and Health Constant...
Food for Thought: Walk Across Tennessee
Springtime is the perfect time for people to get outside and get moving! According to Harvard Health, walking improves cardiac risk factors such as cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, vascular stiffness and inflammation, and mental stress. Walking and...
4-H News: 4-H Camp Coming Soon!
By Katie Martin -UT, Extension Agent – Looking for some summer fun? What about something exciting for your children or grandchildren to do this summer? Look no further than 4-H Camp! 4-H camps offer 4-H’ers a chance to have fun, meet new friends, hang out with...
TCAT Hartsville Seeking Input for Program Offerings
TCAT Hartsville is expanding! We want your input on program offerings. Help us out by completing and sharing the survey below. Only 5 questions. Should take less than 2 minutes to complete. Thanks in advance for helping us out. Please...