Smith County News Headlines
Smith County’s Cattleman Association Open Beef and Steer Show- Saturday, May 8th, 2021
The Smith County Cattleman Association Open Beef and Steer Show will be Saturday, May 8th at the Smith County Ag Center. Check in is from 8-11 Am. The Sportsmanship show starts starts at 11:30. Prizes will be awarded for showmanship. There will be prize money for 1st,...
Good Scout Award presented to Phillip Hudson, Jr. at 2021 Smith County Good Scout Award Breakfast
The following article was submitted by Vivian Reynolds, Registered Leader, Scouts BSA: Community and business leaders who support Scouting were in attendance for the annual Smith County Good Scout Award Breakfast served at the Carthage United Methodist Church on April...
HG Staffing Is Hiring for Multiple Positions at Multiple Locations
HG Staffing is hiring for multiple positions at multiple locations. They have a part-time (flexible schedules) now available for Shiroki North America, Gordonsville Plant. Applicants can apply at the office located at 120 Pauline Gore Way, Carthage TN.
Fish Fry Fundraiser Benefiting the Smith County Pregnancy Help Center- Saturday April 17th, 2021
Community members may drive through the Smith County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, April 17th from 4-7pm, to pick up food for the Fish Fry Fundraiser. This event will be benefiting the Smith County Pregnancy Help Center. Meals include: Fried catfish, french fries,...
Ebel’s Tavern To Present American Legion Courthouse Concert Series All Summer Long
The American Legion will be starting a benefit concert series this Saturday. The good news? It goes all summer long! !The concert is free to the public, at the Smith County Courthouse, and all proceeds go to benefit the American Legion. The American Legion is a...
Smith County Competes in 2021 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
The Smith County 4-H Livestock Judging Teams competed in the Central Region Contest on April 9, 2021, in Lebanon. Thirteen 4-H members successfully participated in this contest. Livestock judging teaches 4-H members decision-making skills while they learn more...
Smith County Weather Report April 15th, 2021
by Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather Correspondent Over the next seven days, it is going to be cooler than normal for this time of year in Smith County with high temperatures only in the 60s and dropping into the 40s at night. One positive result from this...
Smith County Democratic Meeting Set For Saturday, April 17th
Smith County Democrats will hear from a voter protection expert during the Saturday, April 17, meeting at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in person at Nobel’s Restaurant, 323 North Main St. in Carthage. Featured speaker will be noted political strategist Courtney...
April 2021 Meeting of the Smith County Commission
The Smith County Commission held its March meeting on the evening of Monday, April 12th, 2021. You may see a copy of the agenda here. You can watch the full meeting below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBO49PFZGtA Thanks to Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency for...
April 2021 Meeting of the Gordonsville City Council
The Gordonsville City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, April 12th, 2021. You can watch the full council meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1GCD7EkS-Y&t=530s Subscribe to Smith County Insider’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on...
UT Extension News: Improving Tomato and Pepper Production
By Chris Hicks, County Director – UT Extension Smith County Gardeners interested in improving their tomato and pepper production should mark their calendars for April 27 and May 5 for a chance to hear from University of Tennessee Extension experts. On April 27,...
Two Arrested for Burglary and Evading Arrest
Daniel DuncanKenneth Hiers On March 4th, South Carthage Assistant Chief, David Apple, arrested Daniel Duncan and Kenneth Hiers. They were found to have stolen property in their vehicle. On March 5th, Deputy Dallas Eddie was dispatched to the Keeler's Market on...
Smith County Owls Soccer takes on York and Portland
The Smith County Owls Soccer pitch took a beating over Spring Break. The recent flooding consumed the field and left behind much debris and items from the neighboring playground. The Owls and Lady Owls came together to clean and rehab the field so it could...
Highway 25 Scheduled to Be Closed on April 17 at Rockfall Mitigation Site
TDOT has a scheduled a full closure of SR 25 at MM 6.6 (the area of the rockfall mitigation project) on Saturday, April 17, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The contractor will be using a helicopter to hang a wire mesh over the area of the rock where crews have been trimming and...
Fish Fry At Pleasant Shade Community Center -May 1st
Come out the the Pleasant Shade Community Center, located at 743 Pleasant Shade Hwy, on May 1st from 4-7 pm for a fish fry. Enjoy some fish or Chicken, hushpuppies and two sides, plus drink and a dessert for ten dollars. Children 8 and under can get a child's plate...
Smith County Grand Jury Returns Indictments From April 2021 Session
The Smith County Grand Jury met for its April 2021 session. You can see them below. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. State of Tennessee vs. Andrew Halford { 3 count(s) of Attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor}{3 Count(s) attempted...
Search of Vehicle Reveals Packaged Methamphetamine and Leads to Arrest
Mrs. Sarah Tubbs On March 29th, 2021, K9 Sgt. Ridge Long conducted a traffic stop in the area of I-40 westbound at exit 258 due to the vehicle failing to maintain its lane of travel. Upon making contact with the driver, Mrs. Sarah Tubbs, she consented to a search of...
Press Release: Representative John Rose Announces The 2021 Congressional Art Competition
by John Rose, U.S. Representative – Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-6) announced he will start accepting submissions for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, the House of Representatives and...
