Smith County News Headlines
Spotlight on Business – Christina’s Diner & Shakes Becomes a Main Street Favorite in Gordonsville
GORDONSVILLE, Tenn. — A familiar location on East Main Street has a fresh name, a renewed vision, and plenty of hometown flavor. What was once known as BB’s Bistro is now Christina’s Diner & Shakes, where owner Christina Williams combining old-fashioned...
Smith County 4-H Team Wins National Championship Title at 2026 Wildlife Habitat Education Program Competition
A group of Smith County 4-H’ers have proudly brought home a National Championship title as representatives of Tennessee 4-H at the 2026 National Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Contest, which was held at the South Carolina FFA Leadership Center in North...
American Legion Post 57 2026 Concert Series Continues
Music lovers in Carthage and throughout Smith County can enjoy live entertainment this summer as American Legion Post 57 continues its 2026 Concert Series. The concerts are held every third Saturday from through September, with performances taking place outside...
Pleasant Shade School & Community Reunion Set for September 19
Residents, former students, and friends of the Pleasant Shade community are invited to reconnect and celebrate local history during the Pleasant Shade School & Community Reunion on Saturday, September 19, at 6 p.m. The gathering will be held at the Pleasant...
TWRA News: Keynote Speaker Announced for 2026 Tennessee Biodiversity Summit
Chris Wood, Program Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Director of eBird, has been selected as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Tennessee Biodiversity Summit. Over the past two decades, Chris has helped...
TWRA’s Summer Wild Turkey Survey Enters Final Month
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding Tennesseans and visitors to take part in the 2026 wild turkey summer observation survey. The survey is open to the public and continues through Aug 31. “As we begin to wind down another summer, please...
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – August 2026
Check out the August 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...
Thrive Drive-In to Bring Family Movie Night and Safe Driving Education to Ivy Agee Park
Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of family-friendly entertainment and important education at the Thrive Drive-In on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Ivy Agee Park. The event will feature a free showing of the beloved family film The Sandlot from 5:00 p.m....
TWRA News: TWRA Leasing Fields for 2026 Dove Season
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2026 dove hunting season. The first segment of dove season opens at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Landowners can earn up to $4,200 for providing a dove...
Smith County Announces Public Hearings on Proposed FY2026-2027 Budget and Property Tax Increase
The Smith County Budget Committee and Smith County Commission have announced two public hearings on Monday, Aug. 10, regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY27) budget and a proposed property tax increase. The first public hearing will be held by the Smith...
Photographers Invited to Enter Best Tennessee Wildlife and Nature Photos
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 12th annual Wildlife and Nature Photo Contest is open for submissions August 1-31, 2026. The contest invites photographers of all skill levels to share their best images of Tennessee’s wildlife, landscapes, and people enjoying...
Food for Thought – Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) week in Tennessee
August 3rd-7th is Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) week in Tennessee! FCS consists of four knowledge areas: Community Health, Consumer Economics, Human Development, Nutrition, and Food Safety. Smith County Extension offers programs in each area from...
Smith County Rest Area on I40 Closed for Repairs til Mid August
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will temporarily close the Interstate 40 Welcome Center in Smith County beginning this week as crews conduct necessary sewer line repairs. The Smith County Welcome Center, located at mile marker 267, will be fully...
Smith County Celebrates National Health Center Week 2026 National Campaign Highlights Innovative Community-Based Care as Upper Cumberland Region Health Departments Celebrate 50 Years as Federally Qualified Health Centers
The Smith County Community Health Center/Health Department celebrates National Health Center Week Aug. 2-8. National Health Center Week celebrates America’s Community Health Centers and their longstanding commitment to providing high-quality, affordable, and...
Smith County Celebrates National Health Center Week 2026
Carthage, Tenn. – The Smith County Community Health Center/Health Department celebrates National Health Center Week Aug. 2-8. National Health Center Week celebrates America’s Community Health Centers and their longstanding commitment to providing high-quality,...
Forks River Fire Department to Host Community Appreciation Day on August 1
The Forks River Fire Department is inviting residents to join them for their annual Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Forks River Fire Hall. This year's event will be held a little earlier than usual and will feature...
Lisa Harville Selected for the Charline Hamilton Powell Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Award
The 2026 recipient of the Charline Hamilton Powell Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Award is Lisa Harville of Smith County. This award is presented to an outstanding volunteer leader who has served as a 4-H volunteer leader for five or more years. Lisa was presented...
Memory Café Offers Support, Connection for Caregivers and Families in Carthage
A new opportunity for support and encouragement is available in Carthage through Memory Café, a monthly gathering designed for individuals caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Held on the fourth Thursday of each...
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