Smith County News Headlines
Underwood Hometown Realty hosts book signing and pictures with Santa on Saturday, December 2nd
Underwood Hometown Realty will host a special holiday event at their office at 14 E. Main Street Suite D in Gordonsville TN. Sam Macklem, author of her first ever self-published children's book "Poppy Goes on Tour" will be available for a book signing. The first 20...
U.S. Representative John Rose Announces December 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 December. During the local office hours, district...
Brush Creek Baptist Church presents Life of Christ Christmas Drive-Thru – December 9th & 10th, 2023
On Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th, Brush Creek Baptist Church will host a Life of Christ Christmas Drive-Thru for all to enjoy. This event will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. each night. Donations for the church’s Hats of Love Ministry are...
BankTennessee Announces New Senior Vice President
Eddie Sykes, Senior VP Commercial Lending, Bank Tennessee CARTHAGE, Tenn., November 27, 2023 – BankTennessee is pleased to welcome Eddie Sykes as the new Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at its Carthage office. “Eddie brings a wealth of banking and lending...
Artist Co-op Art Crawl hosted by the Historic Carthage Junction Depot Saturday, December 9th
If you are looking for something handmade, local, or just unique for those one-of-a-kind friends and family members on your Christmas list, you are in luck! On December 9, fourteen area artists and craftsmen are preparing to sell their work within 9 local businesses...
Hometown Christmas and Parade Delight Locals
Carthage, Tennessee, Nov. 26, 2023 - This past Sunday, the town of Carthage embraced the festive spirit with its annual Hometown Christmas celebration and Parade. The lively procession commenced on Industrial Drive, weaving its way up Hwy 25 to North Main Street,...
Partnership with the THP Prompts Operation Guardians of the Roadway
Photo Credit: Tennessee Highway Patrol CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation has partnered with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for Operation Guardians of the Roadway, to ramp up enforcement of Tennessee’s Move Over Law (T.C.A. 55-8-132). The...
Smith County School Board approves 2024-2025 school calendar
The Smith County School Board approved the 2024-2025 School Calendar. After summer break, students will return to school for a half-day on August 2, 2024. Fall Break will be October 14– 18, 2024, and Thanksgiving Break will be November 25 – 29, 2024. Students...
Volunteer State Community College will host an Open House at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce on November 30th
Volunteer State Community College will host an Open House on November 30th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce, 939 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage TN. A representative will be available to talk about programs available including Adult Education,...
Meeting Notice: Special-called meeting of the Smith County Commission – November 27
A special-called meeting of the Smith County Commission will take place on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 7:30 pm at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. LIVE Coverage of the meeting will be available on Smith County Insider's Facebook page. See a copy of the agenda...
Smith County Insider’s 2023 ‘Best of the Best’ awards – nominations begin now
We are excited to announce the 2023 'Best of the Best' awards in Smith County, Tennessee. Smith County Insider wants to give the citizens of Smith County a chance to nominate and vote for the best businesses and organizations in our community. Nominations will be...
Smith County Board of Education files lawsuit and restraining order against County and Board of Commissioners
On November 17, the Smith County Board of Education filed a lawsuit and temporary restraining order against the Smith County Board of Commissioners, Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason, and Smith County, TN. The lawsuit follows the recent adoption of the Financial...
Tennessee Highway Patrol plans increased patrols during the Thanksgiving holiday
NASHVILLE - Today, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDSOHS) Commissioner Jeff Long, Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry and Tennessee Highway Safety Office Director Buddy Lewis joined multiple law enforcement partners to announce the...
Notice of Public Meeting – Dale Hollow RPO
Pursuant to Chapter 442, Tennessee Public Act of 1974, “The Sunshine Law” the Dale Hollow Rural Planning Organization will hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The meeting will be held at 10:30 AM (CST) at the Upper Cumberland Development District, located at...
Local student participates in employment program for youth with disabilities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAgOh8FFtBQ A student at Smith County High School was recently featured in a video about his employment at Smith County Animal Clinic. Dalton Shoulders is part of the Transition Pathways Project with Vanderbilt University. This project...
Schedule of 2023 Christmas Parades in Smith County and surrounding areas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Smith County and the Upper Cumberland area! As we continue into the Christmas season, several area Christmas Parades will be held for you to enjoy. The Carthage Christmas Parade is the first in the lineup, beginning at...
Smith County Shop-A-Round Holiday Passport Returns Back by Popular Demand
The Smith County Shop-A-Round Holiday Passport is back by popular demand! This year’s event has been updated with citizen and business input to make it even easier and more rewarding to shop local during the holiday season. Here’s how it works: Pick up a Shop-A-Round...
Smith County Commission Announces New Director of Finance Position
At the November 16, 2023 meeting of the Financial Management Committee at the small room of the Ag Center, the committee discussed and passed several motions about the qualifications and job posting for the Director of Finance position created by the Financial...
