Smith County News Headlines
6.6 Million Hours Strong: tnAchieves Students Serve Tennessee
tnAchieves students have now completed more than 6.6 million hours of community service, a milestone that reflects both the scale of their impact and the role service plays in helping students connect to their communities, careers and Tennessee’s future. Since...
Clemons Wins Door Prize at Carthage Junction Depot Art Event
Congratulations to Scott Clemons on winning the door prize drawing at the Carthage Junction Depot’s latest event, The Wild Life: Art Celebrating the Outdoors and Outdoorsmen. Scott won a beautiful Case knife provided by the show’s sponsor, Colby McKinney, real...
SC Ladies Soccer Defeats Jackson County
Smith County traveled to Jackson County on Tuesday, coming into the rematch with a record of 7-1, the only loss being to the Blue Devils. The Lady Owls did what they do and headed home with a clean sheet and a win of 6-0. The defense was solid in front of Goalkeeper...
Historic William Walton Harvest Festival Set for September 26
The Historic William Walton Harvest Festival will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026, on the Historic Courthouse Square in Smith County. The festival will feature local music, craft vendors, pioneer demonstrations, historical displays, a kids area, cake walk, and a...
Smith County Ladies Soccer Continues to Win
On Tuesday September 15th Smith County hosted Monterey in a District match that would end with a dominant 9-0 win for the Lady Owls. Senior Goalkeeper Catie Belle McCarter would end the game with a clean sheet. Smith County had two players put up hat tricks, Senior...
Early Voting Begins October 14: What Smith County Voters Need to Know
Smith County voters can begin casting their ballots early on Wednesday, October 14, for the November 3, 2026 election. Early voting continues through Thursday, October 29, giving voters more opportunities to choose a convenient time to vote and avoid possible lines on...
Pleasant Shade Community Center to Host Fish Fry
The Pleasant Shade Community Center will host a fish fry on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the community center, located at 743 Pleasant Shade Hwy. The meal will be cooked by Helen’s Rest and will include a choice of fish or chicken, hush puppies, two...
Smith County Head Start to Host Open House, Hiring Teacher
Smith County Head Start will welcome families and community members to an Open House on October 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Head Start center, located at 201 Joy Alfred Way in Carthage. The event will give families an opportunity to tour the facility, learn more...
Application Period for Early Season WMA Waterfowl Quota Hunt to be Held September 23-October 13
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced the application period for the 2026 Early Season (Tier 2) Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Waterfowl Hunts will be open from Sept. 23 through Oct. 13. Applications can be made online...
TWRA’S Benthics Blitz Uncovers Rare Aquatic Species in Upper Cumberland Basin
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) biologists held their second annual Benthic Blitz covering 123 sites from 10 watersheds within the Upper Cumberland River Basin. They included the Caney, Collins, and Calfkiller Rivers. A benthic blitz is critical for...
Tennessee Biodiversity Summit Final Weeks to Register
Registration for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) Tennessee Biodiversity Summit will remain open, with walk-ins accepted on the day of the event until capacity of 900 attendees is reached. Those interested in attending must register before Oct....
Laying Hens for Sale! Smith County 4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale Set for September 29th
Are you in the market for some high-quality laying hens to start or grow your own backyard poultry flock? Members of the Smith County 4-H Chick Chain project would like to invite you to join them at the Smith County Ag Center on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for the...
Center Hill Lake Chili Cook-off Fundraiser and History Hayride at Edgar Evins State Park
There is still have room for a couple more teams to make chili. Baked goods donations will also be accepted for the Bake Sale Tent. All proceeds will be used for projects within the park. This year's project is to make some repairs to the old home place...
Tennessee Tech receives nearly $180,000 grant to strengthen state’s educator workforce through apprenticeships
Tennessee Tech University has been awarded a $178,634 grant through the State of Tennessee’s Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program (RTAP), creating nine funded apprenticeship positions designed to help address teacher shortages while expanding pathways to educator...
UCEMC is Hiring: Apparatus (Substation) Technician
WE’RE HIRING - APPARATUS (SUBSTATION) TECHNICIAN Livingston, TN Full-Time Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is seeking an Apparatus (Substation) Technician to support the testing, maintenance, repair, programming, and troubleshooting of...
Smith County Foster Children Dinner & Auction Set for October 24
The annual Smith County Foster Children Dinner & Auction will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Smith County Ag Center, located at 159 Ag Center Lane in Carthage. The event will help provide Christmas assistance to Smith County foster children. Dinner...
Rummage Sale to Benefit Gordonsville Church of the Nazarene
BrushCre A rummage sale will be held Saturday, September 19, beginning at 8 a.m., at 69 Brush Creek Rd., Brush Creek, TN. The sale will feature items from the estate of Jerry and Sarah Smith. Shoppers will find a variety of household and vintage items, with prices...
“The Wild Life” Art Show at Carthage Junction Depot
The Carthage Junction Depot welcomes visitors to this month’s exhibit, “The Wild Life: Art celebrating the Outdoors and Outdoorsmen”. This one day event is free and open to the public Saturday, September 19 from 10am-4pm. This event is generously sponsored by Colby...
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