CARTHAGE, Tenn. — The Smith County Health Department/Community Health Center will be offering a prenatal class to new and expecting mothers on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.   This class is a one-time, two hour session to help expecting mothers increase their knowledge...

Members of the Smith County Animal Rescue Organization (SCARO) have been busy planning various fundraisers as they work toward their goal of opening an animal shelter here in Smith County. Throughout the month of March, the group has been selling hotdogs and showing...

The following article was submitted by Mary Parker Draper, Smith County Extension Agent: Pop, Pop, Pop! What makes popcorn pop? Watching the popcorn turn from the hard yellow kernel to the fluffy white treat is almost as enjoyable as eating the corn, not to mention...

Save the date! A Smith County Strategic Plan Update meeting will be held at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. This event is designed for county leaders to receive as much input as possible to update Smith...

In February 2019, UCEMCCares Inc. awarded $1,659.53 to the Pleasant Shade Community Center; $1,506.51 to the SCHS Baseball Boosters; and $1,160 to Smith County 4-H.   UCEMC Cares, Inc. is a state chartered, nonprofit corporation designed to accumulate and disburse...

The following article was submitted by Chris Hicks, Smith County Extension Agent:  As spring has finally arrived after a long wet winter, many are glad for the chance to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and start working in the lawn. While personally I get tired of...

Smith County Insider is proud to announce our latest spotlight series, First Responder Friday.  Each Friday, Smith County Insider will publish an interview with a local first responder, in hopes that it will allow our readers to get to know the fine folks who serve...

The following press release was submitted to Smith County Insider by Megan Kinslow, Smith County Health Department:  CARTHAGE, Tenn. – Young people in Smith County joined youth all across Tennessee to take part in Kick Butts Day on March 20, 2019. Kick Butts Day is an...

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, local Cub Scout Pack 367 will host a spaghetti dinner and auction fundraiser at the Carthage United Methodist Church, located at 608 Main Street in Carthage, Tennessee. The fundraiser will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A plate of...

“Transparency” has been the buzz word at many local meetings lately, and this month’s gathering of the Smith County Board of Education was no different. During the meeting, board member Marty McCaleb inquired about hiring and firing procedures. His inquiry was...

The following press release was submitted to Smith County Insider by Director of Schools Barry Smith: Smith County Schools received an audit finding in the 2017-2018 school year because a penalty of $37,180 was assessed by the Internal Revenue Service for...

The “I Want It All!” Sale will be held at the Smith County Ag Center on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on both days. This can’t-miss event will feature over 40 vendors with a wide range of offerings.  The “I Want It All...

Don’t miss the chance to support local artists and makers at the Spring Craft Fair at the Pleasant Shade Community Center! The Spring Craft Fair will be held on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on both days. To request vendor...

Smith County native Mr. Kenneth “Buck” Nixon was named Director of the Year by the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives in February 2019. The Farmer Cooperative Director of the Year Award was established to recognize the outstanding achievements of a farmer...