Smith County News Headlines
TWRA News: TWRA Photo Contest Deadline Approaching
The Sept. 30 deadline is nearing for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s 2022 photo contest. Winning entries will be selected to appear in the TWRA’s annual calendar issue of Tennessee Wildlife magazine. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to...
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation is Hiring a Local Area Network (LAN) Administrator
Local Area Network (LAN) Administrator - Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) seeks a highly motivated individual for the position of LAN Administrator. This is an excellent career opportunity for candidates who possess the following requirements:...
Senior and Caregiver Expo Moving Outdoors
The Senior & Caregiver Expo Committee has been hard at work planning and strategizing on how we can safely move forward with this Fall’s expo event. We have chosen to transition our Senior & Caregiver Expo to an outdoor event that is more suitable for the...
Smith County Chamber Corner Show- September 2021
Check out the September 2021 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner Show! This month’s show features updates from events going on in and around Smith County. If you would like to promote your event or local business on the Smith County Chamber Corner Show, contact...
Make plans to attend the 4th annual Gordonsville Halloween Bash set for October 31, 2021
The Gordonsville Events Committee will host the annual Gordonsville Halloween Bash from 5:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 31, 2021. The event will take place on East Main Street in Gordonsville. The committee is working diligently to make this event bigger...
Smith County Weather Report, September 16th, 2021
by Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather Correspondent It is a pretty typical forecast for this time of year, it's going to be partly cloudy with scattered afternoon and evening showers or thunderstorms. High temperatures will be in the mid-80s and lows in the...
Hall of Mirrors Exhibit at Carthage Junction Depot October 2nd, 2021
The Carthage Junction Depot will soon be hosting a series of art exhibits beginning October 2 with a selection of works by artist, Ken Uselton. Although it is difficult to classify his work, Ken P Uselton is an artist working and residing in Tullahoma,...
Congressman John Rose Local Office Hours
The staff of Congressman John Rose will be in Carthage, TN on the second Friday of each month to meet with local citizens who need assistance with federal services. WHAT: Local Office Hours – Smith County WHEN: The Second Friday of Each Month TIME: 2:00 PM to...
Representative John Rose Announces Inaugural Family Farm Fish Fry
Representative John Rose announced today he is hosting a Family Farm Fish Fry in Lancaster. The fish fry will be the inaugural event and will be held on October 2, from 12 PM to 3 PM at the Rose’s family farm. “This will be a family fun event...
UT Extension News: Ag Enhancement Adds Option for Beginning Farmers
By Chris Hicks, County Director – UT Extension Smith County Since 2005, the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) has provided cost share dollars to agricultural producers for the purpose of making long-term investments in Tennessee farms and communities....
Smith County Rescue Squad Receives Jet Ski Donated by Canoe The Caney
We are happy to announce we have a new piece of equipment to help us in our water rescues. This will not only be used on our lakes and rivers but potentially in flash flood situations throughout the county. Back in 2020, the county’s rescue squad was responding to an...
Tennessee Music Pathways marker installed on courthouse lawn in honor of DeFord Bailey
DeFord Bailey Family with the new Tennessee Pathways Marker in Carthage, Tenn. On Tuesday morning, September 14, the Smith County Chamber of Commerce and the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development hosted a dedication ceremony for the newly installed Tennessee...
83rd UCEMC Annual Meeting of the Members held virtually
On Saturday, September 11, Upper Cumberland Membership Corporation hosted a modified drive-thru registration and meal for their annual meeting of the members. UCEMC employees registered 299 members and shared 575 picnic boxes of fish and chicken with everyone that...
Mr. Steve Coble – Obituary
Mr. Steve Coble Mr. Steve Coble, age 54 of Gordonsville, died Tuesday morning, September 14, at NHC Springfield. He is survived by: daughter, Brittany West and husband Barry of White House; son, Brett Coble and partner Nikki Lewis of Gordonsville; 3 grandchildren,...
Smith County Grand Jury Returns Indictments From September 2021 Session
The Smith County Grand Jury met for its September 2021 session. You can see them below. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. State of Tennessee vs. Caroline Lacy Prince 1 Count Simple Possession Sch. VI, Marijuana State of Tennessee vs. Shayla Joyann...
Ebel’s Tavern Providing Smith County with a Variety of Weekly Events: Live Music, Games, and Fall Festivities
Ebel's Tavern is doing a fantastic job of providing Smith County locals with a variety of entertainment. One event to mark on your calendar is "Halloween At The Tavern" on October 30th, 2021. The party takes place from 7-10pm, features a live DJ, and gives you the...
Marker Dedication For Deford Baily September 14th, 2021
The Smith County Chamber of Commerce presents the Marker dedication for Deford Bailey, the Opry Member, Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, and talented musician. A marker will be placed in front of the Smith County Courthouse in part with Tennessee Music Pathways....
Representative John Rose Local Office Hours for September 2021
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 September. During the local office hours, district...
