The February 2019 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner was filmed at The Spot in Carthage, Tennessee. This month’s Chamber Corner is packed with interviews and information about many exciting things happening here in Smith County. The February 2019 Chamber...

Mark your calendars! Free dental, vision and basic screening services will be provided at the upcoming Putnam County Remote Area Medical Clinic at Cookeville High School on March 16 and 17, 2019. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a major nonprofit provider of mobile...

NASHVILLE - An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a former Smith County deputy, who was indicted on vehicular homicide and other charges.  At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy...

On Thursday, March 7, 2019, the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition will host a “Hope for the Hurting” event to discuss the epidemic of addiction. The event will be held at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. The keynote speaker for the event will be Jamie...

Concordia Care Smith County is currently seeking to hire RNs, LPNs, and Nurse Aides at their Carthage location. If you are interested in applying to any of these positions, please contact Tessa Pope or Cynthia Enoch at 615-735-0569 to schedule an interview...

The following article was submitted by Chris Hicks, UT Extension Agent: Growing fruit in middle Tennessee can be a challenging task, but also a rewarding one. While there are plenty of diseases, insects, and weather conditions to battle, a fresh peach or blackberry...

If you watch Wheel of Fortune during “Nashville Week” this week, you may see a familiar face standing behind the wheel. Smith County resident Leah Bane will appear as a contestant on the show this coming Friday. “Being a contestant on Wheel of Fortune was truly a once...

Congratulations to Smith County High School senior, Tristan Nixon! In September of 2018, she qualified as a semi-finalist in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program.  She has now met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing with the National Merit...

  For nearly two decades, Jay Slatton has been an active member of the Tennessee funeral home community. Since 2015 he has been Regional Preneed Director for Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company.  Now, the funeral director and embalmer has been named as the...

The Smith County National Wild Turkey Federation Heritage Hunting Banquet will be held at the Smith County Ag Center at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019. All-you-can-eat catfish and chicken from Uncle Bud’s will be served.  There will also be raffles, games,...

A six-week Tai Chi workshop will be held at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce, beginning on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. The class will meet from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. each Tuesday. The cost to participate is $48.  Please note that the class on March 26 will be held...

A Community Blood Drive will be held inside the Activities Room of the Smith County Community Center from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019. The Smith County Community Center is located at 939 Upper Ferry Road in Carthage, Tennessee. To schedule your...

In January 2019, UCEMCCares Inc. awarded $1,100 to the Smith County Fair; $1,615.44 to the SCHS Boys Soccer Boosters; and $1,324.81 to the SCHS Baseball Boosters. UCEMC Cares, Inc. is a state chartered, nonprofit corporation designed to accumulate and disburse funds...

Reservations are now open for the March 23, 2019, Annual Waterfall Tour by Friends of Edgar Evins State Park.  The fee is $15 per person, Visa or Mastercard accepted. Reservations may be made though the website at www.foeesp.com/waterfall-tour. For help making...

Check out the February  2019 edition of “An Ounce of Prevention,” the monthly newsletter from the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition.

The following article was submitted by Katie Martin, UT Extension Agent for Smith County: The Central Region’s 4-H Public Speaking Contest for 9th – 12th grades was held on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Cumberland University.  Senior High 4-H’ers gave a prepared...

A new veterinary clinic opened its doors in Gordonsville on Monday, February 4, 2019.  The Gordonsville Veterinary clinic practices small and large animal medicine and surgery, performs farm calls, and is now scheduling new appointments.  The new clinic is owned and...