At the request of 15th District Attorney General Tommy Thompson, TBI Agents are working alongside the Smith County Sheriff’s Department and the South Carthage Police Department to investigate the apparent homicide of a man, identified as Jason Taylor Neusse (DOB:...

The Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition has an exciting week ahead.  The organization is planning two events in the coming days: Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day at the Smith County Senior Center and The Addicted Brain presentation by Tim Hilton.  Free Opioid...

Don’t miss Made Here Market, hosted by The Biz Foundry, on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The Market is located at The Biz Foundry at 114 Cedar Avenue in Cookeville and will showcase artists, makers, and creators from around the Cookeville...

CARTHAGE, Tenn. (April 18, 2019) – Cordell Hull Lake is offering the America the Beautiful Recreation Passes and Corps of Engineers Annual Pass for the 2019 recreation season from May 1 until Sept. 2, 2019 at its developed recreation areas. Passes can also be obtained...

In March 2019, UCEMC Cares awarded $1,000 to the Smith County Little League and $1,000 to the Smith County Fire Central District. UCEMC Cares, Inc. is a state chartered, nonprofit corporation designed to accumulate and disburse funds to improve the quality of life in...

The following article was submitted by Chris Hicks, Smith County Extension Agent:  Spring is a time when many homeowners like to get out in the yard or farm and plant new ornamental shrubs, flowers, or trees. Growing plants has numerous health benefits, both physical...

The Carthage Benevolent Lodge #14 will be hosting its 4th Annual 2 Man Golf Scramble on Saturday, May 11, 2019.  Proceeds from the scramble will go towards assisting the Carthage Lodge with several charities, including the “Widows and Orphans Fund”, Local Angel Tree...

For this week’s First Responder Friday, Smith County Insider interviewed Garrett Gross, a Critical Care Paramedic from Lafayette, Tennessee. Garrett has served as a first responder for 9 years.  SCI: When did you realize this is what you wanted to do? GG: Straight out...

Head to the Pleasant Shade Community Center from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2019, to enjoy a Community Fish Fry. A plate with fish or chicken, hushpuppies, two sides, desert, and a drink can be purchased for $12. A child’s plate for children 8 years...

Blade Trader Day, a knife show and swap meet, will take place inside the Sandlin Center at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 2:00 p.m. Anything with a blade is welcome! There will be tons of...

CARTHAGE, Tenn.– The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation’s leading organization committed to fighting diabetes by driving discovery through research and innovation, intensifying the urgency around the diabetes epidemic and supporting people living with and...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 18, 2019) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites the public for a free tour of Cordell Hull Dam Hydropower Plant in Carthage, Tenn.  Free tours for the general public are Saturday, May 18; and Saturday, June 15. Tours of...

David Hickman and Kari Carter both celebrated their graduation from the Smith County Misdemeanor Recovery Court program last Wednesday. On Wednesday morning, the General Sessions Courtroom was packed with members of the Recovery Court team, friends and family of the...

TDOT announced that there will be temporary lane closures on Highway 25 (SR 25) in Carthage at the rockfall mitigation site next week. The lane closures are for paving operations and they are set to take place Monday, April 22 through Wednesday April 24, 9AM-3PM each...

Multiple doctors and nurses in Middle Tennessee have been charged in part of an illegal prescription investigation which includes fraud schemes. According to the Department of Justice, nine health care professionals were in Middle Tennessee but there was a total of 60...

Charges Involve Over 350 Thousand Prescriptions for Controlled Substances and Over 32 Million Pills; ARPO Strike Force Grows to 10 Districts, Expanding to Include the Western District of Virginia Attorney General William P. Barr and Department of Health and Human...

Did you know that Alzheimer's and Dementia Lunch & Learn sessions are held here in Smith County? This group meets at noon on the 3rd Tuesday of every other month at The Pavillion Senior Living Center and at Concordia Care Smith County. The Lunch & Learn...

The White House Antique Market Spring Open House will be this Saturday, April 20, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  The store will be filled with lots of new and different antiques, as well as plants and garden items just in time for spring! Bobby Swann will also...