Smith County News Headlines
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Set for November 19 at Smith County Ag Center
Community members, families and friends are invited to gather for the 3rd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 19, at the Smith County Ag Center. The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. and is free to all neighbors, families and...
Local Baker Combines Faith, Family and Entrepreneurship Through All About Him Cookie Co.
When Kathy Sherfield decided to leave a nearly 28-year career in human resources, she wasn't exactly sure what came next. What she did know was that she wanted a more creative path, greater autonomy, and an opportunity to more fully express her Christian faith. Today,...
Peyton Creek Baptist Church to Host Free Clothing Outreach November 7
Peyton Creek Baptist Church will host a Clothing Outreach event on Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the church, located at 146 Pleasant Shade Highway. The event will offer free clothing for adults and children, along with shoes and accessories....
Smith County Fine Arts Brings Holiday Cheer to the Stage with Fruitcakes!
Get ready for a generous helping of holiday laughter, heartwarming moments, and Christmas spirit as Smith County Fine Arts presents Fruitcakes!, a delightful holiday production that promises entertainment for the entire family. Tickets are on sale now. Set in a small...
Gordonsville Community Bonfire Set for October 29
The Gordonsville community is invited to gather for a community bonfire on Thursday, October 29, at 6 p.m. in celebration of the town’s final regular-season football game and rivalry matchup against Carthage. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and...
Gordonsville High School Criminal Justice Club to Host Pancakes with the Police
The Gordonsville High School Criminal Justice Club will host its annual “Pancakes with the Police” breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Gordonsville Elementary School (GES). The event will give community members an opportunity to enjoy breakfast and...
Santa Shoppers Registration Dates
Smith County Sheriff’s Office Santa’s Shoppers Dear Parents- The Smith County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its annual Christmas program to help assist with Christmas shopping. This event is open to qualified families. All documentation will be verified. If you...
Missing Tennessee Man Found Deceased in Gordonsville
A search for 26-year-old Logan Myers ended in tragedy after a local man discovered his vehicle in a wooded area behind a factory in Gordonsville, Tennessee, and contacted the Smith County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded and subsequently located Myers’ body....
Carthage Tavern to Host Halloween Party October 31
Adults are invited to celebrate Halloween with a night of music, dancing and fun at Carthage Tavern on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Halloween party will run from 8 p.m. until midnight, featuring DJ Mark, who will keep the music playing and the dance floor open throughout...
The Kingdom of Wonders Coming to Carthage for Two Days of Circus Magic
The Kingdom of Wonders is bringing its Medieval Circus Magic show to Carthage on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at the Carthage Walking Track. The show will feature exciting circus performances, aerial acts and magical entertainment for the whole family. Shows will be held daily,...
2026 Gordonsville Halloween Bash
The Gordonsville Events Committee will host the annual Gordonsville Halloween Bash from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The event will take place on East Main Street in Gordonsville. The committee is working diligently to make this event...
Young Sportsman Deer Hunt Set for October 31-November 1
The first of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2026-27 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Youth ages 6-16 may use a gun, muzzleloader, or archery equipment. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older, who...
Food for Thought: Pumpkin News
October 31st is an exciting time for the young and “Young at Heart.” October is the beginning of my three favorite festivities, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and of course Christmas. I get so excited when fall begins with the coloring of leaves, cool weather, and...
Pleasant Shade Community Center to Host Fall Expo
The Pleasant Shade Community Center will host its Fall Expo Craft Fair and Baked Goods Sale on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the community center, located at 743 Pleasant Shade Hwy. in Pleasant Shade. Those interested in...
The Life You Planned Is Gone. What Comes Next?
Every life is built on a plan. Unbroken, the new memoir by Carthage author Stacey Fisher, is about what remains when that plan is taken from you. Arriving this month, Unbroken is the first book in Fisher's Radical Listening™ series. It opens when Fisher is seventeen...
tnAchieves Inducts 2026 Mentor Hall of Fame Members
tnAchieves is proud to announce the Class of 2026 inductees into its Mentor Hall of Fame. These volunteers have changed the trajectory of students in their communities, opening doors to the credentials, careers and economic prosperity that follow.These mentors have...
Bob Hatcher Conservation Legacy Award
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) awarded Dr. Brian T. Miller of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) the Bob Hatcher Conservation Legacy Award during the second annual Tennessee Biodiversity Summit. Dr. Miller, recently retired from MTSU, has worked...
New psychology lab empowers Tennessee Tech students to tackle real-world challenges
Tennessee Tech University assistant professor of psychology Haley Dawson is helping students gain hands-on experience and prepare for impactful careers through her new research facility, the Legal, Experimental and Applied Psychology (LEAP) Lab. "My lab focuses...
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