Mr. AndersonMr. CrotzerMr. Dawson On November 8th, 2021 K9 Sgt. Ridge Long conducted a traffic stop due to an improper displayed tag, violation of light law, and an expired registration. Upon making contact with the occupants, Mr. Frederick Dawson and Christopher...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, wastewater treatment plant staff and the mayor of Carthage, Tennessee, pose at the Carthage Wastewater Treatment Plant Nov. 17, 2021 during a kick-off event for a streambank stabilization project to address erosion threatening the plant...

By Mary Parker Draper, Extension Agent – Smith County Residential fires are, unfortunately, a common incident, especially in the winter months. Extra cooking and overheating homes can cause a fire. Whether the whole house has been affected or just a kitchen fire,...

The Smith County Heritage Museum is excited to announce “Play Smith County” a board game that is all about Smith County, Tennessee. Local businesses sponsored the game board and in return, their businesses are the featured properties of the game and of what are called...

The Smith County Heritage Museum ‘Trees of Christmas’ is a special holiday highlight to enjoy at the local history museum. Family and Community Education Clubs (FCE) from all across Smith County have spruced up their pines according to various themes that align with...

By Chris Hicks, County Director – UT Extension Smith County When you purchase a bag of feed, you’ve likely noticed a tag on the bag that has important information about that feed, such as the amount of protein, fat, and energy it contains. This is critical...

By Katie Martin – Smith County Extension Agent Did you attend 4-H camp as a child? Do you want today’s youth to have the opportunity to participate in activities including zip lining, swimming, shooting sports, group sports, fishing, kayaking/canoeing, nature hikes,...

Mr. Slaughter On November 15th, 2021, Sgt. Junior Fields and Deputy Dillon Sandlin responded to assist Officer Parker Thomas on a reported motorist assist on Bradford Hill Rd. Upon arrival, contact was made with Mr. Slaughter and Officer parker. Mr. Slaughter stated...

2021 marks 53 years since Gordonsville resident and Southside Lions Club member, Hollis Blair, constructed what is known as the ‘Gordonsville Cross’. Blair has overseen the maintenance of the cross since it was erected in October of 1968. In recent years, Blair has...

Head to the Pleasant Shade Community Center on Saturday, December 4, 2021, for the 1st Annual Grand & Glorious Christmas Show! The show will start at 2:00 p.m. and will honor and celebrate the Pleasant Shade Volunteer Fire Department. The Christmas Show has...

Brandy StultsZachary Williams On October 31st, 2021 K-9 Sgt. Ridge Long observed a vehicle nearly hit the sidewalk at the rest area in Smith County. Upon checking on the occupants, Sgt. Long could smell alcohol in the vehicle. The driver, Mr. Zachary Williams opened...

Local farmer, Eddie Paschall, was recently featured on the front cover of the winter 2021/2022 edition of the Tennessee Home & Farm magazine. The feature included an article about how Paschall's family farm located along the Caney Fork river in Gordonsville traced...

David Hunt Jr. On October 29th, 2021, Sgt. Junior Fields stopped a Ford Explorer after observing the vehicle had a non-working muffler and the driver was not wearing his seat belt. The driver, David Hunt Jr. had a revoked license. When he was asked to exit the...

In an effort to encourage sharing the positive message about agriculture, November 14-20, 2021, has been declared as “Agriculture Literacy Week in Tennessee”. Smith County 4-H was excited to do our part in spreading agriculture literacy by reading an accurate,...

Mr. Edward Trinkle On November 4th, 2021, K9 Sgt. Ridge Long conducted a traffic stop new Alexandria Highway after spotting Mr. Edward Trinkle driving on a non-valid driving status ID. Sgt. Ridge Long had previously completed a records check that returned the...