Smith County News Headlines
Cordell Hull Bridge repairs, closure expected to begin next week
Starting the week of May 25 through July 2020, The Cordell Hull Bridge (Old SR 25) in Smith County will be closed for repairs. In addition to structural repair work, TDOT contract crews will also be spot cleaning and painting some of the structural steel and cleaning...
Smith County Health Department News: New COVID-19 testing times to begin on May 26
Beginning on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, COVID-19 testing will be available at the Smith County Health Department on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. On Tuesday and Thursday, testing will be available from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please note...
Decoration services planned for Brush Creek Cemetery
Brush Creek Cemetery in Brush Creek, Tennessee, will hold decoration services and business meeting on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Social distancing will be followed and mask protection will be advised. For anyone unable to attend, mail donations to Sue Collins,...
LIVE 4K Osprey Nest BirdCam in Carthage, TN courtesy of DTC Communications
Check out this incredible LIVE 4K video of an Osprey nest at Crump Paris Park in South Carthage, TN. This osprey nest is positioned on top of a light pole near the walking track at Crump Paris Park. With a wingspan of over 5 feet, the Osprey is one of the largest...
Smith County needs poll workers for August 6, 2020 election
The Smith County Election Commission is calling on residents of Smith County willing to serve as poll workers for the August 6, 2020 election. More people than ever before are eligible to work as a poll official. State, county, or municipal employees, along with...
UCEMC seeks to hire Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist
POSITION OPENING Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist - Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) seeks a highly motivated individual for the position of GIS Specialist. This is an excellent career opportunity for candidates who possess the...
UCHRA Commodities Distribution planned for May 26, 2020
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for Smith County on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Smith County Agricultural Center. Sign up will be available at the distribution site. The Upper...
Smith County Weather Report – May 21, 2020
by Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather Correspondent The Memorial Day weekend forecast is not looking good with a chance of showers and thunderstorms everyday, and that is not only through Monday but probably through the end of May and the first few days of...
Smith County Insider “Educator Spotlight”: Meranda Cook
Smith County Insider’s “Educator Spotlight” series is our way of celebrating the incredible educators in Smith County who go above and beyond for their students, both inside and outside of the classroom! Today’s “Educator Spotlight” features Meranda Cook, Principal at...
Shoemake receives 2020 Adam Hearn Academic Achievement Award
During Gordonsville Elementary School’s virtual 6th Grade Graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, Miss Sophie Shoemake was presented with the Adam Hearn Academic Achievement Award. Each year, the Southside Lions Club recognizes a 6th grade student who has...
Smith County Schools to offer free summer meals in June
The Smith County School System made sure that children were fed while schools were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that free meal program will continue into the summer. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided to any child age 18 or younger from June 1 thru...
Food for Thought: Family Meals
by Mary Parker Draper, Extension Agent – Smith County With families spending more time together at home, family meals are a great way to make the most of that time together! According to The Family Dinner Project, “As long as there are two family members eating...
May 2020 Meeting of the Smith County Board of Education
The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Some school board members sat at tables spaced throughout the room to comply with social distancing recommendations, and other board members attended the meeting virtually via the video...
4-H News: Virtual Junior High 4-H Event Offers “College Life” Experience
by Katie Martin, Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development, UT Extension Smith County Tennessee 4-H Offers Academic UN-Conference in June 2020 What has BINGO, prize packages, office hours and tours of lands far, far away? If you guessed the 2020 Tennessee 4-H Academic...
May 2020 Meeting of the Smith County Commission
The Smith County Commission held its May meeting on the evening of Monday, May 11, 2020. In order to maintain recommended social distance, the Commission met inside the Smith County Ag Center. You can watch the full meeting below....
May 2020 Meeting of the Gordonsville City Council
The Gordonsville City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020. In order to maintain recommended social distance, the meeting was held inside the Gordonsville Civic Center and public attendance was limited. You can watch the full meeting below. ...
WATCH: Gordonsville High School Virtual Graduation Ceremony 2020
On Thursday, May 7, 2020, DTC Communications and Smith County Insider collaborated to film a virtual graduation ceremony for the Gordonsville High School Class of 2020. The virtual graduation ceremony will air simultaneously on DTC Communications Facebook page and...
WATCH: Smith County High School Virtual Graduation Ceremony 2020
On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, DTC Communications and Smith County Insider collaborated to film a virtual graduation ceremony for the Smith County High School Class of 2020. The virtual graduation ceremony will air simultaneously on DTC Communications Facebook page and...
