Smith County News Headlines
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award to Ronnie Butler, Jr.
Ronnie Butler was presented the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award From more than a thousand volunteers over 37 counties, the Middle Tennessee Council, Scouting America, selected Smith Countian, Ronnie...
TWRA News: Application Period for Mid-Season WMA Waterfowl Quota Hunt to Be Held October 21-November 10
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced the application period for the 2026 Mid-Season (Tier 2) Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Waterfowl Hunts will be open from Oct. 21 through Nov. 10. Applications can be made online at gooutdoorstennessee.com,...
UCEMC is Hiring for Distribution Engineer
Carthage, TN Full-Time Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is looking for a Distribution Engineer to join our Engineering Services team at our Corporate office in Carthage, TN. The Distribution Engineer will support strategic engineering...
Vietnam Veterans Memorial 350 ft replica Oct 22-25 Cookeville
A 375 foot long replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC will be on display in Cookeville from October 22 to October 25, 2026. Cookeville is one of the remaining stops on the 2026 “Wall That Heals” tour of 31 communities nationwide. Admittance is free...
“Freedom Truck” mobile museum comes to Granville
As communities across the country continue celebrating the United States 250th Anniversary, Freedom 250 is bringing one of its traveling Mobile Museums, known as "Freedom Trucks," to Granville, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the nation's...
Endangered Bat Species Detected During Blitz
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)’s Division of Biodiversity held the 2026 Bat Blitz in late September, a two-night biological survey that provides an intense snapshot of bat species living in an area. Two federally endangered bats and one proposed...
Early Voting Begins in Smith County
Voters Encouraged to Review Proposed Constitutional Amendments Before Casting Their Ballot Smith County, Tenn. – Early voting for the November 3 election begins on October 14, 2026, and continues through October 29, 2026, providing voters with a convenient...
DA Lawson Receives Certificate of Justice from Harvard Online
District Attorney Jason Lawson has been granted a certificate of Justice from Harvard Online University. Lawson, who was elected in 2022, has served as District Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial District since his appointment by Governor Bill Lee in 2021. The...
Rotary Meeting October 27, 11 AM in Carthage, Featuring Alpha Gal
The Carthage Rotary Club on Tuesday October 27 at 11 AM will feature three local residents with Alpha-gal Syndrome to share their stories. Alpha Gal is an emerging tick borne allergy that has a unique symptom, sensitivity to mammalian meat after a tick bite. Sometimes...
SC Lady Owls final game of regular season and District Tournament
Tuesday October 6, 2026 Smith County Lady Owls hosted Stone Memorial in the final regular season game winning 2-0. This win was the 43rd career clean sheet for Senior Goalkeeper Catie Belle McCarter. She has been outstanding over her four years with the team, and...
The Pavilion Senior Living to Host “Trunk or Treat in Wonderland”
The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage will host “Trunk or Treat in Wonderland” on Thursday, October 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at its facility located at 130 Lebanon Highway in Carthage. The community is invited to follow the rabbit hole for an evening of Halloween treats...
Smith County 4-H’ers Compete in 2026 Central Region Poultry Judging Contest
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10 Smith County 4-H’ers traveled to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to put their skills to the test and show off their knowledge about many different aspects of the poultry industry at this year’s Central Region 4-H Poultry Judging Contest....
Tennessee Tech receives more than $400,000 grant to expand metal casting workforce training
A metal casting bootcamp hands-on training session at Tennessee Tech. Grant supports free bootcamps and workshops beginning Oct. 24. Tennessee Tech University...
TWRA to Launch Stakeholder-Driven Process for Upcoming Trout Management Plan
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced it will follow its comprehensive black bass management model to develop the state's upcoming 2028–37 Tennessee Trout Management Plan. The announcement came at the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife...
Ashley Miller to Perform at “Pancakes, Pumpkins & Play” Fundraiser
The Crew Anderson Denney Foundation is excited to announce that singer/songwriter Ashley Miller will provide live music during its upcoming “Pancakes, Pumpkins & Play” fundraiser on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Lock Seven Park, 367 Lock 7 Lane, Carthage. Miller,...
Lights of Long Branch Returns for the Holiday Season
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Tiger Football Club will once again present Lights of Long Branch, a drive-through Christmas light display celebrating the holiday season. Visitors can enjoy a drive through sparkling lights, beautifully decorated trees and festive...
Smith County Sheriff’s Office Announces Santa’s Shoppers Program
We are very excited to host another year of Santa’s Shoppers. Our program continues to provide not only a Christmas shopping experience for children in the community but also provides positive interaction with local law enforcement officers. We thank you for your past...
Lady Owls Soccer Cannon Co., Dekalb Co. and Senior Night
Article provided by Vivian Schaffers Tuesday September 29, 2026 - Smith County Lady Owls traveled to Woodbury for their last District Match of the regular season against Cannon County. Smith County brought home a 3-0 win, all three goals coming from Senior Forward...
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