Smith County News Headlines
SAVE THE DATE! The 2023 Smith County Fair on the River is set for July 3-8
This year’s Smith County Fair on the River will be held July 3-8, 2023. You can check out the complete schedule of events below or at https://smithcountyfairtn.net/schedule/. You don’t want to miss classic events like the Demolition Derby, the Fireworks Show, and...
Online-only auction hosted by Heartland Real Estate and Auction – 200+ lots of silver coins
Heartland Real Estate and Auction is hosting an online-only auction. This auction contains 200+ lots including silver peace dollars, morgan silver dollars (some Carson City), American silver eagles, and much more. All bidding will take place online. Bidding ends on...
Beatles4Sale Concert to benefit Jude McCaleb at The Event Center in Carthage May 27th
Beatles4Sale will perform at The Event Center in Carthage. Doors open at 5 p.m. BBQ plates will be available for $10 and hot dog plates for $5. Carry-out will also be available. Music starts at 7 p.m. Several items will be available for auction. 100% of the proceeds...
Mental Health Awareness Month at Riverview Regional Medical Center
Carthage, TN (May 23, 2023) – The stigma surrounding mental illnesses can be reduced when people are made aware of disorders and treatments. During the month of May, and all year-round, Riverview Regional Medical Center aims to raise awareness and bring resources to...
Williams receives Taylor-Wills Memorial Citizenship Award
During Gordonsville High School’s graduation on Friday, May 19, 2023, the Southside Lions Club presented the Taylor-Wills Memorial Citizenship Award to Mr. Andrew Williams. Each year, the Southside Lions Club presents this award to commemorate the memory of Joe Taylor...
Lankford joins Carthage DA Office
Kendra Lankford A familiar face has been the latest addition to the local District Attorney’s Office. Kendra Lankford of South Carthage has accepted a position in the criminal division of the Carthage office. Lankford is a life-long resident of Smith County where she...
Single-engine plane crashes near Old Temperance Hall Road
Article courtesy of WJLE Two people escaped serious injury after their single-engine plane went down Sunday afternoon, May 21, in an open field near Old Temperance Hall Road near the Smith/DeKalb County line. According to DeKalb County Sheriff, Patrick Ray, the pilot...
Food for Thought: Dry and Secondary Drowning
Summer fun for children and families involves lots of outdoor activities with water sports being the most popular with people young and old. Children are more at risk for “dry and secondary drowning”. Nearly everyone thinks the risk of drowning ends when their child...
Smith County 4-H Competes in Clover Bowl
The Central Region 4-H Clover Bowl Contest was held on May 16, 2023, at Hyder-Burks Ag Pavilion in Cookeville. Three teams of Smith County 4-H’ers competed. This event tests 4th through 8th grade students on their knowledge of subjects like 4-H, agriculture,...
16th Annual Drive for Sight Golf Scramble – June 17th
The Southside Lions Club of Gordonsville is holding their 16th Annual “Drive for Sight” 2 Man Golf Scramble on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Southern Hills Golf Course in Baxter, Tennessee. The scramble will begin at 8 am with a shotgun start. Entry fee is $60 per...
Community Field Day & Yard Sale June 17th at the Smith County Ag Center
The Smith County Events Committee will host a Community Field Day, Handmade Market and Yard Sale on Saturday, June 17th 2023 at the Smith County Agricultural Center from 10 am. to 4 p.m. The fundraising event will support two major upcoming event that are free to the...
Brush Creek native to help lead Tennessee Tech’s student orientation
Lexie Western .By Irene Sullivan - Cookeville, TN --- A Brush Creek native will help lead the Student Orientation Advisement and Registration at Tennessee Tech University this summer as part of the new class of student orientation assistants. Lexie Western, a...
2023 National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is once again an active participant in National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26. The annual event serves as a reminder to promote safe boating activity and preparation for the summer boating season National Safe...
Paving in Process on Main Street in Carthage
The paving of Main Street in Downtown Carthage has begun. Several blocks of Main Street will be closed each day as they make progress from the bridge thru downtown and to the intersection/traffic light at Hwy 25. Businesses are opened on Main Street. Several have...
Smith County Mens Soccer are 2023 7A District Champions
The Smith County Owls Soccer Team became the 7A District Champions after a perfect District run. York hosted the District Tournament this year. The Semi-final games were played on Tuesday May 9th. Smith County won against York 7-0 to advance to Thursday's...
Kick Stands Up at 10:30 a.m. for Pregnancy Help Center Ride on Saturday, June 3rd
Justified Riding Club and Citizens Bank will host a benefit ride for the Smith County Pregnancy Help Center on Saturday, June 3rd. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the old Sonic Parking area on Main Street in Carthage. The ride will begin at 10:30 a.m. Entry...
GARAGE SALE: Every Saturday and Sunday 9 AM till dark
GARAGE SALE -- Every Saturday and Sunday 9 AM till dark (Inside Building so rain or shine) Where: 8 Rome Rd. Dixon Springs TN 37057 - 1/4 mile off Highway 25 - see signs Listing: Lots of tools (sockets, wrenches etc.. standard and metric) Hand and power tools also;...
DTC Communications selected as pilot partner for Launch of Fiber Gaming Network
DTC Communications, a leading fiber internet provider, has been selected as one of thirty pilot partners for the launch of Fiber Gaming Network (FGN), a nationwide gaming platform that connects fiber internet users across the country for weekly community game nights...
