Smith County News Headlines
Brush Creek United Methodist Church fundraiser – October 13, 2018
Join the Brush Creek United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 13, 2018, for an exciting fundraiser event that will begin at 2:00 p.m. Hamburger and hotdog plates with baked beans, chips, drinks, and desserts can be purchased for $10. A fundraiser auction will be...
read moreSmith County Owls win thriller against Cannon County
The Smith County Owls beat the Cannon County Tigers in a back and forth match up, winning 34-29. The Owls jumped ahead early, scoring off of a rush by Cameron Spivey to go ahead 7-0. The Owls were able to extend their lead to 14-0 on an option to Tanner Marshall....
read moreGordonsville Tigers secure region championship with win over Jo Byrns
The Gordonsville Tigers got a big win on the road against Jo Byrns Red Devils to secure the Class A Region 4 Championship. The Tigers went down early in the first quarter, giving up a touchdown just four minutes into the game. The Tigers were able to respond, scoring...
read moreAuction and Fish Fry to benefit Smith County Foster Children – October 20, 2018
On Saturday, October 20, 2018, a Fish Fry and Benefit Auction to benefit foster children in Smith County will be held at the Smith County Ag Center. The Fish Fry will begin at 4:00 p.m. and the Benefit Auction will start promptly at 5:00 p.m. Items for the auction...
read moreFall Events planned at the Pleasant Shade Community Center
Two big events will be held at the Pleasant Shade Community Center this October and November. The first is a Large Fall Consignment Sale, which will take place on Thursday, October 18 and Friday, October 19, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m and on Saturday,...
read more“Uncap It!” – Keep Smith County Beautiful
The following article was submitted by representatives from the Keep Smith County Beautiful Committee: Can you guess how much space is used every year in our Landfills on items that could be recycled? Way more than you can even begin to imagine. Above is a small...
read moreHickman FCE Club Yard Sale – October 12-13, 2018
The Hickman Family and Community Education (FCE) Club will have a yard sale on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on both days. The yard sale will be held at 137 Dan Drive in Gordonsville, Tennessee. The yard sale will...
read moreSmith County Republican Picnic set for October 11, 2018
The Smith County GOP and the Smith County Young Republicans will host a Smith County Republican Picnic on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The picnic will be held at Dr. David McDonald's farm in South Carthage at 137 McCall Street. The picnic menu will feature...
read moreSmith County Insider Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet set for October 15
The Smith County Insider Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet will be held on Monday night, October 15, 2018. The event will begin with a Meet and Greet at 6:00pm, followed by a Forum led and moderated by Matthew Inyart at 7:00pm. The event will take place at the Smith...
read moreTurkey Creek Highway is set to be closed for emergency repairs October 15-21
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has scheduled to make some emergency repairs to SR 263 (Turkey Creek Highway) near SR 85. This work will require a full road closure of the impacted area. TDOT has decided to wait until schools are on fall break to...
read moreSouth Carthage Volunteer Fire Department receives UCEMC Cares grant
In August 2018, UCEMCCares Inc. awarded $2,518.08 to the South Carthage Volunteer Fire Department. In the picture above, Anne Cole and Cathy Kemp from UCEMC Cares stand with Ricky Slack, Chief of the South Carthage Volunteer Fire Department. According to a statement...
read moreSmith County Whipper Snappers trivia team wins regional competition, advances to state
The Smith County Whipper Snappers trivia team, made up of Greta Kirby, Marilyn Shumake, and Jane McCall, recently won the Upper Cumberland Senior Brain Games competition and advanced to participate in regional play. On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, the team secured...
read more2018 Christmas Ornament available for purchase at the Smith County Heritage Museum
Each year, the Smith County Heritage museum releases a collectible Christmas ornament featuring a notable scene or landmark from somewhere in Smith County. The 2018 ornament features an image of the Cordell Hull Dam in full color. Christmas ornaments can be purchased...
read moreThe Community Foundation awards 353 scholarships totaling $644K to students for 2018-2019 school year; five Smith County students recognized
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization working to improve the quality of life in 40 Middle Tennessee and three Kentucky counties, announces that it is awarding 353 scholarships to 332 individual students pursuing secondary education at...
read moreFree Medicare help available for Upper Cumberland residents
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period for 2019 begins October 15, 2018. For those who are eligible to sign up for Medicare or have questions about making changes to their Medicare health plans and/or Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, free, un-biased Medicare...
read moreJ.M. Insurance Agency presents High School Football’s Beast of the Week 2018 – Week 8
Here are J.M. Insurance Agency’s picks for High School Football’s “Beast of the Week” for Week 8: Smith County: Eli Martin #7 | WR/Corner Eli displayed extreme effort on both sides of the ball, totaling 200 yards in kickoff returns with 1 TD, 6 rushes for 76 yards...
read moreTennessee Secretary of State Cautions Voters Against Misleading Election Information
Below is a press release issued by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett concerning voter registration: NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning voters to be aware of misleading information regarding voter registration as the deadline...
read moreSmith County School Board meets with John Rose about property agreement
Listen to audio of the full meeting below CARTHAGE, Tenn.—On Wednesday, October 3, 2018, the Smith County School Board called a special meeting with Republican Congressional Candidate John Rose, who has offered to donate 20.86 acres of property in Gordonsville for the...
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