Smith County News Headlines
2020 Reagan Dinner to be held on March 6, 2020, with featured speaker John Rose
The Smith County GOP will host the annual Smith County Reagan Dinner on Friday, March 6, 2020, at the Smith County Ag Center. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. The evening’s program will start at 7:30 p.m. The featured speaker for the 2020...
UCEMC Cares, Inc. awards grants to local organizations – January 2020
In January 2020, UCEMC Cares awarded $1,000.00 to the Smith County Middle School Friends of the Library and $1,000.00 to the Smith County High School Girls Soccer Team Booster Club. UCEMC Cares, Inc. is a state chartered, nonprofit corporation designed to accumulate...
Business Spotlight: Teresa’s Gifts
by Rachel Petty The newest storefront in downtown Carthage has a fresh face but a familiar history. Teresa’s Gifts, located at 330 Main Street North in Carthage, Tennessee, is a gift shop and tanning salon owned and operated by John W. Leftwich, Jr. and his wife...
TWRA News: New Hunting and Fishing Licenses now on sale
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- It’s time to purchase your new hunting and fishing license. The new 2020-21 Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses are now on sale, with over one million licenses expected to be purchased in the coming year. All current yearly Tennessee hunting...
Southside Lions Club members recognized for years of service
This month, Lions Club International recognized several members of the Southside Lions Club for their years of service in the organization. District Governor Tom Irwin presented the following Lions with awards: James Robert Bass - 55 years of service Donnie Lambert -...
2020 Squirrel Hunt set for February 29, 2020
Do you like to hunt? Mark your calendar for the 2020 Squirrel Hunt, which will take place on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Check in your two-man team at S&K Sporting Goods, located at 482 Gordonsville Highway in Gordonsville, Tennessee. The registration fee is $20...
Smith County Weather Report – February 20, 2020
by Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather Correspondent Sunshine is ahead for Friday and Saturday, but just when you think we're going to get an entire weekend of good weather, Mother Nature says oh no you are not. A 60% chance of rain Sunday and 70% Monday. Let's...
Armed robbery reported at Smith County Discount Tobacco; suspect still at large
On February 12, 2020, officers from the Carthage Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at Smith County Discount Tobacco in Carthage. The incident occurred just after 9:00 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, the store clerk told them that a...
Annual Father Daughter Sweetheart Night to benefit Smith County Habitat for Humanity planned for February 22, 2020
The fifth annual Father-Daughter Sweetheart Night will be held at the Smith County Ag Center on Saturday, February 22, 2020, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Start the evening with photos and a silent auction, followed by a meal and dance. This event is perfect for dads and...
School Board acknowledges GHS Golf State Champion Sophie Linder
At the February meeting of the Smith County Board of Education, Director of Schools Barry Smith presented GHS student Sophie Linder with a certificate of achievement to celebrate her accomplishments on the Gordonsville High School Golf Team. Last fall, Sophie Linder...
February 2020 Meeting of the Smith County Board of Education
The Smith County Board of Education held its monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. You can watch the full meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQlyCF0ECBA Subscribe to Smith County Insider’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on meeting...
Participate in Tennessee Tree Day on March 21, 2020; Order your seedlings by March 1!
Tennessee Tree Day is America's largest single-day tree planting event and is taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2020. To participate, order your tree seedlings by March 1! On Tennessee Tree Day, you and thousands of other Tennessee residents will collectively pick...
Two Arrested After Loaded Pistol, Marijuana, Meth, and Pills Located During Traffic Stop
(Smith County Insider Press) – On February 1, 2020, Deputy Daniel McCoy made a traffic stop on a vehicle on Gordonsville Highway near Wal-Mart. The driver of the vehicle, Jacob McBride (20, Jamestown), gave consent to search the vehicle. McBride admitted there was...
UT Extension News: “Smith County Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting”
by Chris Hicks, County Director - UT Extension Smith County The 2020 Smith County Cattlemen’s Association annual meeting was held on January 27 at the Smith County Ag Center in Carthage. A crowd of 125 beef producers enjoyed a meal sponsored by Smith Farmers Co-Op,...
Woman Arrested With Opioids
(Smith County Insider Press) – On January 30, 2020, Sergeant Ridge Long conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 40 around mile marker 251. The occupants of the vehicle, Danielle Hicks (33, Crossville) and Kimberly Johnson were unable to provide valid proof of...
Smith County High School “Pride of the Upper Cumberland” Band performs at the Daytona 500
The Smith County High School Marching Band got the opportunity of a lifetime on Sunday when they performed at the 52nd NASCAR Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Pride of the Upper Cumberland, directed by Davey Edmaiston, performed a four-song set that...
NCTC receives second grant for Smith County Broadband
NCTC is proud to announce a second grant for a high-speed broadband infrastructure project, which will provide broadband access to the Beasley Bend area of Riddleton. This area is adjacent to the area where we received the first grant. An event was held on Thursday,...
Press Release: Sen. Pody files legislation to count unborn children in population to benefit fastest growing Tennessee cities
(NASHVILLE) – State Senator Mark Pody (R-Lebanon) has filed legislation to allow local governments in Tennessee to conduct their own special census to include unborn children in their population. Since local governments receive state dollars based on population...
