What is UCEMC Cares? It is a voluntary program that operates from the same cooperative principle, "Concern for the Community." UCEMC Cares, Inc. is a state-chartered, nonprofit corporation separate from Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC). A...

Everyone in Tennessee knows the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has the best-looking state highway patrol vehicle in the nation. Now we need your help to make that official! THP is competing in the “2021 Best-Looking Cruiser Contest.” State highway patrols and state...

Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2020 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication, which details the volume and nature of crime, as reported by the state’s law enforcement agencies. The report compiles data submitted to TBI through the Tennessee...

Reports of dead birds have been increasing in Tennessee due to the recent news coverage of a disease affecting birds in several eastern and midwestern states. The disease is reportedly causing eye swelling and crusty discharge from the eyes of birds and may also...

HG Staffing is hiring for multiple positions at DANA Corporation in Gordonsville. There are multiple shifts available, immediate openings, and a new pay rate, up to $13.70 an hour. They have full- time and part-time hours available. They will also work around student...

Eleven Smith County 4-H members met on Thursday, July 8th, for our first ever Maker for a Day Camp. Throughout the day, campers learned how to sew their own doll, sew a pillowcase, and make embroidery hoop button flowers. Campers also made homemade dog toys out of...

Carthage Full Gospel Church is hosting it's vacation Bible school from Wednesday, July 28th to Saturday, July 31st. The church is located at 109 1st Ave. Carthage, TN. Vacation Bible School will start at 10 am. and run until 2 pm. each day. For more information,...

On July 15th, 2021, the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition celebrated their 10 year anniversary at the Chamber of Commerce. The Coalition was established in 2011 in response to an increase in underage drug and alcohol consumption in Smith County. It was funded in...

by Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather Correspondent Sunny, hazy and getting hotter through Saturday with high temperatures of 90 to 95 degrees. Thunderstorm chances will go back up to around 50 percent on Sunday and Monday, and it will be very hot and humid...

By Chris Hicks, County Director – UT Extension Smith County It seems like folks have been talking about the future of the TN State Fair for my entire career. While I don’t know all the details that went into the decision (which I’m sure included money, politics, and...

By Mary Parker Draper, Extension Agent – Smith County Did you know tomatoes may not be considered to be highly acidic? New tomato varieties, over-mature fruits, and tomatoes from dead or frost-killed vines may have a pH greater than 4.6. To ensure a safe acid...

Mr. David McGrew On June 27th, 2021, Sgt. Junior Fields stopped a white 2004 Chevy Impala after observing the vehicle cross over the white line and the driver line on multiple occasions while traveling on I-40. Upon stopping the vehicle and speaking to the driver,...

by Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather Correspondent We have another weather system expected to move into Middle Tennessee by the end of the week. Showers and thunderstorms will become likely again for the weekend with highs from 85 to 90 which is below normal...

By Mary Parker Draper, Extension Agent – Smith County Another great Fair on the River is complete! Thank you to all the volunteers for helping make the fair such a success. Especially, thanks for all your help registering entries and caring for the exhibits during the...