Smith County News Headlines
2026 Tennessee Dove Season Opens Tuesday, September 1
Tennessee’s 2026-27 mourning dove season opens on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at noon (local time), and is one of the state’s longest-standing hunting traditions. The season opener is the start of three hunting segments for the popular game bird. Doves are found throughout...
Food for Thought – Labor Day
Labor Day 2026 is Monday, September 7th. What is the celebration all about? I think of Labor Day as being the last holiday of summer. With this in mind, I try to work in a little family fun in this three-day weekend. Actually, Labor Day is to honor America’s workers....
Smith County 4-H’ers Compete in Central Region 4-H Forestry Judging Contest at Tennessee State Fair
(pictured above) 2026 Smith County 4-H Forestry Judging Competitors L to R: Russell Hodges, Ameila Hodges, Kyler Yerge, Luke Chartier, and Colten Yerge On Friday, August 21, 2026, five Smith County 4-H’ers competed in the 2026 Central Region 4-H Forestry Judging...
TWRA News: Archery Antlered-Only Private Lands Deer Hunt, August 28-30
ARCHERY ANTLERED-ONLY PRIVATE LANDS DEER HUNT, AUGUST 28-30 NASHVILLE --- The 2026 Tennessee three-day archery antlered-only deer season will be held Aug. 28-30 for private lands only and select Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Wildlife Management Areas...
Smith County Man Loses Hunting Privileges for Life Following TWRA Investigation
A Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) investigation into illegal hunting has resulted in the lifetime revocation of hunting privileges for a Smith County man. The investigation began March 28, 2026, after a concerned citizen reported that two wild turkeys had...
Defeated Creek Marina Flea Market & Craft Fair Set for September 5
The Defeated Creek Marina Flea Market & Craft Fair will return to Carthage on Saturday, September 5, offering a full day of shopping, food, live music and family fun. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Defeated Creek Marina, located at 160 Marina...
The Smith County Lady Owls Soccer is back for 2026
The Smith County Lady Owls Soccer is back, and on a mission. Last season they made program history by being in the Elite 8 at the State Tournament. This team is hungry for more of that. They have set their standards higher and deemed this hunting season. If the first...
Body of Missing Boater Recovered on Percy Priest Lake
The search for a missing boater on Percy Priest Lake ended Wednesday, Aug. 19, shortly after 3:20 p.m., when search crews located a man’s body following a three-day search effort. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) resumed search operations on Wednesday at...
Smith County Commission Approves 2026-27 Budget; No Property Tax Increase Planned
Smith County property owners will not see an increase in the county property tax rate this year following action taken by county commissioners during a special called meeting Monday night, August 10. Commissioners approved the county’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget along...
Girls To Women Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Girls To Women will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Saturday, October 24, with a special event on the lawn of the Carthage Courthouse. The celebration will feature a free lunch, bake sale and auction, with proceeds benefiting Girls To Women and helping the...
Emergency Crews Search for Missing Man on Percy Priest Lake
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) responded to a missing person call at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, near the Anderson Beach Recreation Area on Percy Priest Lake. Preliminary investigation indicates that a man and woman were on the...
Smith County Success Stories A Chamber Business Spotlight Patriot Contractors Turning Hard Work Into Community Impact
This article is part of Smith County Success Stories, a Chamber Business Spotlight series presented by the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. The series highlights businesses, entrepreneurs, organizations, and community leaders whose hard work, innovation, and...
Food for Thought – Back to School Safety
When I think of fall, I think of vibrant orange, yellow, and green leaves, pumpkin recipes, and of course a new school year for children! As children return to school, there are some basic safety tips we can all follow to ensure the safety of students as they travel...
Vendors Invited to Join the 13th Annual William Walton Harvest Festival
The Smith County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting vendor registrations for the 13th Annual William Walton Harvest Festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. in downtown Carthage. The annual celebration attracts visitors from...
August 2026 Special Called Smith County Commission Meeting and Public Hearing
The Smith County Commission held its meeting on the evening of Monday, August 10, 2026 You can watch the full meeting below. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1G5jVySE9U/ Thanks to Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency for sponsoring the live broadcast of this...
Gordonsville Woman’s Stolen SUV Recovered in Mt. Juliet, Suspect Arrested
A Gordonsville woman had her stolen 2021 Hyundai SUV recovered within an hour after a suspect’s crime spree crossed into Mt. Juliet. It all began shortly after midnight this morning on I-40 in Smith County, when a deputy spotted a vehicle displaying a false license...
School Breakfast and Lunch Remain Free for Students
Students will once again have access to free breakfast and lunch through the School Nutrition Program during the upcoming school year. School officials are encouraging parents to remind and encourage their children to take advantage of the nutritious meals provided at...
Spotlight on Business – Christina’s Diner & Shakes Becomes a Main Street Favorite in Gordonsville
GORDONSVILLE, Tenn. — A familiar location on East Main Street has a fresh name, a renewed vision, and plenty of hometown flavor. What was once known as BB’s Bistro is now Christina’s Diner & Shakes, where owner Christina Williams combining old-fashioned...
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