One of the newest businesses to open its doors in Carthage is Possitive Connection, a cellphone store owned by Travis Poss. Possitive Connection is located at 26 Dixon Springs Highway, just down the road from McDonalds. Possitive Connection sells new, used, and...

Christine Williamson, who was crowned Miss Tennessee in the Carl Perkins Jr. Civic Center of Jackson on June 23, 2018, recently visited Smith County schools. “It was an honor to host her in our school system and community. In addition to visiting schools during her...

In December 2018, UCEMCCares Inc. awarded $1,000 to the Pleasant Shade Community Center; $1,000 to the Smith County Middle School HOSA; and $1,000 to the Smith County EMR Program. UCEMC Cares, Inc. is a state chartered, nonprofit corporation designed to accumulate and...

The Smith County High School Band has had an eventful start to 2019. The Smith County High School Symphonic Band recently attended a performance by Nashville Symphony Orchestra on Friday, January 11, 2019. This concert is part of NSO's Young People's Concert Program...

January 20-26, 2019 is School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee and in Smith County.  This week helps build awareness and understanding of the vital functions our locally elected boards of education play in our community.  The Smith County School System is joining...

The following article was submitted by Katie Martin, Smith County Extension Agent:  Which came first, the chicken or the egg?  The chicken will definitely come first for many Smith County 4-H’ers who choose to participate in the 4-H Chick Chain Project. The 4-H Chick...

Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation is warning its members about an elaborate scam attempt that is targeting utility customers. The scam starts with a person calling who states that if you don’t pay your bill immediately, your service will be...

There will be a Special Called Meeting of the Carthage City Council on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. inside the James A. Clay Municipal Building, located at 314 Spring Street. The purpose of this meeting is for invited Waste Water Treatment specialists to...

The January 2019 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner was filmed at Jane Reed's Pleasant Shade Cafe in Pleasant Shade, Tennessee. This month's Chamber Corner is packed with interviews and information about many exciting things happening here in Smith County. The...

The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  At the beginning of the meeting, Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason thanked the members of the school board for their dedication to education in Smith County. Mayor Mason then read a...

Thirteen local high school students recently received an industry certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant through a dual enrollment program offered by the Tennessee College of Applied Technology. Four students at Gordonsville High School—Skyler Brock, Chloe...

The Smith County Commission held its first meeting of the new year at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2019. Watch the video of the meeting below, and subscribe to Smith County Insider's YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on meeting coverage, business spotlights,...

The Carthage City Council met for the first time this year at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2019. Smith County Insider live-streamed the meeting as it happened. You can watch a replay of the meeting on YouTube here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDvjWU62xDU...

Check out the January 2019 edition of “An Ounce of Prevention,” the monthly newsletter from the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition. January 22 - 27, 2019 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, a national health observance linking teens to science-based facts to...

by Rachel Petty  As you cruise down Main Street in Carthage, it is almost impossible to miss the green awning and bold block lettering that adorns the corner storefront at Kim’s Frame and Art. By now, it is surely a familiar sight. Kim Winfree’s shop, located across...

Smith County has twice caught the attention of the Nashville media in 2019 and has been making headlines for some interesting and uplifting reasons.The first article about Smith County was published early in the year on January 2, 2019. The focus was the...

Many Smith County residents will recognize the face (or certainly the voice!) that graces the cover of this month’s EWAVES Magazine, a publication produced by the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame. Dennis Banka, owner and operator of the Carthage radio station, WUCZ (104.1...