Smith County News Headlines
DTC Communications to host annual meeting
ALEXANDRIA, Tenn. – Aug. 14, 2020 – DeKalb Telephone Cooperative, Inc. d/b/a DTC Communications will host its annual meeting on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds in Alexandria. DTC members will see changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. DTC...
UCEMC crews to assist with hurricane recovery efforts
Carthage, TN. Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation is sending two crews of lineworkers and equipment to assist Baldwin Electric Membership Corporation with recovery efforts near Gulf Shores, Alabama. Hurricane Sally slammed the Gulf Coast with winds and...
Smith County Weather Report – September 17, 2020
By Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather Correspondent Hurricanes continue to be rather unpredictable and the effects that go with them. Last week Middle Tennessee had been projected to receive over 3 inches of rain from Hurricane Sally and now it's moving south...
William Walton Harvest Festival set for September 26, 2020
The William Walton Harvest Festival is set to take place in downtown Carthage on Saturday, September 26, 2020, beginning at 10:100am. The William Walton Harvest Festival celebrates the rich history of Smith County and the founder of Carthage, Captain William Walton....
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – September 2020
Check out the September 2020 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner Show! This month’s show features updates from events going on in and around Smith County. If you would like to promote your event or local business on the Smith County Chamber Corner Show, contact...
Press Release: Defend Our Police and Defend Our Nation
by John Rose, U.S. Representative – Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District Low morale is permeating police departments across our nation as protesters repeatedly vilify, demonize, and verbally attack the thin blue line. The death of George Floyd at the hands of...
Board of Education Releases Statement on ACLU Lawsuit Settlement
The Smith County Board of Education released the following statement on September 16, 2020. The lawsuit filed against the Smith County Board of Education by the ACLU on behalf of Smith County residents Kelly Butler and his two minor children, and Jason and Sharona...
Food for Thought: Suicide Prevention
By Mary Parker Draper, Extension Agent – Smith County September is in full swing! Fall is around the corner and there are so many fun activities September brings. September can be a difficult time for many individuals, as well. This month is also known as...
NOTICE: Town of South Carthage Request for Bids
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS REQUEST FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids are sought and requested for furnishing all materials, equipment, and doing all work necessary for the performance, according to specifications, of a contract to be let by the Town of South...
Press Release: Representative John Rose on Violent Crime in Middle Tennessee
by John Rose, U.S. Representative – Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) issued the following statement on the violent rampage that took place in Coffee County, Tennessee on September 13, 2020: “I am deeply...
Casey Elrod announces candidacy for Smith County Commission
Release submitted by candidate To the citizens of Carthage, My name is Casey Elrod, and I am officially announcing my candidacy for the open seat on the Smith County Commission representing the 6th District. We are blessed to live in a community that not only...
Settlement reached in ACLU-School Board Lawsuit
On November 19 of last year, Kelly Butler and Sharona & Jason Carr, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), filed a legal complaint against the Smith County Board of Education for the promotion of religion in the school system. The original...
Road Superintendent hospitalized following injury
Smith County Road Superintendent, Steve Coble On Friday, September 11, 2020, Smith County Road Superintendent Steve Coble suffered a fall at his home, causing a severe injury to his neck. Mr. Coble was transported that morning via Life Flight to Vanderbilt University...
UT Extension News: “Garden Clean-Up”
By Chris Hicks, County Director – UT Extension Smith County Grocery store shelves being empty in March certainly got the attention of consumers and led to more gardening than usual this summer. By now many of these gardens are seeing production wind down as weeds,...
Blood Drive to be held at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage
On September 23, 2020, a blood drive will be held at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage. The drive will begin at 9:00 A.M. and will end at 1:00 P.M. Riverview Regional Medical Center is located at 158 Hospital Drive, Carthage, TN 37030. Click here to...
Lights for Recovery Candlelight Vigil set for September 24, 2020
Join the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition at the Smith County Ag Center on Thursday, September 24, 2020, for the 4th Annual Lights for Recovery Candlelight Vigil. The vigil will begin at 6:00 p.m. This event aims to celebrate those in recovery,...
Lolly’s Café Grand Opening
Lolly’s Café is the newest addition to Carthage’s growing list of businesses as the restaurant held its Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony August 25. Lolly’s Café staff served several guests during their grand opening. Customers can...
Gordonsville loses hard fought battle with Trousdale, 28-20
The Gordonsville Tigers lost to the Trousdale County Yellow Jackets on Friday night 28-20 in an exciting matchup, which was a defensive battle for a majority of the game. Trousdale struck first in the game, running it in with 7 minutes left in the first quarter to...
