The 2018 Smith County Fair will be held July 2 - July 7, 2018. Check out their schedule of events below. Saturday, June 30, gates open at 8:00am 8:00-10:30am- Homemade Wine Contest Entries 8:00-12:00 noon- Ham, Bacon, and Jowl Show 10:00-3:00pm- Antique Car, Truck,...

The Town of Carthage is the recipient of a State of Tennessee Tourism Enhancement grant of $55,147 to assist in constructing an amphitheater at that Town Park Complex. The total project will cost approximately $78,210 and include a covered stage of city sponsored...

The Smith County 4-H Demonstration and the Interactive Project Board Contest was held on May 8, 2018 at Hyder Burks Ag Pavilion in Cookeville.  Eleven 4-H’ers gave demonstrations and ten youth presented their project boards. During the local 4-H club meetings in...

COOKEVILLE – An undercover human trafficking operation conducted by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Office of the 13th District Attorney General, Cookeville Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security...

Mr. James L Bass, a local author who wrote Fait Accompli: A Historical Account of the 457th Bomb Group Volume I, II, and III as well as an attorney will be available for a book signing on May 18th, 2018 between 5:00p.m. and 7:00p.m. at the Smith County Heritage...

Tennessee Kayak and Outdoor Company will be hosting its grand opening event on May 19th from 9:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. They will have live music, food, corn hole tournament, giveaways, children's activities, and a ribbon cutting. Half price rentals also available on May...

The Relative Caregiver Program and Drug Prevention Coalition/Smith County are offering a free Nalozone Training on Friday, May 18, 2018 from 11:00 am—1:00 pm at the Upper Cumberland Development District, 1225 South Willow Avenue, Cookeville, TN. The training will...

(Smith County Insider Press) – On March 7, 2018, Deputy Terrance Adams with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence on Cookeville Highway for a suspicious vehicle parked in the back yard running and with the lights on, but with the appearance...

Smith County 4-H is excited to host two specialty day camps this summer! We will be hosting our Wildlife Camp on Friday, June 22nd at the Cordell Hull Visitors Center. Campers will have the opportunity to learn about wildlife and tree identification, as well as enjoy...

At its recent Executive/Agency Round Table meeting, Frankenmuth Insurance recognized Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency of Carthage, TN as a “Preferred” Partner for 2017. This prestigious distinction is awarded to a top percentage of all independent agencies...

In November, the Smith County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member, Stephanie McCaleb. Stephanie is an Independent Beauty Consultant and began her Mary Kay business in October of 2012. She is currently working toward her goal of becoming a Sales Director.  A...

Check out the May 2018 edition of the “An Ounce of Prevention” Newsletter from the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition below: [wdca_ad id="11404"...

Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee, LLC a leader in the automotive parts industry, is accepting applications at the Gordonsville, Tennessee manufacturing facility. Production Technician - full-time positions available. Must be able to work any shift. Essential functions...

The May 2018 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner was filmed at the Cordell Hull Lake Visitor Center. Several interviews were conducted to promote current local events and happenings in Smith County, TN and surrounding areas. This episode also includes the...

This summer Gordonsville High School will have a Free "Little Library" box available for students in the community.  This free library box will be located in front of the high school.  It will be stocked with YA (young adult) and middle school-aged books for students...