Drowning in Defeated Tennessee on June 12th, 2021

At 6 pm on Saturday, June 12th, 2021, Smith County Rescue, Smith County EMS, and Smith County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to the Marina at Defeated Park for a possible drowning. They entered the water in search of a reported 19 year old male that had...

Smith County Rescue at Bearwaller Gap Trail

On June 11th, 2021, Smith County Rescue Squad, Smith County EMS, and Smith County Sheriff’s Department were called to Bearwaller Gap in Defeated to rescue a 23 year old female who had fallen and fractured her leg. Personnel determined that it would be best to...

Teresa Diane Banks- Mitchell

Teresa Diane Banks- Mitchell Teresa Diane Banks- Mitchell age 67, of Alexandria, TN, went home to the Lord May 26, 2021 . She was born in North Carolina March 20, 1954. She is preceded in death by her parents Cecil Cline Banks and Shirley Ann Reid Banks and her...

Mrs. Melanie Carter Gregory

Mrs. Melanie Carter Gregory Mrs. Melanie Carter Gregory, age 58 of Graveltown, died Friday morning, June 11 at her home. She is survived by: husband of 39 years, Kenny Gregory; children, Ashton Murphy and husband Anthony of Gordonsville, Warren Gregory and...