Jul 28, 2026 | Events, Home Page Featured, News
The Forks River Fire Department is inviting residents to join them for their annual Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Forks River Fire Hall. This year’s event will be held a little earlier than usual and will... Jul 27, 2026 | Home Page Featured, News
The 2026 recipient of the Charline Hamilton Powell Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Award is Lisa Harville of Smith County. This award is presented to an outstanding volunteer leader who has served as a 4-H volunteer leader for five or more years. Lisa was presented... Jul 27, 2026 | Events, Home Page Featured, News
A new opportunity for support and encouragement is available in Carthage through Memory Café, a monthly gathering designed for individuals caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Held on the fourth Thursday of... Jul 26, 2026 | Obituaries
Ms. Sandra Jane Ballard, age 63, of Hickman, TN, passed away on Friday July 24, 2026, at her home. Ms. Ballard was born June 1, 1963, in Carthage, TN, a daughter of Charlotte Lucille Davis Ballard-Ross and the late William Thomas Ballard. She was also preceded in... Jul 25, 2026 | Obituaries
Funeral Service for Mrs. Frankie McCaleb Tomlinson will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, July 31, 2026, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. Tim McCaleb officiating. Interment Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation Friday 11 A.M. until service. Mrs. Tomlinson, age 95 of... Jul 25, 2026 | Obituaries
Donna Faye Sandlin Certain age 67 of Smithville, was born July 10, 1959, to her parents, Eugene and Sadie Redmon Sandlin and departed this life on Wednesday morning, July 22, 2026 at her home in Cookeville. She was born and raised in Liberty, she met Buddy certain... Jul 23, 2026 | Events, Home Page Featured, News
Shoppers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to spend a fun-filled day at Defeated Creek Marina as the Defeated Creek Marina Flea Market & Craft Fair returns on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, held at 160 Marina Lane in Carthage,... Jul 23, 2026 | Events, Home Page Featured, News
Another exciting season on the soccer field will begin soon. Fall soccer registration will be held on Tuesday, August 4th and Monday, Aug. 10, at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. Registration will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on both dates, giving parents... 
