June 2025 Meeting of the Carthage City Council

Jun 12, 2025 | Home Page Featured, News, Politics

The Carthage City Council held its monthly meeting on June 5, 2025. Several items were discussed. Watch the full meeting above. Thanks to Teresa’s Gifts for sponsoring Smith County Insider’s live broadcast of this meeting. Subscribe to Smith County...

June 2025 Meeting of the Gordonsville City Council

Jun 12, 2025 | Home Page Featured, News, Politics

The Gordonsville City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025. You can watch the full council meeting above. Subscribe to Smith County Insider’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on meeting coverage, business spotlights, video features, and...

Smith County native John Rose announces candidacy for Governor of Tennessee

Mar 21, 2025 | Home Page Featured, News, Politics

Thursday, John Rose, an eighth-generation Tennessean, lifelong farmer, and small business owner, was surrounded by hundreds of supporters as he announced his candidacy for Governor of Tennessee at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. The location is emblematic of...

Gov. Lee Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Feb 11, 2025 | Home Page Featured, News, Politics

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities for the upcoming year to a joint session of the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans. Key highlights are noted below,...

Gov. Lee, Legislative Leadership Present Agenda on Illegal Immigration Ahead of Special Session

Jan 22, 2025 | Politics

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented the administration’s agenda on illegal immigration that will go before the Tennessee General Assembly during the special session convening January 27. On Day One of the Trump...

November 5, 2024 Smith County Election Results

Nov 5, 2024 | Home Page Featured, News, Politics

Voters had the opportunity to cast ballots in a variety of races during the November 5, 2024 election, including President, US, Senate, US Congress, State Representative and several more. Polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and voters had the opportunity to...