Large Spring Consignment Sale Pleasant Shade Community Center March 28-30th
The Pleasant Shade Community Center will host a large consignment sale March 28th-30th. Any item (new or used) can be entered into the sale as long as it is in GOOD WORKING CONDITION. (i.e. kitchenware, bath items, tools, machinery, furniture, clothing, toys, jewelry, etc.) Keep in mind that Pleasant Shade Community Center is not liable for any of your items broken or damaged in the sale.
If you are interested in entering items in the sale, you may contact one of the following persons to get information and a number will be assigned to you for tagging your items:
Ann Gregory – 670-9845
Wesley Rigsby – 677-6514 or 683-7525
Consignment Dates 2024
Thursday, March 28th – 9AM-6PM
Friday, March 29th – 9AM-6PM
Saturday, March 30th – 8AM-2PM
Keep Smith County Beautiful Spring Clean-up Day March 26th 2024
The Keep Smith County Beautiful committee is hosting a Spring Break clean-up day on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The day will begin at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Gloves and safety vests will be provided to all volunteers. Community service hours will be verified if needed.
Food Giveaway March 30th at Smith County Historic Courthouse
Grace Baptist Church will be serving a hot meal the last Saturday of every month. It will be a different meal every time. Additionally there will be clothes and bags of necessities for homeless or anyone who needs them. They are excited to reach and satisfy a need in the community.
The next two dates include:
March 30th – starts at 11 while food/supplies last
April 27th – starts at 11 while food/supplies last
Carthage Junction Depot Features Artwork from Smith County Youth
The Carthage Junction Depot invites you to visit our Third Annual Youth Art Show. School age children across the county were invited to submit work for consideration and a beautiful array of work is now assembled in the gallery. We hope you will join us in celebrating the talent, creativity, and hard work of our county’s youth. This exhibit is free to attend and will be open to the public March 16 from 10am-4pm.
The Carthage Junction Depot is located at 185 Gordonsville Highway. Check out the the Carthage Junction Facebook page for information regarding this and other upcoming art exhibits.
Pleasant Shade Community Center Spring Craft Fair March 16, 2024
The Pleasant Shade Community Center will host a Spring Craft Fair with homemade baked goods and crafts. On Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Check out the Facebook page for more information and vendor information. Pleasant Shade Community Center is located at 734 Pleasant Shade Highway. Call 615-677-6514 or 615-683-7525 for vendor information.
Smith County Playhouse presents Les Miserables March 8-17th at SCHS Auditorium
Smith County Playhouse Les Miserables will open March 8th. The play will run thru March 17th with shows on Friday and Saturday Night at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets for Les Miserables: School Edition are on sale NOW! Click on the link below for tickets or scan the QR code on any poster you see around town. You can also visit https://smithcounty.booktix.com/ or purchase tickets at the door if available. Tickets range from $4-$12.
Gospel Event Sponsored by Area Churches of Christ March 3rd-7th at the Smith County Ag Center
Area Churches of Christ including Bagdad, Brush Creek, Carthage, Gordonsville, Montrose & Rome will host an Area-Wide Gospel Meeting at the Smith County Ag Center March 3rd-7th.
Singing will begin at 6:30 p.m. Jeff Archey will be the featured speaker. For more information see their Facebook event page or YouTube. The theme of the event is “Sir, we would see Jesus” John 12:21
Business Alliance Network Group (BANG) Lunch Meeting at Nobels on March 1st
Calling all local businesses! BANG invites you to lunch with your fellow entrepreneurs and local business owners on Friday, March 1st at 11:30 a.m. at Nobels. Share ideas and grow your network.
BANG (Business Alliance Networking Group) is a business networking organization that provides a structured platform for professionals to meet. Nobels is located at 323 Main Street, Carthage, TN.
Food for Thought – Barn Quilt Painting Class
Have you always wanted to create a barn quilt for your barn, shed, or house? Here is your chance to bring home your very own 2’ x 2’ painted barn quilt! Karen and Regina Young will be offering a hands-on session on creating painted barn quilts. The class will be held on Wednesday, March 20, from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. Space is limited to 12 participants, so be sure to call the extension office to register today! The deadline to register is Wednesday, March 13th.
The cost for the session is $125, which includes a light breakfast, lunch, instructions, and all materials. The cost for Smith County Chamber or Family and Community Education (FCE) members is $100.
Do not miss this opportunity to add a personalized and unique piece to your home. Hope to see you there!
For more information, contact the UT Extension office at 615-735-2900 or email Karen at kjyoung_2@yahoo.com. You may also text Karen at 731-217-1565.
Cheese & Garlic Biscuits
2 cups Bisquick
2/3 cup milk
½ cup shredded cheese
¼ cup margarine or butter, melted
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Stir Bisquick, milk, and cheese until soft dough forms. Beat vigorously 30 strokes. Drop dough about 10 to 12 spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Mix butter and garlic powder and brush on warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet. Serve warm.
Submitted by: Linda Lankford, Elmwood/Chestnut Mound FCE Club
3rd Annual Gordonsville Community-wide Easter Egg Hunt March 23, 2024
The Gordonsville Events Committee is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Gordonsville Community-Wide Easter Egg hunt.
The egg hunt will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 12pm at Ivy Agee Park in Gordonsville (RAIN OR SHINE). There will be three separate egg hunts broken up into three categories: Ages 0-3, 4-7, and 8-12.
There will be 4,000 eggs, TONS of candy and prizes. A photo booth will be available to have pictures made with the Easter bunny. The event is free to the public.
The Gordonsville Events Committee (also known as the Gordonsville Halloween Bash Committee) is a non-profit organization made up of community members, representatives from civic organizations, and government partners. The Gordonsville Events Committee’s goal is to bring fun, free, family-oriented events to Gordonsville.