The community is invited to the Amazing Grace Marketplace on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Gordonsville Christian Fellowship Church, located at 118 East Main Street in Gordonsville.

The fall-themed marketplace will feature a variety of local vendors, along with breakfast and lunch available for purchase. Guests can browse handmade crafts, seasonal décor, baked goods, and unique items while enjoying fellowship with friends and neighbors.

With autumn colors filling the air and local businesses and artisans gathering under one roof, the Amazing Grace Marketplace offers a great way to shop small and support the local community.

Make plans to stop by, enjoy a delicious meal, and find one-of-a-kind treasures at this year’s event!

The Gordonsville Events Committee will host the annual Gordonsville Halloween Bash from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on FRIDAY, October 31, 2025. The event will take place on East Main Street in Gordonsville. The committee is working diligently to make this event bigger and better while keeping it safe for everyone to enjoy.

The Halloween Bash will feature a photo booth, music, dancing, door prizes, TONS of candy and much more! Domino’s Pizza, Hardwood Smokehouse, and Helen’s Restaurant will be at this year’s bash serving freshly cooked pizza, fish, chicken, fried Oreos, and much more. 

Nearly 40 businesses, churches, and organizations have signed up to participate in the bash. Participants will be set up in the area of Bass Funeral Home, First Baptist Church – Gordonsville, and the former Shoprite building.

There will be two 13-passenger shuttle buses running non-stop throughout the evening and will be stopping at numerous parking lots near the event. Shuttles will begin running at 4:45pm and will continue until 8:00pm.
Parking will be available at the following locations and there will be a bus stop at each parking lot:

• Living Waters Ministries Church of God
• Ivy Agee Park
• Citizens Bank (after 5:00pm)
• Wilson Bank & Trust (after 5:00pm)
• Gordonsville Drugs (after 5:30)
• Classic Cuts/Gordonsville Family Wellness (after 5:00pm)

If your business, organization, or church is interested in participating in the event by either coming to set up a booth to hand out candy or donating a door prize, please send an email to GordonsvilleHalloweenBash@gmail.com. The Gordonsville Events Committee is also inviting individuals or families to come to the event and hand out candy.

This event is safe, fun and FREE for the whole family.

To ensure the safety of the hundreds of children and families who will be out enjoying the festivities, a section of Main Street will be closed to through traffic from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

The closed section will span from the Main Street/Hickman Highway/Gordon Drive intersection to the Main Street/Maple Street intersection between the high school and the elementary school.

If you need to get to your home in the closed section, law enforcement officers will be at the barriers to let you through. If you need to travel through Gordonsville, please use Hickman Highway/Oak Drive/Maple Street to bypass the middle of town.

To stay up-to-date on details about the event, visit the Gordonsville Halloween Bash Facebook page.

For more information about the Gordonsville Halloween Bash, please contact 615-489-0572 or email GordonsvilleHalloweenBash@gmail.com.

The SCHS Cheerleading team invites the community to lace up their running shoes and join the festive fun at this year’s Reindeer Run 5K, a special fundraiser supporting the squad. The event will take place at Crump Paris Park on Saturday, December 6, at 9 a.m.

Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate in this holiday-themed race. It’s a perfect way to kick off the holiday season while supporting local student-athletes.

Participants can register online at runsignup.com/Race/TN/Carthage/ReindeerRunTN5k or by scanning the QR code on the event flyer.

Don’t miss your chance to run, walk, or jog your way into the holidays — and help the SCHS Cheerleaders reach their fundraising goals!

Chestnut Mound Christian Fellowship Church invites the community to join them for a family-friendly Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will take place at the church, located at 916 Cookeville Highway, Chestnut Mound, TN 38552.

This year’s theme, “Sharing the Light of Jesus in a Dark World,” reflects the church’s mission to bring joy, faith, and togetherness to the community. Families are encouraged to come out for an evening filled with fun, fellowship, and safe trick-or-treating.

Guests can look forward to hot dogs, drinks, and goodies for everyone to enjoy. The church aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere for all ages and hopes the event will serve as a reminder of faith and positivity during the Halloween season.

Everyone is invited to bring their family and friends for an evening of fun, food, and faith-based fellowship at Chestnut Mound Christian Fellowship Church’s Trunk or Treat celebration.

In a continued effort to combat prescription drug misuse and promote community wellness, the Community Wellness Alliance, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, is hosting a Drug Take Back Day at Smith County Pharmacy on October 21 from 10 AM to 1 PM.

This event provides residents with a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired medications. Improper disposal of prescription drugs can lead to environmental harm or drug misuse, making events like this crucial for public health and safety.

In addition to drug collection, free medication lock boxes will be available while supplies last. These lock boxes are designed to help individuals securely store their medications at home, reducing the risk of accidental poisoning or theft.

We will also be giving away free Deterra medication disposal bags—a safe, at-home solution for disposing of prescription and over-the-counter medications. These bags deactivate drugs safely and can be thrown away in household trash.

To further support medication safety and organization, attendees will also receive free medication pill dispensers.

The initiative is a vital part of the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services’ strategy to prevent substance abuse and raise awareness about medication safety in local communities.

Community members are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted medications and receive helpful tools to protect their households.

For more information, contact Smith County Pharmacy or the Community Wellness Alliance.

Make plans to attend!!!!!

Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 @6 pm

Features a Full stage, black light show!  Enjoyed by all ages, and features custom-made, giant characters with contemporary, Christan music. 

Free admission!

Open seating from 5:15 p.m. No admittance after 6 p.m.

-Free food!

-Oct. 26-Walking Frito Pie and soda. Bouncy houses, and treat and candy handouts! 

-Nov. 2-Hot chocolate  and cookies

109 First Ave. W., Carthage, TN 37030

Join us for our Third Annual 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔 𝑽𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒆.

We’re excited to invite you to enjoy a day of shopping at unique boutiques, discovering artisan creations, enjoying music and delicious food in a friendly, upbeat, magical Christmas wonderland.

𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 “𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗿” will be there for pictures and rumor has it that 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝘁. 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗶𝘁 may also make an appearance!

Bring your family and friends for a day of fun, shopping, and great entertainment. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

Rain or shine, we can’t wait to see you there!

When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 9AM to 4PM

Where: Smith County Ag Center at 159 Ag Center Ln, South Carthage, TN

The Gordonsville Events Committee will host the annual Gordonsville Halloween Bash from 5:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. The event will take place on East Main Street in Gordonsville. The committee is working diligently to make this event bigger and better, while keeping it safe for everyone to enjoy.

Domino’s Pizza, Hardwoods Smokehouse BBQ and Helen’s Restaurant will be at this year’s bash serving freshly cooked pizza, fish, chicken, fried Oreos, BBQ, and much more.
Over 50 businesses, churches, and organizations have signed up to participate in the bash. Participants will be setup in the area of Bass Funeral Home, First Baptist Church – Gordonsville, and the former Shoprite building.

The Gordonsville Events Committee is also inviting individuals or families to come to the event and hand out candy.
This event is safe, fun and FREE for the whole family.
To ensure the safety of the hundreds of children and families who will be out enjoying the festivities, a section of Main Street will be closed to through traffic from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
The closed section will span from the Main Street/Hickman Highway/Gordon Drive intersection to the Main Street/Maple Street intersection between the high school and the elementary school.
If you need to get to your home in the closed section, law enforcement officers will be at the barriers to let you through. If you need to travel through Gordonsville, please use Hickman Highway/Oak Drive/Maple Street to bypass the middle of town.
To stay up-to-date on details about the event, visit the Gordonsville Halloween Bash Facebook page.
For more information about the Gordonsville Halloween Bash, please contact 615-489-0572 or email GordonsvilleHalloweenBash@gmail.com.

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, a Fish Fry and Benefit Auction to benefit foster children in Smith County will be held at the Smith County Ag Center. The Fish Fry will begin at 4:00 p.m. and the Benefit Auction will start promptly at 5:00 p.m. 

Items for the auction include tools, home decor, canned goods, gift certificates, and much more. Food will be provided from Helen’s Restaurant including fried fish and chicken along with all of the fixings. 

All proceeds from the event will benefit foster children in Smith County during the upcoming Christmas season and throughout the year as needs arise.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the various local banks including Citizens Bank, Smith County Bank, BankTennessee, or Wilson Bank & Trust.

SMITHVILLE, TN — The warmth of community spirit, delicious food, and uplifting music will once again come together at the 3rd Annual Chili Supper hosted at Hale Family Farm on Wednesday, November 8th, from 5 PM to 7 PM.

This year’s event promises an evening full of food, live music, and fellowship, welcoming residents from across DeKalb County and beyond to enjoy a fall evening on the farm. The event is free to attend, with donations accepted to support local causes.

Special guests include Chairman Clark Boyd, who will be in attendance, and The Sound, a nationally recognized Christian music group set to provide live entertainment. Their presence is expected to bring a heartfelt and inspiring element to the evening.

Guests are encouraged to RSVP by contacting thale37@yahoo.com or calling 615-464-0518 to help organizers prepare for the crowd.

The supper will be held at The Springs at Hale Family Farm, located at 6595 Antioch Road, Smithville, TN. With past events drawing large community turnouts, this year is expected to be no different.

The event is hosted by Michael Hale, State Representative, who is inviting all residents for a night of connection and celebration of community values.

For more information, visit www.votemichaelhale.com