Join us for the 2024 Defeated Creek Youth Deer Hunt at Cordell Hull Lake on December 7th and 8th! This is a fantastic opportunity for youth hunters to experience the thrill of the hunt in a safe and supervised environment.

Applications are attached! You can submit your application to garrett.s.fagan@usace.army.mil or pick up/drop off at our Visitor Center located at 71 Corps Ln, Carthage, TN.

There are 5 gun spots and 3 archery spots, with 2 alternates. Application deadline is Friday, November 1st at 4:00 p.m. CST

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The Gordonsville Events Committee will host the annual Gordonsville Halloween Bash from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024. 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. Southern Shave & Brew Co. will also be in attendance serving a variety of shakes, frappes, and sno cones.

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 Carthage Junction Depot will be host to a Local Author Showcase on October 12 from 10am-4pm.  A wide variety of talented authors will come together for this special event, eager to meet loyal fans and curious readers. Many will come with a variety of their publications available to be purchased and signed by the authors.

Participating authors include Ronald Kelly, Lorrie McDonald, Loyd Elmore, Charles Cole, and Kelly Martin.

Born and bred in Tennessee, Ronald Kelly has been an author of Southern-fried horror fiction for 40years, with fifteen novels, eighteen short story collections, and a Grammy-nominated audio collection to his credit. Influenced by such writers as Stephen King, Robert McCammon, Joe R. Lansdale, and Manly Wade Wellman, Kelly sets his tales of rural darkness in the hills and hollows of his native state and other locales of the American South. His published works include Fear, Undertaker’s Moon, Blood Kin, Hell Hollow, Hindsight, The Halloween Store & Other Tales of All Hallows’ Eve, After the Burn, and The Saga of Dead-Eye series. Kelly’s collection of extreme horror tales, The Essential Sick Stuff, won the 2021 Splatterpunk Award for Best Collection. Helives in a backwoods hollow in Brush Creek, Tennessee with his wife and young’uns.

Lorrie McDonald is a local author who took care of her mother-in-law, Lois McCall McDonald, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Lorrie set about learning all she could about the disease and was able to improve her mother-in-law’s quality of life drastically. So much so that Lois’s neurologist suggested Lorrie write a book. The book is filled with real-life examples of ways you can help your loved one dealing with any form of dementia. It is also full of great ways to keep your memory from failing. She also will have a free handout of detailed new ways of guarding your brain that she has compiled
since the book was published. Brain health and helping others are a passion for Lorrie!

Loyd Elmore Jr was born in Fort Worth and at the ripe old age of one, Loyd’s family moved to Middle Tennessee. Loyd grew up on everything nerdy (comic books, Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Indiana Jones, and Stephen King.) And these are loves that Loyd never let go of. Loyd decided that writing books as well as reading them was what he was destined to do.

Loyd Elmore Jr writes stories that range from horror that will keep you up at night, adventure that will take you a thousand miles without leaving your home, and science fiction that will make you consider that anything is possible.

Charles Cole is the author of the Moonspell Series, an old Norwegian story of witches and warlocks, love triangles, spells, and monsters. he also produced his own metaphysical visual poem: Rebirth.

Kelly Martin lives in a possibly haunted house in a small southern town. While she’d like to say paranormal things have only happened to her at her home, it would be a lie… She is an international #1 best selling author in horror, paranormal, contemporary, historical, young adult, and mysteries. All of Kelly’s books have one thing in common– imagine the real world is tilted slightly on its side. You don’t really know what’s going on, what’s missing, but there is a tilt, a hum you can barely hear, telling you that something is off. Although Kelly will unfortunately not be able to join us in person, she will have signed books available for purchase at the event.

Come out and support our local authors and bring home great memories and stories to share. Be sure to keep an eye out for other upcoming events listed on the Carthage Junction Depot Facebook page. The Carthage Junction Depot is home to a small railroad museum featuring railroad memorabilia and images of its historic place along the Central railway line and hosts monthly events to celebrate the arts in our community.

Get ready for two exciting days filled with activities for everyone! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday, October 22, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 623 West Main Street Lebanon, TN.

Experience the charm of over 100 local vendors showcasing their unique products, along with 25+ delicious food vendors offering a variety of culinary delights to satisfy every palate. Enjoy LIVE entertainment throughout the weekend, featuring talented local musicians and performers.

Don’t miss our Kiddie Korner, packed with fun activities and games for the little ones, ensuring they have a blast while you shop and explore. Plus, there will be stunning photography and quilt displays to admire and inspire.

Admission is FREE! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a weekend of community spirit and entertainment.

For more details, including information on the Antique Car Show, Quilt Show, and the exciting New Photography Contest, visit our website at wilsonbank.com/events. Be sure to follow us on social media for updates and sneak peeks leading up to the event.

Chestnut Mound Christian Fellowship Church will host a Trunk or Treat event on October 31st from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 916 Cookeville Highway, Chestnut Mound, TN.

Bring your little ghouls and goblins to enjoy a safe and festive Halloween experience! Kids can trick-or-treat from creatively decorated car trunks while showing off their costumes.

In addition to candy galore, hot dogs, drinks, and tasty treats will also be available.

Get ready for a spine-tingling experience at the Brush Creek Haunted Barn, located at 34 Luther Allen Lane! Join us for an evening of thrills and chills on Fridays and Saturdays October 11th – 26th and on Halloween Night, October 31st. The haunted barn will be open from 7 PM to 10 PM each night, offering a haunting atmosphere that’s perfect for all ages.

As you navigate through the eerie attractions, you’ll be supporting a great cause! Donations will be accepted at the entrance, with all proceeds going to benefit the Smith County Humane Society. Your contributions will help provide care and support for animals in need, making your spooky adventure even more meaningful.

Bring your friends, family, and a sense of adventure—this is one haunting you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars and prepare for a night of frightful family fun!

Pleasant Shade Community Center will host a large Fall 2024 Consignment sale

Thursday, October 17th 9AM-6PM

Friday, October 18th – 9AM-6PM

Saturday, October 19th – 8AM-2PM

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 –615-670-9845

Wesley Rigsby –615-677-6514 or 615-683-7525

Gordonsville Church of the Nazarene invites you to our Fall Festival + Car Show fundraiser! The event is being held at the church on October 5th from 10-4 at 168 E. Main Street in Gordonsville.

This family friendly event will be open for all ages. The car show will be open to anything with wheels. Registration is $15 per vehicle, and registration will be open from 9AM-12AM.

The festival will host over 20 vendors, including some of Smith County’s favorites, food, and lots of fun! For our youngest attendees, we will be selling armbands for $5 which will include unlimited bounce houses, games, paint your own pumpkin, and a ticket for a sweet treat.

Come hungry and ready for fun while supporting Gordonsville Church of the Nazarene in our first ever fall festival fundraiser! We can’t wait to see you!

The Smith County Health Department will offer FREE flu shots on October 15, 2024 at the Health Department located at 251 Joy Alford Way, South Carthage, TN. For more information you can scan the QR code above.

Smith County Middle School is excited to announce its annual Monster Mash Halloween Dance, set to take place on Thursday, October 31st, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school.

This festive event welcomes all 5th to 8th grade students within the Smith County School District. For students not enrolled at SCMS, a principal or parent permission slip is required for admission. The cost to enter is just $10, and attendees can enjoy a variety of tasty concessions available for purchase throughout the evening.

One of the highlights of the dance is the costume contest! Students are encouraged to come dressed in their most creative, spooky, or fun costumes for a chance to win prizes. Whether you go all out with elaborate costumes or keep it simple and silly, everyone is invited to participate.

Come out for an evening filled with music, dancing, and Halloween fun! It’s a great opportunity to celebrate the season with friends and enjoy a night of excitement.