The Smith County Historical Tourism Society and Camp Forest Foundation will host Chris Edmonds for a book signing event and guest speaker at Smith County High School on April 23, 2022 from 2- 4 p.m.

Edmonds will promote his book “No Surender”. It is a historical account of his father Roddie Edmonds experience in WWII and the Tennessee Maneuvers.

The event is free to the public. Donations to the Roddie Edmonds Foundation will be appreciated.

The Smith County High School Owls Quarterback Club would like to invite you to participate in their 8th Annual Bass Tournament, which will be held on April 15, 2023, at the Defeated Creek Marina at Cordell Hull Lake. 

Blast off is at safe light approximately 6:30 a.m. and weigh-in will take place at 3:00 p.m.

The 1st place winner will receive $1000 cash prize. $500 cash award will be given to the winner of the Big Fish competition.

Entry fee will be $60 per boat and $25 for the Big Fish competition.

Pre-registrations should be mailed to:

SCHS QB Club

232 Friendship Hollow Rd S.

Pleasant Shade, TN 37145

Checks should be made payable to SCHS QB Club

All entries should also include the first and last name of both team participants

Click for the flyer, official rules, release form and sponsorship form.

If you have any questions about the bass tournament, please contact Matt Oldham at 615-735-7250, Chris Carlyle at 615-670-1658.

The Smith County Heritage Museum is having their annual member/donor reception on April 13th from 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the museum located at 107 3rd Ave in Carthage. The Smith County Community Band will be performing at 5:30. The guest speaker for the event is going to be Mr. Ken Beck.

If you haven’t made your reservation, you can still come to hear Mr. Beck speak at 6:00 p.m. for a donation of $5.00. Please call the museum at 615-735-1104 on Thursday, Friday or Saturday between 10 and 2, or email to heritagemuseum@dtccom.net, to make a reservation as seating is limited.

The American Veterans Ladies Auxiliary post 389 will host breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 8-10 a.m. at American Legion Hall, 215 Main Street North in Carthage.

Pancakes, eggs, sausage or bacon and beverage will be available for $10 per person. Photos with the Easter Bunny and easter bunny activities will be available.

The Smith County Humane Association will hold a fundraising event Saturday, April 1st. They will start the day with Pancakes for Paws from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. A breakfast plate for adults will be $7 and include 3 pancakes, 2 sausage and coffee or orange juice. Plates for children 12 and under will be $4. Pre-orders are encouraged and can be made https://givebutter.com/pancakesforpaws

An auction will follow beginning at 10 a.m. If you are spring cleaning and want to donate, gently used items will be accepted for the event at the Ag Center Tuesday 3/28 – Friday 3/31 from 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.

The Smith County Rescue Squad will be holding their annual roadblock fundraiser on Saturday, April 1, 2023 in Carthage, South Carthage, and Gordonsville. The roadblock will begin at 8:00 a.m. and go until approximately 12:00 noon. 

The funds collected will assist the Squad in their day-to-day operations. The entirely volunteer Squad is responsible for all search and rescue operations in Smith County and relies solely on grants, donations, and membership dues for funding. 

Visit the Smith County Rescue Squad facebook page for more information.

The Keep Smith County Beautiful committee is hosting a Spring Break clean-up day on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 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.

The Upper Cumberland’s newest hiking trail is a 2.65 mile linear path along the shores of Cordell Hull Lake that meanders through both Smith and Jackson counties. The Periwinkle Trail is a joint accomplishment of community volunteers, local businesses and a partnership between the newly formed Friends of Cordell Hull Lake (FOCHL) and the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE).

The trailhead is located at the USACE archery range parking area located at the entrance to Indian Creek Campground between Chestnut Mound in Smith County and Granville in Jackson County. The trail is rated as moderate and includes several small creek crossings. It winds through large cedar thickets, along tall bluffs, across old road beds, and past places where historic homesteads once stood. Around the halfway point the trail runs along side the banks of the lake and offers many quiet places to sit, soak in nature or enjoy a picnic. The trail ends at Wildwood Resort & Marina. A full out-and-back hike can take approximately two and half hours.

On March 25th, the Friends of Cordell Hull Lake and the Corp of Engineers are celebrating the official opening of the trail with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, community hike and food luncheon featuring popular local food trucks. Twenty percent of
the proceeds from lunches purchased at the food trucks will go to support the activities of the Friends of Cordell Hull Lake. This event is supported in part by a grant from UCEMC CARES.

Come be a part of history.
10:00 – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the trailhead
10:30 – Community hike from Indian Creek to Wildwood
11:30-1:30 – The Pontoon Eaterie and Cousins Maine Lobster Food truck will be onsite at Wildwood. 20% of all proceeds from the Food Trucks will be donated to the Friends of Cordell Hull Lake.
1:30-2:30 pm Hike back to the trailhead or enjoy a free shuttle ride on the Wildwood Express between Trail Head Location: 36.233075, -85.788299 Located off of 4 Park Ln in Buffalo Valley, TN

About the Friends of Cordell Hull Lake – The FOCHL non-profit (501c3) is a collaboration of citizens, businesses and community leaders that are organized to protect and preserve Cordell Hull Lake and its environment. The FOCHL mission is to support the recreational and educational use of Cordell Hull Lake, to bring attention to the natural beauty and friendliness of the communities and businesses around the lake, and to protect and care for the lake and its surroundings for the benefit of generations to come. To learn more or to become a member of the friends group visit http://FriendsOfCordellHullLake.org

The Fifth Annual River City Ball will be held on Saturday, May 13th  at Catesa Farm. The 80’s Themed event is presented by Birthright Title, LLC. There are still limited tickets and sponsorship opportunities available. The beneficiaries this year are the Smith County Help Center AND Smith County Pregnancy Help Center.

ALL ticket sales are online ONLY. You will have the option to purchase tickets with or without drink bands. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis, and no tickets or tables will be reserved unless purchased directly online. 

Corporate sponsorships are the only way to guarantee tickets to the event. Table purchases ARE NOT considered a corporate sponsorship. Currently we still the Restroom Sponsorship available that come with six seats. Please contact the River City Ball committee directly if you are interested in sponsorship. 

Ticket purchases are available online at TheRiverCityBall.org but are very limited. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the most up to date information

Looking for a gently used or even a BRAND NEW prom dress?? If you are needing help finding a gown, please come to the “Smith County Prom Shop” Saturday, March 25th, 10:00-1:00 in the SCHS auditorium. Here you may rent any dress, shoes, or even jewelry you wish absolutely free!  All we ask is you return the dress to Mrs. Tia Medley (SCHS) or Mrs. Chandra Gillilan (GHS) the week after prom.  There are also some shoes and jewelry available.  We hope to see you there and help you pick the perfect dress for your perfect night! 

**If you need a dress but cannot attend on March 25th, please see Mrs. Medley or Mrs. Gillilan privately and they will help you get a dress.  This is a service for ALL girls in Smith county, whether you attend SCHS or GHS!

• March 25th, 2023
• 10:00-1:00
• SCHS AUDITORIUM 

If you have dress, shoes or jewelry you would like to donate please contact Tia Medley at tia.medley@smithcountyedu.net.