The Smith County Drug Prevention will host “Prevention Rocks FREE Movie Night” on the historic courthouse lawn Friday, May 27th 7pm.

The Mental Health Fair will start at 7pm and the movie will start around 8 pm. We have tobacco, vaping, alcohol, stimulant prevention education and Parent Handbooks. Suzanne Angel and Justin Cantrell will be available for free Narcan trainings.

Hembree Hankering will be selling hamburgers, hotdogs and shaved ice. There will be balloons animals for the kids. Bring a chair or a blanket to enjoy the Emoji Movie and free popcorn!!

This year’s Smith County Fair on the River will be held July 4-9, 2022. You can check out the complete schedule of events below or at https://smithcountyfairtn.net/schedule/.

You don’t want to miss classic events like the Demolition Derby, the Fireworks Show, and Fairest of the Fair Pageants.

The 2022 Fair on the River will have no shortage of live entertainment. Check out the Carthage Rotary Club Stage and the Wilson Bank & Trust Community Kid’s Stage for nightly performances! On Thursday, July 7, country music star, Darryl Worley, will take the stage inside the Smith County Ag Center.

There’s something for everyone at the Smith County Fair on the River!

For more information about the 2022 Smith County Fair on the River, visit https://smithcountyfairtn.net.

Due to a schedule conflict at the Ag Center, the Second Harvest Food Truck originally scheduled for Friday, May 27th will be moved to Friday, June 3rd.

The truck generally arrives approximately 8 a.m. Volunteers work to unload the truck and get the food ready for pick-up shortly after. Food is distributed until it is gone. Cars line up around the Ag Center early. Those hoping to receive food at this distribution are encouraged to be in line no later than 10 a.m.

Additional Summer distribution dates include Wednesday, June 22nd 10 a.m. and Friday, July 22nd 8 a.m.

The food trucks are sponsored by the Hunger Relief Fund of Smith County and grants from Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN. Churches, businesses and individuals donate to the hunger relief fund all year. Generally two dates are scheduled each month. For more information feel free to contact the Smith County Chamber of Commerce 615-735-2093.

The Carthage District Membership Appreciation Day will be held Friday, May 27, 2022 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Smith County Ag Center. Enjoy a hamburger or hot dog with all the “fixins” at the annual event that celebrates the community of members at UCEMC.

The Annual Smith County Senior Day will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Smith County Ag Center. The first 100 participants who sign-up for the event at the Senior Citizens Center also get a free lunch.

The event will feature health booths, music, door prizes and games like bingo and corn hole. Lunch will also be available. Seniors who sign-up at the Senior Center on Pauline Gore Way off Highway 70 in South Carthage will get their meal for free. Please contact the Senior Center for more information at 615-735-0560.

Saturday, May 21st the American Post 57 will host be hosting a BBQ and kick off ticket sales this year’s Raffle.  This year there will be 3 weapons.  A Par-A-Ordnance M1911 45 Cal Pistol, a Winchester 12 gauge Pump Shotgun, and a Multi AR-15 .223 Cal rifle with scope.  Tickets go on sell Saturday morning at 9am in front of the Courthouse on the square in Carthage.  Ticket price for each weapon is $5.00. 

The BBQ starts starts at 12 p.m. Local Bands will start their performance at 6 p.m. See the May 11th post of the Smith County Insider for more information.

A Community Baby Shower for new and expecting Moms will be held May 28, 2022, 11 a.m. – 1p.m. at the Smith County Pregnancy Help Center at 109 W. College Street, Carthage. The event is a coordinated effort among Pregnancy Help Center, Smith County Health Department and Stephens Center.

Smith County 4-H is excited to host our annual Livestock Clinic for sheep, cattle, and goat exhibitors! It will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Smith County Ag Center. This year, we are partnering with Trousdale and Clay County to host the event.

We have invited clinicians specializing in each species to work hands-on with the 4-H’ers. 4-H’ers do not have to own a show animal to participate! Anyone interested is welcome to come, watch, and learn. For those who do have animals, please feel free to bring them. We will cover topics like fitting and grooming, skillathon, and showmanship.

We will provide lunch to those who participate. There is a cost of $10 per participant but due to the generosity of local donors, we are covering the registration fee for Smith County 4-H members. This is a great opportunity for youth who think they might be interested in showing livestock in the future. The clinic is open to those who will be in grades 4-12 this fall. To register, call the Smith County Extension Office at 615-735-2900 by May 30.

The 4-H Youth Development Program delivers programs through cooperative efforts of the University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, and public and private sector volunteers. 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades 4-12, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

On May 21, 2022, the American Legion Post 57 will be hosting a BBQ Fundraiser on the Historic Smith County Courthouse Lawn in Downtown Carthage, TN.

The event will be from 12pm until 8pm. From 12pm-4pm will be carryout plates only, and from 4pm-8pm there will be seating available along with live music, cornhole boards, and activities for kids. Local bands are set to perform beginning at 6pm.

The menu will consist of pulled pork, chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, pasta salad and desserts. The price will be $10 per plate or $6 for a sandwich and drink only.

Whole Boston butts will be available for purchase for $40 each, you must pre-order by calling the Veteran’s Services office at (615) 735-1148.

For more information, follow the American Legion Post 57 on Facebook.

Enjoy an art exhibit celebrating our lakes, rivers and streams. The “Let it Flow” exhibit will be held at the Carthage Junction Depot this Saturday, May 14th from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Amazing local artists will be featured. Some artwork will be for sale.