The Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition will host a Drug Take Back Event on Wednesday, April 27th at the Carthage Walmart from 10AM- 1PM

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

Clean out all of your expired medications and drop them off on for safe disposal.

The Emmanuel House will host an Open House and Graduation celebration for residents who have completed the program. The public is invited to support the graduates, tour the facility and learn more about how they can make a difference in the lives of women and children that are served by the Emmanuel House.

The Emmanuel House is a non-profit transitional living facility for women and children based in Smith County,

Several artists will be featuring their artwork celebrating the beauty of flowers at the Carthage Junction Depot on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The event will take place from 10am- 4pm.

The featured artists include Carol Wilmore, Sherry Fisher, Kathy Wilkerson, Susan Jarrett, Petal & Pen, Tammy Shoemake and Taylor Moss. The Tennessee Extention Agency will also be available to share information and advice for planting.

Some art and crafts from featured artists will be for sale. This event is free and open to the public.

Gene Carman Real Estate and Auction will host a live auction at the Smith County Ag Center Saturday, April 23, 2022. The auction will feature hundreds of guns and knives from the lifetime collection of Mr. Billy Gibbs. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for all items to be previewed. The auction will begin at 9 a.m. and run all-day.

For a detailed listing of the items that will be for auction visit https://carmanrealestate.com/auctions-in-person/huge-gun-knife-auction-smith-county-ag-center/

The Pregnancy Help Center will host its 2nd Annual Carryout Fish Fry, on Saturday, April 23rd from 4-6pm at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce.

Meals include: Fried catfish, french fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, and white beans. Meals can be picked up the day of the event but pre-orders are encouraged.

The cost is $10 per plate, and pre-sale tickets may be purchased at Gordonsville Drugs or Smith County Drugs. You can also purchase pre-sale tickets via Paypal or Venmo @phcsmithcounty.

Visit the Facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/PregnancyHelpCenterOfSmithCountyTn

Heartland Realty will host an Absolute Auction on Saturday, April 23rd at 11 a.m. at 499 Cookeville Highway in Elmwood TN. The auction will feature a 2 bedroom/1 bath home with 4 out buildings on a .46 acre lot and the contents of the property.

D.T. McCall & Sons participates as a major sponsor and promoter for the Tyler McChurch Memorial Golf Tournament that directly benefits the middle Tennessee area in incredible ways. The tournament will be held on Monday, May 23^rd at Pine Creek Golf Course in Mt. Juliet.

There are still sponsorship opportunities for major companies, small businesses, and individuals who would be interested in participating in the event in any way, small or large. Alex McCall shared “Not only would you be contributing directly to a fantastic cause, but the networking opportunities are endless with on course marketing and social media promotion and a very impressive silent auction on the day of the tournament that never disappoints. This is something that you will definitely want to be a part of so please pass this on to anyone you may feel interested in sponsoring, big or small and we can make a difference once again.” For more information regarding the tournament please check out this Tyler Memorial Scholarship website https://www.tmacmemorialscholarship.com/

The Smith County Events Committee will host a Shop Late Local event on Saturday, April 9th. Local businesses will extend their hours until 8 p.m. Food trucks will also be available. You can check out the list of participating businesses at https://fb.me/e/2tVM5vg0U.

The Smith County Humane Association will hold a fundraising event Saturday, April 9th. 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 – Friday and also at The Rogue and Raven during their business hours of 12 pm to 10 pm Tuesday through Friday of this week.

The Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition will host a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny at the Historic Courthouse on April 13, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spring Into Prevention and bring the family to enjoy this free event.