Tennessee Tech receives nearly $180,000 grant to strengthen state’s educator workforce through apprenticeships
Students in Tennessee Tech’s College of Education & Human Sciences gather in the Jeffers Learning Resource Center on Tech’s campus.
UCEMC is Hiring: Apparatus (Substation) Technician
WE’RE HIRING –
APPARATUS (SUBSTATION) TECHNICIAN
Livingston, TN
Full-Time
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is seeking an Apparatus (Substation) Technician to support the testing, maintenance, repair, programming, and troubleshooting of substation, overhead, and underground electrical apparatus. This position includes work with equipment such as regulators, transformers, reclosers, and metering equipment, along with software, technical troubleshooting, and field support that helps maintain safe and reliable electric service. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of four years of related experience in positions such as meter technician, journeyman lineman, or similar roles. Completion of TVPPA’s Substation Maintenance Course, or equivalent, is required before or within 36 months of entering the position. Candidates must also be willing to work in a bucket truck, inside substations, and in the field on apparatus and metering equipment. If you are safety minded, technically skilled, and ready for hands-on work that helps power our communities, we encourage you to apply.
All Applicants should note that this position includes a residency requirement. The standard maximum distance employees hired shall be no more than twenty (20) miles of the service area perimeter of the office to which they are assigned.
Apply today at https://ucemc.bamboohr.com/careers
Applications will be accepted through September 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. CST. For more details, contact UCEMC’s Human Resources Department at 1-800-261-2940, opt 3, opt 5, ext.123.
UCEMC is an EEO employer and an affirmative action employer. UCEMC is committed to guaranteeing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other protected status, except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification.
Power Up Your Career with UCEMC. Local People. Local Power.
Smith County Foster Children Dinner & Auction Set for October 24
The annual Smith County Foster Children Dinner & Auction will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Smith County Ag Center, located at 159 Ag Center Lane in Carthage. The event will help provide Christmas assistance to Smith County foster children.
Dinner will be served at 4 p.m., followed by the auction at 5 p.m. Chicken and fish will be provided by Helen’s Restaurant.
Items available at the auction will include tools, canned goods, home décor, gift certificates and much more.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and may be purchased at the door or in advance at several local businesses, including Citizens Bank, Williamson Bank, Ed & Eddie Hawkins, Pat Nixon, Bank Tennessee, Eddie Dale Sykes, Wilson Bank & Trust, Laura Piper, and Deborah West.
Community members are encouraged to attend this special event and help make Christmas brighter for foster children in Smith County.
Rummage Sale to Benefit Gordonsville Church of the Nazarene
BrushCre
A rummage sale will be held Saturday, September 19, beginning at 8 a.m., at 69 Brush Creek Rd., Brush Creek, TN. The sale will feature items from the estate of Jerry and Sarah Smith.
Shoppers will find a variety of household and vintage items, with prices available on a faithful donation basis. All proceeds will benefit the Gordonsville Church of the Nazarene in memory of Jerry and Sarah Smith.
The community is invited to stop by, shop for a good cause, and support the church.
“The Wild Life” Art Show at Carthage Junction Depot
The Carthage Junction Depot welcomes visitors to this month’s exhibit, “The Wild Life: Art celebrating the Outdoors and Outdoorsmen”. This one day event is free and open to the public Saturday, September 19 from 10am-4pm. This event is generously sponsored by Colby McKinney, real estate agent for Underwood Hometown Realty.Featured artists at this event include:Tina Gantenbein, owner of Warrior Camo gun store and outdoor range in Chestnut Mound, TN is also an accomplished painter and incredibly talented photographer. Photos from her trips in Africa will be on display alongside carefully hand painted wildlife on turkey feathers.Scott Clemons, hunter, fisherman, respected Gordonsville High School coach and Gordonsville Elementary vice-principal, will display a selection of his hand-painted fishing lures.Hunter Clemons shares his father’s love of the outdoors and has put his creativity and knowledge of wildlife to use in his own business: Built To Kill game Calls, a line of his own beautifully hand-crafted turkey calls which will be on display at the exhibit.Alex Dobrinski, the creator of Dobrinski Duck Calls, will have samples of his handcrafted calls as well.JoAnn Mathews is a nationally awarded artist residing in Lebanon, TN. Always open to experimental techniques, she often includes gold leaf, weaving, or collage into her paintings which creates lively textures in each image, created with care and love for every creature.Samantha Wosinski, travel photographer and vlogger known as TravelingWithTheBrunette presents a selection of images that remind the viewer to savor each moment and not rush past the beauty along each roadside and trail.Joey Green, local bladesmith and leather artist, states that he is just doing things he likes for the people he loves. His humility can’t dim the shine of his impressive craftsmanship and creativity evident in the knives and leatherworks he will have on display at this event.Tabatha Edwards, owner of Cub Knob Creations, specializes in pyrography and has recently extended the ancient art of wood burning beyond her beautiful wood jewelry and into burned paper artworks featuring meticulously detailed fins, feathers, and petals. We look forward to seeing what carefully observed details will be in the work she brings to this event.Big Mama’s Taxidermy, located in Hickman, TN, provides taxidermy services for deer, waterfowl, spring turkey and euro mounts. Examples of her work will be keeping watchful eye over this event.The Carthage Junction Depot is also home to a small railroad museum and hosts a selection of local artists’ work available to shoppers at every event. The Depot is located right beside Crump Paris Ball Parks at 185 Gordonsville Hwy, Brush Creek, TN. More information about upcoming events can be found on the Carthage Junction Depot Facebook page.
Lady Owls Capture Fourth Straight Smoky Mountain Cup Championship
The Lady Owls as Champions of the Mount Collins Division at the Smoky Mountain Cup
Matty Walker taking her PK against Jackson County
Goalkeeper Catie Belle McCarter making a save against White House Heritage
Community Movie Night to Benefit Local Breast Cancer Fight
The GHS Band and Tiger Football Booster Club will host a Community Movie Night featuring Hocus Pocus on Saturday, October 3, at Turney Ford Field. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m., with the movie beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Admission is a $5 donation, with all proceeds benefiting Mrs. Brown and her family as she continues her fight against breast cancer. Community members are encouraged to wear pink to show their support.
Concessions will be available, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and enjoy the movie on the field. All concession donations will also go toward helping with medical expenses.
Baker Veterinary Services Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Carthage, TN (Sept. 12, 2026) – Baker Veterinary Services is celebrating its first year of serving Smith County and surrounding communities with a special anniversary celebration on Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at the clinic, located at 334 Lebanon Highway in Carthage, TN.
During the anniversary celebration, Baker Veterinary Services will offer $10 off microchipping for cats and dogs, as well as free nail trims sponsored by Rockstar Grooming by Cassi Hayes.
The first 25 guests through the clinic doors will also receive a free pet goodie bag.
The goodies and fun don’t stop there! Two Bronze Dogs will be onsite with an inventory of pet treats, apparel, leashes, supplies and more. Wags to Wishes will also be onsite with its mobile grooming trailer, offering dog bathing services during the celebration.
Guests will have the opportunity to tour the clinic, learn more about the veterinary services offered, schedule future appointments and meet adoptable pets from Smith County Humane.
“It has been incredibly rewarding to serve the community and care for both large and small animals,” said Dr. Hannah Baker. “We are proud to offer veterinary services in our clinic as well as convenient house calls, and I am extremely grateful to everyone who has trusted us with the care of their animals during our first year.”
As part of the anniversary celebration, Baker Veterinary Services is also recognizing its existing clients and welcoming new customers with a special October referral promotion. Throughout the entire month of October, excluding October 3, existing and new customers can receive a $5 account credit through the practice’s Anniversary Referral Program.
The program is simple: When a new customer books an appointment during October, they can mention the name of the person who referred them. At that time, both the referring customer and the new customer will receive a $5.00 account credit.
The referral promotion is Baker Veterinary Services’ way of thanking established clients for helping the practice grow while welcoming new families to the practice.
“We couldn’t have reached this one-year milestone without the support of our clients and the surrounding Smith County community,” Baker said. “The October 3rd celebration and month-long referral program is about saying thank you and giving everyone an opportunity to come see what we’ve built.”
To learn more about the Anniversary Celebration, explore Baker Veterinary Services’ large- and small-animal services, or keep up with the clinic’s irresistibly cute patients, follow Baker Veterinary Services on Facebook or Instagram at @bakervetservices.
Baker Veterinary Services can be reached at 615-706-3111 during regular business hours and until 9 p.m. for urgent after-hours matters. Clinic hours are Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday: 9 a.m. – Noon.
5-Star Citizens Bank Thriving Both “In” and “For” Your Community
Citizens Bank, Carthage, Tennessee is honored to announce it has once again earned BAUERFINANCIAL Inc.’s highest 5-Star Superior rating. Earning and sustaining Bauer’s highest rating for the most recent 151 consecutive quarters, Citizens Bank has also achieved “Best of Bauer” status, a designation reserved only for those banks that have earned a 5-Star rating continuously, for 25 years or longer.
BAUERFINANCIAL Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s bank rating firm, has been analyzing and reporting on the nation’s banks since 1983… providing ratings you can trust. A 5-Star rating by Bauer indicates that Citizens Bank is one of the strongest banks in the nation, excelling in such areas as capital, asset quality, liquidity, and much more.
Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial, recognizes that, “As market conditions continue to change, banking institutions must be able to evolve with them. With Citizens Bank’s stellar financial condition and equally impressive track record, we are confident in its ability to do so. The community is fortunate to have such a strong and dedicated financial partner in its midst.”
Since its inception in 1929, Citizens Bank has been a proud supporter of the people and organizations in the communities it serves. That’s only natural. They are the same communities in which its employees live, work and play. Supporting them is what they do and they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Smith County Homeschool 4-H Club Meetings Begin September 29th
Calling all homeschool students in Smith County! The first meeting of the Smith County 4-H Homeschool Club will be held on Tuesday, September 29th at 10:00 a.m. at the Smith County Ag Center. Our 4-H Homeschool Club is open to all students in 4th-12th grade, and there is no cost to participate. The Smith County 4-H Homeschool Club meets monthly from September through May, typically on the last Tuesday of the month.
4-H encourages youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Each member can excel with the wide range of projects, programs, and activities that 4-H offers. By participating in clubs, classroom contests, afterschool judging teams, project groups, camps, and more, 4-H’ers foster communication skills, leadership, citizenship, teamwork, responsibility, and creativity that will help set them up for future success!
During our 4-H Homeschool Club meetings this school year, we will focus on cultivating life skills through lessons and contests like public speaking and project presentations and displays, as well as allowing 4-H’ers to show their creativity with the poster contest, photo contest, and piggy bank pageant. We will also participate in monthly service projects.
The 4-H Homeschool Club is a great way for homeschool families to make connections and for 4-H’ers to gain life-long friendships with their peers.
Students can participate in a variety of leadership opportunities through the 4-H program, and we will be electing club officers at our first meeting.
Our homeschool group has grown tremendously the past few years, and we would love to have you join us! 4-H can offer so many beneficial opportunities for our local young people. We’re looking forward to a great school year together!
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 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.
Please call our office at 615-735-2900 or email rpetty@utk.edu or ltipton@utk.edu with any questions.
Submitted by Rachel Petty – UT Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development
Living Water Ministries to Hold William Walton Days Raffle
Living Water Ministries will be at the William Walton Days festival on Saturday, September 26, where they will hold a raffle featuring eight themed baskets.
The baskets include men’s, women’s, kids’ and neutral options, with prizes ranging from car-care and fishing supplies to hair-care products, kitchen items, gift cards, coffee items and toys.
Adult raffle tickets are $10 for one or $20 for three, while kids’ basket tickets are $5 for one or $10 for three. The raffle will begin at 9 a.m., with the drawing held at 3 p.m. Winners will have 10 minutes to collect their prizes after being called.
Living Water Ministries invites everyone to stop by their booth at William Walton Days, support the ministry and take a chance on one of the baskets.
Lancaster Fire Hall to Host 36th Annual Firehall Jam
The Lancaster Fire Department will host its 36th Annual Firehall Jam on Saturday, September 12, beginning at 5 p.m.
The community event will feature a cake walk, live entertainment and a cowboy bean supper. Residents are invited to come out, enjoy an evening of food and entertainment, and support the Lancaster Fire Department.
Everyone is welcome to attend this annual community tradition.
UCEMC, Local Youth Featured in September Issue of The Tennessee Magazine
Have you seen the latest issue of The Tennessee Magazine yet?
The September issue should be arriving in mailboxes, and there’s a lot of UCEMC packed inside!
This month, you’ll find stories about our students experiencing Washington, D.C., through the Washington Youth Tour, young people discovering careers and possibilities at 4-H Electric Camp, the incredible impact of UCEMC Cares in our community and a message from our CEO about the values that have shaped your cooperative for nearly 90 years.
You’ll also find all the details for our 88th Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 12!
When your copy arrives, don’t toss it on the counter just yet. Take a few minutes to flip through and see some of the people, programs and stories that make our cooperative community special.
Have you gotten yours yet? Tell us which story you read first! ⚡📖
Read the digital version here: https://lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=868789&p=1&view=issueViewer
Friends of Cordell Hull Lake to Host Singer Songwriter Festival September 12th, 2026 from 5pm-9pm.
The Friends of Cordell Hull Lake invite the community to an evening of live music, fellowship, and fun at the Singer Songwriter Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The festival will bring together talented singer-songwriters for an evening of music in a beautiful lakeside setting. Guests are encouraged to come out, relax, enjoy the performances, and support the ongoing efforts of the Friends of Cordell Hull Lake.
The event is a great opportunity for families, friends, music lovers, and members of the surrounding community to gather and celebrate the natural beauty and recreational opportunities that Cordell Hull Lake has to offer.
Event Details:
· Event: Friends of Cordell Hull Lake Singer Songwriter Festival
· Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
· Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
· Location: Wildwood Resort & Marina
· 7316 Granville Hwy, Granville, TN 38564
· Hosted by: Friends of Cordell Hull Lake
· Tickets available at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/singer-songwriter-event
Admission is $35 per person and event details may be obtained through the Friends of Cordell Hull Lake.
“We look forward to welcoming everyone for an evening of great music and community,” said representatives of the Friends of Cordell Hull Lake. “This festival is a wonderful way to enjoy the lake, hear talented musicians, and support the work of Friends of Cordell Hull Lake.”
For additional information, updates, or questions about the festival, please contact the Friends of Cordell Hull Lake.
About Friends of Cordell Hull Lake
The Friends of Cordell Hull Lake is dedicated to supporting and promoting the lake, its recreational opportunities, natural resources, and the surrounding community. Through community involvement and special events, the organization works to encourage people to enjoy and appreciate Cordell Hull Lake.
SMI 6th Shop Anniversary
Six years of memories on Main Street.
Six years of the sweetest customers.
Six years of beautiful finds for every home.
We have so many fun things planned for this year’s celebration (which happens to fall exactly on our original grand opening date), and can’t wait to share all the details with you very soon!
In the meantime… grab your calendar, save the dates, and make plans to celebrate six years of SMI with us not once, but TWICE🤍
-First Annual Parking Lot Party- 6PM – 9PM
Thursday, September 10th
Vendors, late night party, giveaway, and more!
-Six Year Celebration-
Saturday, September 12th – 10AM – 2PM
New inventory, special surprises, freebies, and more!
Stephanie McCaleb Interiors
327 Main Street N • Carthage, TN
