The Central Region’s 4-H Public Speaking Contest for 9th – 12th grades was held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Cumberland University. Senior High 4-H’ers gave a prepared speech that was 75% of their score and an extemporaneous speech that counted for 25%. In the...

For many, their morning does not start without a good cup of coffee, which makes me wonder when this tradition began. According to the National Coffee Association, http://www.ncausa.org/, it is not known how or when coffee was discovered, but there are many legends...

Mid-South Auto Center recently joined the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. Mid-South Auto offers a variety auto repair and rental services. Pictured L-R from Mid-South Auto Nick Vallis, Hannah Garcia-Romo, Mike Vallis and Billy Woodard, Director of Smith County...

The Gordonsville City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday February 13, 2020. You can watch the full council meeting below. https://youtu.be/3kGYYsvFQH8 Subscribe to Smith County Insider’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on meeting coverage,...

The Smith County Commission held its February meeting on the evening of Monday, February 13, 2023. You can watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/8nYJ9tGVhBE Thanks to Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency for sponsoring the live broadcast of this meeting....

Due to the threat of inclement weather, Smith County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 16, 2023.

The March 18th Art Show at the Carthage Junction Depot will feature young artists in Smith County. Students pre-K-12th grade are encouraged to participate. 2-D and 3-D original artwork can be submitted at every Smith County Schools. Space is limited, but a variety of...

Dept of Health rallies Tennesseans statewide in collective effort to quit smoking Next week the Tennessee Department of Health will bring together partners from across the state to celebrate the eighth annual Tennessee Quit Week (February 19th-25th). Each year this...

Terry Franklin On January 28th, Sergeant Junior Fields, Deputy Robin Bellar, and Sergeant Jimmy Lankford obtained a search warrant for 173 Hartsville Pk. Upon searching the outside of the residence Sgt. Fields observed Mr. Terry Franklin looking out the window. After...

Zachary Williams Tiffany Prashaw On January 28th, Sergeant Junior Fields obtained a search warrant for 35 Ward Hollow Rd. Brush Creek TN. Sgt Fields, along with Sgt. Jimmy Lankford, and Deputy Robin Bellar were en route to the property when Ms. Tiffany Prashaw was...

L to R Back Row: Caitlin Rossington, Paisley Daniels, Addison Daniels, Kynlee Davis, Anna Arnold, and Clay Driver L to R Front Row: Oakley Lawrence, Steven Scalzo, and Jay Driver Eight Smith County 4-H members competed in the Central Region Hippology Contest held at...

With the high cost of living everyone is probably trying to be a little more mindful of their money in today’s economy. While strategic money management may be challenging for many, University of Tennessee Extension Consumer Economics Specialist Christopher T. Sneed...

Smith County Resident, Greg Tisdale's new single "Every towns got one" written by Tisdale/Dickerson/Waggoner will hit radio stations and all streaming platforms in February. Click here to check out a preview: https://fb.watch/iC7vPI51x1/ He recently posted on his...

Scott Mofield Patricia Linder Mark Rbertson On January 28th, Deputy Nathan Williams observed a gold DMV Envoy leaving the residence of Scotty Mofield. Mr. Mofield had multiple active arrest warrants. Mark Robertson was identified as the driver of the vehicle leaving...

Dalton Shoulders, or “Big D” as the fans and his teammates refer to him, is the Smith County Owls basketball manager. Shoulders is the Owl’s biggest fan, and he is always excited about game nights. Tuesday night was Smith County High School’s senior night. The Owls...