Priscilla Stewart Lynn Walker (Kenyon) On January 18th, Deputy Nathan Williams responded to a possible assault that occurred at 69 Dixon Springs Circle. Deputy Williams met the caller which was Ms. Priscilla Stewart, who stated that Ms. Lynn Walker (Kenyon) attacked...

Check out the February 2023 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner Show! This month’s show features local businesses, community organization and events going on in and around Smith County. If you would like to promote your event or local business on the Smith...

The Smith County Board of Education is pleased to announce the 2022-23 Teachers of the Year. This year’s recipients are Mrs. Sheryl Taylor, grades Pre-K-4, Mr. Ben Malone, grades 5-8, and Mrs. Michelle McRae, grades 9-12. Sheryl Taylor The Smith County 2022-2023...

Ebel's Tavern was recently featured on Nashville Public Televisions production series Tennessee Crossroads. Cindy Carter highlighted the history and hometown atmosphere. Ebel's Tavern is owned by Cole and Erika Ebel. They opened the restuarant in 2017. It is located...

The Carthage City Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 6:00 pm. Several items were discussed. Watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/asGk6Hov2AU Thanks to Smith County Animal Clinic for sponsoring Smith County Insider’s live...

Check out the February 2023 edition of “An Ounce of Prevention”, the monthly newsletter from the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition! Read this month’s newsletter to learn more about the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition. For more information about the Smith...

UT Extension Smith County is proud to present the season finale of Season Two of Cultivating Communities. Join hosts Katie Martin and Chris Hicks as they travel the Upper Cumberland to introduce you to local farmers, families, and Extension agents. In this...

The Kody Norris Show was awarded Entertainer(s) of the Year at the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPGMA) 48th Annual Awards Show at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, TN. Additionally the band won Instrumental Group of the Year....

Philando Fullilove On January 15th, 2023 Sergeant Junior Fields attempted to stop a white 2014 Ford Focus which was identified to be driven by Mr. Philando Fullilove. Prior to the stop it was known that Mr. Fullilove had a suspended license and agreed to deliver a...

The Carthage Rotary Club gathered for its Tuesday morning meeting last week. Shown L-R: John Leftwich Jr, Casey Agee, Spencer Farley, Michael Overstreet, William H Adkisson, Zary Shealy, Barbara Kannapel, Julia Harris, Kevin Young, Melissa Hebert, Billy Woodard,...

Just before 6:30 p.m. Gordonsville Police Officer, Dusten Holder was the first to respond to a call at the Gordonsville McDonalds regarding a bomb threat. Two calls were received on the restaurant's land line just a couple minutes apart. An employee described the...

Due to the threat of inclement weather, Smith County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31, 2023.After-school activities will be held at the principal's discretion.

The Smith County Juvenile Court issued a statement to all minors that vaping could result in a loss of the minor’s cell phone. In a statement posted by the court, Judge Branden Bellar made it clear that the enforcements would be strict for minors who are convicted, he...

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announce the launch of HEROES (“Helping Educate Residents On Safety”), a new fire safety education and recognition...