Smith County News Headlines
Food for Thought: Hydration
Most of us know the significance of staying hydrated. However, we may not think of staying hydrated as readily in the winter months. Fluids are essential for your body year-round. Water keeps our bodies healthy in numerous ways that we may not even realize. Drinking...
Smith County Youth Soccer League Registration for Spring
The Smith County Youth Soccer League (ages 4-16 yrs old as of August 2022) is starting registration for the Spring 2023 season! You can register at the Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday February 1st from 5 to 7pm, Tuesday, February 7th...
Blood Drive at Smith County Chamber of Commerce Monday, March 6, 2023
The next opportunity to donate blood and help save a life is coming soon. Plan to give blood at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce – Community Room on Monday, March 6, 2023 from 12-6 p.m., 939 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage, TN. You can schedule your appointment by...
Planned Drug Deal Leads to a Arrest in Smith County
Christopher Clayton On January 1st, 2023 Sergeant Junior Fields began an investigation involving Mr.Ryan Moore and the alleged distribution of methamphetamine. A citizen informant spoke to Moore who agreed to bring 2 ounces of meth to Smith County in exchange for...
Tennessee Tech Named to “Best Affordable Colleges” List
Tennessee Tech is one of only two public universities in Tennessee to be named among the 2023 “Best Affordable Colleges” list by Colleges of Distinction. The award analyzes average net prices, median debt, and mean earnings data to recognize universities...
50’s Sweetheart Sock Hop at the Ag Center POSTPONED
UPDATED - 2-8-23 ----- The 50's Sock Hop Event has been postponed. A future date will be announced soon. The Smith County Events Committee will host a 50's Sweetheart Sock Hop at the Smith County Agricultural Center on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 5-8 p.m. Get...
DUI Investigation Leads to 2 Arrests and Children Taken Into Child Services Custody
Cory Allen McDowell Airiana Ann Fowler On December 30th, 2022, Sergeant Junior Fields responded to Assistant Deputy Eric Jacob with a DUI investigation on 469 Lebanon Hwy. Sgt. Matthew White also responded to the scene. Upon speaking to the owner of the residence, he...
3D Mammography Now Available at Riverview Regional Medical Center
Carolyn Sparks, Andrea Washer, Erica Slagle, Kim Winsett, Amber Street, Cathy Flynt, Leslie Kittrell, Jill Coley, Chamber of Commerce Director Bill Woodard and Carthage Mayor Steve Babcock. Carthage, TN (January 20, 2023) – Riverview Regional Medical Center celebrated...
Stephens Center Fundraising Event to be held on February 11th, 2023
The Stephens Center will host a fundraising event on February 11, 2023 at Saltbox Inn in Cookeville, TN. The fun evening will include dancing, drinks and dinner. The fundraiser will help support the mission of the Stephens Center. Tickets can be purchased through...
Annual Spring Farm Equipment Consignment Auction – Saturday, February 11, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir3iOyiDW4s The Annual Spring Farm Equipment Consignment Auction will be held at the Smith County Ag Center and will take place on February 11, 2023, at 9 A.M. All consignments are welcome ranging from tractors and large farm machinery...
Traffic Stop leads to Seizure of 7 Grams of Heroin
Matthew Woodard On December 31st, 2022, Deputy Nathan Williams conducted a traffic stop after observing a white Ford ranger fail to use a turn signal. Dep. Williams made contact with the driver who was identified as Mr. Matthew Woodard. After running Woodard's...
U.S. Rep. Rose Appointed to Serve on House Financial Services Agriculture Committees
Thursday, January 12, 2023, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) was appointed to serve on the House Financial Services Committee, on which he has served during his previous two terms in Congress. The prestigious Financial Services Committee is one of the four...
Food for Thought: Handwashing
Why is proper hand washing important for good health? This time of the year it seems everyone around us is getting sick. A good preventative measure to help avoid getting sick is washing your hands correctly. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention...
Man Hallucinating on Porch Arrested for Methamphetamine
Anthony M Stone On December 24th, 2022, Sergeant Ridge Long was dispatched to 60 Lancaster Circle to investigate a call reporting an unknown man walking onto the caller's front porch. The caller reported the man was looked like he was hallucinating. After contact was...
Bridge the Gap Community Outreach on January 24th
ReGroup Recovery will host the Bridge the Gap Community Outreach on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. ReGroup is a Faith-Inspired recovery initiative serving the people of Smith County and surrounding counties in...
January 2023 Meeting of the Smith County Board of Education
The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on January 17, 2023. You can watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/owZyP37a_iA Subscribe to Smith County Insider’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on meeting coverage, business spotlights,...
January 2023 Meeting of the Carthage City Council
The Carthage City Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 6:00 pm. Several items were discussed. Watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/YYy5vLl2Ol4 Thanks to Smith County Animal Clinic for sponsoring Smith County Insider’s live...
Wilson County man sentenced to 475 years in prison
Brian Gadbois Press Release from District Attorney General, Jason Lawson’s Office A Wilson County man has been sentenced to 475 years in the Department of Correction for various crimes of child abuse and child sexual abuse. Brian Gadbois was convicted by a...
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