Smith County News Headlines
GHS Clubs host Empty Bowls Project to benefit local food pantries
Gordonsville High School FCCLA, Art Club and S.A.D.D. clubs will host an Empty Bowls and Lead to Feed event on Saturday, January 21, 2023 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Individuals, families and groups can can make a pottery bowl and/or purchase some soup to help feed the hungry....
Investigative operation leads to Methamphetamine arrest
Christopher Denney On November 24th, 2022, Sergeant Junior Field along with Deputy Chris Lynn observed Mr. Christopher Denney stop at a local business located on Hickman Highway. Denney attempted to pick up a bag that was thrown out of the vehicle earlier that...
U.S. Rep. John Rose’s Recent Statements on the Election Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Start of his own New Term
U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) recently released the following statement regarding the election of Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 118th Congress: "From the first ballot to the 15th ballot, I was proud to vote...
License Plate for Tennesseans with Disabilities to have a New Design in 2023
NASHVILLE – The motor vehicle passenger license plate for Tennesseans with disabilities will have a look and feel that’s like the blue standard license plate design that hit the roads last year. The new design is consistent with Public Chapter 761, which calls for the...
Traffic stop keeps multiple drugs off the street and arrest of one suspect
Bryon Evans On November 14, Sergeant Junior Fields responded to assist Deputy Robin Bellar with a traffic stop. Mr. Bryon Evans was traveling 70 mph in the 55 mph speed limit zone on the Caney Fork Bridge. As Mr. Evans was being issued a state citation he was informed...
Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck Friday, January 13th
The Second Harvest Food Truck will be at the Smith County Agriculture Center on Friday, January 13th. The truck generally arrives approximately 8 a.m. Volunteers work to unload the truck and get the food ready for pick-up shortly after. Food is distributed until it is...
Players and Cheerleaders still needed for GHS vs SCHS Alumni Basketball Game on February 4th 2023
The annual Alumni Basketball game is right around the corner. This year alumni cheerleaders will be added. If you would like to participate contact: Basketball Jonathan Bush at 615-633-1649, GHS Cheerleading Amanda Cripps 615-200-4471, and SCHS Cheerleading Mary...
University of Tennessee Extension appoints Chris Hicks as new director for Central Region
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Chris Hicks, director and agricultural and natural resources agent with University of Tennessee Extension in Smith County, has been named as the new director for the UT Extension’s Central Region. The Central Region includes 31 counties in Middle...
U.S. Rep.-Elect John Rose’s Statement on Speaker of the House Vote
Washington, DC—U.S. Representative-Elect John Rose recently released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives vote for Speaker of the House: “Tennesseans are ready for the new Republican Majority to disrupt President Biden’s out-of-touch...
‘Looking back at a historical event’ – Jennifer Brogdon, UCEMC CEO reflects on recent winter storm
Article by Jennifer Brogdon - CEO/GM of UCEMC The events of Friday and Saturday, Dec. 23 and 24, were highly unusual. Winter Storm Elliot brought record-cold temperatures to much of the country in what the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration called a...
U.S. Representative John Rose Announces January Local Office Hours
U.S. Representative John Rose’s (TN-6) district staff will hold a series of local office hours for constituents to connect directly with caseworkers and receive assistance with federal agencies throughout the month of January. During the local office hours, district...
An Ounce of Prevention: January 2023
Check out the January 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 building new habits. For more information about the Smith County Drug Prevention...
TWRA Requests Input on Chronic Disease Wasting Strategic Plan
NASHVILLE --- A 30-day public comment period is now open for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s new five-year chronic wasting disease (CWD) strategic plan. The CWD Response and Management plan will serve as a guiding document for TWRA staff and ensure the best...
TWRA Spring Turkey Quota Hunts Application Period Underway through January 11th
NASHVILLE --- The application period for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency 2023 Spring Turkey Quota Hunts is open through Jan. 11. Applications are available and will be accepted at any TWRA license agent, TWRA regional office, or online at...
Free Trail App offered by Tennessee State Parks
Tennessee State Parks announce the new free offline trail maps. Thanks to the generous support of our Trail Pack supporters, Tennessee State Parks visitors can now access offline Avenza trail maps at no cost! No internet? No problem! The Avenza Maps® app uses GPS...
Town of Gordonsville Conducts Community Mobility Plan
The Town of Gordonsville is conducting a Community Mobility Plan for the intersection of East Main Street (SR 141) and Gordonsville Highway (SR 53) and is seeking input through an interactive mapping survey available online through the links below. East Main Street...
Blood Drive at Smith County Chamber of Commerce Monday, January 9, 2023
Please plan to give blood at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce – Community Room on Monday, January 9, 2023 from 12-6 p.m., 939 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage, TN. You can schedule your appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering sponsor code...
Ceramics Exhibit at Carthage Junction Depot on January 7th
An exhibit of sculptural and functional ceramics from the Eads Museum Collection will be on display at the Carthage Junction Depot on January 7th 2023 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Pieces displayed will be available for purchase. The Carthage Junction Depot is located at 185...
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