Smith County News Headlines
The Emmanuel House Job Opening: Executive Director
The Board of Directors for the Emmanuel House announce an upcoming vacancy in their Executive Director position and seek resumes from potential candidates. After almost a year in the position, our current Executive Director has decided to pursue opportunities which...
Amazing Grace Marketplace November 5th in Gordonsville
Lots of crafts and specialty items will be for sale at the Amazing Grace Marketplace on November 5th 2022 event. Breakfast and lunch baked goods will be available. Come shop early for the holiday season at 118 East Main Street, Gordonsville, TN from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Last Day of Early Voting is Thursday, Nov. 3
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, is the last day for Tennesseans of early voting for the Nov. 8 State and Federal General election. "Time is running out for Tennesseans planning to vote early in the Nov. 8 election," said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “I urge voters to...
Jolly Strings Quartet performs at the Annual Pregnancy Help Center Banquet on October 24th 2022
The Annual Pregnancy Help Center Banquet was a great success. The PHC is thankful for all the volunteers who helped make the event possible and the generosity of the community who stepped up to donate to the cause. The Jolly Strings Quartet was the featured...
Smith County cheer coach sentenced to 24 years in prison
On Friday, October 28, former Smith County Cheer Coach Andrew Halford pleaded guilty in Smith County Criminal Court to six counts of Attempted Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and received a 24 year sentence to serve in the Department of...
Fight Flu ’22: Tennessee Health Departments to provide free flu vaccines beginning November 9th
The Tennessee Department of Health is encouraging all Tennesseans over the age of 6 months to receive this year’s flu vaccine. Vaccinations for flu will be free on Wed., Nov. 9, 2022, at all local health departments in the state for Fight Flu ’22.‘’Getting a flu shot...
Public invited to participate in voting for Tennessee Wildlife Calendar Photos
The public is invited to help the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency select the winning photos for the 2023 Tennessee Wildlife Calendar contest and the collectible license hard cards. Votes can be submitted online at this...
Schedule of 2022 Christmas Parades in Smith County and surrounding areas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Smith County and the Upper Cumberland area! As we continue into the Christmas season, several area Christmas Parades will be held for you to enjoy. The Carthage Christmas Parade is the first in the lineup,...
Marijuana odor leads to methamphetamine arrest
Dustin Street Matthew Fleenor K9 Sergeant Ridge Long approached a vehicle at the Buffalo Valley rest area when he became aware of strong marijuana odor emanating from the vehicle. As he came up to the vehicle a male passenger was seen getting out and moving toward the...
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance begins Tuesday, November 1, 2022
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) reminds Tennesseans to review and update their health insurance coverage on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (“FFM”) when the Open Enrollment period for 2023 opens on Tuesday, November 1, 2022....
Pleasant Shade Community Center 12th Annual Fall Festival
The Pleasant Shade Community Center will host its 9th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A turkey dinner with all the fixin’s will be served at the festival. Take-out or delivery orders can be placed between 4:00 p.m....
4-H News: 4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale
By Katie Martin -UT, Extension Agent - Each spring, 4-H members in Smith County have the opportunity to become involved in the 4-H Chick Chain. This activity allows 4-H’ers to receive one-day-old baby chicks to raise. The 4-H’er is responsible for feeding and caring...
Paranormal Investigation events at the Historic Smith County Courthouses in November
On Saturday, November 5th the first ever public paranormal investigation will be held at the Historic Smith County Courthouse. The evening event will be held from 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. and include pizza and soft drinks for a ticket price of $45. All proceeds for this event...
Lissa’s Nutrition Celebrates Carthage Store with Ribbon Cutting
Lissa's Nutrition celebrated their recent opening in Carthage with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, October 21, 2022. Several community and business leaders came out to show their support. In November 2018, Sam and Melissa Willcut moved to Defeated Creek in Smith...
Tennessee Works Bus Tour stops in Gordonsville, TN
The Tennessee Works Bus Tour will stop in Gordonsville TN on Monday, November 7th at 1:30 p.m. Governor Bill Lee, Lieutenant Governor Rand McNally, State Representative and house speaker, Cameron Sexton and Candidate for State Representative Michael Hale will be...
Masonic Lodge #249 Annual Turkey Sale
The New Middleton Masonic Lodge #249 is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Smoked Turkey Sale! You may order a whole smoked turkey for $45 each To order, please call or text James Grimsley at (615) 489-7344 with your name, number, and how...
Methamphetamine acquisition interrupted results in two arrests
Anesha Whittaker Kenneth Wingate Sergeant Junior Fields initiated a traffic stop of a white 2002 Nissan Frontier. After running the the name of the driver it was determined that Kenneth WIngate had no valid drivers license. Due to the nature of the stop both the...
16th Annual Chad’s Run – Saturday, November 5th 2022
For the past 15 years, the first Saturday in November has typically been a busy morning on the campus of Gordonsville High School as members from all throughout the community gather for the annual Chad’s Run 5K. Chad’s Run was established to support Chad Hunter, who...
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