Smith County News Headlines
Smith County Chamber Corner Show- October 2022
Check out the October 2022 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner Show! This month’s show features updates from events going on in and around Smith County. If you would like to promote your event or local business on the Smith County Chamber Corner Show, contact...
Smith County Insider candidate forum led by SCHS Journalism held on October 17, 2022
https://youtu.be/k9VO0JqSlFw Smith County Insider is partnered with the Smith County High School Journalism Class and the Smith County Chamber of Commerce to host a candidate forum on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 6:00pm. The event will took place at the Smith County...
Lady Owls Soccer 2022 District Champions
Lady Owls District Champions 2022 October 11, 2022, The District 7A semi-finals were hosted by Smith County. The 5 pm game was between Watertown and York. Watertown won 8-0 to advance to Thursday night's Championship game. Game 2 was between Smith...
Smith County Shriner annual paper sale road block fundraiser set for Sunday, October 23
The annual Smith County Shrine Paper Sale road block fundraiser will be held on Sunday morning, October 23, 2022 from 8-10:30am. The Paper Sale Road Block will take place in front of the Historic Smith County Courthouse in Carthage, Tenn. The annual event is a...
16th Annual Chad’s Run back In-Person Saturday, November 5, 2022
The 16th annual Chad’s Run will be held on Saturday, November 5th. This year’s race will be in person starting at Gordonsville High School. Participants will walk/run the The registration deadline to receive a shirt is October 21st. Registration for a short sleeve...
Smith County Insider partners with SCHS Journalism Class to host candidate forum on October 17
Smith County Insider is partnering with the Smith County High School Journalism Class and the Smith County Chamber of Commerce to host a candidate forum on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 6:00pm. The event will take place at the Smith County High School...
4-H News: 4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale Back On!
By Katie Martin -UT, Extension Agent – Good news Smith County poultry enthusiasts, the statewide ban on poultry shows, sales, and exhibitions has been lifted by the state veterinarian, so we will be able to host our Chick Chain Show & Sale as we had...
Cultivating Communities by UT Extension – Cumberland County
UT Extension Smith County is proud to present the latest episode 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 episode...
Food for Thought: Aggressive Driving
We have all heard of the term road rage. However, we may not be using the term in the correct context. According to California State police services, if you have ever been tailgated, passed in a no passing zone, or cut off by another vehicle, then you have been the...
Too Much Tech Could Be Causing Your Neck Pain
It's hard to imagine a life without smartphones, laptops, and tablets. These digital devices make it possible to shop, work, and keep in touch with friends and family from practically anywhere in the world. Although digital devices are undeniably convenient, they're...
October 2022 Meeting of the Carthage City Council
The Carthage City Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 6:00 pm. Several items were discussed. Watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/19SOyni5dnQ Thanks to Smith County Animal Clinic, Teresa's Gifts and Casey Elrod for Carthage City...
Routine patrol in on Alexandria Hwy leads to arrest for methamphetamine
Thomas Lawrence Blair On August 29, 2022 K-9 Sergeant Ridge Long was patrolling Alexandria Highway when he encountered a vehicle parked on the side of the roadway with no lights on. Upon making contact with the occupants who were strapping down items in the bed of the...
Contract awarded for Center Hill Dam Spillway Gates Replacement Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District awarded a$91,250,000 contract Sept. 29, 2022, to American BridgeCompany for the Center Hill Dam Spillway Gates ReplacementProject. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District...
Smith County Noon Rotary and GHS Interact Club dedicates bench in memory of Tracy Alexander
The Smith County Noon Rotary Club and the Gordonsville High School Interact Club recently partnered together to purchase a stone bench in memory of former GHS teacher, Tracy Alexander. Alexander passed away in April of 2021 due to complications from COVID-19....
Judge Bellar honored with a Purple Ribbon Award
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. The Genesis House, Inc. recently awarded Judge Brandon Bellar with the Purple Ribbon Award in recognition for his excellent service in providing protection for the victims and survivors of domestic violence in 15th...
Steve Babcock announces candidacy for Mayor of Carthage
Submitted Press Release: Why Do I Want To Be Mayor of The Town of Carthage? Because common sense means good government. Approximately a year and half ago I was sitting in a Carthage city council meeting. Attendees were shouting, talking over each other, and there was...
12 TN Promise Mentors Needed in Smith County by October 21
With less than two weeks remaining until the October 21 tnAchieves mentor application deadline, Smith County still needs 12 mentors to meet local student demand. More than 3,300 volunteer mentors are still needed statewide! Those interested in applying to mentor can...
Cole Ebel announces candidacy for Mayor of Carthage
Cole Ebel Submitted Press Release: My name is Cole Ebel and I am announcing my candidacy for Carthage Mayor. My objective is to continue to bring transparency into our city government. I have served on the city council for the past four years. During that time I have...
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