The University of Tennessee System has awarded six $50,000 grants, totaling $300,000, to help universities across Tennessee expand teacher preparation programs through the TeachBridge Implementation Project. The funding is supported by a grant from Ascendium...

The deadline to enter the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar is quickly approaching on March 20. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos of...

Registration is now open for Tennessee Tech University’s 2026 Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR) sessions, and university officials are urging incoming freshman students to reserve their dates soon to secure their preferred summer experience. SOAR...

Check out the March 2026 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 County...

Fellow Smith County residents, I am humbled and honored to announce my candidacy for re-election as your County Commissioner for District 6 in Carthage. Four years ago, you entrusted me with this role, and I've worked tirelessly to serve our community with integrity,...

  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 March. During the local office hours,...

Tuesday, conservative Republican Congressman John Rose submitted his petition to become the next Governor of Tennessee. The petition carries statewide support for Rose’s campaign. More than 1,000 registered voters representing each of Tennessee’s 95 counties signed on...

DEFEATED, Tenn. – In a brick school tucked among the rolling hills of the Defeated community, the sound of pages turning replaced the usual classroom chatter as Governor Bill Lee helped launch Read Across America Week at Defeated Elementary. Walking through the gray...

Arthritis is the cause of disability for one in five adults and 300,000 children. The Arthritis Foundation (arthritis.org) is dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the intolerable impact of this serious and painful disease, which can severely damage joints and...

WASHINGTON, DC—On Tuesday, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) released a video statement ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union Address set for 8 p.m. CT/9 p.m. ET. Rep. Rose, a staunch supporter of President Trump’s policies and overall conservative vision...

by Rachel Petty - UT Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development On Saturday, February 7, 2026, two Senior High 4-H’ers represented Smith County in the Central Region 4-H Public Speaking Contest held on the campus of Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. This...

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has been presented the National Wild Turkey Federation's (NWTF) prestigious “Diamond Legacy Award” for its long-standing partnership. TWRA Executive Director Jason Maxedon accepted the award on behalf of the Agency at the...

NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s statewide trapping season for six species and several small game hunting seasons will close on Feb. 28. The trapping seasons ending are those for fox, mink, muskrat, otter, least weasel, and bobcat. Among the small game seasons concluding are...

In its continued efforts to Build Tennessee’s Future Workforce, tnAchieves is now in its first year of expansion to its statewide volunteer mentoring program. For the first time, second-year college students are now working with mentors across the state to focus on...