Smith County News Headlines
Gordonsville Alumni Game Rescheduled
The Gordonsville Tiger Football Alumni Game has been rescheduled to 5:00 PM on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Turney Ford Field. The event will feature a fun flag football format, giving alumni a chance to reconnect and compete in a safer, relaxed setting. Admission is $5...
GHS Teacher Named Tennessee Tech 2026 High School Educator of the Year
Congratulations to Mr. Anthony Geist for being chosen as the Tennessee Tech 2026 High School Educator of the Year. Mr. Geist will be honored at the 12th Annual College of Education & Human Sciences Education Professional Appreciations Awards Reception, which is...
Free Webinar April 28: Sales Tax Exemptions
The Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on sales tax exemptions on April 28 at 9 a.m. Central time. During this webinar, our staff will provide an overview of Tennessee’s sales tax exemptions and how they apply to businesses across the state. This...
Storybook Trail Ribbon Cutting pix April 16 Noon Carthage Walking Track
Fifty adults and kids attended the Ribbon Cutting and Science Activities for the new Carthage Storybook Trail, a project of the Carthage Rotary Club on Thursday, April 16 at Noon. The kids participated in sending Morse Code messages, tested propulsion with the...
Fish and Wildlife Commission Set 2026-27 Hunting and Trapping Seasons at April Meeting
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission set the state’s 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons at its two-day April meeting, which concluded Friday at the UT Institute of Agriculture Plant Biotechnology Building. To watch both days of the meeting, visit...
No Kid Hungry Applauds Tennessee’s Return to SUN Bucks for Summer 2027
The Tennessee General Assembly has secured funding to reinstate Summer EBT beginning in 2027, restoring a critical source of summer nutrition assistance for families statewide. The $7 million state investment will provide critical summer nutrition for over 700,000...
Dream, Discover, & Do
The Smith County Career & Technical Education Dept. proudly announces that we will be having our first annual Dream, Discover, & Do hands-on career day for middle school students (grades 6th - 8th). We are reaching out to request your presence and...
The Women’s Health Expo is Back and Bigger, Better Than Ever at Highpoint Health – Riverview
Women’s health needs evolve through every stage of life—and at Highpoint Health – Riverview, our team is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care through every chapter. From prenatal care and childbirth to gynecologic services, pelvic floor...
Defeated Creek Marina to Host Flea Market and Craft Fair
Shoppers and families alike will have plenty to enjoy at the upcoming Defeated Creek Marina Flea Market and Craft Fair on May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at 160 Marina Lane in Carthage, offering a full day of local vendors, food, and...
5th Annual Truck and Car Show
Come join us for the 5th Seth Paul Rogers Annual Truck Show at the Smith County Ag Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026,at 12PM. This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate Seth’s Heavenly Birthday while hosting our 5th Annual Truck Show. What started as a way to...
Spring Field Day Brings Community Together in Smith County
Residents are invited to celebrate the arrival of spring at the upcoming Spring Field Day on Thursday, April 23rd at 4:00 p.m. The event will be held at Baker Farms, located at 32 Denny’s Branch Lane in Gordonsville. Hosted by the Smith County Soil and Water...
Drug Take Back Day Encourages Safe Medication Disposal
Communities are coming together for Drug Take Back Day, an initiative aimed at reducing the risks associated with unused or expired medications. Scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the event will take place at the Smith County Drug Center....
Smith County Archers Compete at 2026 4-H State Archery Jamboree
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, 17 4-H’ers from Smith County put their sharp-shooting skills to the test at the 2026 State 4-H Archery Jamboree. This statewide competition held at Hyder Burks Ag Pavilion was the culmination of weeks of practice and hard work that began...
TWRA Replaces Fishing Piers at Sharp Spring Park
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has completed the replacement of two of four fishing piers located on catch-and-release ponds within Sharp Springs Natural Area. Sharp Springs Natural Area, the largest park in the Smyrna Park...
The Women’s Health Expo is Back and Bigger, Better Than Ever at Highpoint Health – Riverview
Carthage, TN – April 15, 2026 – Women’s health needs evolve through every stage of life—and at Highpoint Health – Riverview, our team is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care through every chapter. From prenatal care and childbirth to gynecologic...
TWRA Announces Availabity of 2026-27 Clean Streams Grant
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, conservation groups, and similar groups with stream clean-up projects during...
SoFi, Kelsea Ballerini, and CMA Launch Amplify Your Ambitions Contest to Empower America’s Next Generation of Emerging Artists
SoFi, the one-stop shop for digital financial services, is launching the “Amplify Your Ambitions” Contest, a nationwide search to discover emerging artists as they pursue their ambitions and advance their careers, in partnership with the Country Music...
Youth Soccer Skills Camp
A youth soccer camp is set to bring energy and skill-building to the field this summer with the upcoming Youth Soccer Skills Camp, taking place June 2–4 at the Smith County Soccer Complex. Designed for students entering kindergarten through 8th grade in the 2026–2027...
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