Smith County News Headlines
District Attorney’s office adds Victim Advocate Kelly Hailey
District Attorney General Jason Lawson is pleased to announce that Smith County’s Kelly Hailey has recently joined the staff of the District Attorney’s Office as the newest victim advocate. Hailey, a long-time member of the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, assumed her...
Smith County Humane launches last minute telethon campaign to raise funds needed to purchase animal shelter
Smith County Humane has the opportunity to purchase a facility already set up and ready to shelter animals, but needs $100,000 to get in the building but only a few remaining days to hit the goal of $100,000 needed, so SCH is hosting a EMERGENCY LIVESTREAM TELETHON on...
UT Extension News: Tennessee Century Farm Program
One of my favorite events during the Smith County Fair is the Century Farm Luncheon. During this event, families who own a Century Farm are invited to come enjoy a meal together, experience a private tour of the fairgrounds and exhibits, and hear updates from those in...
Food for Thought: Fair on the River Thanks and Results
The Fair on the River ended on Saturday, July 9th. Thank you to all the volunteers for helping make the fair such a success! Especially, thanks for all your help registering entries and caring for the exhibits during the week. Thanks to all the Smith County residents...
4-H News: Smith County 4-H’ers Compete in Beef Expo
From L to R-Tana Harville, Erin Hensley, Turner Harville, Millie Stinnett, and Kara Brooks. By Katie Martin, Smith County UT Extension Agent - Smith County 4-H was proud to be represented by five outstanding exhibitors at the Regional and State Beef Expo, which took...
Smith County Senior League TN State Champions advance to the Southeast Regionals in FL
The Smith County Little League 16 and under All Star team competed at the State Senior League Tournament in Lexington, TN They had three solid wins in the first three games beating Murfreesboro 16-2, Daniel Boone Senior League 16-1 and Lexington Senior League All...
Early Voting for the August 4 County General and State Primary Election is July 15-30
Early voting for the August 4 election begins on July 15 and runs through July 30. Click HERE to view the sample ballot. Early voting will be available at two locations: The Smith County Election Office and the Gordonsville Municipal Building. Early voting at the...
Get Ready to Save: Three Sales Tax Holidays in 2022
Mark your calendars! It’s time to get ready to save, with three sales tax holidays in 2022. The Tennessee General Assembly approved two additional one-time holidays this year, in addition to the traditional sales tax holiday that takes place each year at the end of...
Smith County Little League 14U Girls Softball head to North Carolina for Southeast Regionals
After a 3-0 winning record at the Junior League State Softball Tournament the 14 and under Girls will travel to North Carolina for the Southeast Regionals. They beat teams from larger areas including Dickson and Jonesboro. Girls Softball is part of Smith County Little...
Early Voting for the Aug. 4 Election Starts Friday
Tennessee’s generous early voting period for the Aug. 4 State and Federal Primary & State and County General Election begins this Friday, July 15, and runs Monday to Saturday until Saturday, July 30. “More Tennessee voters take advantage of the convenience and...
Jereme Donoho announces candidacy for Smith County Clerk
I, Jerome Donoho, would like to formally announce my candidacy for Smith County Clerk. I grew up in the Pleasant Shade community and I am a member of Pleasant Shade Upper Cumberland Presbyterian Church. I have remained a resident of Smith County throughout my entire...
Volunteers needed for Adopt-A-Highway program in Smith County
Preventing and reducing litter not only helps protect the scenic beauty of Tennessee, but it also helps protects wildlife and water quality, and helps maintain healthy and vibrant communities. As part of its mission to keep our roadways safe and clean, the Tennessee...
Open House and Ribbon Cutting for Moonstone Spa
Moonstone Spa officially opened for business at the new location at 68B Cookeville Highway, South Carthage on Thursday, July 7, 2022. Smith County Chamber of Commerce board members including - Hollis Mullinax, South Carthage Mayor; Keith Williams, Citizens Bank; Judy...
Arrest at Walmart for active warrant leads to heroin discovery
On June 26, Deputy Dillon Sandlin responded to Walmart to assist Officer John Baiera who was with two male suspects believed to have active warrants. Upon further investigation, only one of the men Mr. Michael Hudson had an active warrant from Blount County. Hudson...
HOPEFEST at Smith County Ag Center this Saturday, July 16th
The Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition will host HOPEFEST Celebrate Recovery-Celebrate Life at the Smith County Ag Center this Saturday, July 16,2022 from 4-6 pm. There will be free food, games, inflatable kid rides, live music and vendors. The Carthage Church or...
Pursuit over county line leads to arrest of a man with an active warrant
Seayon Weston On June 21, Sheriff’s department K-9 officer Sgt. Ridge Long captured a suspect with an active warrant following a pursuit on I40 which began in Smith County and concluded in Mt. Juliet. Initially, Sgt. Long observed a red vehicle change lanes without...
UCHRA Announces Water Bill Assistance Program
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has announced the rollout of a new temporary emergency program aimed at helping low-income families pay overdue water and wastewater bills.The Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program, or LIHWAP, is a grant that...
Fun Firsts at the Smith County Fair 2022
On Friday, July 8th Brooke and Randal McCormick, of Carthage, were married on the Rotary Stage at the Smith County Fair. The ceremony took place just before the performance by the band Tennessee Outlaws. Friends and family came out to the Fair to support the couple...
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