Moonstone Spa, formally known as Moon Child Spa and Boutique will soon be relocating to 68B Cookeville Highway Carthage, TN. Owner, Genesis Mitchell opened in February 2021 at 53 Cookeville Highway and will celebrate their new location with a grand opening on July 7th...

Play Tennissee is a program designed for the beginner tennis player or those who haven't played in years. Participants will learn all the basic strokes, tennis etiquette and how to score a game. Each class is taught by a USTA professional. Register today for the...

Carthage, TN. As a heat wave grips our area, the Tennessee Valley Authority is asking customers to voluntarily reduce their power usage today, June 22. The policy will be in effect from 12:00 p.m. until approximately 8 p.m. In voluntary curtailment, customers are...

June 22, 2022, marks the 7th anniversary of the launch of Smith County Insider. Since June 2015, Smith County Insider has aimed to be the leading news provider in Smith County by providing real-time, up-to-date news for FREE. For the past seven years, we have watched...

District Attorney Jason Lawson Tennessee prosecutors are turning to a familiar face to set the example for State District Attorneys. At the annual meeting last week, the Tennessee District Attorney Generals Conference selected local District Attorney General Jason...

Johnathan Kyle Hudson On June 8, 2022 Sgt. Matt Williams executed a traffic stop at the intersection of Gordonsville Highway and Main Street South when a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder failed to stop at the stop sign. Consent to search the vehicle was given by the driver of...

On Monday night, June 13, at the special called meeting of the Smith County Commission a resolution was passed appointing Jacky Carver, Sr. as Smith County Fire Chief Emeritus. Jacky Carver, Sr. was presented the award by Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason. A copy of the...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Crews with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reopened the Cordell Hull Bridge this afternoon, June 21. The bridge was deemed safe for travel at its current weight limit of 28 tons after minor repairs were made. Last week, inspectors...

The River City Ball was held on Saturday, May 7th at Catesa Farms. Each year, The River City Ball committee chooses an organization to benefit through an application and presentation process. The purpose is to rotate the cause each year to help organizations grow, not...

The Carthage City Pool was the focal point and scene for filming a commercial for Moon Pie. The pool was closed to the public on Monday, June 6th. However, it was reported by the Mayor, Sarah Marie Smith, Town of Carthage that over 80 people from all around Tennessee,...

TDOT released the following press release on Friday afternoon, June 17, around 3pm. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Upon further evaluation and testing of the Cordell Hull Bridge in Smith County, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has concluded what appeared to be a...

By Steve Norris – Temperatures have hit the upper 90s this week but a cold front is going to slide through and bring our highs down into the upper 80s for the weekend with lows around 62. The heat wave is going to make a triumphant return next week when we could see...

Ron Harkleroad Sumner Regional Medical Center (SRMC) announced today that Rod Harkleroad, RN has been named its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 11. Harkleroad will also serve as market president of HighPoint Health System (HighPoint), which includes...

The Smith County Department of Health is encouraging parents and caregivers to go to the Tennessee WIC website, https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/fhw/wic.html for important information on the infant formula shortage that is impacting many people in our...