Smith County News Headlines
Rivalry set aside for a good cause
Rival cheer teams came together for babies in foster care in the Upper Cumberland Region. Participating teams, Gordonsville High Cheer, Smith CountyHigh Cheer and Gordonsville Jr High Cheer donated over 60 packs of diapers for babies in foster care, delivered them to...
Jennings, Clay named new principals at Smith County Middle School for the 2022-23 school year
Randy Jennings and Cara Clay The Smith County Board of Education recently announced that Randy Jennings and Cara Clay have been appointed as new principals at Smith County Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year. Jennings will be serving as the new principal of...
Apple named principal of Smith County High School for 2022-23 school year
Scott Apple The Smith County Board of Education recently announced that Scott Apple has been appointed as the new principal at Smith County High School for the 2022-2023 school year. After graduating from Smith County High School in 1989, Mr. Apple went on to attend...
Two killed in fiery crash; I-40 shut down
**UPDATE** 4/29/22 The Tennessee Highway Patrol released the names of the individuals involved in the crash on Thursday. Omar Sosa De La Cruz, 30, of Bradenton, Florida and Erisbel Cruz Cid, 37, of Hialeah, Florida were the two men that were killed in the truck that...
2048 votes were cast during early voting; Election day set for Tuesday
The polls closed for early voting for the county's first primary at 4pm on Thursday afternoon, April 28. A total of 2048 citizens cast their vote during the early voting period from April 13-28. Primary election day is set for Tuesday, May 3, and the polls will be...
Governor Bill Lee visited Smith County to celebrate the success of Recovery Court
Governor Bill Lee visited Smith County to celebrate the success of Recovery Court. In a recent tweet, Governor Bill Lee said "We've made strong investments to help break the cycle of addiction & mental health struggles across TN. Honored to visit Smith County's...
Emmanuel House celebrates Spring Open House and resident graduation
Dozens of community supporters turned out for the Spring Open House and resident graduation for the Emmanuel House Sunday, April 24th. The Emmanuel House is a transitional living facility for women. It is also one of a few facilities in TN who house women and their...
Smith County TN Receives TVA Certification Award
The Tennessee Central Economic Authority, Smith County Mayors Office, and Chamber of Commerce accepted an award of distinction as a "Rural Certified Community." Smith County continues to be one of a limited number of communities in the State of Tennessee to receive...
Blood Drive at Carthage United Methodist Church Monday, May 2, 2022
Every pint matters. Please plan to give blood at the Carthage United Methodist Church on Monday, May 2, 2022 from 12-6 p.m., 608 Main Street North, Carthage, TN. You can schedule your appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering sponsor code Carthage19. Your...
Smith County Sheriff approves overdose reversal training
The Smith County Sheriff Office is the latest area in the Upper Cumberland to arm its law enforcement with Naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal drug. Sheriff Steve Hopper recently approved Overdose Reversal Training and carrying of Naloxone. ...
Cordell Hull Lake reopens swim beaches at Defeated
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that Defeated Creek Day Use Swim Beach in Carthage, Tennessee, as well as Roaring River Swim Beach in Gainesboro, Tennessee, at Cordell Hull Lake have reopened. This is a photo of the Defeated Creek Day Use...
Nearly 1400 early votes cast so far in county’s first primary; 3 day left to early vote
As of the end of the day on Monday, April 25, 1397 votes have been cast during early voting in the county's first primary. Early voting began on April 13 and runs through April 28. The last county election in 2018, 3161 people voted absentee/early and 2311 voted on...
Carthage Rotary Club “All You Can Eat” Pancake Breakfast set for May 6th-7th, 2022
The Carthage Rotary Club will offer their Spring “all-you-can-eat” pancake breakfast on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 at 939 Upper Ferry Road (next to the Smith County Chamber of Commerce) in Carthage. Breakfast will be served from 6:00 AM until 9:30 AM on Friday...
2022 Good Scout Award presented to the Charles E Price American Legion Post 57
The Good Scout Award was presented to the Charles E Price American Legion Post 57 at 2022 Smith County Good Scout Award Breakfast on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Community and business leaders who support Scouting were in attendance for the annual Smith County Good Scout...
Food for Thought: Make Your Home Healthy – Keep It Green Clean
Chemicals in cleaning products can be harmful to your health and the environment. Have you tried making your own household cleaners? UT Extension has some information on how to make your home healthy by keeping it “Green Clean.” Here are ideas on how to make your own...
UT Extension News: “What’s Bugging Your Trees This Spring?”
The blooming of dogwood and redbud means it’s the beginning of spring here in Tennessee. Daytime temperatures are on the rise, and it finally feels like there’s enough time in the day to actually do something. The trees around us are feeling the same way as they come...
COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine, Booster Doses Remain Available at County Health Departments
Vaccination continues to be the best protection we have against COVID-19. Anyone eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster dose is encouraged to do so. COVID-19 vaccine and booster doses remain available at all county health departments and other...
SC Men’s Soccer defeat Watertown again in District Rematch
Mo Abou Rahma after scoring his fifth goal of the night to end the game at 9-0. Defensive teamwork by players maintain shut-out The weather had an impact on the first scheduled district game which was rescheduled to May 2nd. The second game was on Thursday, April 14th...
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