Smith County News Headlines
Smith County Weather Report: April 22, 2022
By Steve Norris – The week began with scattered Frost and is going to end with temperatures in the 80s. Friday through Sunday is looking beautiful with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the low to mid-80s. We will not be so lucky next week with rain...
Suspicious vehicle report at Helms Bend Dump leads to methamphetamine and weapons charges
Andrew Grisham On March 30th Deputy Dillon Sandlin responded to the Helms Bend Dump site for a suspicious vehicle call. A yellow Chevrolet truck was observed and Deputy Sandlin made contact with the male individual identified as Andrew Grisham. Grisham provided...
Speeding leads to arrest for stolen vehicle and possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia
Thomas Anderson On March 29th, Deputy Ray Biggs was patrolling Hwy 70 near Volunteer Circle when he observed a gold Chevy Truck traveling at a high rate of speed. Deputy Biggs pursued the truck. A radar check indicated that it was traveling 83 mph in an area...
Flags donated to the Pleasant Shade Fire Department
Aspire Home Group with Keller William, a real estate business from Lebanon, recently donated an American Flag and Tennessee State Flag to the Pleasant Shade Fire Department in Smith County.
Smith County 4-H’ers Attend 2022 Tennessee 4-H Congress
Tennessee 4-H Congress was held March 20-23, 2022, in Murfreesboro, TN and celebrated its 75th anniversary. Four Smith County 4-H delegates attended the event. Those students were Lauren Carlyle, Kynlee Davis, Jakodi Gibbs, and Gabriel (Gabe) Harville. While there,...
Community Band of Smith County presents ‘A Night at the Movies’ on May 2, 2022
The Community Band of Smith County will host "A Night of the Movies" concert on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Smith County High School Auditorium. Admissions is free. The Community Band of Smith County is made up of musicians of all ages from Smith County....
Southern Wholesale Foliage is now hiring route sales representatives
Southern Wholesale Foliage in Gordonsville is currently looking to add to their team! If you have a genuine interest in plants (along with the ability to lift 50 lbs) they can teach you the rest with on-the-job training. They are currently seeking a full-time route...
April 2022 Meeting of the Smith County Board of Education
The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on April 19, 2022 for their regularly scheduled meeting. You can watch the full meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ug-KS96ZhQ
Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition Spring Drug Take Back Day April 27, 2022
The Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition will host a Drug Take Back Event on Wednesday, April 27th at the Carthage Walmart from 10AM- 1PM This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly...
Emmanuel House Graduation and Open House Sunday, April 24, 2022
The Emmanuel House will host an Open House and Graduation celebration for residents who have completed the program. The public is invited to support the graduates, tour the facility and learn more about how they can make a difference in the lives of women and children...
Investigation leads to methamphetamine charges for two men in Gordonsville
Richard Dutra Billy Edwards On March 26th, Sgt. Junior Fields conducted an investigation into Billy Edwards who had committed to deliver an ounce of methamphetamine to an agreed upon location. Sgt. Fields worked with Deputy Ray Biggs and Deputy Jordan Green to...
Blooms and Blossoms Art Show at Historic Carthage Depot on Saturday, April 30, 2022
Several artists will be featuring their artwork celebrating the beauty of flowers at the Carthage Junction Depot on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The event will take place from 10am- 4pm. The featured artists include Carol Wilmore, Sherry Fisher, Kathy Wilkerson, Susan...
SC Owls Men’s Soccer success continues with wins over Watertown and York
Pregame Captains meeting before the Watertown game. SC Owls Captains L-R Mo Abou Rahma, Ro Ortiz, Colby Boyce. SC Men's Soccer has been enjoying a great season so far. Now District play has begun. The Owls started with two home games against district...
Weapons, methamphetamine and marijuana discovered when a warrant was served
Derrick Bell On March 19th Deputy Dallas Eddie and Sgt. Jimmy Gregory went to 45 Sykes Road to search an active warrant on Derrick Bell who had failed to appear to a court appearance. Bell’s step-daughter answered the door and indicated that Bell was...
HG Staffing Now Hiring for Harris Products Group
HG Staffing is hiring for positions at Harris Products Groups in Carthage TN. The Harris Products Group is a world leader in metal working products used in the brazing, soldering, welding, cutting and gas distribution industries. You can apply in person at HG...
Cordell Hull Lake closes swim beaches at Defeated
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the immediate closure of Defeated Creek Day Use Swim Beach in Carthage, Tennessee, as well as Roaring River Swim Beach in Gainesboro, Tennessee, at Cordell Hull Lake. This is a photo of the Defeated Creek...
First-ever county primary to determine mayor, sheriff elections
For the first time in Smith County history, a primary election is being held for county offices. This first-ever county primary will also determine two different races. On the evening of May 3, Smith County should know who the next County Mayor and Sheriff will be....
Gene Carman Absolute Auction at Smith County Ag Center Saturday, April 23, 2022
Gene Carman Real Estate and Auction will host a live auction at the Smith County Ag Center Saturday, April 23, 2022. The auction will feature hundreds of guns and knives from the lifetime collection of Mr. Billy Gibbs. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for all items to be...
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