Smith County News Headlines
Woodard named Sandy Sandlin High School Athletic Trainer of the Year
Jacob Woodard, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Athletic Trainer, LAT, ATC, who covers Lebanon High School, recently received the Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society Sandy Sandlin High School Athletic Trainer of the Year Award. This award is named after Sandy...
GHS FCCLA Progresses to National Competition
Kailey Hawthorne and Molly Jones The student organization of Family Consumer Science classes recently held the FCCLA State Leadership Conference. Throughout the year, members have the opportunity to select a competition project to enhance leadership and communication...
Attempt to introduce drugs into a correctional complex foiled by a traffic stop
Carl Williams Haidie Thinoi Deputy Nathan Williams was processing a traffic stop on I 40 near mile marker 258 regarding expired tags on a white 2009 Chevy Impala when items wrapped in black electrical tape and a firearm were discovered. Sergeant Junior Fields...
Several ounces of methamphetamine discovered at a common “yard sale” location and kept off the streets
Joshua Edison Samantha Keaton While on patrol Deputy Nathan Williams observed an unattended vehicle close to a common location locals use as an easily accessible yard sale location at the intersection of Hwy 25 and Hwy 80. A check of the tags and registration revealed...
Keep Smith County Beautiful Spring Clean-up Day March 28, 2022
The Keep Smith County Beautiful committee is hosting a Spring Break clean-up day on Monday, March 28, 2022, The day will begin at the Smith County Ag Center at 9 a.m. Gloves and safety vests will be provided to all volunteers. Community service hours will be verified...
2022 SCHS Men’s Soccer start season with a win and a draw
The 2022 season for the Smith County Men's Soccer Team is underway. Head Coach Kit Jenkins and Assistant Coach Nicholus Bussell put the team through their paces in the preseason. The Owls scrimmaged 2A Wilson Central followed by 3A Lebanon High School. It was a...
Art Shady Announces His Candidacy for Smith County Mayor
It is with great pleasure that I announce my candidacy for Smith County Mayor. As a proud member of this county I look forward to serving the citizens of our county as your mayor. I have 35 years of accounting and tax preparation experience. While in college I built a...
UT Extension News: An Historical Comparison of Price
Growing up I have heard my dad mention many times how years ago you could take a 16 ft. trailer load of calves to the stock barn, sell them, and the check you received would be enough to buy a new pickup truck. This past November, Charles Hord, Executive Vice...
Food for Thought: Reduce Arthritic with Tai Chi
Arthritis affects 1.5 million Tennesseans and is the leading cause of disability in the United States. It is a chronic disease that targets the joints of the body. Common symptoms include joint pain, aching, stiffness, and swelling. Though arthritis tends to be...
March 2022 Meeting of the Smith County Board of Education
The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2022 for their regularly stated meeting. You can watch the full meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dckPj4NvNH8
March 2022 Meeting of the Smith County Commission
The Smith County Commission held its March meeting on the evening of Monday, March 14, 2022. You can watch the full meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1xi7S1mbmc
Smith County Weather Report: March 18, 2022
By Steve Norris – I expect the rain to get out of here by Saturday but it will be a cooler day with a high in the upper 50s and a low in the upper 30s. Sunday afternoon looks to be the best weather of your weekend with sunshine and 68 degrees. Showers and...
Absolute estate auction set for March 26 at Butler’s Auction in South Carthage
A large estate from Red Boiling Springs will be selling absolute at auction on March 26th 5 p.m. at 154 main St. S South Carthage TN There will be a little bit of every thing including Glassware, Cast iron, Gold & silver, Furniture, Dolls, VTG WWII MK XII...
Pleasant Shade Community Center Will Host Large Spring Consignment Sale March 31 – April 2, 2022
The Pleasant Shade Community Center will host their annual Large Fall Consignment Sale on Thursday, March 31, Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2, 2022 Hours on Thursday and Friday are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and hours on Saturday are 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Any item...
Carthage Market Fest & Cruise-in set for April 9
Enjoy a day of shopping, food and fun at Carthage Market Fest, Saturday April 9th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carthage Walking Track, 406 Industrial Drive. A Classic Car Cruise-In will also be featured in the parking area of the City Park.
Two people and a dog killed in fatal crash on I-40 in Smith County
UPDATE: 3/17/22 - 6:00pm (Updates in bold) Two people and a dog are dead following multiple wrecks on I-40 in Smith County Wednesday afternoon. Just after 2pm on Wednesday, March 16, Smith County 911 received a call reporting a single vehicle tractor trailer accident...
BB’s Bistro to open Thursday, March 17, 2022 in the former Cornerstone Cafe location
Debe and Greg Pilant recently purchased the former Cornerstone Cafe and will start serving on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 7 a.m. BB's Bistro will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. They will continue to offer pizza and several of the menu items from the former...
Bates appointed to fill vacant seat on Gordonsville City Council
Angela Bates During the meeting of the Gordonsville City Council on Monday, March 14, 2022 Angela Bates was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Gordonsville City Council. Three qualified Gordonsville citizens expressed interest in the position, Rickey Baines, Joe...
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