Smith County News Headlines
Special Visitor Provides a Pre-season Assist for SCHS Soccer Player
At a recent pre-season practice, the team was surprised to see Tempo the Coyote, mascot of the MLS Nashville Soccer Club coming down the ramp with a bouquet of flowers and a stuffed coyote. He was on a mission to assist SCHS Soccer player Jordan Gutierrez score a...
An Ounce of Prevention: March 2022
Check out the March 2022 edition of “An Ounce of Prevention”, the monthly newsletter from the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition! Read this month’s newsletter to learn more about the impact of fentanyl on America's drug overdose epidemic. For more information...
Tai Chi Workshop
By Mary Parker Draper, Extension Agent – Smith County I will be offering a six-week, one-hour Tai Chi workshop starting Thursday, March 24, 2022, and continuing every Thursday through April 28. The workshop will be held at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce from...
Quick-N-Easy Stop Leads to Arrest for Higginbothem
Eric Higginbothem On February 9th Deputy Matt White encountered a Blue Dodge Charger at the gas pumps at the Carthage Quick-N-Easy. The vehicle was still running and was not using the gas pumps. Deputy White attempted to make contact with the driver, who appeared to...
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – March 2022
Check out the March 2022 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner Show! This month’s show features updates from events going on in and around Smith County. If you would like to promote your event or local business on the Smith County Chamber Corner Show, contact the...
March 2022 Meeting of the Carthage City Council
The Carthage City Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 4th, 2022, at 6:00 pm. Several items were discussed. Watch the full meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_tVGoMXgJA
HG Staffing to Host Manufacturing Job Fair This Week
Great employment opportunities are available in Smith County. HG Staffing is hosting Job Fair this Thursday, March 10th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at their office located at 120 Pauline Gore Way, Carthage. They will feature information regarding immediate openings for multiple...
UT Extension News: Dealing with Fertilizer Prices Part I
By Chris Hicks, County Director, – UT Extension Smith County Fertilizer prices have been a hot topic of conversation among farmer over the last several months. This time last year, you could buy Potash and Urea for $355/$390 per ton. As I write this, farmers are...
Judge Brody Kane Announces Campaign for Re-election
Judge Brody Kane announced his intentions to seek re-election for District 15 Criminal Court Judge at his Campaign Kick-Off on Tuesday evening, November 9th, at the home of Lynotte and Denise Moore in Lebanon. Kane stated he will be running in the Republican primary...
Food for Thought: Does Your Income Limit Your Spending
If—like most American consumers—your income limits your spending, you’ve probably found yourself in situations similar to the ones below: · You’ve met friends for a Saturday of dining and shopping. You’ve had lunch at a boutique restaurant and are finding some great...
Plant Your Feet at Southern Foliage
Southern Foliage is one of the largest wholesale nurseries in Middle Tennessee. Recently the Robinson Family shared some of their story as they have grown their family owned business in Smith County. Growing plants and a family business are good in Gordonsville these...
Smith County Weather Report: March 3, 2022
This beautiful weather pattern continues through Saturday with high pressure in control. Afternoon highs will be in the low 70s. Rain chances will return to our area for Sunday and Monday and it will start getting cooler for the first of the week with high...
Danny Irizarry Announces Candidacy for District 5 County Commission
I’m very happy to announce my candidacy for the office of County Commissioner on the Smith County Commission for the Fifth District as a Republican. I live on a farm with my wife Kerri in Hickman. In my opinion, Smith County is one of the most beautiful places I have...
Mickey Barrett Announces Candidacy for Road Superintendent
I, Mickey Barrett, would like to formally announce my candidacy for the position of Smith County Road Superintendent. Smith County has been my home for most of my life. I have resided in Brush Creek for a little over 35 years. My wife, Alicia, is an educator and...
Craig Williams Announces Candidacy for Smith County Trustee
Craig Williams To the residents of Smith County, after much prayer and thoughtful consideration, I, Craig Williams, am announcing my candidacy for Smith County Trustee. I am a lifelong resident of Smith County. I lived the first four years of my life in South...
Smith County Insider invites candidates to introduce yourself with a candidacy announcement
All candidates running for offices in Smith County are invited to share their candidacy announcement with Smith County Insider. There will be no charge for a brief article about yourself, including your picture. Candidates are encouraged to share a little about your...
“Annie” presented by Smith County Playhouse
JR Smith, English and Journalism Instructor at Smith County High School and sponsor/director of the production shared that Smith County Playhouse was an idea meant to fill a need. "We have so many students in this county who love theatre and are very talented in this...
Critical Need For Childcare Providers Leads to Partnership for Information and Education
The Smith County Chamber of Commerce is partnering with UT Extension and the Department of Children and Families Services to provide this informational luncheon on Tuesday, March 15th 12 - 1 p.m. at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce Community Room. The session will...
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