Smith County News Headlines
Prayer & Praise: A Night of Worship and Community
The Gordonsville Christian Fellowship Church invites the community to come together for a special evening of Prayer & Praise on March 21 at 6:00 PM. This uplifting event will take place at 118 East Main Street in Gordonsville, Tennessee, and is open to anyone...
Old Fashioned Community Revival
Everyone is invited to join us for a special time of revival at Long Branch Recreation Area, located just outside Lancaster, Tennessee beside Center Hill Dam. The revival will take place April 19 through April 24, with services beginning each evening at 6:00...
L.B.J.&C. Head Start Announces Open Enrollment for 2025–2026 School Year
Program enrollment is now open for L.B.J.&C. Head Start 2025–2026 school year. The program is currently accepting applications for children who can benefit from its comprehensive early childhood education services. Head Start programs are designed to...
Smith County Heritage Museum to Host “Our American Story: Voices from Tennessee” Exhibit
The Smith County Heritage Museum will host a special traveling exhibit titled “Our American Story: Voices from Tennessee” from March 18 through March 27, 2026. The exhibit highlights the people and stories that helped shape both Tennessee and the United States....
Smith County Class of 1996 Plans 30-Year Reunion Celebration
Graduates of the Smith County Class of 1996 will soon have the opportunity to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate three decades since their high school days at a special reunion event planned for this spring. The Smith County Class of 1996 Reunion is scheduled for...
University of Tennessee System Awards $50,000 Grants to Six Universities to Expand Teacher Preparation Pathways
The University of Tennessee System has awarded six $50,000 grants, totaling $300,000, to help universities across Tennessee expand teacher preparation programs through the TeachBridge Implementation Project. The funding is supported by a grant from Ascendium...
March 20 Deadline Approaching for Tennessee Wildlife 2026-27 Calendar Photo Contest
The deadline to enter the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar is quickly approaching on March 20. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos of...
Registration for Tennessee Tech’s 2026 ‘SOAR’ freshman orientation now open, early sign-ups encouraged to lock in preferred dates
Registration is now open for Tennessee Tech University’s 2026 Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR) sessions, and university officials are urging incoming freshman students to reserve their dates soon to secure their preferred summer experience. SOAR...
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – March 2026
Check out the March 2026 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner Show! This month’s show features local businesses, community organization and events going on in and around Smith County. If you would like to promote your event or local business on the Smith County...
Justin Mauldin Announces Re-Election Bid for Smith County Commissioner – District 6
Fellow Smith County residents, I am humbled and honored to announce my candidacy for re-election as your County Commissioner for District 6 in Carthage. Four years ago, you entrusted me with this role, and I've worked tirelessly to serve our community with integrity,...
U.S. Representative John Rose Announces March Local Office Hours
U.S. Representative John Rose’s (TN-6) district staff will hold a series of local office hours for constituents to connect directly with caseworkers and receive assistance with federal agencies throughout the month of March. During the local office hours,...
Rose Submits Gubernatorial Petition with Support from Every County
Tuesday, conservative Republican Congressman John Rose submitted his petition to become the next Governor of Tennessee. The petition carries statewide support for Rose’s campaign. More than 1,000 registered voters representing each of Tennessee’s 95 counties signed on...
Gov. Bill Lee kicks off Read Across America Week at Defeated Elementary
DEFEATED, Tenn. – In a brick school tucked among the rolling hills of the Defeated community, the sound of pages turning replaced the usual classroom chatter as Governor Bill Lee helped launch Read Across America Week at Defeated Elementary. Walking through the gray...
Four Finalists Interviewed for Smith County Director of Schools Position
UPDATE 3/3/26. The original video had the ending cut off, this is the full video: https://youtu.be/lm_lVhaok64 The search for Smith County’s next Director of Schools continued Saturday, Feb. 28, as the Smith County Board of Education interviewed the four remaining...
Food for Thought: ‘Walk with Ease’ Program
Arthritis is the cause of disability for one in five adults and 300,000 children. The Arthritis Foundation (arthritis.org) is dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the intolerable impact of this serious and painful disease, which can severely damage joints and...
UCEMC Hosts Carthage’s Member Appreciation Lunch
Members of Upper Cumberland Electric are invited to attend a special Member Appreciation Lunch on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carthage District Office, located at 138 Gordonsville Highway. This annual event is a small token of appreciation...
Roaring River Storybook Trail Ribbon Cutting
The Friends of Cordell Hull Lake (FOCHL), in partnership with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), The Jackson County Imagination Library and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, would like to invite you to celebrate the newest Imagination Library...
Shrek The Musical Comes to Smith County Playhouse
The Smith County Playhouse proudly presents Shrek The Musical, a lively stage adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks film and the book by William Steig. Filled with humor, heart, and unforgettable songs, this family-friendly production brings everyone’s favorite ogre to...
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