Smith County News Headlines
Business Spotlight: ReRooted Consign Brings Sustainable Style and Name-Brand Fashion to Dixon Springs
A new shopping destination is quickly gaining attention in Smith County. ReRooted Consign, a sister-run consignment boutique located at 74 Dixon Springs Circle, officially opened its doors in November and is already making an impact with its curated, affordable, and...
Carthage Junction Art Depot Announces Annual Gingerbread House Competition Winner
Congratulations to Amy Waggoner, winner of the Carthage Junction Depot’s second annual Gingerbread house competition! Her winning entry was a beautifully detailed replica of the Agee Doubletree Farm barn on Main Street in Gordonsville. A well deserved win for an...
Breakfast with Santa Claus
Join us for a festive morning of food, fun, and holiday cheer at our Breakfast with Santa fundraiser. Families are invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast, spend time with Santa Claus, and capture special holiday memories. Professional photos with Santa will be...
Gordonsville Police Department to Host Family Holiday Event Featuring “The Mean One” and Santa
GORDONSVILLE, Tenn. — Families in Gordonsville are invited to kick off the holiday season with a festive community event on December 19th, as the Gordonsville Police Department hosts an evening of fun at the Gordonsville Civic Center. The free event will run from 5...
Food for Thought: Overspending During the Holidays
It is easy to overspend during the holidays. Between gifts, potlucks, travel expenses, and decorations, your credit card bill may have been piling up, so what do you do now? Michigan State University suggests the following steps to reduce your credit card debt: 1....
Lights of Long Branch Brings Holiday Magic to Lancaster, Tennessee
Time is running out to load up the car, turn on the Christmas music, and experience the joy of the season at Lights of Long Branch. This holiday season, the community is invited to experience the festive glow of Lights of Long Branch, a cheerful drive-through...
tnAchieves Celebrates Surpassing Mentor Recruitment Goal for 2026
tnAchieves is celebrating after surpassing its mentor recruitment goal! More than 5,398 volunteers raised their hands to support students in 2026 as they take their next steps. “We are so grateful for the thousands of volunteers who have stepped up and answered the...
Rep. Rose Delivers for Upper Cumberland Veterans with New State Cemetery Funding
COOKEVILLE, TN—Today, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has approved full federal funding for the establishment of the new Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery in White County — less than a month...
Smith County Schools Begins Hunt for Next Director
CARTHAGE, TN – The clock is ticking on the search for the next Smith County Director of Schools. During their regular meeting on Tuesday night, the Smith County Board of Education voted to officially post for the hiring of the next Director of Schools. This comes as...
SCHS Class of 2006 Reunion
Attention SCHS Class of 2006: Our 20th reunion is just around the corner! If you have FB, please join our group , “Class of 2006”. For those who do not have social media, scan the QR code below or email classof2006schs@gmail.com to stay up to date on all the...
Rep. Rose Meets with White House Press Secretary, Discusses 2026 Messaging Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Monday, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) met with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The two discussed news of the day, issues facing Tennessee families, and conservative priorities in the months ahead. They also spoke about...
Comment Period Open for Fishing and Regulations Proposals
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Fisheries Division is soliciting public comments on the proposed 2026-27 fishing regulations through Jan. 5. The proposals were presented at the December meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission in...
Gordonsville Zinc Mine to Reopen as Part of Historic Korea Zinc Investment
Gordonsville is set to play a central role in the largest single private corporate investment in Tennessee history, as Korea Zinc announces plans to reopen the former zinc mine in Smith County as part of its first-ever U.S. operations. Governor Bill Lee, Deputy...
TWRA News: Spring Turkey Quota Hunts Application Period to Be Held December 17 Through January 7
NASHVILLE --- The application period for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) 2026 Spring Turkey Quota Hunts will be open Dec. 17 through Jan. 7, 2026. Applications can be submitted online at gooutdoorstennessee.com, through the TWRA On The Go mobile app,...
TWRA News: TWRA Offers Precautions for Possible Cases of Avian Influenza Among Waterfowl and Wild Birds
NASHVILLE ---- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding hunters to remain vigilant and take appropriate precautions for possible cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) among wild birds, backyard domestic flocks, and commercial poultry...
Tennessee Tech celebrates class of 2025 at fall commencement ceremonies
Tennessee Tech University conferred degrees to more than 1,000 new graduates today during its fall commencement ceremonies, held at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the university’s Hooper Eblen Center. The fall 2025 graduating class included students from 76 Tennessee counties,...
Rep. Rose Calls USDA Disaster Relief a ‘Huge Blessing for Tennessee Farmers’
U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) announced his support of United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $38.1 million grant agreement with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) to cover losses from Hurricane Helene. The grant will target infrastructure...
62 4-H’ers Compete in 2025 County-Wide 4-H Public Speaking Contest
In the 4-H world, fall always means it’s public speaking time! All throughout the month of November, close to 700 4-H’ers gave a 4-H speech in their classroom. 1st and 2nd place classroom winners were given the opportunity to advance...
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