Smith County News Headlines
TWRA News: New 2025 Collectible Waterfowl Stamp Available Through TWRA
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is now accepting orders for its annual collectible state waterfowl stamp, featuring the award-winning artwork from the 2025 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. This year’s stamp showcases a great piece...
Rep. Rose Introduces Resolution Enabling Speaker Johnson to Argue Unconstitutionality of Senate Payday Provision in Court
WASHINGTON, DC—On Wednesday, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) voted ‘Yes’ on H.R. 6019, legislation to repeal a Senate provision that allows senators to sue the government for $500,000 or more if their electronic records are obtained without their knowledge. In a...
Traffic Stop in Gordonsville Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Multiple Narcotics
In the early morning hours of November 16, 2025, a routine traffic stop in Gordonsville, Tennessee, resulted in the arrest of a woman wanted out of Sumner County and the seizure of multiple types of narcotics. According to Officer Kyle Reynolds (Unit 305), the...
Celebrate the Season with Santa and a Festive Snow Globe Display on Dec 13th
Santa will be here to take pictures and to hear your Christmas wishes! Bring the whole family for a magical visit and capture memories that will last for years to come. While you're here, be sure to explore the Display of entries in the Snow Globe Competition—a...
Gordonsville Church to Host Community Food Giveaway on November 20
GORDONSVILLE — The Gordonsville Church, located at 120 E Main St, is extending a helping hand to local families in need by hosting a community food giveaway on November 20. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. and is open to anyone seeking assistance. Organizers say the...
Notice of Public Meeting Center Hill and Dale Hollow RPO’s
Pursuant to Chapter 442, Tennessee Public Act of 1974, “The Sunshine Law” the Center Hill and Dale Hollow Rural Planning Organizations will hold a joint meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The meeting will be held at 10:00 AM (CST) at the Upper Cumberland...
tnAchieves Kicks Off Annual TN Promise Meetings, Connecting with Students in Every Corner of Tennessee
Each November, tnAchieves begins one of its most enduring and impactful traditions — college and career meetings. Over the next several weeks, tnAchieves staff will visit hundreds of high schools across Tennessee to meet with nearly every high school senior in the...
Schedule of 2025 Christmas Parades in Smith County and Surrounding Areas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Smith County and the Upper Cumberland area! As we continue into the Christmas season, several area Christmas Parades will be held for the public to enjoy! Look below to see a list of other Christmas parades happening in...
TWRA News: Gun Hunting Season for Deer Opens November 22
NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s 2025-26 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 22, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in all six of Tennessee’s Deer Management Units (DMU). The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday before...
Prize Basket awarded for Carthage Junction Depot Art Crawl
Congratulations go out to Madison Myatt, the lucky winner of the Carthage Junction Depot Art Crawl prize basket from last Saturday’s festive event. This year’s Art Crawl brought together 12 local businesses and 20 talented artists and craftsmen, each setting up booths...
Tennessee Tech’s Appalachian Center for Craft to host annual Holiday Festival on Nov. 22
Tennessee Tech University's Appalachian Center for Craft invites the community to the Annual Holiday Festival on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event, held at the Craft Center's Smithville campus, will feature free crafts for kids and guests of...
Smith County 4-H Celebrates Outstanding 4-H Members at Annual Awards Banquet
4-H News Submitted by Rachel Petty, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development Smith County 4-H was proud to host its 8th Annual 4-H Awards Banquet at the Smith County Ag Center on the evening of Thursday, November 6, 2025. Each year, our banquet brings together 4-H’ers...
TWRA News: Application Period for Late Season, Youth Military Hunts Open November 13-December 3
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced the application period for the 2025-26 Late-Season, Youth, and Military Waterfowl Quota Hunts, open Nov. 13 through Dec. 3. Applications can be submitted online...
“Life of Christ” Christmas Drive-Thru
Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with the “Life of Christ” Christmas Drive-Thru at Brush Creek Baptist Church on December 6-7, 2025. This free, family-friendly event offers a unique, drive-thru experience of the story of Christ’s birth, life, and sacrifice,...
Rep. Rose Introduces Bill to Prohibit Senators from Suing Taxpayers over Rogue Biden DOJ
WASHINGTON, DC—Ahead of the passage of H.R. 5371, a funding bill to reopen the federal government, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) introduced the Repealing Enrichment for Senators Exploited by Targeting Act (RESET Act), legislation which would undo a provision...
Leadership Shuffle Continues: Sam Gray Becomes Carthage’s Third Mayor in 2025
Carthage Vice Mayor Sam Gray was sworn in this week as the town’s newest mayor, marking the third time the position has changed hands this year and likely a first in the town’s history. The latest change comes after Mayor Anthony Hackett announced at the end of...
Smith County Schools Releases 2026–2027 Academic Calendar
Smith County Schools has officially released its academic calendar for the 2026–2027 school year, outlining key dates for students, families, and staff. The upcoming school year will begin on Monday, August 10, 2026, marking the first full day of classes for students....
TDCI Awards $1.3 Million to 43 Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squads Including Gordonsville & Smith County
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office presented grant monies of over $1.3 million to officials and representative of 43 volunteer fire/rescue squads recently. We honored VFDs and rescue squads in Putnam,...
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