Smith County News Headlines
Bob Hatcher Conservation Legacy Award
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) awarded Dr. Brian T. Miller of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) the Bob Hatcher Conservation Legacy Award during the second annual Tennessee Biodiversity Summit. Dr. Miller, recently retired from MTSU, has worked...
New psychology lab empowers Tennessee Tech students to tackle real-world challenges
Tennessee Tech University assistant professor of psychology Haley Dawson is helping students gain hands-on experience and prepare for impactful careers through her new research facility, the Legal, Experimental and Applied Psychology (LEAP) Lab. "My lab focuses...
Farm Credit Mid-America launches $17,500 Youth in Ag Innovation Program
Young people with ideas to strengthen agriculture and rural communities have a new opportunity to bring those ideas to life through Farm Credit Mid-America’s Youth in Ag Innovation Program. Farm Credit Mid-America is accepting applications for the new program through...
13 Voting Machines for Sale
Thirteen voting machines, purchased in June 1991, are being offered for sale through an online auction. Bidding Dates: October 22–30, 2026 Bid Online: GovDeals Machines are being sold as is, where is. Visit GovDeals to participate in the online...
Lady Owls Advance and Host Regional Semi-finals
District 5A Semifinals were held at Jackson County. Smith County played Cannon County. The previous meeting between these two teams was a 3-0 road win for the Lady Owls. This night would see Smith County advance in the tournament with a 4-0 win over Cannon County....
Smith County Chamber of Commerce Seeks Participants for Hometown Halloween Trunk or Treat
The Smith County Events Committee and the Smith County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local businesses, organizations, churches, families, and community members to join in the Halloween fun by participating in this year's Hometown Halloween Trunk or Treat,...
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award to Ronnie Butler, Jr.
From more than a thousand volunteers over 37 counties, the Middle Tennessee Council, Scouting America, selected Smith Countian, Ronnie Butler, Jr. as one of four recipients to receive the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award. On October 8, over a hundred people...
TWRA News: Application Period for Mid-Season WMA Waterfowl Quota Hunt to Be Held October 21-November 10
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced the application period for the 2026 Mid-Season (Tier 2) Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Waterfowl Hunts will be open from Oct. 21 through Nov. 10. Applications can be made online at gooutdoorstennessee.com,...
UCEMC is Hiring for Distribution Engineer
Carthage, TN Full-Time Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is looking for a Distribution Engineer to join our Engineering Services team at our Corporate office in Carthage, TN. The Distribution Engineer will support strategic engineering...
Vietnam Veterans Memorial 350 ft replica Oct 22-25 Cookeville
A 375 foot long replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC will be on display in Cookeville from October 22 to October 25, 2026. Cookeville is one of the remaining stops on the 2026 “Wall That Heals” tour of 31 communities nationwide. Admittance is free...
“Freedom Truck” mobile museum comes to Granville
As communities across the country continue celebrating the United States 250th Anniversary, Freedom 250 is bringing one of its traveling Mobile Museums, known as "Freedom Trucks," to Granville, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the nation's...
Endangered Bat Species Detected During Blitz
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)’s Division of Biodiversity held the 2026 Bat Blitz in late September, a two-night biological survey that provides an intense snapshot of bat species living in an area. Two federally endangered bats and one proposed...
Early Voting Begins in Smith County
Voters Encouraged to Review Proposed Constitutional Amendments Before Casting Their Ballot Smith County, Tenn. – Early voting for the November 3 election begins on October 14, 2026, and continues through October 29, 2026, providing voters with a convenient...
DA Lawson Receives Certificate of Justice from Harvard Online
District Attorney Jason Lawson has been granted a certificate of Justice from Harvard Online University. Lawson, who was elected in 2022, has served as District Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial District since his appointment by Governor Bill Lee in 2021. The...
Rotary Meeting October 27, 11 AM in Carthage, Featuring Alpha Gal
The Carthage Rotary Club on Tuesday October 27 at 11 AM will feature three local residents with Alpha-gal Syndrome to share their stories. Alpha Gal is an emerging tick borne allergy that has a unique symptom, sensitivity to mammalian meat after a tick bite. Sometimes...
SC Lady Owls final game of regular season and District Tournament
Tuesday October 6, 2026 Smith County Lady Owls hosted Stone Memorial in the final regular season game winning 2-0. This win was the 43rd career clean sheet for Senior Goalkeeper Catie Belle McCarter. She has been outstanding over her four years with the team, and...
The Pavilion Senior Living to Host “Trunk or Treat in Wonderland”
The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage will host “Trunk or Treat in Wonderland” on Thursday, October 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at its facility located at 130 Lebanon Highway in Carthage. The community is invited to follow the rabbit hole for an evening of Halloween treats...
Smith County 4-H’ers Compete in 2026 Central Region Poultry Judging Contest
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10 Smith County 4-H’ers traveled to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to put their skills to the test and show off their knowledge about many different aspects of the poultry industry at this year’s Central Region 4-H Poultry Judging Contest....
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