Smith County News Headlines
Food for Thought – Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) week in Tennessee
August 3rd-7th is Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) week in Tennessee! FCS consists of four knowledge areas: Community Health, Consumer Economics, Human Development, Nutrition, and Food Safety. Smith County Extension offers programs in each area from...
Smith County Rest Area on I40 Closed for Repairs til Mid August
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will temporarily close the Interstate 40 Welcome Center in Smith County beginning this week as crews conduct necessary sewer line repairs. The Smith County Welcome Center, located at mile marker 267, will be fully...
Smith County Celebrates National Health Center Week 2026 National Campaign Highlights Innovative Community-Based Care as Upper Cumberland Region Health Departments Celebrate 50 Years as Federally Qualified Health Centers
The Smith County Community Health Center/Health Department celebrates National Health Center Week Aug. 2-8. National Health Center Week celebrates America’s Community Health Centers and their longstanding commitment to providing high-quality, affordable, and...
Smith County Celebrates National Health Center Week 2026
Carthage, Tenn. – The Smith County Community Health Center/Health Department celebrates National Health Center Week Aug. 2-8. National Health Center Week celebrates America’s Community Health Centers and their longstanding commitment to providing high-quality,...
Forks River Fire Department to Host Community Appreciation Day on August 1
The Forks River Fire Department is inviting residents to join them for their annual Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Forks River Fire Hall. This year's event will be held a little earlier than usual and will feature...
Lisa Harville Selected for the Charline Hamilton Powell Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Award
The 2026 recipient of the Charline Hamilton Powell Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Award is Lisa Harville of Smith County. This award is presented to an outstanding volunteer leader who has served as a 4-H volunteer leader for five or more years. Lisa was presented...
Memory Café Offers Support, Connection for Caregivers and Families in Carthage
A new opportunity for support and encouragement is available in Carthage through Memory Café, a monthly gathering designed for individuals caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Held on the fourth Thursday of each...
Defeated Creek Marina to Host Flea Market & Craft Fair on August 8
Shoppers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to spend a fun-filled day at Defeated Creek Marina as the Defeated Creek Marina Flea Market & Craft Fair returns on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, held at 160 Marina Lane in Carthage,...
Soccer Registration Set for August at Smith County Chamber of Commerce
Another exciting season on the soccer field will begin soon. Fall soccer registration will be held on Tuesday, August 4th and Monday, Aug. 10, at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. Registration will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on both dates, giving parents...
Free Back-to-School Haircuts Event Planned at Smith County Ag Center
As families prepare for the upcoming school year, a special community event will help students head back to class looking and feeling their best. Free Back to School Haircuts will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Smith County Ag...
Citizens Bank Backs Local Youth in National Wildlife Competition
Citizens Bank of Carthage, TN, is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the UT 4-H Youth Development program as they prepare for the upcoming National Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Competition. Smith County 4-H Agent Rachel Petty accepted the...
Smith County 4-H Members Prepare to Compete in National Envirothon Contest in Starkville, Mississippi
From July 19-25, 2026, the National Conservation Foundation, in partnership with the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission, will host the NCF-Envirothon at Mississippi State University. The NCF-Envirothon is an international environmental and natural...
2026 Wildlife Conservation Raffle to Feature 15 Prize Packages
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) has compiled outstanding prize packages for its annual Wildlife Conservation Raffle. This year’s raffle has increased from 10 to 15 packages. The TWRF is a partner of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency...
Tennessee’s Sales Tax Holiday Continues Two Decades of Savings
Get ready to save! It’s almost time for Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school essentials. This year, the sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2026. Tennessee’s annual sales tax...
New Deer Bait Privilege License Available July 22
The new Deer Bait Privilege License will be available on GoOutdoorsTennessee.com and in the TWRA On the Go App, starting July 22, 2026. The cost will be $50 for a resident of Tennessee and $100 for a non-resident. Public Chapter No. 444, allowing hunting over...
Food for Thought – Canning College
Canning foods can be intimidating for many people, especially beginners. A good place to start when learning something new is the terms that go into the process. Listed below are many terms used in canning from UT Extension that may be helpful. Acid Foods: Acid foods...
Smith County Community Resource Fair Set for July 17
Residents are invited to attend the Smith County Community Resource Fair on Friday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Historic Courthouse Lawn, located at 211 N. Main Street in Carthage. The event is being hosted by the Tennessee Hybrid Lifeline Peer Project and...
Tiger Football Booster Club to Host “Eye of the Tiger” Car Show July 25
Car enthusiasts from across the region are invited to Gordonsville High School on Saturday, July 25, 2026, for the Tiger Football Booster Club’s annual “Eye of the Tiger” Car Show. The event, which is open to all vehicles, will be held at Gordonsville High School,...
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