Smith County News Headlines
UT Extension News: Leveling Up Your Landscape
By Katie Martin – Smith County Extension Agent Does springtime have you itching to grab some new plants and mulch to revamp your landscape? If landscaping is on the spring-cleaning to-do list, we have a few important steps you might want to consider to make the most...
Underwood Hometown Realty invites you to a community appreciation coffee giveaway
Underwood Hometown Realty is set to host a Community Appreciation Coffee Giveaway at Rokabilly Coffee in Carthage, TN on April 17, 2024 between 8am - 10am. The occasion serves as a token of appreciation to everyone who has played a part in the journey of Underwood...
Smith County Grand Jury Returns Indictments from April 2024 Session
The Smith County Grand Jury met for its April 2024 session on April 1, 2024. You can see them below: All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. State of Tennessee vs. Tiffany Marie Prashaw 1 Count Conspiracy to Distribution of Schedule Ⅱ –...
Alcohol Ban Coming to TWRA WMAS with the Exception of Designated Areas
Alcohol possession and consumption will be prohibited on Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Wildlife Management areas statewide, effective April 15 with the exception of designated areas. Alcohol is only permitted at designated TWRA campgrounds and on public...
GHS Tiger Football Booster Club Membership Drive
The Tiger Football Booster Club is having a membership drive on Thursday, April 18th at 6 pm immediately following GHS spring practice at Turney Ford Field. Stop by and sign up to support the Tigers and help make the football programs the best they can be. Hotdogs...
Jordan Hacket Race set for May 4th 2024
The Annual Race for Jordan will celebrate its 21st year. The race will take place on the first Saturday May 4th 2024 rain or shine at the Cordell Hull Dam. at 9:00 a.m. The entry fee is $25 (short sleeve t-shirt) and $30 (long-sleeve t-shirt). Jordan Cage Hackett, son...
Carthage Market Fest set for April 20th 2024
The Fall Town of Carthage Market Fest will be held Saturday, April 20th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Food vendors, music, crafts and bounce houses are just some of the activities planned. Bring the family for an afternoon of fun at the Carthage City Park and Walking Track,...
Autism Foundations provides training to South Carthage Police Department
The South Carthage Police department and would like to thank the Autism Foundation for the sensory bags and CIT Training, so we can support and provide resources for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The sensory bags and training...
The Rodenback Family to be Honored at Boy Scout Breakfast on April 18th
The annual Friends of Scouting breakfast is set for Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 A.M. at the Carthage United Methodist Church Christian Life Center. Stacey and Tracey Rodenbach, along with their son and Eagle Scout, Ephraim, will be recognized as this year’s recipient...
April 13th Art Show at the Carthage Junction Depot – For the Birds
Check out the For the Birds Art Show at the Carthage Junction Depot Saturday, April 13th 2024. Local artists will feature bird related artwork and creative birdhouses. The Carthage Junction Depot is located at 185 Gordonsville Highway. The event is free and open to...
Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck Wednesday, April 10th
The Second Harvest Food Truck will be at the Smith County Agriculture Center on Wednesday, April 10th. The truck generally arrives approximately 10 a.m. Volunteers work to unload the truck and get the food ready for pick-up shortly after. Food is distributed until it...
Food for Thought – America Saves Week
America Saves established America Saves Week in 2007 to prompt individuals and families to pause and conduct an annual check-in to gain a clear view of their finances and begin taking steps toward financial stability. While saving money may be challenging for some, UT...
UT Extension News – Beef & Forage Meeting Scheduled for April 23
By Katie Martin – Smith County Extension Agent We’ve all heard the saying, “Make hay while the sun shines,” but after we have worked hours to cut, tedder, rake, and bale our hay, then what? As hay season approaches this year, we want beef and forage producers to...
911 Texting now available in Smith County
Smith County Emergency Communications District is pleased to announce that Text-to-911 is now available in Smith County. Wireless customers can now send a text of up to 140 characters to 911 in an Emergency. Text-to-911 should only be used in an Emergency situation,...
Hope Center Adoptions & Family Services Miles for Mom 5K on May 11, 2024
Hope Center Adoption and Family Services will host their first 5K Run/Walk. Miles for Moms will be held on Saturday May 11, 2024 beginning at 8 a.m. at 235 Main Street in Cookeville TN. The race will celebrate and honor all moms across the adoption journey. The event...
Smith County Rescue Squad Annual Roadblock- April 6, 2024
The Smith County Rescue Squad will be holding their annual roadblock fundraiser on Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Carthage, South Carthage, and Gordonsville. The roadblock will begin at 8:00 a.m. and go until approximately 12:00 noon. The Rescue squad was formed 58 years...
UCDD Offers Relative Caregiver Housing Assistance
The Relative Caregiver program offered through the Upper Cumberland Development District offers housing assistance to those who are raising a relative child. For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland...
Tennessee Tech opens registration for summer ‘SOAR’ sessions, encourages early sign-ups to guarantee preferred dates
Members of the Tech cheerleading squad welcome attendees to SOAR last year COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University will welcome its newest class of Golden Eagles to campus for Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR) sessions throughout the...
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