Smith County News Headlines
TWRA Issues 2026 July 4th – ODW Weekend Holiday Boating Report
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is pleased to report there were no boating-related fatalities over the Operation Dry Water (ODW)-July 4th holiday weekend. The TWRA Boating and Law Enforcement Division compiled the holiday statistics after...
Smith County Events Committee Announces Upcoming Back-to-School Bash Details and Streamlined Process
Carthage, TN – Smith County Events Committee (SCEC) is excited to announce the return of its annual Back-to-School Bash! This beloved community event is gearing up to provide local families with resources and support as they prepare for the upcoming school year. SCEC...
Smith County Mr. & Miss Baby Fairest of the Fair Pageants 2026
The 2026 Mr. and Miss Baby Fairest of the Fair Pageants were held at the Smith County Fair on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The pageants were divided into three divisions include boys and girls from each of the age ranges 0-6 months, 7-15 months and 16-23 months. Nine girls...
Upper Cumberland Family History & Genealogy Festival Set for July 25 in Granville
Residents and visitors alike are invited to step back in time and explore their roots during the Upper Cumberland Family History & Genealogy Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Granville United Methodist Church. The festival...
SCMBC Yard and Bake Sale
This year we have focused on teaching the youth in our church about stewardship, responsibility, and community. We've done this through various quarterly projects. The youth are having a yard and bake sale! All proceeds will go towards building and stocking a blessing...
Town of Carthage Accepting Applications for Maintenance Worker Position
CARTHAGE, Tenn. — The Town of Carthage is accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker Level 1 position within its Water and Sewer Line Maintenance Department. The position is a hands-on, manual labor role that requires experience with water main installation and...
Smith County Rescue Squad Assists Kayakers on Caney Fork River, Reminds Public About River Safety
Yesterday afternoon SMITH COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD was dispatched to assist some kayakers. We launched from the ramp at the Ag Center and quickly located the individuals an assisted one back to the ramp while the other two followed. The river in the area the individual...
Artist Co-Op event at Carthage Junction Depot July 11th
The Carthage Junction Depot will host its annual Artist Co-op event this Saturday, July 11 from 10-4pm. Stained glass, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, drawings, photography, furniture and more handcrafted goods by local artisans will be available to shoppers to enjoy....
Smith County Miss and Mister Toddler Fairest of the Fair Pageants 2026
The 2026 Miss and Mister Toddler Fairest of the Fair Pageants were held at the Smith County Fair on Wednesday night, July 1st, 2026. Mr. Toddler Fairest of the Fair 2026 was Daxton Forrester (pictured above) The winner of the 2026 Smith County Miss Toddler Fairest of...
Smith County Miss and Mr. Tiny Fairest of the Fair Pageants 2026
The 2026 Miss and Mister Tiny Fairest of the Fair Pageants were held at the Smith County Fair on Wednesday night, July 1st 2026. Mr. Tiny Fairest of the Fair 2026 was Asher Thomas Reed (left) and 1st Runner up was Logan James Inman. The winner of the 20256 Smith...
New “Boots, Bows & Bling” Competition Debuts at 2026 Smith County Fair
A brand-new pageant competition made its debut at the 2026 Smith County Fair as organizers introduced the inaugural Boots, Bows and Bling Pageant, adding another exciting tradition to this year's fair festivities. The first year of the competition saw a great start,...
Miss Smith County Fairest of the Fair Pageant 2026
The 2026 Miss Fairest of the Fair Pageant was held at the Smith County Fair on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Eleven lovely ladies participated in the Miss Fairest of the Fair Pageant. Most Photogenic was awarded to Annabella Stevens, People’s Choice was Carly Phillips and...
Smith County Miss Teen Fairest of the Fair Pageant 2026
The 2026 Miss Teen Fairest of the Fair Pageant was held at the Smith County Fair on Saturday, June 27, 20265 Fifteen amazing teens ages participated in the Teen Fairest of the Fair Pageant. Most Photogenic was awarded to Kinley Duncan, People’s Choice was Sophie Mae...
Smith County Elite Fairest of the Fair Pageant 2026
The 2026 Miss Elite Fairest of the Fair Pageant was held at the Smith County Fair on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Eight lovely ladies ages participated in the Miss Elite Fairest of the Fair Pageant. Most Photogenic was awarded to Jennifer Bauer and People’s Choice was...
Smith County Senior Fairest of the Fair Pageant 2026
The 2026 Senior Fairest of the Fair Pageant was held at the Smith County Fair on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 The winner of the 2026 Smith County Senior Fairest of the Fair Pageant was Lauren Clement (center), 1st Runner Up was Darlene Fleetwood. (right) ...
2026 Smith County Fair Archery Competition
The Fair kicked off this afternoon with its first official event Friday, June 26, 2026 The archery competition is always a stand alone event for obvious reasons, arrows and people don't mix! Congrats to all who competed! The winners for the 2026 Archery Competition...
Local Student Attends Governor’s School
MARTIN, Tenn. – June 26, 2026 – LOCAL STUDENT ATTENDS GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL – Among the 32 students statewide to participate in the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Agricultural Sciences from May 31 through June 26 was Marshall Apple (back row, second from left) of...
4-H News – Smith County 4-H Crowned State Champions at 4-H Wildlife Judging Contest
Submitted by Rachel Petty, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development A team of four senior high Smith County 4-H’ers recently earned the title of State 4-H Wildlife Judging Champions at the 2026 Tennessee 4-H Wildlife Judging Contest, which was held at the Latimer Scout...
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