Smith County News Headlines
Keep Smith County Beautiful Martin Luther King, Jr. Clean Up Day set for January 20, 2020
Start the new year out right by volunteering in our community! The Keep Smith County Beautiful committee is hosting a Martin Luther King, Jr. Clean Up Day on Monday, January 20, 2020. The day will begin at 9:00 a.m., following a light breakfast at the Smith County...
Smith County Weather Report – January 16, 2020
by Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather Correspondent A new Rain system is coming Friday night and Saturday to kick off your weekend, and it is going to usher in some much colder air that's going to begin a complete pattern change in our weather. Sunday will be...
January 2020 Meeting of the Smith County Commission
The Smith County Commission met at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2020, in the General Sessions Courtroom of the Smith County Jail and Courts Facility. You can watch the full meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af3Dw5-M7pI Thanks to Powell & Meadows...
UCEMC Cares, Inc. awards grants to local organizations – December 2019
In December 2019, UCEMC Cares awarded $1,500 to the SCHS Boys Soccer Boosters, $1,000 to the SCHS Softball Boosters, and $1,500 to the Smith County Fair. UCEMC Cares, Inc. is a state chartered, nonprofit corporation designed to accumulate and disburse funds to improve...
January 2020 Meeting of the Gordonsville City Council
The Gordonsville City Council met for the first time this year at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Gordonsville City Hall. You can watch the full meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6gmQqP7BoQ&t=1068s Subscribe to Smith County Insider’s...
Man With 11 Grams of Methamphetamine Arrested at Gas Station
(Smith County Insider Press) – On December 22, 2019, Deputy Nathan Williams made visual contact with James Travis Handy (40, Gainesboro) at the BP gas station in Gordonsville. Deputy Williams checked for active warrants with dispatch, and it was confirmed that Handy...
Winners of the 1st Smith County Heritage Museum Rook Tournament
by Rachel Petty Sixteen skilled Rook players braved the gloomy weather to compete in the Smith County Heritage Museum’s first ever Rook Tournament last Saturday. Players went head-to-head at tables scattered throughout the museum. Eight teams began and tested their...
TBI Press Release: Methamphetamine Increase in Tennessee
TBI LABORATORY DATA REVEALS TROUBLING DRUG TREND For The First Time, Methamphetamine Tops Marijuana As State’s Most-Submitted Drug In 2019 NASHVILLE – For the first time since the TBI crime laboratories began keeping detailed statistics, methamphetamine eclipsed...
UT Extension News: “Don’t Guess, Soil Test” – Part I
by Chris Hicks, County Director - UT Extension Smith County Soil testing is one of the most basic, yet most important steps in growing plants in Tennessee. Testing the soil is an inexpensive method of determining the exact amount of nutrients that are needed. When...
Blood Drive to be held at New Middleton Baptist Church on January 20, 2020
A Community Blood Drive will be held inside the Fellowship Hall at New Middleton Baptist Church from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2020. New Middleton Baptist Church is located at 493 New Middleton Highway in Gordonsville, Tennessee. To schedule...
Over $17,000 in Cash and 9 Credit Card Skimmers Found During Traffic Stop
(Smith County Insider Press) – On December 19, 2019, Sergeant Ridge Long observed a white SUV with an improperly displayed tag traveling very close to the vehicle in front of it. A traffic stop was initiated. According to the police report, Sergeant Long requested...
Upcoming “Taste of River City” fundraiser promises a good meal for a good cause
by Rachel Petty The latest nonprofit fundraiser in Carthage, “Taste of River City” at the Smith County Ag Center, will give attendees the perfect opportunity to enjoy a good meal and support a good cause: The Smith County Emmanuel House. The event will be held on...
Taiho Manufacturing in Gordonsville is NOW HIRING!
Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee, Inc., a leader in the automotive parts industry, is currently accepting applications at the Gordonsville, Tennessee manufacturing facility. Taiho Manufacturing is seeking to hire 2nd Shift--- Maintenance Technician. 2nd shift hours...
GHS FCCLA collecting donations for Smith County School System Social Services department
The Gordonsville High School FCCLA Chapter is accepting donations of Personal Hygiene Products and/or School Supplies for the Smith County School System Social Services Department. Make your donation tonight, January 13, 2020, during the Smith County Basketball...
Business Spotlight: ThompsonMoss, INC. joins Smith County Chamber of Commerce
The Smith County Chamber of Commerce welcomes member, ThompsonMoss, INC. ThompsonMoss, INC. was established in 2013 by Mr. Robert (Bobby) Moss and Mr. Dean Thompson and is a licensed general contractor specializing in manufacturing and erecting concrete log homes...
Traffic Stop of Convicted Felon Leads to Discovery of Gun, Meth
(Smith County Insider Press) – On December 17, 2019, Officer Hugo Teasley observed a truck traveling on Highway 25 with its tag not illuminated. Officer Teasley initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver of the vehicle, James Ramey (47, Normandy, TN)....
Primary Election set for March 3, 2020; two Early Voting sites will be offered
Registered voters in Smith County will have the opportunity to head to the polls for the first time this year on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The ballot will include the Presidential Preference Primary, as well as three county referendums. Voters will have the chance to...
Special-Called Meeting of the Carthage City Council – January 7, 2020
The Carthage City Council gathered for a special-called meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at Carthage City Hall. The purpose of this meeting was “to discuss a resignation letter from the City Recorder with option to take action on results of the...
