Smith County News Headlines
Special Called September Meeting of 2023 Smith County Commission
The Smith County Board of Commissioners held a special-called meeting on the evening of Tuesday, September 12, 2023 You can watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/kcCuKrYdNgA?si=FRSLr5qSi5V_q8FV
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – September 2023
Check out the September 2023 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner Show! This month’s show features local businesses, community organization and events going on in and around Smith County. If you would like to promote your event or local business on the Smith...
Police respond to shots fired at Gordonsville Exxon
Gordonsville Police Lt. Scott Hale responded to "shots fired" at the Gordonsville Exxon on September 6, 2023. Along with Smith County Sheriff Sergeant Jimmy Lankford, Hale made contact with the suspect at the gas pumps. Weapons were drawn and the suspect identified as...
2nd year for the Biggest Little Duck Race held at the William Walton Harvest Festival – Saturday, September 24th
The Pregnancy Help Center of Smith County will be bring the river to Main Street once again to raise money for the clients that the Pregnancy Center serves. This is the 2nd year the Biggest Little Duck Race will be held as part of the William Walton Harvest Festival...
Sarah Caum Metalworks & Painting at the Carthage Junction Depot September 16th
Local artist Sarah Caum, known for her unique exploration of emotions through her artwork, is set to mesmerize art enthusiasts and the local community alike with her debut solo art exhibition. The highly-anticipated event will take place on Saturday, September 16,...
Best of Bauer Citizens Bank
Carthage, TN - September 2023: BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, is pleased to announce that Citizens Bank has once again earned its top (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability. Having earned Bauer’s (5-Star) rating continuously...
Blood Drive at Smith County Chamber of Commerce Monday, September 11, 2023
Donate blood in honor of 9/11. Plan to give blood at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce – Community Room on Monday, September 11, 2023 from 12-6 p.m., 939 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage, TN. You can schedule your appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering...
Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program
Smith County Agriculture News - By Katie Martin, Smith County Extension Agent October is not just about leaves changing colors and pumpkin spice lattes. For many Smith County farmers, October means it’s time for the Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program. October...
TN Farm Donates Watermelon to Second Harvest Food Bank on National Food Bank Day
Last week, Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st team members harvested produce at Catesa Farms. The fresh produce was donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, to help provide safe, reliable access to healthy foods in the local community....
Cell Phone Usage While Driving Leads to Drug Bust
On August 9th, Deputy Terrance Adams performed a traffic stop on a Blue Nissan Altima. The reason for the stop was the vehicle almost hit Deputy Adams patrol car by being in his lane while being on a cell phone. There were two occupants in the vehicle identified...
Reminiscing: The Maneuvers come to Lancaster, Circa 1944
As remembered By Elva Woodard Hart and told to Billy Woodard Picture of Hwy 141 & the concrete “culvert” (built by soldiers) In the annals of time, certain memories from our childhood are etched with a clarity that surpasses the years. As I cast my mind back...
GHS Kailey Plumlee commits to Tennessee softball
Gordonsville HIgh School star junior pitcher Kailey Plumlee confirmed her commitment to Tennessee softball this week. Plumlee recently posted on social media "I am so excited to announce that I am going to further my academic and softball career at The University of...
SC Lady Owls Soccer Smoky Mountain Cup Champions, District win at Jackson County
SC Lady Owls Soccer team with the Championship trophy at the Smoky Mountain Cup in Gatlinburg The Lady Owls Soccer team traveled to Gatlinburg for the annual Smoky Mountain Cup. This tournament hosts teams from many states and is played out over three days. ...
Gordonsville HS and MS Cross Country at Cookeville meet 08/31
Kaleb Kincaid, Sydney Yancy, Kylie Chiapperini, and Elise Smith Lucy Manor, Aiden Austin, and Elise Smith Gordonsville High School and Middle School Cross Country Competed in the MSCCA members meet in Cookeville TN on 08/31. Three team members medaled, Lucy Manor,...
Couple Arrested After Being Caught Selling Drugs
Mr. Charles Duke Mrs. Tracy Duke On July 26th, Seargent Junior Fields along with Deputy Terrence Adams responded to a report of a unwanted guest and suicidal comments being made by a resident. After speaking to Mrs. Tracy Duke who stated that she wanted to die instead...
Tennessee Tech undergrad app fees waived for September
By Bobbie Maynard COOKEVILLE, TN - For the second year in a row, Tennessee Tech University is making it easier for rising high school seniors and transfer students to become Golden Eagles by offering free application month during September. “We are waiving our...
Gordonsville First Baptist Church introduces the Free Little Library
The Little Free Library movement is a book-sharing concept that Gordonsville First Baptist Church is providing for our community. This movement works by encouraging people to place fun, tiny libraries where it is accessible to the public. Families can borrow a book,...
Evading Police Leads to Arrest
On July 20th, Deputy Nathan Williams conducted a traffic stop at a gas station on the Wilson County Line. The vehicle was initially observed on Lebanon Hwy well into Smith County around the Hiwassee Road area. The driver was observed to not be wearing his seatbelt....