Smith County News Headlines
Press Release: Representative John Rose on Celebrating National FFA Week and A Long Legacy of Experiential Learning
by John Rose, U.S. Representative – Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional District National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week is a special time for me–an opportunity to reflect on the vital role agriculture has played in my life and the direct impact it has on the...
Smith County Schools Kindergarten Registration for 2021-2022 School Year
If you are interested in enrolling your child in kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year, please call your school for an appointment time and read the following information provided by the board of education. April 16 Carthage Elementary School (615-735-0433)April...
February 2021 Meeting of The Smith County Board of Education
The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. You can watch the full meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYNoRU4xKt0 Thanks to Judy Smith and Lacey Crockett of Blackwell Realty for sponsoring the live broadcast of this...
COVID-19 appointments available this afternoon, February 25
The Smith County Health Department just releases that a limited amount of COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available this afternoon, Thursday 2/25/2021. First doses are available to persons aged 65+ or eligible for phase 1A-1B. Please call us at 615-735-0242 as soon...
Smith County Weather Report – February 25th, 2021
by Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather Correspondent Middle Tennessee has been slipping and sliding through our snowiest February in 15 years. Cookeville has received near 11 inches, 10 in portions of Sumner County, over 9 inches in Columbia, and 8 inches in...
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency Commodities Distribution for Smith County- Tuesday March 23, 2021
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - Commodity Distribution The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for Smith County on Tuesday, Mar. 23, 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Smith County Agricultural Center. Sign up will be available...
TN Department of Health- 2021 Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment and Special Assistance
2021 HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE SPECIAL ENROLLMENT Counselors Available to Assist with Insurance Enrollment CARTHAGE, Tenn. – Contact the Smith County Community Health Center/Health Department to receive free, face-to-face assistance with applying for...
Second Annual “Taste of River City” Fundraiser set for March 18, 2021
Mark your calendars for the “Taste of River City” fundraiser to benefit The Emmanuel House on Thursday, March 18, 2021. The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Come out to the Smith County Ag Center and enjoy local restaurant samples and a chili and...
Musicians Needed for the Community Band of Smith County- Meeting on March 6th
Are you an ensemble musician? Do you wish you had a local group to play with (even if you haven’t played since high school)? A group of local musicians is gauging interest in creating the Community Band of Smith County. Any interested musician of all ability levels...
UT Extension News: Home, Farm, & Garden Lunch & Learn
By Chris Hicks, County Director – UT Extension Smith County The UT Extension Home, Farm, & Garden Lunch & Learn program has been a favorite for many over the past few years. Last year we had to take a break from in-person meetings but utilized Zoom to deliver...
Carthage City Council Levies 1% Hotel Occupancy Tax During Special Called Meeting
The Town of Carthage passed an ordinance to levy a 1% hotel occupancy tax during a special called meeting on February 23, 2021. Late last year, it was discovered that Carthage had been collecting a 5% hotel occupancy tax since 2003 without proper enactment. In 2003,...
Food For Thought: Take Charge of Diabetes
By Mary Parker Draper, Extension Agent – Smith County Diabetes is a complicated disease that can strike fear, confusion, and helplessness in diagnosed people and caregivers. People with diabetes must deal not only with their disease but also with the impact it has on...
Sheriff’s Office Visit Leads to Arrest for Drug Possession
Eddie Walker On February 2, 2021, Eddie Walker and another individual went to the Smith County Sheriff’s Office to seek assistance in retrieving a vehicle from a Smith County residence. While in the lobby, Deputy Matt White recognized the two individuals from a prior...
Smith County History: Rural Academy, An Institution of Learning
The following is an excerpt from the Smith County History Book. The book was published in 1986 by the Smith County Homecoming ’86 Heritage Committee. To purchase a digital copy of the Smith County History Book, contact the Smith County Chamber of Commerce or the Smith...
Smith County Weather Report – February 18th, 2021
by Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather Correspondent After two winter storms hitting Middle Tennessee in the past week, I think most people are ready for a warming trend now, and that's the forecast I bring you. Temps in the upper 30s will come back for...
TDOT Middle Tennessee Winter Weather Update – February 17
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Transportation is preparing for another round of winter weather in middle Tennessee and advises drivers to remain aware of the changing weather conditions. From the evening of Sunday, February 14 through 12 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Drug Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests
Mr. Carlos GrishamMr. John McKune On January 30th, 2021 Sgt. Junior Fields conducted a drug investigation into Mr. Carlos Grisham which led to multiple drug arrests. During the investigation, Sgt. Kendra Grisham, Deputy Ray Briggs, Deputy Daniel McCoy, and Sgt....
UT Extension News: Tree Day
By Chris Hicks, County Director – UT Extension Smith County THOUSANDS OF TENNESSEE RESIDENTS TO PLANT NATIVE TREES ON TREE DAY: MARCH 20th. Statewide Volunteer Effort Enhances the Beauty and Ecology of Our State Nashville, TN --- Tennessee residents are invited to...
