Smith County News Headlines
Blood Drive to be held at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage
On September 23, 2020, a blood drive will be held at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage. The drive will begin at 9:00 A.M. and will end at 1:00 P.M. Riverview Regional Medical Center is located at 158 Hospital Drive, Carthage, TN 37030. Click here to...
Lights for Recovery Candlelight Vigil set for September 24, 2020
Join the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition at the Smith County Ag Center on Thursday, September 24, 2020, for the 4th Annual Lights for Recovery Candlelight Vigil. The vigil will begin at 6:00 p.m. This event aims to celebrate those in recovery,...
Lolly’s Café Grand Opening
Lolly’s Café is the newest addition to Carthage’s growing list of businesses as the restaurant held its Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony August 25. Lolly’s Café staff served several guests during their grand opening. Customers can...
Gordonsville loses hard fought battle with Trousdale, 28-20
The Gordonsville Tigers lost to the Trousdale County Yellow Jackets on Friday night 28-20 in an exciting matchup, which was a defensive battle for a majority of the game. Trousdale struck first in the game, running it in with 7 minutes left in the first quarter to...
4-H Poultry Show & Sale
by Katie Martin, Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development, UT Extension Smith County More and more consumers are wanting to know where their food comes from. The easiest way to know where your eggs are coming from is to raise chickens in your own...
Pleasant Shade Community Fish Fry – September 19, 2020
Head to the Pleasant Shade Community Center from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020, to enjoy a Community Fish Fry. A plate with fish or chicken, hushpuppies, two sides, desert, and a drink can be purchased for $10. A child’s plate for children...
Three men rescued after being trapped in a collapsed ditch in Gordonsville
On Friday afternoon, September 11, Smith County 911 received a call reporting three men trapped in a ditch near Ivy Agee Park in Gordonsville. Reportedly, the men were working in a freshly dug ditch when the walls of the ditch collapsed, entrapping them in...
Woodard Machine Shop Grand Re-opening
Woodard Machine and Service has been an established Smith County business since 1993, but has new ownership, whose plans are to continue to offer excellent customer service and quality work. The business celebrated its service to the community with a...
Smith County Weather Report – September 10, 2020
By Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather Correspondent We have enjoyed some beautiful weather since the Labor Day weekend but now showers and thunderstorms become likely for this weekend with chances set at 70%. It is going to be very warm and...
Lady Owls Soccer travels to Jackson County
Submitted by Vivian Schaffers Thursday September 3rd, the Lady Owls traveled to Jackson County for their first road game and first district match of the season. It had rained hard earlier in the day so the pitch was soft but the sun was bright and the air...
TWRA Reports Two Boating Related Fatalities over Labor Day Weekend
Submitted by Lee Wilmot NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports there were two boating-related fatalities over the 2020 Labor Day holiday period from Sept. 4-7. The fatal incidents occurred on Watts Bar Lake and Old Hickory Lake. TWRA...
Food for Thought: Schooling at Home News Article
By Mary Parker Draper, Extension Agent – Smith County “Well, I guess we’ll just figure it out…I’m not prepared for this!” These are the thoughts and emotions many parents are feeling as they try to navigate a new look to the school year with their children. The...
Lady Owls Soccer vs. Upperman ends in a shut out
Submitted by Vivian Schaffers September 1st, Smith County Lady Owls hosted Upperman. Kickoff was set for 6PM but the weather delayed the game until 7:30. The Lady Owls came ready to play. Only a minute and a half from the opening whistle, Eighth grader...
UT Extension News: “What is Hay Worth?”
By Chris Hicks, County Director – UT Extension Smith County Riddle me this: “How can $25/roll for hay be both too expensive and too cheap?” The answer is perspective. For a potential buyer, $25/roll is...
Gordonsville blows out Pickett County on the road, 53-14
The Gordonsville Tigers won big on Friday night, beating the Pickett County Bobcats 53-14 on the road. The win advanced the Tigers to 2-1 on the season. The Gordonsville Tigers got rolling early on both sides of the ball, blocking a punt for a called safety and then...
Smith County loses 42-14 to Upperman Bees
The Smith County Owls lost 42-14 to the Upperman Bees in a game that was close until late in the fourth quarter. The Upperman Bees went up early, scoring on a 56 yard run just over a minute into the game, and a 49 yard rush on Uppermans next drive to take a 14-0 lead...
Tennessee Highway Patrol reminds drivers to make safe choices during Labor Day weekend
Arrive at Your Destination Safely NASHVILLE--- The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is reminding all Tennesseans to make safe choices when traveling on Tennessee roadways this Labor Day weekend. The Tennessee Highway Patrol, along with various other agencies, will be...
Free Meals for Smith County Students
Published on behalf of Smith County School Nutrition and the Board of Education Due to a nationwide waiver by the US Dept. of Agriculture, beginning Tuesday, September 8th, all Smith County Students will receive free lunch in addition to free breakfast through...
