Smith County News Headlines
January 2023 Meeting of the Gordonsville City Council
The Gordonsville City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday January 9, 2023. You can watch the full council meeting below. https://youtu.be/pPzWQYCS_iI Subscribe to Smith County Insider’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on meeting coverage, business...
Cross country travelers stopped for faulty tail light resulting in methamphetamine charges
Brenda Miligan On December 14th, Sergeant Junior Fields stopped a green 2022 Chrysler Van after observing the vehicle had no working tail lights. The two females indicated that they were traveling from California to Tennessee. The officer identified that the two had...
Hartsville Pregnancy Center Essay Contest
The Community Pregnancy Center in Hartsville is hosting an essay contest with cash prizes for 7th through 12th grade students. Cash prizes for first and second prize. Submission deadline is March 1, 2023. For more information check out the website for...
Parked car, police chase results in multiple charges including possession of methamphetamine
Derek N. Shortt On December 12th, Sergeant Ridge Long observed a vehicle parked at the shell gas station in Gordonsville. Upon further inspection of the vehicle's tags, it was shown that the driver was Mr. Derek N. Shortt. Shortt currently was on a revoked license,...
David West was recently hired as Vice President-Market leader at Wilson Bank & Trust
David West, Vice President-Market Leader at Wilson Bank & Trust CARTHAGE, TENN. –David West was recently hired as Vice President and market leader at Wilson Bank & Trust, bank officials announced. In this role, West will provide oversight for the bank’s Smith...
TWRA Requests Input for Hunting Season Regulations
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is soliciting comments for its 2022-23 hunting seasons’ regulations. The state’s hunting seasons will be set this spring by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission. This is an opportunity for the public to...
February Art Show at the Carthage Junction Depot features Art of Africa
Art and artifacts from several regions of Africa will be on featured at the February 4, 2023 Art Show at the Carthage Junction Depot. The display will be open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The works were gathered in the lifelong travels of the Eads family and are a part of...
Driving the wrong way results in methamphetamine charges
Sky White On December 12th, Sergeant Junior Fields stopped a black 2009 Nissan Altima in the parking lot of Hickory Hills Apartments after observing the vehicle traveling in the wrong lane of traffic while going eastbound. The driver, identified as Mrs. Sky White,...
UT Extension News: “Thanks for the Memories!”
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – A.A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh) When I came home to Smith County as the new Agriculture Agent back in 2014, it was a dream come true and a position I thought would carry me to retirement. After...
Cultivating Communities by UT Extension – Warren County
UT Extension Smith County is proud to present the latest episode of Cultivating Communities. Join hosts Katie Martin and Chris Hicks as they travel the Upper Cumberland to introduce you to local farmers, families, and Extension agents. In this episode...
Search warrant on Hartsville Pike residence results in arrest for Methamphetamine
Mark J. Robertson On December 9th, Sgt. Ridge Long, Sgt. Junior Fields, Sgt. Terrance Adams, Deputy Brady Dodson, Deputy Chris Lynn and Officer Shane Gregory executed a narcotics search warrant at 173 Hartsville Pike. The bedroom of Mr. Mark J. Robertson was the first...
Food for Thought: Walk with Ease
Arthritis is the cause of disability for one in five adults and 300,000 children. The Arthritis Foundation (arthritis.org) is dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the intolerable impact of this serious and painful disease, which can severely damage joints and...
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – January 2023
Check out the January 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...
U.S. Rep. Rose Votes “Yes” on House Rules Package for 118th Congress
Recently, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) voted “Yes” on House Resolution 5, which adopts the rules governing the U.S. House of Representatives. The adopted rules aim to repair the damage done by Democrats to the institution, promote freedom, conduct needed...
Class of 2023 Leadership Opportunity Applications Now Available
Leadership Opportunity Smith County 2022 trip to the TN State Capitol Applications for the Class of 2023 Leadership Opportunity are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is January 28th, 2023. Leadership Opportunity Smith County is a program designed to create...
Smith County Schools closed Friday, January 13, 2023
Smith County Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, January 13, 2023 due to the threat of potential inclement weather.
Search warrant execution of residence leads to arrest for methamphetamine and other drugs
Robin Woodard On November 30th, 2022 Sergeant Junior Fields along with Deputy Chris Lynn, Sergeant Matthew White, and Sergeant Ridge Long executed a search warrant at the residence of Mrs. Robin Woodard. Sgt. Fields knocked on the door announcing “Smith County...
GHS Clubs host Empty Bowls Project to benefit local food pantries
Gordonsville High School FCCLA, Art Club and S.A.D.D. clubs will host an Empty Bowls and Lead to Feed event on Saturday, January 21, 2023 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Individuals, families and groups can can make a pottery bowl and/or purchase some soup to help feed the hungry....
