Smith County News Headlines
Blood Drive at Smith County Chamber of Commerce Monday, January 6, 2024
Plan to give blood at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce – Community Room on Monday, January 6, 2025 from 12-6 p.m., 939 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage, TN. You can schedule your appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering sponsor code Carthage19. Your...
Food for Thought: Healthy Living during the Holiday
The holiday season is a time of spending joyful moments with family and friends, eating together, exchanging gifts, and playing holiday movies and games. However, it’s also a difficult time of the year to eat healthy, and many adults gain weight through the holiday...
Smith County Financial Management Committee Meeting January 9th
The Smith County Financial Management Committee will meet on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 at 5:30pm in the conference room at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce.
Waterfowl and Wild Bird Precautions for Avian Influenza
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reminding hunters to remain vigilant and take appropriate precautions as reported cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) increase among wild birds, backyard domestic flocks, and commercial poultry flocks in the...
4-H Public Speaking Contest Held at Smith County Middle School
The annual Smith County 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held at Smith County Middle School on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Public speaking is no easy feat, but 48 brave and talented 4th-12th grade 4-H’ers from across Smith County competed by giving a prepared speech,...
Food for Thought: Dealing with Grief during the Holidays
The holidays are an exciting time. However, special times such as the holidays can often trigger people to miss loved ones that have passed away. We all experience grief sometime during life, and loss is a part of life. Some may lose a loved one early in life, while...
Mr. Nick “Terry” Willmore
Mr. Nick "Terry" Willmore Mr. Nick "Terry" Willmore, age 79, of the Rome Community, died Thursday, December 19, at Macon community Hospital. He is survived by son; Trent Nicholas Willmore of Black Lick, OH, nieces and nephews; Dianne McIntyre of Watertown, Pam Smith...
Mid-Tenn Paranormal Hosts NFL duo for ghost hunt
Gary Barnidge and DeAngelo Williams recently investigate paranormal activity in Smith County Mid-Tenn Paranormal recently welcomed former NFL players Gary Barnidge and DeAngelo Williams to Smith County, where they explored the Smith County Historic Courthouse and...
Tennessee Tech School of Nursing hosts more than 100 high school students for campus visits
Jason Hurley, director of simulation for the Whitson-Hester School of Nursing (center), guides students through a hands-on activity in the school’s simulation lab. Stacey Browning, assistant professor of nursing (right), demonstrates a chest compression on one of the...
Save the Date – Heartland’s Annual Farm Equipment Auction February 1st
The Annual Spring Farm Equipment Consignment Auction will be held at the Smith County Ag Center and will take place on February 1, 2025 at 9 A.M. All consignments are welcome ranging from tractors and large farm machinery to smaller items such as lawn mowers and hand...
2024-25 Smith County Teachers of the Year
Mrs. Jessica Hamlet Mrs Lindsey Grisham Two outstanding educators have been recognized for their incredible dedication and impact on our students in Smith County. Congratulations to Mrs. Jessica Hamlet, who has been named GES Teacher of the Year for 3rd and 4th...
Food for Thought: Managing Holiday Debt
It is easy to overspend during the holidays. Between gifts, potlucks, travel expenses, and decorations, your credit card bill may have been piling up, so what do you do now? Michigan State University suggests the following steps to reduce your credit card debt: 1....
Multi-Agency Effort Emphasizes Safety for Boaters and Anglers Near Dams
Nashville, TN —The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is leading a multi-agency effort to remind all boaters and anglers to prioritize safety when boating or fishing near hydroelectric dams across Tennessee’s rivers and lakes. New video assets are available...
District Attorney Lawson receives Opioid Combatant Award
Smith County District Attorney Jason Lawson District Attorney Jason Lawson has been recognized for his efforts in combating opioid addiction in the Fifteenth Judicial District. At the annual conference of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) held in...
Nearly 70,000 pounds of litter removed during TDOT’s 4th Annual No Trash November
Nearly 70,000 pounds of litter was removed from communities throughout Tennessee as part of Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) 4th Annual No Trash November, a month-long initiative to ensure the state’s roadways and...
December 2024 Meeting of the Carthage City Council
The Carthage City Council held its monthly meeting on December 5th at 6:00 pm. Several items were discussed. Watch the full meeting below. Thanks to Teresa’s Gifts for sponsoring Smith County Insider’s live broadcast of this meeting. Subscribe to Smith County...
Tennessee Tech encourages students to complete FAFSA for timely financial aid decisions
Tennessee Tech University’s Office of Financial Aid is encouraging prospective and returning students to complete their 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at the soonest possible date in order to receive quicker determinations about...
Carthage Junction Art Depot Gingerbread House Winner
Congratulations to Amy Waggoner on winning first place in the Carthage Junction Depot Gingerbread House competition sponsored by Robin Underwood of Underwood Hometown Realty. Kitchen architects were asked to submit work that was a completely edible creation and no...
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