Smith County News Headlines
2025 4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale Held at Smith County Ag Center
2025 4-H Chick Chain Grand Champion Charlotte Driver 2025 4-H Chick Chain Reserve Champion Everett West This year’s Annual Smith County 4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale was held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. This event was the culmination of six months of hard work...
Smith County Health Department Offering Free Flu Shots October 21, in Fight Flu ’25 Prevention Campaign
The Smith County Health Department of the Tennessee Department of Health will be providing fee flue shots from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Crump Paris Park, 132 Gordonsville Highway, Carthage, TN participating in the statewide 2025 Flight...
Santa’s Shoppers Sign up dates
Smith County Sheriff’s Office Santa’s Shoppers Dear Parents- The Smith County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its annual Christmas program to help assist with Christmas shopping. This event is open to qualified families. All documentation will be verified. If you...
Amateur Radio Club October Meeting
The Smith County Amateur Radio Club will be meeting Monday October 20 at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce at 6PM. Our presentation will focus on the Fox Box, the newest and most comprehensive radio fox hunt transmitter. Anyone is welcome to attend. For...
Empowering the Next Generation: Girls to Women Program Supports Local Teens
Carthage, TN – A new initiative is making waves in the local community by providing a safe, supportive, and empowering space for teen girls to grow, connect, and thrive. The Girls to Women program invites all girls ages 12 to 18 to join a vibrant community focused on...
Generations in Art: The Draper Family Legacy
A unique art exhibition is coming to Carthage Junction Depot on October 11, 2025. This one day event celebrates the creative legacy of one Tennessee family whose artistic talents span generations. The exhibit brings together the works of Wilma Riley Draper, George...
Girl Scouts Celebrate Blessing Boxes and Free Library Boxes
We are proud to announce that 8 Smith County Girl Scouts, with Troop 1019 have placed Blessing boxes and Free Library boxes up around Smith County. The first was Compleated by Cadettes Myla Alsup(Left) and Sarah Beth Anderson(right). This box has a food blessing...
Smith County 4-H’ers Compete in Regional Poultry Judging Contest
Back Row (L to R): Turner Harville, Easton Bibbings, Tana Harville, Everett West, Charlotte Driver, Oakley Lawrence, Josie HarvilleFront Row (L to R): Emmy Bibbings, McCall Kemp, Scarlett Hicks, Aubrey Hicks, Willow Lawrence Throughout the month of September, twelve...
Young Adult Arise Dinner and Fellowship on September 30th
ARISE is a free faith based gathering geared toward young adults (21-35 years old). This free event will be happening at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday 9/30 from 6-9pm. This event will include dinner, spiritual encouragement and fun with a goal to...
McLean convicted of First-Degree Murder
A Wilson County jury has convicted a man of first-degree murder in the slaying of an innocent motorist at a Mt. Juliet marina last year. Adrian McLean, 40, of Jamaica was arrested and charged with first-degree murder of Bailey Gardner and three counts of aggravated...
TWRA Highlights Gov. Bill Lee’s Hunting and Fishing Day Proclamation as Archery Season Approaches for Dear and Turkey
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is highlighting Gov. Bill Lee’s proclamation recognizing National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD), which is observed on Saturday, Sept. 27. NHFD also coincides with the launch of the statewide fall archery season...
Third Annual Glow Walk for Recovery Set for September 25 in South Carthage
The Community Wellness Alliance invites the community to join the Third Annual Glow Walk for Recovery on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rails to Trails walking trail in South Carthage. This free event is held in recognition of National Recovery...
Join Us for National Public Lands Day at Cordell Hull Lake
Lace up your boots and get ready to make a difference! Saturday, September 27, 2025 volunteers will gather at Cordell Hull Lake to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the largest single-day volunteer event for public lands in the United States. This year,...
William Walton Harvest Festival Returns September 27th with Family Fun, Live Entertainment, Shopping, Food, and the Beloved Harvest Queen Pageant
The William Walton Harvest Festival is set to return on Saturday, September 27th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, bringing a full day of fall-themed fun, entertainment, and community spirit to the heart of Smith County. This family-friendly event attracts visitors from...
Running for a Reason: “Trot on the River 5K” Fundraiser Supports Local Couple’s Adoption Journey
South Carthage, TN — On Saturday, November 8th, 2025, the Smith County community is invited to lace up their running shoes and come out in support of a heartfelt cause. The Trot on the River 5K will take place at 9:00 a.m. at the Smith County Ag Center, located at 159...
Free eye screenings at PRC
The Pregnancy Resource Center will be hosting FREE eye screenings on Saturday, October 6th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Location:108 College Avenue WestCarthage, TN Open to all ages🔸 Participants under 18 must have a signed waiver from a parent or guardian. Come take...
Rep. Rose Supports GOP Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) voted ‘Yes’ on H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, which will fund the federal government through Nov. 21. The short-term funding will prevent harmful disruptions to national...
TWRA News: 2025 Deer, Fall turkey archery hunting seasons open September 27th.
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reminds hunters that the archery-only deer season and the fall turkey season open on Saturday, Sept. 27. The archery deer season dates are Sept. 27-Oct. 24 and Oct. 27-Nov. 7. For the fall turkey season, the...
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