WASHINGTON, DC—Ahead of the passage of H.R. 5371, a funding bill to reopen the federal government, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) introduced the Repealing Enrichment for Senators Exploited by Targeting Act (RESET Act), legislation which would undo a provision...

Carthage Vice Mayor Sam Gray was sworn in this week as the town’s newest mayor, marking the third time the position has changed hands this year and likely a first in the town’s history. The latest change comes after Mayor Anthony Hackett announced at the end of...

Smith County Schools has officially released its academic calendar for the 2026–2027 school year, outlining key dates for students, families, and staff. The upcoming school year will begin on Monday, August 10, 2026, marking the first full day of classes for students....

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office presented grant monies of over $1.3 million to officials and representative of 43 volunteer fire/rescue squads recently. We honored VFDs and rescue squads in Putnam,...

The Carthage Junction Depot will host its yearly Art Crawl on Saturday, November 15. This is a spectacular way to complete your Christmas shopping early with unique, handcrafted goods while supporting local businesses. Local Artists and craftsmen will have pop up...

The Smith County Amateur Radio Club will hold its next meeting on Monday, November 17 at 6 p.m. at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce, located at 939 Upper Ferry Road. Members and guests are invited to attend as the club discusses plans for its upcoming Go Kit...

NASHVILLE--- The 2025 statewide muzzleloader/archery season for deer opens in Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 8, and continues through Friday, Nov. 21, in all six of Tennessee’s Deer Management Units (DMU). The statewide bag limit for antlered deer is two. In Units 1, 2,...

GALLATIN, TN—On day 37 of the government shutdown, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) continues to hear from concerned constituents, unpaid federal workers, farmers, aspiring homebuyers, and air travelers about the impact the shutdown is having on their lives and...

Do you have leaves falling all around your yard? Do you have any leftover food that you are trying to find a use for? Composting might be the answer you are looking for! On Monday, November 17th, UT/TSU Smith County Extension is holding a Lunch & Learn titled,...

If you are like me, you love the holiday season – time with family and friends, holiday shopping, seasonal decorations, and eating. The holiday season provides an abundance of opportunities for overindulgence. Research suggests the average American gains at least one...

The Carthage City Council held its monthly meeting on October 2, 2025. 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 Insider’s YouTube...

  The Smith County Commission held its meeting on the evening of Monday, October 20, 2025 You can watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/BgwmsmE_vCw?si=GArQMSsBLj-po1oU Thanks to Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency for sponsoring the live broadcast of...

    The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on October16, 2025 The live broadcast of this meeting is sponsored by Teresa’s Gifts. Subscribe to Smith County Insider’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on meeting coverage, business spotlights,...

Applications for the 2026 Students of Integrity Scholarships, proudly sponsored by Asurion and Southwestern Family of Companies are now available. This year, our BBB will award a total of fifteen $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who exemplify ethical...