Smith County News Headlines
U.S. Representative John Rose Announces September Local Office Hours
U.S. Representative John Rose’s (TN-6) district staff will hold a series of local office hours for constituents to connect directly with caseworkers and receive assistance with federal agencies throughout the month of September. During the local office hours, district...
Laying Hens for Sale! Smith County 4-H Chick Chain Show & Sale Set for September 30th
Are you in the market for some high-quality laying hens to start or grow your own backyard flock? We know where you can find some! Members of the Smith County 4-H Chick Chain project would like to invite you to join them at the Smith County Ag Center on Tuesday,...
Smith County Homeschool 4-H Club Meetings Begin September 30th
Calling all homeschool students in Smith County! The first meeting of the Smith County 4-H Homeschool Club will be held on Tuesday, September 30th at 10:00 a.m. at the Smith County Ag Center. Our 4-H Homeschool Club is open to all students in 4th-12th grade, and there...
“Seek Recovery” Meetings held every Tuesday Night
Are you or someone you know struggling with addiction, situations, or circumstances that seem insurmountable? If you answered yes, then this recovery group is for you! This is your opportunity to break "FREE". You do not want to miss this, COME...
Lancaster Gears Up for the 35th Annual Firehall Jam
LANCASTER, TN — The Lancaster Fire Department is set to host its beloved 35th Annual Firehall Jam on Saturday, September 13 at 5 p.m., promising a fun-filled evening of community spirit, great food, and lively entertainment. A long-standing tradition in Lancaster, the...
2025 Three Stars of Tennessee Award Ceremony Honors First Responders
TENNESSEE – Today at the 2025 “Three Stars of Tennessee Award” ceremony, Governor Bill Lee and State Senator Becky Duncan Massey joined Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Deputy Commissioner Greg Mays to honor and remember five first...
Owen Family Dentistry Now Offering Sedation Dentistry
Gordonsville, TN – Owen Family Dentistry has announced the addition of a new service aimed at helping patients receive stress-free dental care: sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry provides a comfortable and calming experience for patients who may otherwise avoid...
The Carthage Junction Depot is honored to present a selection of works by Small World Dioramas artist, Thomas Golz
Defying the stereotypes attached to severe autism, the 20-year-old has been featured on News Channel 5, given an honorary lifetime membership with Art Round Tennessee, and included in the Council on Developmental Disabilities’ magazine Breaking Ground for...
Carthage Walmart to Host “Baby Days” Community Event on September 13
Carthage, TN – Families in Smith County are invited to attend “Baby Days,” a special community event hosted by Carthage Walmart on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the store’s parking lot. This family-friendly event promises to be a vibrant...
President Trump Signs Rep. Rose’s Bill to Safeguard Homebuyer Privacy Into Law
WASHINGTON, DC—Change is on the way for the millions of Americans who undergo the homebuying process in the years ahead. Today, President Donald Trump [http://President Trump Signs Rep. Rose's Bill to Safeguard Homebuyer Privacy Into...
Save Your Appetite: Highpoint Health – Riverview’s Emmanuel House Fundraiser is Back
Get ready for the annual Emmanuel House Fundraiser. Join Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas on Wednesday, September 17, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Highpoint Health - Riverview Cafe to help a great cause. For just $10, you can...
Tennessee Tech named to ‘America’s Top Colleges’ list by Forbes
Tennessee Tech students are pictured on the university’s new pedestrian walkway and plaza, slated to be dedicated as “Wilmore Way” after alumnus and retired astronaut Barry Wilmore, later this fall. Tennessee Tech University is among only four public universities in...
Smith County Teams Place 1st in Each Division in Central Region 4-H Forestry Judging Contest
Can you tell the difference between a sweetgum, a sugar maple, and a sassafras tree? How about identifying fall webworm, emerald ash borer, or dogwood anthracnose? Fourteen Smith County 4-H’ers recently learned these things and more as they practiced for and competed...
Smith County Recognized as Premier Blood Partner by American Red Cross
Julie Byers, (far left) American Red Cross presents certificate to volunteers at recent Blood Drive including C. D. Poindexter, Olga Beddingfield, Leslie Smith and Bill Woodard The American Red Cross has recognized Smith County as a Premier Blood Partner for its...
Tennessee Tech welcomes nearly 2,000 high school students at Upper Cumberland College Fair
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Nearly 2,000 students from 21 high schools across the region descended on Tennessee Tech University’s campus this week for the Upper Cumberland College Fair. There, students met with representatives from more than three dozen higher education...
4-H’ers Represent Smith County at Open Livestock Judging Contest at the Tennessee State Fair
L to R: J Allen Kemp, McCall Kemp, Aubrey Hicks, Scarlett Hicks, Marshall Taylor, Walker Crawford, and Keaton Crawford On Monday, August 18, 2025, seven Smith County 4-H’ers braved the heat and traveled to Lebanon to test their knowledge at the Open Livestock Judging...
Dove Season Opens Across Tennessee on Labor Day, September 1
Tennessee’s 2025-26 dove season opens on Labor Day, Sept. 1 at noon (local time) and is one of the state’s most long-standing hunting traditions. Tennessee’s dove season is once again divided into three segments: Sept. 1-Sept. 28; Oct. 11-Nov. 2; and Dec. 8-Jan. 15,...
Carthage Family Chiropractic – 11th Birthday Foam Party!
Join us for the Carthage Family Chiropractic 11th Birthday Foam Party!! We will have popcorn, face painting, foam, music, snow cones, bbq dinner plates available for $15, dessert auction, and more! Proceeds and donations will be given to Lance Walton & Family for...
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