Smith County News Headlines
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...
William Walton Harvest Festival Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Join us for the William Walton Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 27th, 2025! This exciting event promises a full day of fun, entertainment perfect for families and friends alike. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Historic Smith County Courthouse will come alive with...
Smith County Republican Party Calls for 2026 Local Primary — at No Cost to Local Taxpayers
Carthage, TN — August 26, 2025 — The Smith County Republican Party Executive Committee has officially called for a Republican primary in the 2026 local elections and has submitted its letter of intent to the Smith County Election Administrator. Previously, concerns...
Smith County Ladies Soccer is Underway
The 2025 Soccer season officially started. Head Coach Nicholus Bussell has 24 players, eight are new to the team. After losing last year's Senior class, which included our top scorers, there was some rebuilding to do. Also new to the Lady Owls this...
Highpoint Health – Riverview Awarded Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification
CARTHAGE, TN – August 26, 2025 – Highpoint Health – Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification. This...
Sheriff Steve Hopper Announces Re-Election Bid for 2026
Smith County Sheriff Steve Hopper has officially announced his candidacy for re-election in the May 2026 Republican Primary. Sheriff Hopper, a 1978 graduate of Smith County High School, lives in the Riddleton community with his wife, Donna (Nesbitt). Together they...
Smith County 4-H Hosts Forestry & Wildlife Day Camp at Cordell Hull Visitor’s Center
4-H’ers gather around a picnic table full of bluebird nesting boxes they worked together to assemble. Also pictured are Park Rangers Stone Fagan and Shelia Kirk. The weather was warm on Saturday, August 16, but that didn’t stop a group of Smith County 4-H’ers from...
Food for Thought – Setting Routines
With a new school year here, you may want to start thinking about setting up steady routines for your children. It is important for care givers to develop routines at home that will lead to good habits throughout the year. Routines help children get adequate sleep,...
2025 Labor Day Marks Final Major Summer Holiday Boating Weekend
The Labor Day holiday, the final major weekend of the 2025 summer boating season, is Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding all Tennesseans and its visitors to wear life jackets and boat in a safe and responsible manner. The...
U.S. Rep. John Rose Names Leah Grider Chief of Staff
Today, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) announced the promotion of Smith County native Leah (Bane) Grider to Chief of Staff—a testament to Tennessee talent leading at the highest level. Grider has served the constituents of Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional...
TN Straw Poll Shows Rose Leading Blackburn in Race for Governor
Nashville, TN — John Rose defeated Senator Marsha Blackburn in the first straw poll of the contested Tennessee gubernatorial republican primary by a margin of 60.8% to 35.2% with write-in votes accounting for 4%. John’s grassroots driven campaign has seen a...
UT Extension August Lunch and Learn
Worried about your lawn? Want to keep your yard as healthy as it can be? Coming up! August 29th! We are excited to welcome the Agriculture Extension Agent from Overton County, Jason Garrett, to talk about lawn health! Cost is $5 and, of course, lunch is provided! If...
Fall Fest ’25 Cornhole Tournament Benefitting the Smith County Humane Society
Smith County is gearing up for an unforgettable day of festivities as Fall Fest '25 takes over 150 Pigeon Roost Road from 2 PM to 10 PM. With a jam-packed schedule full of games, music, food, and charity, there’s something for everyone at this year’s event. A...
Tennessee Tech’s Appalachian Center for Craft announces fall workshop series
SMITHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University’s Appalachian Center for Craft will host workshops for the community over the months of September and October as part of its 2025 fall workshop season. Workshops are taught by local artists and Craft Center resident...
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