Smith County News Headlines
UCEMC hiring a Groundsman Apprentice Journeyman Lineman
The Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) has an opening for a Groundsman/Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman. The successful applicant for the position will be assigned to UCEMC's Carthage District Office. All Applicants should note that this position...
Smith County High School Owls Soccer 2024 Smokey Mountain Tournament Champions
The SCHS Owls Soccer 2024 Smoky Mountain Cup Champions After an opening game against Livingston Academy that ended in a 2-2 draw, the Smith County Owls high school soccer team traveled to Gatlinburg. The annual Smoky Mountain Tournament is a high level match up of...
Director of Schools Announces Public Information Team
Kristie Glover, Dillon Reed and Bonnie Grandstaff - Public Information Team At the request of the Smith County Board of Education, Director of Schools Mr. Barry H. Smith has appointed a Public Information team. The Public Information team will serve as a vital link...
Board of Education releases statement regarding recently released audit findings
The following statement was released by the Smith County Schools Information Team: With the 2023 audit report for the Office of Director of Schools being released on March 19, 2024, the General Purpose fund balance was not mentioned in the posts shared on social...
Gabe Harville Wins National 4-H Public Speaking Title
Gabe Harville - National 4-H Public Speaking Title Winner Smith County 4-H News by Rachel Petty, UT Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development March is Extension Month! This month, I want to highlight one of the most exciting things that has happened in the Smith County...
UT Extensions News – Master Beef Producer Graduates
By Katie Martin, Smith County Extension Agent Twenty-six producers from Smith and Trousdale County recently graduated from the Master Beef Producer Course. The course included information on topics such as reproduction, nutrition, forages, genetics, marketing, and...
Smith County Humane hosts Pancakes for Paws and Fundraising Auction April 20th
The Smith County Humane Association will hold a fundraising event Saturday, April 20th. They will start the day with Pancakes for Paws from 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. A breakfast plate for adults will be $7 and include 3 pancakes, 2 sausage and coffee or orange juice. Plates...
Smith County’s Own – Barbara Kannapel nominated as “Remarkable Woman” by local News Channel
Barbara Kannapel, Founder and Director of "The Spot" Youth and Family Resource Network in Carthage, TN was recently recognized by WKRN News Channel 2 in their Remarkable Women series. Barbara founded "The Spot" as a nonprofit organization that provides a safe...
Major Drug Bust: Trio Arrested in Smith County After Attempted Methamphetamine Deal
Stephen Thornburg Frank Newton Dylan Yates Keys Sgt. Junior Fields, along with Deputy Levi Grigg and Officer Ian Grigg, apprehended three individuals during a routine check at Pilot on February 2, 2024. The event occurred after observing suspicious activity involving...
Carthage Family Chiropractic hosts Easter Egg Hunt
Carthage Family Chiropractic invites you to participate in their Good Easter Egg Hunt! They will have eggs hidden outside throughout our open office hours (8am-4pm). Find an egg, bring it inside, and get a prize (& a punch on your VIP card). Prizes include:-Sauna...
State Comptroller cites four findings in most recent Smith County audit report
The state has released its audit report on the basic financial statements of Smith County as of and for the year ended June 30, 2023. According to the report from the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, “Our audit resulted in four findings and recommendations, which we...
Smith County Gets Its First Tourism Magazine – Ad Space & Photo Submissions Wanted!
Get ready to showcase the best of Smith County! The Smith County Chamber is proud to announce the first-ever tourism magazine dedicated to highlighting the beauty, charm, and unique experiences Smith County offers. This exciting new publication will be a valuable...
Routine Traffic Stop Unearths Drug Arrest in Smith County
Joanna Marie Goad Sgt. Junior Fields of the Smith County Sheriff's Office made a traffic stop on the evening of February 5, 2024, which led to the discovery of illicit substances and the subsequent arrest of Mrs. Joanna Marie Goad. The traffic stop unfolded when Sgt....
Local Student Wins Rotary Club Speech Contest
Gabe Harville, Smith County High School Junior Smith County High School junior Gabe Harville won the Rotary International District 6780 Four-Way Speech Contest at the 2024 District Interact Conference in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on March 2 while representing the Smith...
UT Extension News: Celebrating National Ag Day
By Katie Martin – Smith County Extension Agent March 19 is National Ag Day – a day to celebrate the less than two percent of the population who provide food, fiber, and fuel to all of us. Agriculture is no doubt our most important industry and National Ag Day is a...
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – March 2024
Check out the March 2024 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner Show! This month’s show features local businesses, community organization and events going on in and around Smith County. If you would like to promote your event or local business on the Smith County...
March 2024 Meeting of the Gordonsville City Council
The Gordonsville City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday March 11, 2024. You can watch the full council meeting below. https://youtu.be/utfD4FeWHw8?si=KNtjOvG9ERCK8em4 Subscribe to Smith County Insider’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on meeting coverage,...
Drug Bust on Interstate 40 Leads to Multiple Arrests in Smith County
Travion Fleming Makayla Atkins Around 8:47 AM on January 28, 2024, Officer Williams initiated a traffic stop at the 258-mile marker for the improper display of a tag. The driver, identified as Travion Fleming, and the passenger, Makayla Atkins, both lacked valid...
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