Smith County News Headlines
TWRA News: 2026 Wildlife Conservation Raffle to Feature 15 Prize Packages
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) has compiled outstanding prize packages for its annual Wildlife Conservation Raffle. This year’s raffle has increased from 10 to 15 packages. The TWRF is a partner of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources...
Smith County Humane Presents Purse Bingo
Come out to join Smith County’s FIRST EVER Purse Bingo Event !! When: Monday August 10, 2026 at 6PM Where: Smith County Ag Center All proceeds support Smith County Humane! $35 ENTRY FEE Only 200 Tickets Will Be Sold Tickets of 8 or More will have reserved seating. •...
Smith County Fine Arts Center/Theatre is proud to present FrUiTCaKeS
Mix together a batch of fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 outdoor Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a lost cat named Tutti Frutti and a Christmas hog named Buster and you've got the recipe for a...
TWRA Requests Public Input for 2027-28 Fishing Regulations
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking public comments on the 2027-28 fishing regulations. This comment period, open from Wednesday, July 15, through Thursday, August 16, 2026, allows anglers and stakeholders to share feedback and suggestions...
tnAchieves Students on Their Way to an On-Time Degree
Students across the state have completed another successful year of the tnAchieves Summer Bridge Program. This summer, 90 percent of participating students successfully increased their test scores, lessening the number of remedial courses required and increasing their...
Smith County Young Farmers & Ranchers Celebrate Beef Month with Free Burger
The Smith County Young Farmers & Ranchers are excited to host a special community event in celebration of July as Beef Month, recognizing the vital role beef plays in Tennessee agriculture and family meals. The event will take place on Friday, July 24th at 5:00...
July Beef Month Free Hamburger Plates and Giveaways
The Smith County Young Farmers & Ranchers are excited to host a special community event in celebration of July as Beef Month, recognizing the vital role beef plays in Tennessee agriculture and family meals. The event will take place on Friday, July 24th at 5:00...
Lissa’s Nutrition Turns 4
WE’RE TURNING 4!! Four years of teas, shakes, coffees and the BEST community we could ever ask for! Lissa’s Nutrition is turning 4, and we want to celebrate another trip around the sun with the people who made it possible- YOU! Join us Saturday, August 1st from 8:00...
Living Water Ministries to Host Free Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway
As the new school year approaches, Living Water Ministries is helping local students get off to a great start by hosting a Free Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at Living Water...
Citizens Bank Supports Friends of Cordell Hull Lake Singer Songwriter Festival as Silver Sponsor
Citizens Bank is demonstrating its continued commitment to the community by serving as a Silver Sponsor for the 2026 Friends of Cordell Hull Lake Singer Songwriter Festival. The annual festival on September 12, 2026 evening celebrates talented singer-songwriters while...
Food for Thought – Fair News
Another great Fair on the River is complete. Thank you to all the volunteers for helping make this a success. Especially, thanks for all your help registering entries and caring for the exhibits during the week. Thanks to all the Smith County residents who...
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Ahead of final SOAR sessions, Tennessee Tech reminds prospective students there’s still time to enroll for fall
For students and families who may think it's too late to enroll at Tennessee Tech University this fall, university leaders have a simple message: There is still time. With the final summer orientation sessions approaching, Tech is encouraging prospective students who...
Smith County Events Committee Announces Upcoming Back-to-School Bash Details and Streamlined Process
Smith County Events Committee (SCEC) is excited to announce the return of its annual Back-to-School Bash! This beloved community event is gearing up to provide local families with resources and support as they prepare for the upcoming school year. SCEC is...
TWRA Issues 2026 July 4th – ODW Weekend Holiday Boating Report
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is pleased to report there were no boating-related fatalities over the Operation Dry Water (ODW)-July 4th holiday weekend. The TWRA Boating and Law Enforcement Division compiled the holiday statistics after...
Smith County Events Committee Announces Upcoming Back-to-School Bash Details and Streamlined Process
Carthage, TN – Smith County Events Committee (SCEC) is excited to announce the return of its annual Back-to-School Bash! This beloved community event is gearing up to provide local families with resources and support as they prepare for the upcoming school year. SCEC...
Smith County Mr. & Miss Baby Fairest of the Fair Pageants 2026
The 2026 Mr. and Miss Baby Fairest of the Fair Pageants were held at the Smith County Fair on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The pageants were divided into three divisions include boys and girls from each of the age ranges 0-6 months, 7-15 months and 16-23 months. Nine girls...
Upper Cumberland Family History & Genealogy Festival Set for July 25 in Granville
Residents and visitors alike are invited to step back in time and explore their roots during the Upper Cumberland Family History & Genealogy Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Granville United Methodist Church. The festival...
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