Smith County News Headlines
UCEMC Members to Vote in Directorate Election August 22–23, 2025
The Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) will hold its annual Directorate Election on Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23, 2025. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on both days at UCEMC district offices. Members in Districts 1,...
DTC Communications to Host Annual Meeting
ALEXANDRIA, Tenn. – Aug. 18, 2025 – DeKalb Telephone Cooperative, Inc. d/b/a DTC Communications will host its annual meeting on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds in Alexandria. Directors will be elected in the Auburntown, Gordonsville,...
August TFWC Meeting
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) will meet Aug. 21-22 at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Region II Ray Bell Building in Nashville. The committee meetings begin Thursday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m., with full Commission proceedings continuing...
2025-26 Sandhill Crane quota hunt and the 2025-26 Bobwhite Quail quota hunt will be open September 3-24
The application period for both the 2025-26 Sandhill Crane quota hunt and the 2025-26 Bobwhite Quail quota hunt will be open Sept. 3-24. Additional information can be found on the quota hunt instruction sheets available online at Quota Hunts (tn.gov). Applications can...
Tennessee’s 2025 Free Hunting Day Set For August 23
Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 23, which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an annual event provided by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) in hopes of increasing interest in...
Carthage Eagle Scout Named National Winner of Josh Sain Memorial Scholarship
Ephraim Rodenback, Carthage TN We are happy to reveal this year's national winner of the Ostrander Scholar Society's Josh Sain Memorial Scholarship! Our organization provides college scholarships to Eagle Scouts who are active in Scouting’s National Honor...
UT Extension News – Getting Ready for Fall Lawn Renovation
I know I have said in my previous articles about how summer of 2025 will be remembered for being a season of weather extremes. Livestock and crops were directly affected by this. What we tend to forget about is how our lawns are no exception to this either. With...
River City Ball Committee to Hold 2026 Event Planning Kick-Off
The River City Ball Committee is gearing up for its 2026 celebration and is inviting community members to be part of the excitement from the very beginning. The official event planning kick-off will take place on Monday, August 25th, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Smith...
Forked River LongBeards to Host Young Sportsmans Dove Hunt September 6
he Forked River LongBeards chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is inviting young outdoor enthusiasts to take part in an exciting dove hunting event this fall. The NWTF Young Sportsmans Dove Hunt will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Kyle...
You’re Invited: Pregnancy Resource Center of Smith County Hosts Open House Event
The Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) of Smith County is opening its doors to the community with an exciting Open House event on September 7th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. This special gathering invites locals to come and explore the life-saving updates and new developments...
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – August 2025
Check out the August 2025 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...
Tennessee Tech breaks all-time record for research funding, reaching nearly $48 million for fiscal year 2025
Assistant Professor of Chemistry Kristen Johnson, center, leads students in an experiment in Tech’s Lab Science Commons Building. Tennessee Tech University set an all-time record for externally funded research for the fifth year in a row, according to university...
Art Show – Carthage Junction Depot August 16th
The Carthage Junction Depot is pleased to present the art of Cynthia Leason for a one day exhibit, August 16 from 10-4pm. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Some of the exhibited works will be available to purchase from the artist. Beautifully realistic...
Smith County Grand Jury Returns Indictments from August 2025 Session
The Smith County Grand Jury met for its August 2025 session. You can see them below: All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. State of Tennessee vs. Carolyn Acuff 1 Count Theft (up to $1000) State of Tennessee vs. Zachariah Anderson 2 Counts...
UCDD Offers Relative Caregiver, Housing Assistance – August 2025 Events Announced
Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance?For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the UpperCumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233.A support group meeting will be held for relatives that...
Cordell Hull Lake Youth Dove Hunt Applications Open
CARTHAGE, Tenn. (August 12, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the first Annual Youth Dove Hunt at Cordell Hull Lake for hunters between the ages of 10 and 16. Applications for the September 1 dove hunt, in partnership...
Labor of Love, Faith & Music Festival Set for Labor Day Weekend in Carthage, TN
Carthage, TN — Get ready for a weekend of celebration, community, and uplifting music at the Labor of Love, Faith & Music Festival, happening on August 29th and 30th at Defeated Creek Marina, 160 Marina Lane, Carthage, Tennessee. This family-friendly event...
tnAchieves Expands Mentorship Program to Include Workforce Readiness
tnAchieves is excited to announce the expansion of its statewide volunteer mentoring program with thelaunch of a new opportunity focused on workforce readiness. In 2026, tnAchieves Mentors can choosebetween the following distinct but equally impactful...
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