Smith County News Headlines
Forks River Fire Department Community Appreciation Day – August 16, 2025
The Annual Community Appreciation Day for the Forks River Fire Department, District II will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Forks River Fire Hall! Enjoy a free meal, featuring hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, beans, and drinks....
5th Annual Rose Family Farm Fish Fry Set for September 20
LANCASTER, Tenn. — Congressman John Rose will host the 5th Annual Rose Family Farm Fish Fry on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 693 Lancaster Highway in Lancaster. The annual event is free to attend and open to the public. Community...
Smith County Amateur Radio Club Hosts August Meeting
The Smith County Amateur Radio Club will meet Monday August 18 at 6 PM at the Chamber of Commerce in Carthage. The topic of the meeting is "Meteor Scatter for Radio Communications". Anyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact Larry Puhl - 224 489 4330
Gordonsville High School Announces New Afternoon Pickup Traffic Pattern Beginning August 11
GORDONSVILLE, Tenn. – Gordonsville High School will implement a new traffic flow for afternoon student pickup beginning Monday, August 11, 2025, in an effort to ease congestion on Main Street. The adjustment will allow parents to enter campus through the back gate...
Section of Main Street South to Close for Storm Drain Improvements Beginning Mid-August
SOUTH CARTHAGE, Tenn. – The Town of South Carthage has announced a temporary road closure on Main Street South to allow for major infrastructure improvements aimed at addressing long-standing drainage issues in the area. Beginning in the second week of August, a short...
Chris Washer Announces Candidacy for UCEMC Board of Directors – District One
Chris Washer has officially announced his candidacy for the Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Cooperative (UCEMC) Board of Directors for District One. “This is something I’ve thought about for a few years, and I have finally decided to give it a try,” said Washer....
UCHRA Commodity Distribution
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution inSmith County on Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 9 until 11 a.m. at 159 Ag Center Ln.; South Carthage, TN.Clients can sign up ahead of time online or at the distribution site on the day of...
Tennessee Tech applauds legendary alumnus, trustee Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore upon retirement from NASA
Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham presents Trustee Barry "Butch" Wilmore with the Order of the Eagle award, the university's highest honor, at a June 26, 2025 Board of Trustees meeting. Tennessee Tech University honored two-time graduate, university trustee and...
U.S. Representative John Rose Announces August 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 August. During the local office hours, district...
Youth Dove and Deer Hunt Applications Now Open Across Tennessee
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunting and Fishing Academy is now accepting applications for its upcoming youth dove and deer hunts, providing immersive and educational outdoor experiences for youth and their families this fall and winter. These mentored hunts are...
UCDD Partners with National Coalition to Combat Rural Childhood Poverty
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) has announced anew partnership with Rural Innovation Driving Equitable Resilience (RIDER), a national coalition ofrural-focused organizations. UCDD will serve as the backbone agency for RIDER, providing fiscaland...
John Rose Campaign Makes Statement on Marsha Blackburn Announcement
Wednesday, August 6th, Nashville, TN - Statement from Campaign Chair, Chris Devaney: “John and Senator Blackburn have a mutual respect. Like most Tennessee Republicans, John has voted to keep Senator Blackburn in Washington. But Tennessee is at a crossroads...
Justified Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Pregnancy Resource Center of Smith County – August 10
Get ready to ride for a cause! The Justified Motorcycle Club is hosting a benefit ride in support of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Smith County, and the event is coming up soon. Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 10, with registration beginning at 12:00 p.m....
TWRA News – TWRA Investigates Fatal Boating Accident on Percy Priest
NASHVILLE --- On August 2, 2025, shortly after 2 p.m., the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) received a report from the Metro Nashville Office of Emergency Management (OEM) regarding a possible drowning near the Hamilton Creek area of Percy Priest Reservoir....
Tennessee Photo Contest Adds New Category for Outdoor Recreation
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 11th annual Wildlife and Nature Photo Contest is now open for submissions through August 31, 2025! The contest invites photographers of all skill levels to capture and share the beauty of Tennessee’s wildlife, wild places, and—new this...
TWRA Requests Public Input for 2026-27 Fishing Regulations
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is welcoming comments for its 2026-27 fishing regulations, providing an opportunity for the public to share ideas and concerns about fishing regulations with TWRA staff. The comment period concerning fishing regulations...
Tennessee Tech named to ‘Best Colleges in the U.S.’ list
Students gather outside the Roaden University Center on Tennessee Tech’s campus. Tennessee Tech University has been named to the 2025-2026 “Best Colleges in the U.S.” list by Colleges of Distinction, one of only four public universities in the state to earn...
Storage Unit Clean Out Sale Coming to Smith County Ag CenterAugust 4–7
The Storage Unit Clean-Out Sale is back and will take place August 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at the Smith County Agricultural Center, located at 159 Ag Center Lane in South Carthage, TN. Shoppers can browse through treasures from storage...
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