Smith County News Headlines
Gone But Not Forgotten – District Attorney’s Office Continues To Fight For Past Homicide Victims
It has been almost fourteen years since that terrible day on July 29, 2011, when the precious lives of James Barrett (69) and grandson Alton Barrett (4) were taken while sitting at a red light on East High Street in Lebanon. The vehicle was waiting on the light to...
TWRA Announces Availability of 2025-26 Clean Stream Grants to Help with Habitat Protection Program
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, conservation groups and others with stream clean-up projects during the 2025-26 fiscal year....
Incoming Tennessee Tech freshmen ‘SOAR’ at summer orientation, registration still available for remaining dates
Tennessee Tech Student Orientation Assistant (SOA) Claire Eastburn (center) helps welcome incoming students to SOAR, the university’s high-energy freshmen orientation. Tennessee Tech University welcomed its newest class of Golden Eagles to campus for the first Student...
UCEMC is hiring – Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is looking for an Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman to join our team in Carthage, TN. Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman play a key role in assisting in the construction, maintenance, and repair of our electrical...
Alexandria Mayor Beth Tripp and the Water & Sewer Manager Richard Potter Named in Criminal Summons for trying to get the Police Chief to Cancel a Ticket
Article courtesy of WJLE.com Alexandria Mayor Beth Tripp and the town’s water and sewer manager Richard Edward Potter turned themselves in at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday afternoon after being named in a criminal summons for trying to get the police...
Tennessee’s Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day Set for June 7
The 2025 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 7 in Tennessee. All state residents and visitors of any age may fish for free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. Additionally, youth ages 15 or younger may fish for free the entire week,...
tnAchieves Celebrates 50,000+ Graduates in Annual Report
tnAchieves is proud to share its 2025 Annual Report, which celebrates an exciting milestone: 50,000 college graduates (53,168 graduates to be exact)! Beyond the Tennessee Promise scholarship program, tnAchieves continues to innovate ways to support students—AT SCALE....
Cordell Hull Bridge Scheduled for Temporary Closures in June
The Cordell Hull Bridge is scheduled to be temporarily closed to traffic for maintenance during two separate periods in June, local officials have announced. The bridge will be closed June 9 through June 13, and again from June 16 through June 20. Each day, the...
Justified Motorcycle Ride Set for June 7 to Benefit Pregnancy Resource Center of Smith County
Motorcycle enthusiasts and community supporters are invited to rev their engines for a great cause on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Justified Motorcycle Ride. This benefit event supports the Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) of Smith County, a local organization...
TWRA to Start Accepting Applications for Wildlife Officers June 2nd
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will start accepting applications for wildlife officer positions June 2-23. The requirements for wildlife officers are listed on the TWRA website under the Law Enforcement section. Applications can be made...
4-H News – 4-H Youth Barn Quilt Class Held
by Rachel Petty, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development On Friday, May 23, 2025, eleven Smith County 4-H’ers and 4-H Agent Rachel Petty celebrated the end of the school year with a 4-H Youth Barn Quilt Class at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. The class was led...
Bright Ideas, Brighter Futures
Celebrating Local Schools in the TVA EnergyRight School Uplift Program The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is pleased to report there were no boating-related fatalities over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The holiday weekend extended from 5 p.m. Friday...
Southside Lions Club 18 Annual “Drive for Sight” 2 Man Golf Scramble Set for June 14th
The Southside Lions Club is proud to announce the return of its beloved annual charity event, the 18th Annual “Drive for Sight” 2-Man Golf Scramble, set to take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Southern Hills Golf Course in Baxter, Tennessee. This exciting golf...
Defeated Creek Bluegrass Festival Returns June 13–14 with Music, Dancing & Community Fun
It’s almost time to grab your lawn chairs and dancing shoes—the Defeated Creek Bluegrass Festival is back for another year of great music, high-energy dancing, and good times with friends and neighbors. This year’s festival takes place Friday and Saturday, June 13–14,...
U.S. Representative John Rose Announces June 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 June. During the local office hours, district...
TWRA Announces Availability of 2025-26 Clean Streams Grants to Help with Habitat Protection Program
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, conservation groups and others with stream clean-up projects during the 2025-26 fiscal year....
“Parables in the Park” VBS Event Set for June 7 at Kidz Central Park
Chestnut Mound Christian Fellowship Church is inviting everyone to come out for a fun at their Community VBS "Parables in the Park" on Saturday, June 7 at Kidz Central Park by the soccer fields. It’s happening from 10 AM to 12 PM, and it’s completely free. There’ll be...
Piper’s Ford Access on the Caney Fork River
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), in partnership with Smith County, announces the completion of a new public access point, Piper’s Ford, located on the Caney Fork River. A dedication ceremony held on the riverbank at Piper’s Ford in Carthage marked the...
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