Smith County News Headlines
Food for Thought – Dementia
With people living longer, there are more being diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. I have a personal concern about this condition due to the loss of my grandmother to this terrible condition as well as her mother, my great grandmother. According to the...
Wildwood Employee Scholarship Program Awards Five Scholarships to Area Students
Wildwood Resort and Marina in Granville, Tennessee awarded five employees an unrestricted scholarship to provide general assistance towards the cost of higher education. These awards are renewable annually as long as the student continues to demonstrate progress...
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Serve Their Community and Become a Poll Worker
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages Tennesseans to serve their community by signing up to be poll workers. “Poll workers are fundamental to running safe and secure elections in Tennessee,” said...
SC Lady Owls Soccer week one
Chloe Gill beating an Upperman defender to set up a goal The Lady Owls soccer team played the season opener on the road at Upperman on Tuesday August 15, 2023. The game got off to a slow start as everyone was finding their space and rhythm. Nine minutes...
TCAD Funds Senior Centers in Record Number of Counties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) recently announced a total of $1 million in grants to senior centers across 82 of the state’s 95 counties–the most in the Commission’s history. “As the aging population...
Smith County Ag Center’s Food Drive: Uniting Hearts and Nourishing Souls
Submitted by Billy Woodard, Executive Director Smith County Chamber of Commerce For nearly 17 years, the Smith County Ag Center has been the hub of a heartwarming community initiative—the Food Drive. Taking place on the second and fourth Wednesdays of most months,...
Tech gives students a head start on Fall 2024 admissions
COOKEVILLE, TN - Students who want to attend Tennessee Tech University next fall can get an early start because the application for Fall 2024 admission is now open. “Applying for admission now puts a student in the best position to receive scholarships and to learn a...
Community Service Project for Law- Enforcement and First Responders
Donated stuffed toys help children experiencing traumatic situations The DeKalb-Smithville Order of the Eastern Star is collecting stuffed animals for At-Risk children in our communities of DeKalb County and Smith County. The toys will be distributed by our Lodge to...
33rd Annual Lancaster Firehall Jam September 9th
The 33rd Annual Lancaster Fire Hall Jam will be held Saturday, September 9th at 5:00pm at the The Lancaster Fire Hall, located at 744 Lancaster Highway in Lancaster, Tennessee. This year’s Firehall Jam will feature a cake walk, a Cowboy Bean Supper, and plenty of live...
Business Spotlight – Sweet Freezies
Sweet Freezies is a new business in Smith County that offers tasty freeze dried treats. While freeze dried candies including gummy bears, air heads, starburst and skittles seem to be the confectionary stars, they also offer freeze dried vegetables,...
Tennessee 2023 Free Hunting Day Saturday, August 26th
NASHVILLE --- Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 26 which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest...
Food for Thought – Fresh Picks
Juicy ripe peaches, sweet corn, and crunchy cucumbers . . . nothing tastes better this time of year than fresh produce. Right now, you will find fruits and vegetables at the peak of harvest. Because they are at the peak of harvest, these fruits and vegetables are...
Woods, Water, & Wildlife
By Katie Martin, Smith County Extension Agent We are excited to share a new opportunity for all of our outdoor enthusiasts! We hope you will mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as the Upper Cumberland...
Defeated Creek restroom and picnic area closing for upgrades
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NashvilleDistrict announces the beach restroom andpicnic area within the Defeated Creek RecreationArea is closing Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, forremoval and replacement of the existingrestroom facility at the beach. (USACE Photo byAshley...
August 20 Deadline Approaching for 2023 Conservation Raffle
NASHVILLE --- The Aug. 20 entry deadline is nearing for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation's 2023 Conservation Raffle. Ten outstanding outdoor experience packages will be awarded. This year’s packages include the new addition of an Oliver Travel Trailer...
August 2023 Meeting of the Carthage City Council
The Carthage City Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 6:00 pm. Several items were discussed. Watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/8H7YtD1INRQ Thanks to Theresa’s Gifts for sponsoring Smith County Insider’s live broadcast of this...
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Names Christina Temple as New Chief of Staff
Secretary of State , Chief of Staff - Christina Temple NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced Bledsoe County native and current Chattanoogan Christina Temple has joined the department as its new Chief of Staff. “I am excited to welcome...
Tickets now on sale for ‘Dinner on the Dam’ fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Cordell Hull Lake
Friends of Cordell Hull Lake and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District staff at Cordell Hull Lake are proud to announce the inaugural year of “Dinner On the Dam” fundraiser 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. This event will host 150 patrons from around...
