Smith County News Headlines
Carthage Market Fest set for September 17th
The Fall Town of Carthage Market Fest will be held Saturday, September 17th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Food vendors, music, crafts, an antique car cruise-in, and dog show are just some of the activities planned. Bring the family for an afternoon of fun at the Carthage City...
2022 Harvest Queen Pageant at the William Walton Harvest Festival Saturday, September 24th
The 2022 William Walton Harvest Queen Pageant will be held at the William Walton Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 24th at 4 p.m. There will be six age groups for girls 1-18 years old including: Tiny Miss 1-3 years, Little Miss 4-6 years, Petite 7-9 years,...
Blood Drive at Smith County Chamber of Commerce Monday, September 12, 2022
Please plan to give blood at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce – Community Room on Monday, September 12, 2022 from 12-6 p.m., 939 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage, TN. You can schedule your appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering sponsor code...
Secretary of State Announces Civics Essay Contest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Secretary of State announces the theme for this year’s Civics Essay Contest for Tennessee students from PreK to 12th grade is “Why Your Vote Matters.” “We are working to help Tennessee students become more civically educated so that as...
Smith County Lady Owls Soccer start the season with 3 shut outs
Brianna Solomon, Kiley Jenkins and Gracie Green celebrating with Chelsae Litton after her goal vs Upperman Addie Cripps shooting her first high school goal vs White County Monday, August 15th, 2022 was the season opener for the Smith County Lady Owls Soccer Team. They...
32nd Annual Lancaster Firehall Jam September 10th
The 32nd Annual Lancaster Fire Hall Jam will be held Saturday, September 10th 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...
TWRA Dove and Goose Season Opens September 1st
Tennessee’s dove season opens Sept. 1 at noon (local time), the annual start of one of the state’s most long-standing outdoor sports traditions. This year’s opening day falls on a Thursday. Tennessee’s dove season is once again divided into three segments: Sept....
Congressman John Rose Local Office Hours on September 9th
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 September. During the local office hours, district...
Leadership Opportunity Smith County receives donation – Youth Leadership Applications are being accepted NOW
Jack McDaniel one of the founding partners of Leadership Upper Cumberland donated funds to Leadership Opportunity Smith County. Billy Woodard, Executive Director of the Smith County Chamber of Commerce received the donation on behalf of Leadership Opportunity...
4-H’ers Represent Smith County at Regional GrillMaster Challenge Contest
Back Row,(L-R) Owen Meeks, Robert Purtee, Gabe Harville, Carson Meeks, Bryson Cripps, Abby Malone, and David Ferrell Front Row, (L-R) Erin Hensley, Abby Purtee, Kynlee Davis, Levi Ferrell, and Caleb Hensley Katie Martin – UT Extension Agent - Smith County 4-H Members...
UT Extension News: Extending the Grazing Season – Culling
When fertilizer prices approached $1,000/ton this spring, many producers realized that this would ultimately cause the price of hay to rise and be cost prohibitive for them, so they proactively started selling animals. Their thought process, which I agree with, is...
TWRA News: Free Hunting Day, Squirrel Season Open
Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 27 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 in hunting....
Food for Thought: Fall Family Fun
Although Labor Day is right around the corner, don’t think summer and family vacations have to be over! Are you looking for a quick family adventure on a dime? There are many opportunities for families to enjoy each other’s company and for parents to teach children...
American Idol Contestant Alex Miller in Concert on September 11th
Former American Idol contestant, Alex Miller will be in concert at the Smith County Ag Center on Sunday, September 11th at 6 p.m. Aaron and Gracie will open the concert. The concert is presented by Shade Tree Livestock Handling. Tickets are $15 dollars in advance and...
August 2022 Meeting of the Smith County Board of Education
The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on August 23, 2022. You can watch the full meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGBSw8DjJC8 Thanks to Judy Smith and Lacey Crockett of Blackwell Realty for sponsoring the live broadcast of this meeting....
August 2022 Meeting of the Smith County Commission
The Smith County Commission held its March meeting on the evening of Monday, August 8, 2022. You can watch the full meeting below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ALEXkltwk Thanks to Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency for sponsoring the live broadcast of...
Carthage United Methodist Church Blessing of the Pets – September 10, 2022
The Carthage United Methodist Church will host its 5th Annual Blessing of the Pets from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 UMC Pastor Monica Mowdy encourages you to “Bring your kitty, your doggo, guinea pig or lizard, whatever lives in your home...
William Walton Harvest Festival – Saturday, September 24th 2022
Mark your calendar for a fun-filled family day. Saturday, September 24th will be the 10th William Walton Harvest Festival. The event will take place in Downtown Carthage. The lawn of the Historic Courthouse and streets will be filled with pioneer demonstrators,...
