Smith County News Headlines
New Salem Baptist Association to Host Men’s Conference
The New Salem Baptist Association is set to host a Men’s Conference on Friday, March 21st, at the Smith County Agricultural Center. This inspiring evening of faith, fellowship, and worship is open to all men looking to grow spiritually and strengthen their faith. The...
UCEMC is hiring – Staking Techician
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is looking for a Staking Technician to join our team in Cookeville, TN. Staking Technicians play a key role in designing and planning electrical services for our members. If you are dedicated, forward-thinking,...
Commodity Distribution in Smith County March 18
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution in Smith County on Tuesday, March 18, from 9 until 11 a.m. at 159 Ag. Center Ln.; South Carthage, TN. Sign-up will be available at the distribution site. Visit...
Empty Bowls & Lead to Feed Fundraising event at GHS
Looking for a great Saturday activity with friends or family? Come make a bowl and take home a quart of soup for supper! Show your support for the GHS Art Department’s Empty Bowls Project and GHS FCCLA’s Lead to Feed project. Funds from Both projects will be donated...
Tennessee Tech launches new Ph.D. in computer science
From left: Tennessee Tech Ph.D. students Jemima Owusu-Tweneboah and Sepideh Abdollah discuss a research project with Assistant Professor of Computer Science Susmit Shannigrah By Amy Davis COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University is set to add to its more than 225...
Report: Tennessee Tech is top producer of teachers in the state
Graduates of Tennessee Tech’s College of Education & Human Sciences smile for a picture at the university’s fall 2024 commencement ceremonies, held on Dec. 13 COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University is once again the top producer of teachers in the state of...
Join Us for a Free Community Meal & Fellowship
Come out on February 22nd from 11 AM to 2 PM for a free old-fashioned meal underneath the Smith County Library, across from Domino’s at 215 Main Street North, Carthage, TN. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a hot meal, free clothing, and great fellowship. Come eat...
UT Extension Celebrates Tennessee Tree Day March 14th
UT TSU Extension-Smith County is proud to partner with the Tennessee Environmental Council to be a tree pick-up location for 2025. Tree pick-up will be Friday, March 14th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. You must reserve your trees no later than Sunday, March 2nd....
Tennessee Tech celebrates 100 years of Golden Eagles
Tennessee Tech mascot Awesome Eagle is pictured at the university’s Feb. 13 celebration honoring 100 years as the Golden Eagles COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University held a birthday bash Thursday that was 100 years in the making. Students, faculty, staff and...
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – February 2025
Check out the February 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...
Forks River Honor Students Excel in Second Nine Weeks
Forks River School has named its honor students for the second nine-week grading period. To qualify, each student maintained a 90–100 grade point average. 3rd Grade:Autumn Atwood, Hartley Carter, Jerrilynn Davis, Paxton Davis, Dylan DeStefano, Weston Kennedy, Charlie...
Gordonsville Elementary Announces 2nd Nine Weeks Honor Roll
Gordonsville Elementary School has announce the following students who made the honor roll for the second nine weekst: 3rd Grade:Brooklyn Avendano, Jaxson Bateman, Camdynn Boles, Rryan Bowman, Ryan Briney, Livie Brock, Makinley Bush, Knox Campbell, Kennedy Deckard,...
Union Heights Celebrates Student Achievements for Second Nine Weeks
Union Heights Elementary School has announced the students who have excelled academically during the second nine weeks grading period. The school recognizes these students for their dedication and hard work through the Principal's List and Honor Roll. To be recognized...
Defeated Elementary School Celebrates Academic Excellence for Second Nine Weeks
Defeated Elementary School is thrilled to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of its students at the conclusion of the second nine weeks grading period. The school announced its Principal’s List and Honor Roll, celebrating students who have shown...
Gov. Lee Delivers 2025 State of the State Address
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities for the upcoming year to a joint session of the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans. Key highlights are noted below,...
Pleasant Shade man arrested, charged in TBI child sexual abuse material investigation
TBI PRESS RELEASE: SMITH COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime & Digital Evidence Unit have charged a Smith County man in an ongoing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) investigation. Agents began the investigation...
Smith County Baseball First Pitch Dinner and Auction Set for February 22
Smith County Baseball has announced that tickets are now available for the 2025 First Pitch Dinner and Live Auction. The event will take place on Saturday, February 22nd at Catesa Farms in Riddleton, with dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. Each $50 ticket includes two meals...
Carthage Junction Depot features Pet Portraits
This Saturday, February 15 the Carthage Junction Depot will display artwork honoring the animals we call family in a Pet Portrait exhibit featuring work submitted by local artists. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Some of the exhibited work may be available...
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