The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has announced its Fall 2024 Dean’s List, honoring more than 16,000 students for outstanding academic achievement. This recognition is awarded to undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credit hours and achieve a term GPA...

A new local business is elevating waste disposal convenience. Mid South Rolloff, headquartered in Smith County, streamlines debris management so homeowners, contractors, and local businesses can focus on their primary tasks. Offering flexible scheduling and multiple...

by Lucas Holman, UT Horticulture Extension Agent, Wilson County Winter can be bleak at times with the threat of snow and frigid temperatures, but there can still be color in the garden during the winter. Many of the variegated or golden leaved evergreens can brighten...

On January 23, 2025, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a monumental $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, aimed at tackling the opioid crisis that has deeply affected communities across the state, including Smith...

The Annual Spring Farm Equipment Consignment Auction will be held at the Smith County Ag Center and will take place on February 1, 2025 at 9 A.M. All consignments are welcome ranging from tractors and large farm machinery to smaller items such as lawn mowers and hand...

Gabe Harville, a distinguished member of Smith County 4-H, has further enhanced his impressive resume in public speaking at the national level. While representing Tennessee 4-H at the 2025 4-H Western National Roundup, Harville was named Reserve Champion (2nd Place)...

Smith County Little League is now accepting registrations for the upcoming baseball and softball season. This year, Little League requires registration through a new online system. Although it might look different, it’s simple to use: To Register Online:• Navigate to...

Tennessee Tech University has recognized several students from Smith County, Tennessee, for their outstanding academic performance during the Fall 2024 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must attend full-time and maintain a grade-point average of at...

Middle Tennessee State University has recognized 6,478 students for their academic achievements during the Fall 2024 semester, including several outstanding students from Smith County. These individuals earned a place on the Dean’s List, which requires a semester...

Pleasant Shade native Bryce Currie has been honored with a spot on the 2024 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Football Team. This recognition acknowledges his exceptional academic and athletic achievements during his time at Maryville College. Currie,...

Cumberland University has announced its Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester, recognizing students who achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing at least 12 credit hours. Among the 843 honorees, several students from Smith County, Tennessee, earned this...

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) issued a call to the public to reduce power consumption for our area on the morning of Wednesday, January 22 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. This reduction request is voluntary and the power grid remains...

Gordonsville native Daycee Bane has earned a spot on the Fall 2024 President’s List at SUNY Canton. As an Applied Psychology major and a member of the school’s volleyball team, Daycee exemplifies excellence both on and off the court. To earn this honor, full-time...

Volunteer State Community College has announced the Dean’s List for Fall 2024, recognizing students who achieved a GPA of 3.75 or higher while completing at least 12 collegiate-level hours. Several students from Smith County have earned this honor. The following...