Smith County News Headlines
TDOT Ready for Winter Weather
Nashville, Tenn. – As the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts snow potential for Friday, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) assures motorists it is ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. In preparation for the winter season, crews in all the...
Business Spotlight – Close Excavation & Land Clearing
Close Excavation & Land Clearing LLC is proud to announce to introduce their services to Smith County. They offer reliable and affordable excavation, land clearing, demolition, gravel services, and drainage solutions. Based in Smith County and open 24/7, this...
Carthage Junction Depot Art Show January 18th
The Carthage Junction Depot proudly presents a one day only exhibit of the work of artist Perry Johnson on Saturday, January 18. Perry Johnson is a painter and printmaker with degrees from Virginia Intermont College and East Tennessee State University. While in...
Tennessee Tech College of Education name change reflects broader course offerings, career paths
Students in the College of Education & Human Sciences give a "Wings Up" in front of T.J. Farr Building, one of several campus buildings used by the college. Tennessee Tech University’s College of Education is now the College of Education & Human Sciences....
Commodities Distribution Tuesday, January 21st
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution in Smith County on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 9 until 11 a.m. at 159 Ag. Center Ln., South Carthage, TN. Sign-up will be available at the distribution site. Visit...
UCDD Begins CDBG Survey Outreach
The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) is proud to serve as a collaborative leader in economic development in the Upper Cumberland. With the start of a new calendar year, UCDD is working alongside local communities across the region to prepare strong...
Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck Wednesday, January 8th
The Second Harvest Food Truck will be at the Smith County Agriculture Center on Wednesday, January 8th. The truck generally arrives at 10 a.m. Volunteers work to unload the truck and get the food ready for pick-up shortly after. Food is distributed until it is gone....
Blood Drive at Smith County Chamber of Commerce Monday, January 6, 2024
Plan to give blood at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce – Community Room on Monday, January 6, 2025 from 12-6 p.m., 939 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage, TN. You can schedule your appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering sponsor code Carthage19. Your...
Food for Thought: Healthy Living during the Holiday
The holiday season is a time of spending joyful moments with family and friends, eating together, exchanging gifts, and playing holiday movies and games. However, it’s also a difficult time of the year to eat healthy, and many adults gain weight through the holiday...
Smith County Financial Management Committee Meeting January 9th
The Smith County Financial Management Committee will meet on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 at 5:30pm in the conference room at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce.
Waterfowl and Wild Bird Precautions for Avian Influenza
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reminding hunters to remain vigilant and take appropriate precautions as reported cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) increase among wild birds, backyard domestic flocks, and commercial poultry flocks in the...
4-H Public Speaking Contest Held at Smith County Middle School
The annual Smith County 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held at Smith County Middle School on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Public speaking is no easy feat, but 48 brave and talented 4th-12th grade 4-H’ers from across Smith County competed by giving a prepared speech,...
Food for Thought: Dealing with Grief during the Holidays
The holidays are an exciting time. However, special times such as the holidays can often trigger people to miss loved ones that have passed away. We all experience grief sometime during life, and loss is a part of life. Some may lose a loved one early in life, while...
Mr. Nick “Terry” Willmore
Mr. Nick "Terry" Willmore Mr. Nick "Terry" Willmore, age 79, of the Rome Community, died Thursday, December 19, at Macon community Hospital. He is survived by son; Trent Nicholas Willmore of Black Lick, OH, nieces and nephews; Dianne McIntyre of Watertown, Pam Smith...
Mid-Tenn Paranormal Hosts NFL duo for ghost hunt
Gary Barnidge and DeAngelo Williams recently investigate paranormal activity in Smith County Mid-Tenn Paranormal recently welcomed former NFL players Gary Barnidge and DeAngelo Williams to Smith County, where they explored the Smith County Historic Courthouse and...
Tennessee Tech School of Nursing hosts more than 100 high school students for campus visits
Jason Hurley, director of simulation for the Whitson-Hester School of Nursing (center), guides students through a hands-on activity in the school’s simulation lab. Stacey Browning, assistant professor of nursing (right), demonstrates a chest compression on one of the...
2024-25 Smith County Teachers of the Year
Mrs. Jessica Hamlet Mrs Lindsey Grisham Two outstanding educators have been recognized for their incredible dedication and impact on our students in Smith County. Congratulations to Mrs. Jessica Hamlet, who has been named GES Teacher of the Year for 3rd and 4th...
Food for Thought: Managing Holiday Debt
It is easy to overspend during the holidays. Between gifts, potlucks, travel expenses, and decorations, your credit card bill may have been piling up, so what do you do now? Michigan State University suggests the following steps to reduce your credit card debt: 1....
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