Smith County News Headlines
Food for Thought – Unexpected Holiday Expenses
It seems stores are starting earlier and earlier with their deals and promotions for the holidays. Personally, I do my holiday shopping year-round. Once I see something that reminds me of an individual on my list, I either purchase it at a good price or keep an eye on...
Hometown Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday November 22nd at the Ag Center
On Friday November 22 4pm - 7pm A Hometown Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the the Smith County Ag Center. This special event is an opportunity for neighbors to come together and celebrate the season of gratitude. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal...
Smith County Playhouse Presents: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Join Us for a Hilarious Christmas Classic performed by the Students of Smith County! Get ready for some holiday fun as Smith County Playhouse presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever November 14th-18th! This delightful show is adapted from the bestselling Young Adult...
Traffic Stop in Smith County Leads to Drug Arrest, Meth and Pills Seized
Rebecca Bolden A routine traffic stop in Smith County led to the arrest of a passenger after methamphetamine and prescription drugs were found in the vehicle. The incident took place in the early morning hours of September 26, when Sgt. Junior Fields pulled over a...
Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition Hosts Veterans Luncheon on November 13th
The Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition will host a Veterans Luncheon on Wednesday, November 13th at 11:30 a.m. at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce, 939 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage. The event is open to the community and is free. The guest speakers will include...
Highpoint Health Riverview Book & Gift Sale at Friday, November 22nd
High Point Health Riverview will host a book and gift sale offered by TriState Book Fairs on Friday, November 22nd 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be lots of great selections for all ages. All proceed benefit the volunteer program at the hospital.
American Legion Poppy Drive and Veterans Day Parade
American Legion Post 57 will be conducting its annual Poppy Drive on November 8th and 9th. Members will be located at Walmart and SavWay in Carthage, and at the El Corral in Gordonsville. Come and say hello to some of Smith County's Veterans and get a Poppy....
Two Arrested After Overdose Response in Smith County, Drugs and Weapons Seized
Amber Martin Matthew O. Gregory On October 10th, an overdose response in Smith County on Sunday led to the arrest of two individuals after law enforcement discovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, and firearms at a residence on Hartsville Pike in Carthage, Tennessee. Sgt....
November 5, 2024 Smith County Election Results
Voters had the opportunity to cast ballots in a variety of races during the November 5, 2024 election, including President, US, Senate, US Congress, State Representative and several more. Polls were open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and voters had the opportunity to...
Smith County Couple Arrested for Meth Possession Following DCS Visit, Child Taken into Custody
Gary Greer Chelsey Morgan A home visit by the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) resulted in the arrest of a couple in Smith County after authorities found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in their home. Their five-year-old child has since been...
Carthage Junction Depot Art Crawl Saturday, November 9th
The Carthage Junction Depot will host its yearly Art Crawl on Saturday, November 9. This is a spectacular way to complete your Christmas shopping early with unique, handcrafted goods while supporting local businesses. Local Artists and craftsmen will have pop up shops...
October 2024 Meeting of the Smith County Board of Education
The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 2024 You can watch the full meeting here – https://youtu.be/2ktRMqYijfo?si=tCeOEFkRbX0kj1xx The live broadcast of this meeting is sponsored by Teresa’s Gifts. Subscribe to Smith County Insider’s...
TDOT’s 4th Annual No Trash November returns this year with litter cleanups held throughout Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee announces its fourth annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year’s campaign included more...
Smith County Woman Arrested for Meth Possession During DCS Home Visit, Children Removed from Residence
On September 17th, At approximately 3:42 p.m., K-9 Deputy Brady Dodson and South Carthage Police Officer Piatt accompanied DCS investigators to 504 S. Main St. to assist in the visit. Upon arrival, DCS informed the officers that they had received a referral indicating...
Food for Thought – Holiday Overindulgence
If you are like me, you love the holiday season – time with family and friends, holiday shopping, seasonal decorations, and eating. The holiday season provides an abundance of opportunities for overindulgence. Research suggests the average American gains at least one...
Grant Received to Restore the Historic Smith County Courthouse
In a recent Facebook post, Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason announced that funding has been secured to restore the Historic Smith County Courthouse. Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter revealed that the...
Traffic Stop at Pilot Gas Station Leads to Drug Arrest
Collin C. Jackson On September 18th, Sgt. Robbie Woodard of the Smith County Sheriff’s Department observed a white Nissan Pathfinder at the gas pumps with a license plate that appeared altered and unregistered. Sgt. Woodard noted that a white male had exited the...
Man Arrested for Meth Possession During Traffic Stop in Smith County, Child Taken into DCS Custody
Nicholas Szpilman The incident took place around noon on September 17th, when a Smith County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a white Kia Soul near the 258 exit after noticing the driver, later identified as Nicholas Szpilman, was not wearing his seatbelt. The vehicle...
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