Smith County News Headlines
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – August 2026
Check out the August 2026 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...
Thrive Drive-In to Bring Family Movie Night and Safe Driving Education to Ivy Agee Park
Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of family-friendly entertainment and important education at the Thrive Drive-In on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Ivy Agee Park. The event will feature a free showing of the beloved family film The Sandlot from 5:00 p.m....
TWRA News: TWRA Leasing Fields for 2026 Dove Season
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2026 dove hunting season. The first segment of dove season opens at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Landowners can earn up to $4,200 for providing a dove...
Smith County Announces Public Hearings on Proposed FY2026-2027 Budget and Property Tax Increase
The Smith County Budget Committee and Smith County Commission have announced two public hearings on Monday, Aug. 10, regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY27) budget and a proposed property tax increase. The first public hearing will be held by the Smith...
Photographers Invited to Enter Best Tennessee Wildlife and Nature Photos
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 12th annual Wildlife and Nature Photo Contest is open for submissions August 1-31, 2026. The contest invites photographers of all skill levels to share their best images of Tennessee’s wildlife, landscapes, and people enjoying...
Food for Thought – Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) week in Tennessee
August 3rd-7th is Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) week in Tennessee! FCS consists of four knowledge areas: Community Health, Consumer Economics, Human Development, Nutrition, and Food Safety. Smith County Extension offers programs in each area from...
Smith County Rest Area on I40 Closed for Repairs til Mid August
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will temporarily close the Interstate 40 Welcome Center in Smith County beginning this week as crews conduct necessary sewer line repairs. The Smith County Welcome Center, located at mile marker 267, will be fully...
Smith County Celebrates National Health Center Week 2026 National Campaign Highlights Innovative Community-Based Care as Upper Cumberland Region Health Departments Celebrate 50 Years as Federally Qualified Health Centers
The Smith County Community Health Center/Health Department celebrates National Health Center Week Aug. 2-8. National Health Center Week celebrates America’s Community Health Centers and their longstanding commitment to providing high-quality, affordable, and...
Smith County Celebrates National Health Center Week 2026
Carthage, Tenn. – The Smith County Community Health Center/Health Department celebrates National Health Center Week Aug. 2-8. National Health Center Week celebrates America’s Community Health Centers and their longstanding commitment to providing high-quality,...
Forks River Fire Department to Host Community Appreciation Day on August 1
The Forks River Fire Department is inviting residents to join them for their annual Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Forks River Fire Hall. This year's event will be held a little earlier than usual and will feature...
Lisa Harville Selected for the Charline Hamilton Powell Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Award
The 2026 recipient of the Charline Hamilton Powell Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Award is Lisa Harville of Smith County. This award is presented to an outstanding volunteer leader who has served as a 4-H volunteer leader for five or more years. Lisa was presented...
Memory Café Offers Support, Connection for Caregivers and Families in Carthage
A new opportunity for support and encouragement is available in Carthage through Memory Café, a monthly gathering designed for individuals caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Held on the fourth Thursday of each...
Defeated Creek Marina to Host Flea Market & Craft Fair on August 8
Shoppers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to spend a fun-filled day at Defeated Creek Marina as the Defeated Creek Marina Flea Market & Craft Fair returns on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, held at 160 Marina Lane in Carthage,...
Soccer Registration Set for August at Smith County Chamber of Commerce
Another exciting season on the soccer field will begin soon. Fall soccer registration will be held on Tuesday, August 4th and Monday, Aug. 10, at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. Registration will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on both dates, giving parents...
Free Back-to-School Haircuts Event Planned at Smith County Ag Center
As families prepare for the upcoming school year, a special community event will help students head back to class looking and feeling their best. Free Back to School Haircuts will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Smith County Ag...
Citizens Bank Backs Local Youth in National Wildlife Competition
Citizens Bank of Carthage, TN, is proud to announce its official sponsorship of the UT 4-H Youth Development program as they prepare for the upcoming National Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) Competition. Smith County 4-H Agent Rachel Petty accepted the...
Smith County 4-H Members Prepare to Compete in National Envirothon Contest in Starkville, Mississippi
From July 19-25, 2026, the National Conservation Foundation, in partnership with the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission, will host the NCF-Envirothon at Mississippi State University. The NCF-Envirothon is an international environmental and natural...
2026 Wildlife Conservation Raffle to Feature 15 Prize Packages
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) has compiled outstanding prize packages for its annual Wildlife Conservation Raffle. This year’s raffle has increased from 10 to 15 packages. The TWRF is a partner of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency...
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