Smith County News Headlines
Middle Tennessee Electric Traffic Advisory for I-24 this Sunday
Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is advising motorists to use caution as crews and contractors perform electrical line work across Interstate 24 near Exit 76 in Murfreesboro on Sunday morning, June 28. The project will require one full interstate traffic...
Gordonsville Physician Indicted on Health Care Fraud and Controlled Substance Charges
NASHVILLE – Angela Moss, 55, of Gordonsville, Tennessee, has been charged in a federal indictment with seven counts of health care fraud and twelve counts of unauthorized distribution of controlled substances in connection with a multi-year scheme involving the...
4-H News – Happy Campers from Smith County Attend 2026 Junior 4-H Camp
Submitted by Rachel Petty, Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development During the week of June 8-12, 2026, Smith County 4-H took 24 happy campers to the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville, Tennessee, for a jam-packed, fun-filled week at 4-H Camp! While at camp,...
Food for Thought – Walk Across Tennessee
The University of Tennessee-Tennessee State University Extension Smith County partnered with the Smith County Health Department to offer Walk Across Tennessee in Smith County again in 2026. Walk Across Tennessee is a program that persuades and motivates people...
TWRA to Host Second Annual Tennessee Biodiversity Summit
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced the second annual Tennessee Biodiversity Summit will take place on October 21, 2026, at Middle Tennessee State University. All wildlife enthusiasts, including experts, birdwatchers, hunters, and anyone...
Two Drivers Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-40 Near Gordonsville
A tragic two-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 near the Gordonsville exit claimed the lives of two drivers late Sunday night. At approximately 11:30 p.m. Sunday, emergency crews from Smith County Rescue, Gordonsville Fire Department, Smith EMS, and local law enforcement...
Winners Announced for 2026-27 Tennessee Wildlife Calendar Contest
The winning entries for the 2026-27 Tennessee Wildlife magazine photo contest have been selected by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and will appear in the annual calendar, starting in August. TWRA staff had the challenging task of narrowing the...
Tennessee Tech sails through 10-year reaccreditation with full compliance and zero recommendations
Tennessee Tech University has successfully completed its decennial reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earning the distinction of its second consecutive reaccreditation with full...
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – June 2026
Check out the June 2026 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner Show featuring Wild Bill and everything Smith County Fair. This month’s show features local businesses, community organization and events going on in and around Smith County. If you would like...
Jackson County Green Market Launches to Support Local Homesteaders and Regenerative Farming in Gainesboro
The Jackson County Green Market, a new community farmers market dedicated to supporting local homesteaders and regenerative agricultural practices, announces its launch in Gainesboro, Tennessee. The market’s first market day will be Saturday, June 20,...
TWRA Releases 2026 Tennessee Spring Turkey Harvest Report
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports the state’s spring turkey hunting season resulted in a harvest of 34,990 birds, the fourth-highest reported harvest on record. It is the best harvest since the 2020 COVID record season and ranks behind only...
GHS Alumni Fundraising Meal
Attention: Pre-sale Tickets are now available For The Tiger Football Booster Club Alumni, Family and Friends Supper on June 20th @ the Ag Center in South Carthage. This is going to be a Special Night for our Booster Club as we celebrate the past and present Alumni,...
Defeated Creek Bluegrass Festival
Make plans to attend 2 nights of entertainment. The proceeds go to support the Defeated Creek Volunteer Fire Department. These men do a terrific job supporting their local community, so come out & support them! Eat, relax & listen to some good ole Bluegrass...
TDHS to Provide Summer Nutrition Initiative Benefits to Eligible Families in Select Counties Starting June 12
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced it will provide a $120 one-time payment directly to families in need across 13 counties through the Summer Nutrition Initiative starting Friday, June 12, 2026. The initiative first launched...
Defeated Creek Bluegrass Festival Returns June 12-13
Music lovers, families, and bluegrass fans are invited to gather for a weekend of entertainment and community spirit at the annual Defeated Creek Bluegrass Festival, set for June 12-13, 2026, at 160 Marina Lane, Carthage, TN 37030. This family-friendly event...
Underwood Hometown Realty to sponsor Foam Party at 2026 Gordonsville PLAY Day
Families in Gordonsville are invited to enjoy a day of excitement, learning, and community spirit at the Gordonsville Play Day Touch-A-Truck Event, hosted by the Gordonsville Police Department and the Gordonsville Events Committee. The free event will take place at...
Food for Thought – Avoid Wedding Blues
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue-hopefully planning your wedding does not make you blue. Planning a wedding can be an exciting time for all family members involved. However, it can also be a stressful time as so many decisions have to...
TWRA Reminds Middle Tennesseans that Black Bears are on the Move
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding residents across Middle Tennessee that black bears are on the move this spring and early summer. Several counties have reported black bear sightings in recent weeks, including Hickman, Dickson, Wilson,...
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