L to R: Nancy Malone, Gabe Harville, Rachel Petty, and UT Extension Central Region Director Chris Hicks Nothing marks the end of summer in my mind quite like the Tennessee State Fair. I believe there is no better way to gear up for going back into the classrooms with...

Carthage, Tennessee - September 2024: BauerFinancial, Inc., the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, is pleased to acknowledge Citizens Bank, Carthage, TN, for its continued 5-Star status. September 2024 marks the 143rd consecutive quarter that Citizens Bank has earned...

U.S. Representative John Rose’s (TN-6) district staff will hold a series of local office hours for constituents to connect directly with caseworkers and receive assistance with federal agencies throughout the month of September. During the local office hours, district...

ech students walk along the university’s new pedestrian walkway and plaza during the annual Week of Welcome. COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - For the third year in a row, Tennessee Tech University is making it easier for rising high school seniors and transfer students to...

In a recent Facebook post, Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason expressed his appreciation for everyone who worked diligently to extinguish the fire at the Smith County Landfill on Monday afternoon. The quick response from volunteer firefighters, Fire Rescue teams, EMS...

Harvest may be on the horizon for traditional row crops in the area, but the season is winding down for watermelons. George McDonald, owner of Catesa Farms in Riddleton, Tennessee, teamed up with Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st® last week to make sure...

Officials signed a Project Partnership Agreement today to officially begin a streambank stabilization project on the Cumberland River that will prevent further bank erosion that currently endangers the Carthage Wastewater Treatment Plant. With the stroke of a pen,...

The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on August 15, 2024 You can watch the full meeting here – https://www.youtube.com/live/UXJzxKfvZCM?si=CGJkGP13LXdy43Ze The live broadcast of this meeting is sponsored by Teresa’s Gifts. Subscribe to Smith...

The Smith County Noon Rotary Club has released the design for their 2024 knife fundraiser. This year’s design features the the 225th Anniversary of Smith County, Tennessee. There are two options to choose from. The first option is a Case XX Trapper knife with...

Last week at the Wilson County Fair- TN State Fair, local beekeeper Ronnie Bussell, partnered with Smith County UT Extension to present how honey is made at the Pick TN Produce Stage. Everyone that stopped by during the presentation was able to receive a sample of...

L to R: 4-H Agent Rachel Petty, Kynlee Davis, Gabe Harville, and Volunteer Leader Lisa Harville Gabe Harville is sworn in as the 2024-2025 Tennessee 4-H State Council President. Beside him are former State 4-H Council President Cade Simmons from Van Buren County...

The Smith County Commission held its February meeting on the evening of Monday, August 12, 2024 You can watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/KWFPaMZe1VY?si=VQP_as-xpyXgHdya Thanks to Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency for sponsoring the live broadcast of...

Leadership Opportunity Smith County was founded in 1998. The program was designed to empower and motivate participants to develop their leadership style for the continued enhancement of Smith County. Over 200 students completed the program since initiated by the Adult...

Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 24 which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an event the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency annually provides in hopes of increasing interest in hunting....