tnAchieves needs 5,000 volunteer mentors by November 15, 2024 to meet student demand. tnAchieves is kicking off its annual mentor recruitment effort by highlighting past successes and future optimism for this critical volunteer role. tnAchieves mentors work with...

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 August. During the local office hours, district...

We all know the farmers’ market is an excellent place for picking up fresh fruits and vegetables. On August 9th, in addition to picking up some home-grown tomatoes, you can pick up some research-based knowledge, as well. UT Extension will be at the Smith County...

Photos taken by photographers from Smith County have a chance to be featured in Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 2025 calendar. Every year, the Federation holds a wildlife and landscape photography contest to showcase Tennessee’s unique natural beauty and spread the...

Tennessee Health Commissioner Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP, attended a groundbreaking ceremony today at the Smith County Health Department in South Carthage, TN, to celebrate the state and local partnership investing in renovating the health facility to expand health care...

The Smith County Help Center has a long history of helping families in Smith County. The thrift shop offers plenty of great deals. Items donated from the community are featured in the store. The store offers plenty of variety from home goods, clothing and much more....

George McDonald, owner and operator of Catesa Farms, has been named as the 2024 Tennessee Farmer of the Year. Photo by K. Martin, courtesy UTIA. George McDonald, owner and operator of Catesa Farms has been named as the 2024 Tennessee Farmer of the Year. McDonald was...

We are very happy to welcome both Angela Bates and Tammy Maggart back home to Heartland Real Estate & Auction! They have always served the Smith County real estate market, even as their careers took them into other markets. Both Angela and Tammy are proven top...

The Smith County Board of Education has several open positions to be filled for the 2024-24 school year. Check out the employment opportunities listing on the Smith County Board of Education website. Contact the Smith County Board of Education at 615-735-9625 for more...

Jeff Mason, Smith County Mayor On Wednesday, July 24, Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason graduated as a commissioned fellow of the 2023-2024 Appalachian Leadership Institute in the historic capitol city, Washington, D.C. The Appalachian Leadership Institute, or ALI, is a...

Smith County has its own Quilt Trail. A Quilt Trail is made up of barn quilts. Barn quilts are not actually quilts. They are paintings of quilt blocks. Initially, barn quilts were painted directly onto the barn. Then the quilt blocks were painted on wood and hung on...

Bowmans Small Engine and Tractor Tire Repair is located at 437 Pleasant Shade Highway. It is owned and operated by Cayde Bowman. Currently he works out of a a 20x10 shed in the back yard. However, he has broke ground on a new 40x40 shop about 300 yards away from the...

The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on July 16, 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 County...

Carthage, TN - Highpoint Health – Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas has recently opened a brand new, highly advanced wound care center, Highpoint Health Wound Care – Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas. The new center brings board-certified wound healing to...

SMILE ON 65+, a statewide oral health program for older adults funded through a grant contract with the state of Tennessee and Interfaith Dental, has launched in partnership with over 20 dental clinics across the state providing oral health care services and case...