Smith County News Headlines
Tennessee’s Sales Tax Holiday Continues Two Decades of Savings
Get ready to save! It’s almost time for Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school essentials. This year, the sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2026. Tennessee’s annual sales tax...
New Deer Bait Privilege License Available July 22
The new Deer Bait Privilege License will be available on GoOutdoorsTennessee.com and in the TWRA On the Go App, starting July 22, 2026. The cost will be $50 for a resident of Tennessee and $100 for a non-resident. Public Chapter No. 444, allowing hunting over...
Food for Thought – Canning College
Canning foods can be intimidating for many people, especially beginners. A good place to start when learning something new is the terms that go into the process. Listed below are many terms used in canning from UT Extension that may be helpful. Acid Foods: Acid foods...
Smith County Community Resource Fair Set for July 17
Residents are invited to attend the Smith County Community Resource Fair on Friday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Historic Courthouse Lawn, located at 211 N. Main Street in Carthage. The event is being hosted by the Tennessee Hybrid Lifeline Peer Project and...
Tiger Football Booster Club to Host “Eye of the Tiger” Car Show July 25
Car enthusiasts from across the region are invited to Gordonsville High School on Saturday, July 25, 2026, for the Tiger Football Booster Club’s annual “Eye of the Tiger” Car Show. The event, which is open to all vehicles, will be held at Gordonsville High School,...
TWRA News: 2026 Wildlife Conservation Raffle to Feature 15 Prize Packages
NASHVILLE --- 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...
Smith County Humane Presents Purse Bingo
Come out to join Smith County’s FIRST EVER Purse Bingo Event !! When: Monday August 10, 2026 at 6PM Where: Smith County Ag Center All proceeds support Smith County Humane! $35 ENTRY FEE Only 200 Tickets Will Be Sold Tickets of 8 or More will have reserved seating. •...
Smith County Fine Arts Center/Theatre is proud to present FrUiTCaKeS
Mix together a batch of fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 outdoor Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a lost cat named Tutti Frutti and a Christmas hog named Buster and you've got the recipe for a...
TWRA Requests Public Input for 2027-28 Fishing Regulations
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking public comments on the 2027-28 fishing regulations. This comment period, open from Wednesday, July 15, through Thursday, August 16, 2026, allows anglers and stakeholders to share feedback and suggestions...
tnAchieves Students on Their Way to an On-Time Degree
Students across the state have completed another successful year of the tnAchieves Summer Bridge Program. This summer, 90 percent of participating students successfully increased their test scores, lessening the number of remedial courses required and increasing their...
Smith County Young Farmers & Ranchers Celebrate Beef Month with Free Burger
The Smith County Young Farmers & Ranchers are excited to host a special community event in celebration of July as Beef Month, recognizing the vital role beef plays in Tennessee agriculture and family meals. The event will take place on Friday, July 24th at 5:00...
July Beef Month Free Hamburger Plates and Giveaways
The Smith County Young Farmers & Ranchers are excited to host a special community event in celebration of July as Beef Month, recognizing the vital role beef plays in Tennessee agriculture and family meals. The event will take place on Friday, July 24th at 5:00...
Lissa’s Nutrition Turns 4
WE’RE TURNING 4!! Four years of teas, shakes, coffees and the BEST community we could ever ask for! Lissa’s Nutrition is turning 4, and we want to celebrate another trip around the sun with the people who made it possible- YOU! Join us Saturday, August 1st from 8:00...
Living Water Ministries to Host Free Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway
As the new school year approaches, Living Water Ministries is helping local students get off to a great start by hosting a Free Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at Living Water...
Citizens Bank Supports Friends of Cordell Hull Lake Singer Songwriter Festival as Silver Sponsor
Citizens Bank is demonstrating its continued commitment to the community by serving as a Silver Sponsor for the 2026 Friends of Cordell Hull Lake Singer Songwriter Festival. The annual festival on September 12, 2026 evening celebrates talented singer-songwriters while...
Food for Thought – Fair News
Another great Fair on the River is complete. Thank you to all the volunteers for helping make this a success. Especially, thanks for all your help registering entries and caring for the exhibits during the week. Thanks to all the Smith County residents who...
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Ahead of final SOAR sessions, Tennessee Tech reminds prospective students there’s still time to enroll for fall
For students and families who may think it's too late to enroll at Tennessee Tech University this fall, university leaders have a simple message: There is still time. With the final summer orientation sessions approaching, Tech is encouraging prospective students who...
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