Smith County News Headlines
River City Ball Donates Over $35,000 to Local Non-profits and Graduating Seniors
The 8th Annual River City Ball presented by Travorium and hosted at Catesa Farms was held on May 9, 2026. For the fifth year, Catesa Farms has generously hosted the event. As the event continues to grow and gain support, this year over 325 people attended the event in...
Former Carthage pain clinic nurse practitioner convicted on federal drug distribution charges
A federal jury has convicted a former nurse practitioner who worked at a Carthage pain clinic of illegally distributing controlled substances, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Heather Marks, 43, of Murfreesboro, was found guilty Monday in the U.S. District...
Smith County Chamber Honors Leaders, Celebrates Growth at Annual Banquet
The Smith County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet on Thursday evening May 28, 2026, bringing together community leaders, business owners, and local officials to celebrate accomplishments, recognize leadership, and look ahead to...
Smith County Events Committee Seeks Sponsors for 2026 Back-to-School Bash
The Smith County Events Committee is inviting local businesses, organizations, and community members to become sponsors for the upcoming Smith County Back-to-School Bash, scheduled for July 18, 2026. The annual event is designed to help local students prepare for the...
Yes on 2 Announces Leadership Team Representing All 95 Counties
Yes on 2, the official campaign to ban a state property tax in the Tennessee Constitution, today announced its statewide leadership team. Governor Bill Lee will serve as statewide chairman of the campaign. Regional chairmen include Speaker of the House Cameron...
Joy Story VBS at Carthage Church of Christ
Carthage Church of Christ invites the entire community to Joy Story VBS, June 1–5 at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Open to all ages, birth to adult, this toy-themed Vacation Bible School week is packed with classes, songs, snacks, and puppets! Each night explores what Scripture...
Highpoint Health – Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas Earns ACC Chest Pain Center Re-Certification
CARTHAGE, TN – May 28, 2026 - Highpoint Health – Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas has received renewed national recognition for its ability to promptly evaluate and treat patients with chest pain, ensuring continued access to critical cardiac care for people...
Citizens Bank Named “Best of Bauer Bank” Following 150 Straight 5-Star Ratings
Citizens Bank, Carthage, Tennessee has once again been awarded the highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability from the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, BauerFinancial, Inc. Earning and maintaining this 5-Star rating indicates that Citizens Bank...
TWRA Issues 2026 Memorial Day Holiday Boating Report
For the second consecutive year, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is pleased to report there were no boating-related fatalities over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The holiday weekend extended from 5 p.m. Friday through midnight Monday and is...
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate John Rose to Visit Smith County on his Tennessee True Tour
Congressman John Rose (TN-06, R), Republican Candidate for Governor, will visit Smith County on his Tennessee True Tour on Friday, May 29th with media availability at the event. Congressman Rose is hosting a series of townhalls across the state to listen to...
Gordonsville Play Day Touch a Truck Event
Families in Gordonsville have an exciting opportunity to kick off summer with a hands-on community event: Play Day Touch-A-Truck. Hosted by the local police department and events committee, this free gathering invites children and adults alike to explore emergency and...
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is seeking an Apparatus Technician
Carthage, TN Full-Time Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is seeking an Apparatus Technician to support the testing, maintenance, repair, programming, and troubleshooting of substation, overhead, and underground electrical apparatus. This...
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation is hiring for Information Technology Manager
Carthage, TN Full-Time Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is seeking an Information Technology Manager to provide leadership and oversight for the cooperative’s technology systems, infrastructure, cyber security, and long-term technology...
TWRA News: Tennessee’s Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day June 6
Tennessee’s 2026 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 6. All state residents and visitors of any age may fish for free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. Additionally, youth ages 15 or younger may fish for free the entire week,...
Smith County Playhouse Wins Outstanding Large Ensemble at TPAC Spotlight Awards
Performers from the Smith County Playhouse earned top honors at the TPAC Spotlight Awards, winning Outstanding Large Ensemble for their production of Shrek The Musical. The annual awards ceremony, held at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, celebrates excellence in...
2026 Smith County Fair Schedule of Events
The 2026 Smith County Fair on the River will return June 26 through July 4 at the Smith County Ag Center in Carthage, with nine days of events planned including pageants, motorsports, concerts, livestock shows, carnival rides, competitions, and nightly entertainment....
Wilderness Day in the Glade at Cedars of Lebanon State Park
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and Tennessee State Parks (TSP) are partnering to host Wilderness Day in the Glade on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Cedars of Lebanon State Park.The event will bring together education, outdoor...
Defeated Creek Storybook Trail Ribbon Cutting
The community is invited to celebrate the opening of the new Defeated Creek Storybook Trail with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 13th at 10:00am at Defeated Creek Recreation Area. The Storybook Trail combines reading and outdoor recreation by featuring pages from a...
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