Smith County News Headlines
Cemetery Decoration Observance
Decoration will be observed on Memorial Day Weekend for the following cemeteries: Smith County Memorial Gardens Dixon Springs Cemetery Defeated Creek Memorial Gardens Gordonsville Cemetery Baird Cemetery No formal services are planned.
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Traffic Stop in Gordonsville Leads to Drug Arrest
On April 8th, 2024 at approximately 8:36 PM, K-9 Deputy Brady Dodson observed a red Acura TSX failing to maintain its lane twice. Upon pulling over the vehicle, Deputy Dodson identified the driver as Ms. Melissa Tollison, who admitted that her driver’s license was...
Major Drug Bust on Hiwassee Road Leads to Arrest and Seizure of 15 Kilos of Fentanyl
On April 24th, 2024 at 9:59 AM when Sgt. Fields was stationed at the Hiwassee Road and Lebanon Highway intersection, he observed the suspect's vehicle with a dirt bike in the truck bed. Recognizing the truck, Sgt. Fields initiated a traffic stop. Mr. Don Griffith...
Local heroes honored for lifesaving efforts at Gordonsville Church
https://youtu.be/RrW3ABwmZcI In a heartfelt ceremony today, Vanderbilt Lifeflight presented the “Outstanding Performance Award” to several local heroes for their extraordinary actions in saving a man’s life last summer. The recognition comes after a critical incident...
Defeated Creek Bluegrass Festival June 14-15
The annual Defeated Creek Bluegrass Festival will be held at the Defeated Creek Marina and Campground on Friday, June 14th and Saturday, June 15th 2024. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. on both nights, and live music will begin at 7:00 p.m. Avery Trace and Bluegrass...
Public Tour of Powerhouse and Lockat Cordell Hull Lake
Cordell Hull Lake is offering a free public tour of the powerhouse and navigational lock 9 a.m. (Central Time) Saturday, June 8, 2024. Tours of the facility are limited to 50 people. Online sign ups will be released by the end of May 2024. Pre-registration is required...
Smith County Schools Free Summer Meals
Starting on May 28, 2024 Free Summer meals will be available for pick-up at Gordonsville High School, Smith County Middle School and Smith County High School from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. All children in Smith County 18 and younger are eligible to receive these free meals....
May Board of Education Meeting Rescheduled
The Smith County Board of Education would like to congratulate both SCHS Baseball and GHS Baseball teams for making it to the state tournament. The board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, will be rescheduled to Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 5:00, so board...
4-H News – Forks River Elementary 4-H’ers Compete in 2024 Clover Bowl Contest
by Rachel Petty, UT Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development This year, Smith County 4-H partnered with Forks River Elementary School to prepare for and compete in the Central Region 4-H Clover Bowl Contest which was held at Hyder-Burks Ag Pavilion in Cookeville on...
Food for Thought – Canning
Canning time is fast approaching! Mark your calendar for Monday, June 24th and Tuesday, June 25th from 9:30-12:00 to attend a two-day fun-filled workshop. The event will be held at Gordonsville First Baptist Church. The workshop is only thirty dollars for both days....
New Middleton, Gordonsville Middle and High School Congratulated District Teachers of the Year
Lisa Nxon Sabrina Knowles Stacy Reeves Teachers from New Middleton, Gordonsville Middle School and High School were recently selected as District Teachers of the Year for 2023-24. Each were recently featured on the Smith County Board of Education Facebook page. Mrs....
June 8th Bass Tournament to benefit the SCHS Lady Owls Softball Team
A bass tournament will be sponsored by the Lady Owls Softball Team at Cordell Hull Lake (Wartrace) on June 8th, 2024. Only first place is guaranteed with $1000 payout ($75 entry fee); additional places may be paid out depending on the number of teams that enter Big...
Powered by HER Lunch and Learn May 28th 12 p.m.
The Biz Foundry and Bank Tennessee will host a Powered by HER Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, May 28th at 12 p.m. at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. Women entrepreneurs often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities. At this luncheon, you can explore how building...
2nd Annual Ricky Rankin Veterinary Outreach Day at Smith County Animal Clinic on May 17th
Thanks to some amazing donors Smith County Animal Clinic will host their 2nd Annual Ricky Rankin Veterinary Outreach Day Friday, May 17th. With this event they hope to fill a great need in the community and bridge the gap for families with pets who need help providing...
2024 National Safe Boating Week May 18-24
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will participant in the 2024 National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the...
SCHS Soccer Youth Skills Camp 2024 set for June 4-6th, 2024
The SCHS Soccer Youth Skills Camp for Kindergarten- 8th grade for the 2024-25 school year, will be on June 4th, 5th, and 6th from 9:00 am.- 11:00 a.m. Cost is $45. Players will learn individual and team skills appropriate to their age and skill level. Players will...
Community Field Day & Yard Sale May 25th at the Smith County Ag Center
The Smith County Events Committee will host the 2nd Annual Community Field Day, Handmade Market and Yard Sale on Saturday, May 25th 2024 at the Smith County Agricultural Center from 10 am. to 4 p.m. It will be a fun filled day for the family. The fundraising event...
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