Smith County News Headlines
Smith County High School Owls Soccer District Champions
Celebrating Santos Damian's goal is Gaige Scurlock, Abi Martinez, Bradley Pickett, Santos, Gavin Kemp and Jack Grisham. Smith County Owls post-game breakdown. Smith County High School Owls Soccer finished the regular season with a record of 9-2-2, which included...
Food for Thought – Dry Drowning
My two-year-old daughter, Ellie, has already asked about going swimming several times this month. She loves the water as do many, both young and old, during the hot summer months. Most people know to keep a watchful eye on youth during water activities. However, many...
1st Annual Pleasant Shade Community Market June 15th
Jane Reeds Pleasant Shade Cafe will host the 1st Annual Pleasant Shade Community Market on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 725 Pleasant Shade Highway in Pleasant Shade TN. There will be over 50 vendors offering a great variety of merchandise, activities and fun. A portion...
Commodities Distribution on May 21st Smith County Ag Center
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for Smith County on Tuesday, May 21st, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Smith County Agricultural Center. Sign-up will be available at the distribution site or online...
TDOT announces several roads closed due to flooding, storm debris
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has closed several state routes due to flooding and downed trees after severe storms passed through the region overnight. TDOT and contracted maintenance crews worked throughout the night to...
May 2024 Meeting of the Carthage City Council
The Carthage City Council held its monthly meeting on May 2nd at 6:00 pm. Several items were discussed. Watch the full meeting below. Thanks to Teresa’s Gifts for sponsoring Smith County Insider’s live broadcast of this meeting. Subscribe to Smith County...
Gordonsville High School Class of 2024; Graduation set for May 17
Gordonsville, Tenn.— Smith County Board of Education will host a graduation ceremony for the Gordonsville High School Class of 2024 on Friday, May 17 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at GHS. Below are pictures of the graduating seniors in the GHS Class of 2024. From Smith...
Smith County High School Class of 2024; Graduation set for May 18
Carthage, Tenn.— Smith County Board of Education will host a graduation ceremony for the Smith County High School Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Owl Stadium. Below are pictures of the graduating seniors in the SCHS Class of 2024. From Smith...
2024 Smith County Chamber Annual Banquet – 50th Anniversary
Mayor Jeff Mason and Nobel Laureate and 45th Vice President Albert Gore, Jr. joins the Smith County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate its 50th anniversary on May 23rd, 2024 at the Smith County Agricultural Center in South Carthage. The former Vice President previously...
Saturday Mammograms May 18 at Highpoint Health — Riverview
CARTHAGE, TN – If weekdays and nights don’t leave you with a moment for yourself, you may need to take advantage of a promotion at Highpoint Health – Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas (formerly Riverview Regional Medical Center). The hospital imaging department is...
U.S. Representative John Rose Announces May Local Office Hours
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 May. During the local office hours, district staff...
River City Ball 2024 – Hearts of Gold 2024 Auction Benefitting The Spot and Smith County Humane NOW LIVE
The 2024 Silent Auction for River City Ball went LIVE this Sunday at 8 am and you don’t have to be attending the ball to participate and win the bid. The auction will feature over 100 items donated by businesses across the state, and all proceeds from the auction will...
4-H News: Smith County Archers Snag Two #1 Spots and Other Awards at State 4-H Archery Jamboree
Smith County 4-H archers ready to compete at the 2024 Archery Jamboree! by Rachel Petty - UT Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development Over 60 sharp shooters from all across Smith County participated in our 4-H Archery Group this year, making it far and away the largest...
Food for Thought – FCE 2024 Rally
Our Smith County Family and Community Education (FCE) Clubs had their annual Rally on April 27th. This year’s theme was “Blooming with FCE.” Thanks to everyone who attended and helped prepare for this event. Sixty members and guests came out and enjoyed the day. Each...
UT Extension News: The Cicadas are Coming
By Katie Martin - Smith County Extension Agent Have you heard? Our area is due to see an increased presence of cicadas this year with Brood XIX of the 13-year periodic cicadas emerging soon. Across middle and southeastern Tennessee, residents may begin seeing adult...
SCHS 2024 Award Day Celebrates Scholarship Recipients
Smith County High School celebrated the success of many students at their 2024 Awards Day on May 2, 2024. Congratulations to the 37 recipients of the scholarships from SCHS. Seniors were awarded $91,000 in National Scholarships, $71,200 in Local Scholarships, $920,000...
May 11th Art Show at the Carthage Junction Depot
The Saturday, May 11th art show at the Carthage Junction Depot will feature Ceramic Works by Carolyn Ford. The Carthage Junction Depot is located at 185 Gordonsville Highway. The event is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. On display will be pieces from...
Taiho Recognized as an Empower Certified Employer
Taiho Manufacturing in Gordonsville was recently recognized as an Empower Certified Employer. Taiho is a leader in the automotive parts industry. The Empower program recognizes employers who are committed to providing workforce opportunities in Smith County.
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