Smith County News Headlines
The Rodenback Family to be Honored at Boy Scout Breakfast on April 18th
The annual Friends of Scouting breakfast is set for Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 A.M. at the Carthage United Methodist Church Christian Life Center. Stacey and Tracey Rodenbach, along with their son and Eagle Scout, Ephraim, will be recognized as this year’s recipient...
April 13th Art Show at the Carthage Junction Depot – For the Birds
Check out the For the Birds Art Show at the Carthage Junction Depot Saturday, April 13th 2024. Local artists will feature bird related artwork and creative birdhouses. The Carthage Junction Depot is located at 185 Gordonsville Highway. The event is free and open to...
Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck Wednesday, April 10th
The Second Harvest Food Truck will be at the Smith County Agriculture Center on Wednesday, April 10th. The truck generally arrives approximately 10 a.m. Volunteers work to unload the truck and get the food ready for pick-up shortly after. Food is distributed until it...
Food for Thought – America Saves Week
America Saves established America Saves Week in 2007 to prompt individuals and families to pause and conduct an annual check-in to gain a clear view of their finances and begin taking steps toward financial stability. While saving money may be challenging for some, UT...
UT Extension News – Beef & Forage Meeting Scheduled for April 23
By Katie Martin – Smith County Extension Agent We’ve all heard the saying, “Make hay while the sun shines,” but after we have worked hours to cut, tedder, rake, and bale our hay, then what? As hay season approaches this year, we want beef and forage producers to...
911 Texting now available in Smith County
Smith County Emergency Communications District is pleased to announce that Text-to-911 is now available in Smith County. Wireless customers can now send a text of up to 140 characters to 911 in an Emergency. Text-to-911 should only be used in an Emergency situation,...
Hope Center Adoptions & Family Services Miles for Mom 5K on May 11, 2024
Hope Center Adoption and Family Services will host their first 5K Run/Walk. Miles for Moms will be held on Saturday May 11, 2024 beginning at 8 a.m. at 235 Main Street in Cookeville TN. The race will celebrate and honor all moms across the adoption journey. The event...
Smith County Rescue Squad Annual Roadblock- April 6, 2024
The Smith County Rescue Squad will be holding their annual roadblock fundraiser on Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Carthage, South Carthage, and Gordonsville. The roadblock will begin at 8:00 a.m. and go until approximately 12:00 noon. The Rescue squad was formed 58 years...
UCDD Offers Relative Caregiver Housing Assistance
The Relative Caregiver program offered through the Upper Cumberland Development District offers housing assistance to those who are raising a relative child. For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland...
Tennessee Tech opens registration for summer ‘SOAR’ sessions, encourages early sign-ups to guarantee preferred dates
Members of the Tech cheerleading squad welcome attendees to SOAR last year COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University will welcome its newest class of Golden Eagles to campus for Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR) sessions throughout the...
Boy Scouts of America partners with Nobody Trashes Tennessee
All six councils serving the state of Tennessee offer new Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch NASHVILLE, Tenn. – April 2, 2024 – Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) litter prevention campaign has once...
Keep Smith County Beautiful hosts a Successful Spring Clean-up Event
Keep Smith County Beautiful hosted their annual spring cleanup event last Thursday. Many volunteers came out to help clean up litter from the roadsides and help beautify some landscaping areas. Dozens of bags of trash were collected. Keep Smith County Beautiful is...
New Middleton Baptist Church 185th Anniversary
On Sunday, April 14th New Middleton Baptist Church will celebrate their 185th Anniversary and Homecoming. Pastor B.J. Thomason will deliver the message at 10 a.m. Special music will be provide by The Promise Trio. Lunch will follow. The church is located at 493 New...
UT Extension News – Home, Farm, & Garden Lunch and Learn Series is Back for 2024!
By Katie Martin - Smith County Extension Agent We are excited to once again be hosting our “Home, Farm, & Garden Lunch & Learn” series at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. Sessions will be held on specified Tuesdays in the months of April, May, June, and...
Food for Thought – Barn Quilt Trail
Did you know that Smith County has its own Quilt Trail? When one think of quilts, a beautiful crafted piece of work to snuggle under probably comes to mind. However, a Quilt Trail is made up of Barn quilts, and while they are a beautiful crafted piece of work, barn...
Wish You Were Here Tourism Television Series Returns for Third Season
Wish You Were Here! Adventures in Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland has officially launched its third season. The ten-episode television and YouTube series, highlighting tourism attractions and small business destinations of the Upper Cumberland region, aired the new...
Sue Teat Returns to Wilson Bank & Trust, Bringing Decades of Financial Expertise to Gordonsville Branch
Gordonsville, TN – Wilson Bank & Trust proudly announces the return of Sue Teat to its team, where she assumes the role of Consumer Lender at the Gordonsville branch. Teat, a seasoned professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry,...
Spring Fling Craft Festival at Edgar Evins State Park May 11th
Edgar Evins State Park is hosting a Spring Fling Craft Festival at the park on Saturday, May 11l, 2024 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Booth space is available. Admission to the event is free. There will be crafts, vendors, and tasty treats.
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