Smith County News Headlines
The 2025 American Legion Boys and Girls State Completion Certificate
The 2025 American Legion Boys and Girls State delegates from Gordonsville and Smith County High Schools received their completion certificates recently. The members of American Legion Post 57 congratulate them on their accomplishment and their upcoming graduation....
Military Recognition of 2026 seniors by American Legion Post 57
American Legion Post 57 recognized members of both 2026 graduating classes who made the decision to join the Armed Forces of our country. From Smith County High School, they are Nathaniel Clark- U.S. Navy, Diego Gonzalez- U.S. Marine Corps, Joey Wright- U.S. Army and...
Smith County 4-H’ers Compete at Regional Wildlife Judging Contest
Recently, 17 Smith County 4-H’ers got a little wild at the 2026 Central Region 4-H Wildlife Judging Contest, which was held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. 4-H’ers spent the day at the beautiful Cheatham Lock and Dam Campground in Ashland City, Tennessee, enjoying...
Jacky Carver SR receives 2026 Good Scout Award
Local businessman Jacky Carver Sr. received the 2026 Good Scout Award at the Smith County Friends of Scouting breakfast recently held at the Carthage United Methodist Church. The Good Scout Award is the Middle Tennessee Council’s highest honor for individual or...
Local community banker & Carthage resident to be honored at Lebanon building dedication
BankTennessee will dedicate its Lebanon office building at 355 South Hartmann Drive in honor of Tom Paschal, a longtime Middle Tennessee community banker and Carthage area resident, during a ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. Tom has been part of community...
Boys of Sykes Reunion is Saturday, June 6th
Boys of Sykes Reunion is Saturday, June 6th at the Union Hill Church Shelter House. Admission is free. Food and drinks will be provided. Eat at 5:30. All former and present Sykes boys are invited. Come early and stay late.
Haley Dunn-Fultz for Smith County School Board
Haley Dunn-Fultz has officially announced her write-in campaign for the Smith County School Board District 4 seat, focused on accountability, student success, transparency, and stronger communication between schools and families. With four school board seats up...
Free Yard Sale at Pleasant Shade Community Center
A FREE yard sale will be held for anyone in the community looking for clothing, toys, home décor, and other useful items. Organizers say everything will be completely free and encourage people to come find items they may need or want. Community members are also...
Heated exchange follows Smith County Board of Education meeting over teacher discipline case
The Smith County Board of Education spent much of its meeting Monday night discussing disciplinary action involving Smith County High School teacher Jason Robert Smith, following allegations of inappropriate comments and conduct involving students. According to...
TWRA News: TWRA Confirms New Largemouth Bass Fishing Record
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has confirmed that a new state record for a Largemouth Bass has been established, breaking the previous mark, which was set more than 11 years ago. Darren Nunley (pictured above) caught the record fish in Nickajack...
Jake Pedigo to receive Eagle Scout Medal
In the presence of family, friends, dignitaries, and members of the community, at 3 PM on Sunday May 17, 2026, Jacob Adam Pedigo will be awarded the Eagle Scout Medal during an Eagle Court of Honor at the Aubrey Harwell Leadership Center, Camp Stahlman at Boxwell...
UCEMC Now Hiring Groundman/Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman
Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC) is looking for a Groundman/Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman to join our team in both Cookeville and Livingston, TN. Groundman/Apprentice/Journeyman Lineman play a key role in assisting in the construction,...
American Legion Post 57 Summer Concert Series
Music lovers are invited to enjoy live entertainment all summer long during the American Legion Post 57 Summer Concert Series in downtown Carthage. The family-friendly event takes place every third Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., running from May through September at...
Flea Market / Yard Sale
Shoppers and small-business lovers won’t want to miss the upcoming Flea Market Yard Sale at the Smith County Ag Center in Carthage, happening June 16th through 18th. The three-day event promises a fun mix of antiques, vintage treasures, handcrafted goods, and unique...
Spring Fling is Coming to Carthage
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16th from 10AM-2PM and come spend the day with us at TSC in Carthage, TN for a fun-filled Spring Fling Shopping Event! We’ll have something for everyone including: Delicious Food Trucks Trendy Women’s Boutique Shopping Laundry...
2025 American Legion Boys and Girls State Recognition
The 2025 American Legion Boys and Girls State delegates from Gordonsville and Smith County High Schools received their completion certificates recently. The members of American Legion Post 57 congratulate them on their accomplishment and their upcoming graduation....
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – May 2026
Check out the May 2026 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner Show! This month’s show features local businesses, community organization and events going on in and around Smith County. If you would like to promote your event or local business on the Smith...
2026 Premier Partner Certificate Presentation to Carthage Community for collecting 303 units of blood in 2025!
The Carthage Community Blood Program was held Monday, May 4, 2026, at Carthage United Methodist Church, bringing together local volunteers, business leaders, and donors in support of the ongoing need for lifesaving blood donations across the region. The community...
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