Smith County News Headlines
March 2024 Meeting of the Carthage City Council
The Carthage City Council held its monthly meeting on March 7th at 6:00 pm. Several items were discussed. Watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/aV_RyfLeQ8k?si=pyfqLSJn0ec1reAA Thanks to Teresa’s Gifts for sponsoring Smith County Insider’s live broadcast of...
GHS Student is making history with the UT Martin Stunt Team
Violet Gillilan, 2022 Gordonsville High School Graduate The University of Tennessee at Martin is the first college in TN and the only D1 college in TN to have a STUNT team. Sophomore team member Violet Gillilan is a 2022 Gordonsville High School graduate was signed...
Large Spring Consignment Sale Pleasant Shade Community Center March 28-30th
The Pleasant Shade Community Center will host a large consignment sale March 28th-30th. Any item (new or used) can be entered into the sale as long as it is in GOOD WORKING CONDITION. (i.e. kitchenware, bath items, tools, machinery, furniture, clothing, toys, jewelry,...
Sleeping in Parking Lot Leads to Drug Bust
Sarah Hobbs Officer Dusten Holder patrolled in the Pilot parking lot in early February when Holder observed a female slumped over sleeping inside her car next to the gas pump. After knocking and talking to the woman she opened the vehicle door. The woman was...
Keep Smith County Beautiful Spring Clean-up Day March 26th 2024
The Keep Smith County Beautiful committee is hosting a Spring Break clean-up day on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The day will begin at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Gloves and safety vests...
WISE SCHOLARSHIP – Women Inspiring Self-Motivated Empowerment
Cookeville, TN – The Upper Cumberland Womens Club and local women entrepreneurs have launched the WISE Scholarship to be awarded in May 2024. The WISE Scholarship will be awarded to wormen who want to or are making a difference in the community and would like to...
Food Giveaway March 30th at Smith County Historic Courthouse
Grace Baptist Church will be serving a hot meal the last Saturday of every month. It will be a different meal every time. Additionally there will be clothes and bags of necessities for homeless or anyone who needs them. They are excited to reach and satisfy a need in...
Food for Thought – Walk Across America
Ready, Set, Walk! According to Harvard Health, walking improves cardiac risk factors such as cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, vascular stiffness and inflammation, and mental stress. Walking and other moderate exercise programs also help protect against...
UT Extension News: March is Extension Month
By Katie Martin - Smith County Extension Agent Did you know that March is Extension Month in Tennessee? Extension is a national educational program supported by USDA through the nation’s land-grant universities and administered with funding from state and local...
Special Thanks to Supporters of 2023 Santa Shoppers Program
Each year Smith County Sheriff’s Office and the Smith County Chamber of Commerce partner to offer the Santa Shoppers Program. Since the beginning almost 1500 children have been served. In 2023, over $35,000 was raised and 220 children were served. Officers from the...
Carthage Junction Depot Features Artwork from Smith County Youth
The Carthage Junction Depot invites you to visit our Third Annual Youth Art Show. School age children across the county were invited to submit work for consideration and a beautiful array of work is now assembled in the gallery. We hope you will join us in celebrating...
‘Cheer or go to jail’ – SRO cheers on Gordonsville High School Basketball Team
In a thrilling sectional game that saw the Gordonsville High School Men's Basketball team secure a historic victory over the South Pittsburg Pirates, one figure stood out among the sea of fans, rallying support in a unique and memorable way. Nick Campbell, a deputy at...
March 5, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary & Smith County Republican Primary Election Results
Voters had the opportunity to cast ballots in a variety of races during the March 5, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary & Smith County Republican Primary, including President, Delegates At-Large, County Commission, School Board, Tax Assessor, Road...
SCHS Owls Soccer: New Season, New Head Coach, Same Owls Spirit
Picture from left to right: Nicholus Bussell, Wesley Kemp, managers: Kiley Jenkins, Abby Harriman, Emma Butler and Karma Pickett. High school soccer is back. The Smith County High School Owls begin their 2024 Campaign with a third less players and a new Head Coach. ...
Small Businesses No Longer Have to File Business Tax
NASHVILLE – It’s almost time to file your 2023 business tax return. Thanks to recent legislation, beginning this year over 100,000 small businesses will no longer be required to file a return and pay this tax. The Tennessee Works Tax Act eliminated the annual business...
Pleasant Shade Community Center Spring Craft Fair March 16, 2024
The Pleasant Shade Community Center will host a Spring Craft Fair with homemade baked goods and crafts. On Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Check out the Facebook page for more information and vendor information. Pleasant Shade Community Center is located...
Vehicle Search Causes Drug Bust
Claudine Bartley Sgt. Junior Fields and Deputy Bert Collins responded to 58 Hartsville Pike to assist State Probation with a probation search on Claudine Bartley. Upon arrival, contact was made with Mrs. Bartley's mother, who confirmed that Mrs. Claudine Bartley was...
Presidential Preference Primary & Republican County Primary Election set for Tuesday, March 5
https://youtu.be/fbllmw9tp3E The presidential field is set in Tennessee for the March 5, 2024, Super Tuesday Presidential Preference Primary and County Primary Election. On Super Tuesday, 15 other states will join Tennessee in helping decide each party's presidential...
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