Smith County News Headlines
Fall Youth Soccer League Sign-ups
The Smith County Youth Soccer League (ages 4-11 yrs old as of August 2022) is starting registration for the Fall 2023 season! You can register at the Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday July 26th from 5 to 7pm, Friday July 28th from 5 to 7 pm , Wednesday August 2nd from 5...
Smith County 4-H Travels to Alaska
By Gabe Harville, Smith County 4-H’er Submitted by Katie Martin, Smith County Extension Agent I have had the privilege of serving on the Tennessee State 4-H Council as the 2022-2023 Tennessee 4-H Congress Speaker of the House. Each year the youth and leaders of this...
Commodities Distribution on July 31st Smith County Ag Center
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for Smith County on Monday, July 31, 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 at...
Speeding and Odors of Marijuana Lead to Drug Bust
Terrie Renee Neal On July 2nd, Deputy Levi Grigg observed a gray vehicle traveling at 67 MPH in a 55 MPH on Dixon Springs Highway. Dep. Grigg stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver of the vehicle, Terrie Neil. Upon making contact with Neil, Dep....
Free School Supplies & Backpacks at the Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 29th
The Smith County Events Committee is excited to host their 2nd Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 29th at the Historic Smith County Courthouse from 2-8 p.m. Public, private and homeschool students and families are invited to participate. Free school supplies and...
Smith County Fair Cornhole Tournament Winners
1st Place Dan Oliver and Shane Carpenter The 2023 Cornhole Tournament drew a field of 18 participants at the Smith County Fair. Participants were assigned teams by random draw. Nine teams played one another in a double elimination tournament. 2nd Place WIll West and...
Drug Dealer Caught in Local Business
John David Holder On June 23rd, Sgt. Junior Fields along with Deputy Brady Dodson went to the Carthage Wine and Spirits for a drug investigation into the distribution of Schedule II (Hydrocodone). Upon arrival Sgt. Fields spoke to Mr. John David Holder Sr. who...
2023 Smith County Fair Dog & Cat Show Winners
Best of Show - Malcolm & Handler Allie Wheeler (center) with Dr. Lindsay Dixon (left) and Mary Bowden (right) The Dog and Cat Show at the Smith County Fair was held on Saturday morning, July 8th. Several dogs participated in the the show sponsored by Smith County...
GHS Cheerleaders to host carwash on Saturday, July 22nd
The Gordonsville High School Cheerleaders will host a car wash on Saturday, July 22nd at Citizens Bank in Gordonsville. The car wash will begin at noon. Donations are appreciated.
Not Wearing a Seatbelt leads to a Drug Bust
Jay Elliot Pierce On June 26, Deputy Nathan Williams conducted a traffic stop after observing the driver of a green Ford fusion not wearing a seatbelt on interstate 40. It was explained to the driver identified as Jay Pierce that he was stopped for not wearing a...
Catesa Farms “Keeps it Fresh” in a feature article by Tennessee Broadband Association
George McDonald, owner of Catesa Farms inspects strawberries Tennessee Broadband Association recently featured Catesa Farms in their online newletter as a "Broadband Success Story". Catesa Farms, located on Dixon Springs Highway in Riddleton is owned by George...
Speeding Leads to Arrest – Drugs and a Handgun Seized
Dyllan Reeves On July 5th, Sgt. Junior Fields stopped a Silver Jeep after checking the vehicle's speed by stationary radar. Radar indicated that the vehicle was traveling 93 mph in a 70 mph on I-40 near the 262 mile marker traveling eastbound. Upon stopping the...
New state record for a blue catfish confirmed
Micka Burkhart with the state record blue catfish caught on Barkley Reservoir in Stewart County. He later released the trophy catch as he did his previous record holder. NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed a new state record for a blue...
Food for Thought – Farmers Market Fresh
We all know the farmers’ market is an excellent place for picking up fresh fruits and vegetables. On July 24, in addition to picking up some home-grown tomatoes, you can pick up some research-based knowledge, as well. UT Extension will be at the Smith County Farmers’...
Home, Farm, & Garden Lunch and Learn Series is Back!
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 the first Tuesday of each month in August, September, and...
Republican Party Calls for Local County Primary
The Smith County Republican Party has called a county primary to be held March 5, 2024, the same day as the Presidential Preference Primary. The County Republican Primary will include all county offices that will be on the August 2024 General Election Ballot. The...
HOPEFEST Recovery Festival at Smith County Ag Center this Saturday, July 29th
The Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition will host HOPEFEST Celebrate Recovery-Celebrate Life at the Smith County Ag Center Saturday, July 29 ,2023 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. There will be free food, games, inflatable kid rides, live music and vendors. The Carthage Church...
Riverview Regional Medical Center Names 2023 Mercy Award Winner
Flo Agee recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitmentto helping others. Carthage, TN – Riverview Regional Medical Center recently announced that Flo Agee has been recognized as the facility’s 2023 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one...
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