Smith County News Headlines
Blood Drive at Smith County Chamber of Commerce Monday, July 10, 2023
The next opportunity to donate blood and help save a life is coming soon. Plan to give blood at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce – Community Room on Monday, July 10, 2023 from 12-6 p.m., 939 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage, TN. You can schedule your appointment by...
U.S. Representative John Rose Announces July Local Office Hours
COOKEVILLE, TN—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 July. During the local office...
June 2023 Meeting of the Smith County Commission
The Smith County Commission held its June meeting on the evening of Monday, June 26, 2023. You can watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/riFt2LPCkI0 Thanks to Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency for sponsoring the live broadcast of this meeting. Subscribe...
Partnership of State Departments to Distribute Free Car Hangtags to Help Prevent Heat-Related Child Deaths
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Friday, June 30th Secretary of State Tre Hargett, the Department of Health and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced a statewide partnership to distribute free Baby in the Back hangtags to help prevent heat-related child...
June 2023 Meeting of the Smith County Board of Education
The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on June 20, 2023. You can watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/BhbnsZ5qNIs Thanks to Defeated Creek Designs for sponsoring the live broadcast of this meeting. Subscribe to Smith County Insider’s...
Food for Thought: Canning College
Canning time is fast approaching! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 19th and Friday, July 21st from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. to attend a two-day, fun-filled Canning College workshop! The event will be held at Gordonsville First Baptist Church. The workshop will...
4-H News: Junior 4-H Camp
Forty-eight excited and eager 4-H’ers departed from Smith County on Monday, June 5th to attend Junior 4-H Camp at the Clyde M. York 4-H Center in Crossville for the week. Assisting with camp activities during the week were teen leaders Emma Brown, Courtney Dickens,...
No Kid Hungry Tennessee grants over $300,000 to combat summer hunger in rural communities across the State
School is out for the summer, and this year school districts and nonprofits in rural Tennessee communities are allowed to serve free meals outside of traditional summer meal sites, thanks to federal policy changes that allow for new non-congregate options. To support...
BBB Recognizes Businesses and Awards Scholarships to High School Students at Inaugural Celebration
Eden Daniel, Smith County High School Better Business Bureau Serving Middle TN and Southern Ky recently hosted its Inaugural Big Blue Bash celebration with over 200 business leaders in attendance. During the event, several businesses were recognized for exemplifying...
tnAchieves Introduces 2024 Mentoring Program
Calling all volunteers! Registration is now open to serve as a tnAchieves mentor in 2024! tnAchieves needs 9,000 volunteers to support the Class of 2024 on their college journey using the TN Promise scholarship. Mentors will ensure each student has meaningful, local...
Riverview Regional Medical Center Publishes 2022 Community Benefit Report
Riverview Regional Medical Center today published its community benefit report for the 2022 calendar year. The annual report outlines the various ways the hospital continues to invest in the health and economic vitality of the Smith County region as part of its...
New District Attorney Shapes Criminal Law
In the first legislative session since being elected District Attorney, Jason Lawson is making an impact beyond the courtroom. DA Lawson wrote two pieces of legislation to change the criminal laws that have been adopted by the General Assembly and were recently signed...
Caney Fork Abate will host a Family Fun Day on July 15th
The Caney Fork Abate will host a Family Fun Day on July 15th from 10 a.m. - 4p.m. at the National Guard Armory, Gordonsville. The event will include a car and bike show, food, swap meet, venders, auction and kids games and activities. Admissions is free. There is a...
Sgt Deputy Roy Knight honored for service to Smith County
Pictured L to R, Chief Deputy Eugene Robert's, Lieutenant Deputy Randy Glover, Sgt. Deputy Roy Knight, Lois Knight (Sgt. Knights wife), Ellie Knight Spike (Sgt. Knights Daughter), Jail Administrator Beth Davis, and Sheriff Steve Hopper. WHEREAS, in special recognition...
2023 Operation Dry Water Returns for July 4th Holiday Period
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water, July 1-3. Operation Dry Water is a three-day period of enforcement and education about the dangers of impaired boating. The July 4th holiday means an increase in...
Kayak 4 Miles on the Caney on the 4th of July
The Kayak Race is a featured event at the Smith County Fair and is sponsored by the BoyScout Troop 367. Registration will begin at the Stonewall Boat Ramp on Trousdale Ferry Pike in Gordonsville at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4th The race begins at 2 p.m. All paddlers are...
Long graduates from Tennessee Highway Patrol academy
On June 23, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating classes of Tennessee State Troopers. The department simultaneously instructed a regular 17-week...
Food for Thought – Walk Across America 2023
The University of Tennessee Extension Smith County partnered with the Smith County Health Department to offer Walk Across Tennessee in Smith County again in 2023. Walk Across Tennessee is a program that persuades and motivates people of all ages to make that most...
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