Smith County News Headlines
Planned power outage on JMZ drive following tractor-trailer wreck
UCEMC released that there will be a planned power outage TODAY Friday, May 12, beginning at 3:00 pm to make repairs to a mainline following a vehicle accident. Around 11:00 am, a tractor-trailer truck was traveling on JMZ Drive when it struck a utility pole, causing...
Barbara Kannapel to be honored at Boy Scout Breakfast this Thursday
The annual Friends of Scouting breakfast is set for Thursday, May 18 at 7:00 A.M. at the Carthage United Methodist Church Christian Life Center. Barbara Kannapel will be recognized as this year’s recipient of the Good Scout Award. Barbara is the Director of the...
Smith County Chamber Corner Show – May 2023
Check out the May 2023 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 County...
An Ounce of Prevention: May 2023
Check out the May 2023 edition of “An Ounce of Prevention”, the monthly newsletter from the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition! Read this month’s newsletter to learn more about the Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition. For more information about the Smith County...
2023 River City Ball online silent auction is now open for bids
Tickets for the River City Ball event are sold out, but you can still participate in the silent auction. This year, the ball is co-benefiting the Pregnancy Help Center of Smith County and the Smith County Help Center. If you aren’t able to attend this year’s River...
May 13 Art Show at the Carthage Junction Depot features local art promoting Smith County
Local artists were asked to submit original works of art representing vintage travel posters highlighting various attractions, events and the natural splendor of Smith County. Come see some of the top entries at the Carthage Junction Depot on May 13, 2023. The display...
May 2023 Meeting of the Carthage City Council
The Carthage City Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 6:00 pm. Several items were discussed. Watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/0xblm6R-bac Thanks to Hotel Walton for sponsoring Smith County Insider’s live broadcast of this...
Special Called Meeting of the Smith County Commission – May 2, 2023
The Smith County Board of Commissioners held a special-called meeting on the evening of Tuesday, May 2, 2023 You can watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/HfRdo3KMh5s Thanks to Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency for sponsoring the live broadcast of...
April 2023 Meeting of the Smith County Board of Education
The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on April 18, 2023. You can watch the full meeting below. https://youtu.be/OP6M6YVaeaQ Subscribe to Smith County Insider’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date on meeting coverage, business spotlights, video...
SCHS Soccer Youth Skills Camp set for June 6-8, 2023
The SCHS Soccer Youth Skills Camp for Kindergarten- 8th grade for the 2023-24 school year, will be on June 6th, 7th, and 8th from 9:00 am.- 12:00 pm. Players will learn individual and team skills appropriate to their age and skill level. Players will learn in a fun...
Angela Pruett Named Chief Nursing Officer of Riverview Regional Medical Center and Trousdale Medical Center
Angela Pruett, Chief Nursing Officer Riverview Regional Medical Center (RRMC) and Trousdale Medical Center (TMC) are pleased to announce Angela Pruett as the Chief Nursing Officer for both facilities. Pruett succeeds CNO Jennifer Holder, who joined the administrative...
Chiropractic Can Help You Stay Fit As You Age
It's no secret that an active lifestyle can help you stay healthier as you get older. In fact, vigorous exercise performed just 15 - 20 minutes per week decreased the risk of death by 16 - 40% in a research study published in the European Heart Journal. Luckily,...
Homeless man killed on interstate ramp in Gordonsville; THP seeking help identifying suspect
On Tuesday, May 2, around 5 pm a hit-and-run incident occurred at the westbound on-ramp of I-40 in Gordonsville. The incident involved a vehicle and a homeless man sitting on the shoulder of the ramp. The vehicle struck and killed the man and then drove away. The...
Smith County High School Class of 2023; Graduation set for May 19
Carthage, Tenn.— Smith County Board of Education will host a graduation ceremony for the Smith County High School Class of 2021 on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at Owl Stadium. Below are pictures of the graduating seniors in the SCHS Class of 2023. From Smith...
Gordonsville High School Class of 2023; Graduation set for May 19
Gordonsville, Tenn.— Smith County Board of Education will host a graduation ceremony for the Gordonsville High School Class of 2022 on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at GHS. Below are pictures of the graduating seniors in the GHS Class of 2023. From Smith...
Evasion of a Officer Leads to Multiple Charges
Justin Lohorn On April 5th, Deputy Dallas Eddie was dispatched to investigate a suspicious vehicle sitting in the roadway in the area of Pig Branch Rd. Deputy Eddie's attempted to make contact with the vehicle in question. He pulled up next to the vehicle and the...
FREE Summer Meals for Smith County Kids
Free Summer Meals will be available pick-up for all Smith County Students from May 30th thru June 30th. Meals can be picked up between 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Gordonsville High School, Smith County Middle School and Smith County High School. Adult meals can be purchased....
Jail Overdose Leads to TBI Analysis
Jimi Box On April 10th, Ms. Jimi Box was taken into custody from court. Ms. Box overdosed in Jail. Several units of Narcan were administered to Ms. Box to get her back to normal levels of breathing. After a search of her cell a crystal substance was found in her...
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