Smith County Insider

by John Rose, U.S. Representative – Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional DistrictCOOKEVILLE, TN—Every month, U.S. Representative John Ro...

Smith County Youth Football signups are on March 13th and March 20th at the Carthage City Park from 12pm- 4pm. Please bring a copy...

Smith County Insider’s “Educator Spotlight” series is our way of celebrating the incredible educators in Smith County who go above and...

March 1, 2021 – TheTennessee Housing Development Agency has opened an online portal that will allow renters and landlords to apply for...

By Mary Parker Draper, Extension Agent – Smith CountyAccording to Harvard Health, the more people cook at home, the healthier their...

Be the lifeline patients need! A Community Blood Drive will be held inside the Fellowship Hall at New Middleton Baptist Church from 2:0...

The blood drive will be held Monday, March 1st from 12-6 pm at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. Register at RedCrossBlood.org...

Myra Janell CaudillMrs. Myra Janell Caudill, age 85, of Carthage, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021.Mrs. Caudill was bor...

Barbara Ann WilliamsMrs. Barbara Ann Williams, age 74 of Carthage, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021.Mrs. Williams was b...

Doras “Sidney” WilliamsMr. Doras “Sidney” Williams, age 79 of Brush Creek, TN, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021.Mr. Williams wa...

Mr. Robert “Buddy” Chaffin, age 76, a Vietnam Veteran of Lebanon, Tennessee, and longtime Carthage resident, died peacefully in his sle...

Tara Leigh GreenThis morning, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation began to review the circumstances of the death of 47-year-old Gordo...

NASHVILLE — That time of year has rolled around again. The new 2021-22 Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses are now on sale, with ove...

Mr. Terry Layne MartinMr. Terry Layne Martin, age 64 of Lebanon, TN passed away Monday February 22, 2021 at Riverview Regional Medical...

Looking for a gently used or even a BRAND NEW prom dress?? If you are needing help finding a gown, please come to the first “Smith Coun...

If you are interested in enrolling your child in kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year, please call your school for an appointment...

by John Rose, U.S. Representative – Tennessee’s Sixth Congressional DistrictNational Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week is a spec...

(1st Row): Lillee Reece, Megan Greenhaw, Haylee Reece, Alivia Schwan, Madison Wolf, Skye Manor, Kaelyn Ward. (2nd Row): Jeneika Williams,...

The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.You can watch the full meeting below.T...

Mr. David JenkinsMr. David Jenkins, age 30 of Carthage, died Sunday afternoon, February 21 at Vanderbilt-Wilson in Lebanon. He is survi...

The Smith County Health Department just releases that a limited amount of COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available this afternoon, T...

by Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather CorrespondentMiddle Tennessee has been slipping and sliding through our snowiest Febr...

Mrs. Dorothy ShrumMrs. Dorothy Shrum, age 86 of Lebanon and a long time resident of Carthage, died Wednesday morning, February 24 at he...

Mr. Chris CaruthersMr. Chris Caruthers, age 62 of Padducah, Kentucky died Saturday evening, February 20 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab....

 2021 HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE SPECIAL ENROLLMENTCounselors Available to Assist with Insurance Enrollment CARTHAGE, Tenn. –...