Smith County Insider

tnAchieves is thrilled to announce that more than 5,350 Tennesseans have registered to volunteer as a tnAchieves mentor in 2025! In sur...

I want to thank everyone who voted for me, to be your Alderman, Town of Gordonsville, for the next 4 years. I will continue to communic...

Holiday decorations are displayed in the Appalachian Center for CraftGuests of all ages are invited to the Appalachian Center for Craft...

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With the U.S. Department of Education announcing a nationwide delay of the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal S...

Ms. Fay KidderMs. Fay Kidder, age 73 of Hiwassee, died Friday evening, November 15 at her home.  She is survived by: daughter, Carla Wi...

Ms. Peggy Dianne Lawrence DeanMs. Peggy Dianne Lawrence Dean, age 81, of Nashville, TN and a native of the Sykes Community of Smith Cou...

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced the application period for the 2024-25 Late-Season, Youth, and Military Waterfowl...

Each year, Medicare’s open enrollment happens October 15th-December 7th. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (C...

Center Hill Dam on the Caney Fork River in Lancaster, TN (USACE Photo by Leon Roberts)Pursuant to Chapter 442, Tennessee Public Act of...

The Smith County Commission held its meeting on the evening of Monday, October 28, 2024You can watch the full meeting below....

Check out the November 2024 edition of the Smith County Chamber Corner Show!This month’s show features local businesses, community...

Mr. Leon Corbert RaderMr. Leon Corbert Rader, age 91, of Lebanon, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.Mr. Rader was bor...

The 2024 William Walton Harvest Queen Pageant took center stage on Saturday, October 26th, at the Historic Smith County Courthouse, as over...

Harris Recognized by Statewide District Attorneys Conference for Exemplary Trial advocacy pictured with Jason Lawson, Smith County District...

The Willette Volunteer Fire Department in Red Boiling Springs, TN, will host the 2nd Annual Benefit Coon Hunt for Jude’s Hallelujah Sto...

Smith County Humane’s 4th Annual Paws-itively Magical Winter Ball is taking place on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the National Guard...

This holiday season, the “Lights of Long Branch” is set to transform Long Branch Campground into a winter wonderland with an enchanting...

Mr. Wayne CarverA longtime farmer has died at the age of 69 following a brief battle with Adreno carcinoma.Mr. Wayne Carver of Cart...

With just 5 days until the November 15, 2024 mentor recruitment deadline,  4 volunteers are urgently needed in Smith County. With a rec...

Randall Lee EldridgeRandall Lee Eldridge, affectionately known as Randy, was born on January 19, 1961, in Cookeville, Tennessee. He pas...

By Katie Martin, Smith County Extension AgentAre you always killing your poinsettias? Would you like to know how to make your amary...

The 2024 statewide muzzleloader/archery season for deer opens in Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 9 and continues through Friday, Nov. 22 in...

Join Us for a Hilarious Christmas Classic performed by the Students of Smith County!Get ready for some holiday fun as Smith County...

 On Friday November 22  4pm – 7pm A Hometown Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the the Smith County Ag Center.  This sp...

Mrs. Polly DixonBuffalo Community homemaker, Mrs. Polly Dixon, transitioned from her earthly journey to her heavenly home at 2:50 a.m....