Smith County Insider

Mr. Farris GibbsMr. Farris Gibbs, age 60, of Carthage, died Sunday afternoon, December 13 at Riverview Regional in Carthage. He is survived...

The 14th Annual Gordonsville Night of Lights Christmas Parade was held on Saturday, December 5, 2020. The parade included several local clu...

By Mary Parker Draper, Extension Agent – Smith CountyThe holidays are an exciting time. However, special times such as the holidays can of...

The Carthage City Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.The meeting was held at the Smith County Cha...

Mr. J.C. MaxwellMr. J.C. Maxwell, age 73 of Chestnut Mound, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020.Mr. Maxwell was born October 6,...

Ms. Sherry BrownSherry was born June 9, 1974 and departed this world December 9th, 2020. She was a free spirit who embraced life to the ful...

Mr. Wayne Elliott, age 80, of South Carthage, died Friday evening, December 11, at Summit Medical Center. He is survived by: children, Dian...

William (Bill) Andrew Adkisson passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020.Bill was born May 12, 1968 in Somers Point, NJ, the youngest son...

Mr. David WattsMr. David Watts, age 69, of Chestnut Mound, TN, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020.Mr. Watts was born February 18, 19...

Mr. Bobby HarperMr. Bobby Harper, age 83 of Lebanon, died Thursday afternoon, December 10 at his home. He is survived by: wife, Dixie Harpe...

The following is an excerpt from the Smith County History Book. The book was published in 1986 by the Smith County Homecoming ’86 Heritage C...

Dr. Melanie Cripps of Carthage Family ChiropracticNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dr. Melanie Cripps of Carthage has been honored with the 2020 Rising C...

Smith County High School announced that it has hired Matt Dyer, Smith County graduate and son of the late Owl coach Pat Dyer, as its new he...

Mr. Ricky M. WilliamsMr. Ricky M. Williams, age 62 of Cowan, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.Mr. Williams was born August 2...

by Steve Norris, Smith County Insider Weather CorrespondentA new Rain system moves into Middle Tennessee for Saturday with highs in the 50...

by Katie Martin, Extension Agent – 4-H Youth Development, UT Extension Smith CountyThe Smith County 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held o...

On Sunday, December 6, 2020, a fire was reported at 214 Jefferson Ave in Carthage. Flames and smoke from the fire were visible from outside...

52 year old Mr. Jason Abel of the Chestnut Mound Community was found deceased on November 27, 2020 at his Cookeville Highway home after suf...

By Chris Hicks, County Director – UT Extension Smith CountyFarmers interested in starting new enterprises or expanding their direct market...

Mr. Glynn B. StewartMr. Glynn B. Stewart, age 88 of Lebanon, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.Mr. Stewart was born February 20...

Press Release from Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (UCEMC)Jennifer Brogdon2021 will usher in a new era for The Upper Cumb...

On December 17, 2020, a blood drive will be held at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage. The drive will begin at 9:00 A.M. and wi...

Mr. Ray ThomasMr. Ray Thomas, age 74 of Dean Hill, died Saturday, December 5 at his home. He is survived by: wife, Geraldine Thomas; childr...

Ms. Blanche FloydMs. Blanche Floyd, age 83, of Carthage, died Sunday evening, December 6, at Riverview Regional in Carthage. She is survive...

On Tuesday, December 1, the 2020 Carthage Christmas Parade presented by the Carthage Lions Club was held on Main St. in Carthage, TN. The p...