Smith County Insider

02/11/2025

Pleasant Shade man arrested, charged in TBI child sexual abuse material investigation

TBI PRESS RELEASE: SMITH COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime & Digital Evidence Unit have charged a Smith County man in an ongoing child sexua…

02/11/2025

February 2025 Meeting of the Gordonsville City Council

02/10/2025

Amateur Radio Club will meet on February 17th

The Smith County Amateur Radio Club will meet at 6 PM on Monday February 17 at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. The topic will be Basic Soldering. Anyone is invited to attend. See the website …

02/10/2025

Smith County FCE to Host Annual Chocolate Extravaganza on Valentine’s Day

Smith County residents with a sweet tooth are in for a treat this Valentine’s Day! The Smith County Family and Community Education (FCE) organization is gearing up for its annual Chocolate Extravag…

02/08/2025

ICYMI: Smith County Little League Signups for 2025 Now Open

Smith County Little League is now accepting registrations for the upcoming baseball and softball season. This year, Little League requires registration through a new online system. Although it migh…

02/07/2025

Mrs. Maryanna Gibbs Lawrence- Obituary

Mrs. Maryanna Gibbs Lawrence Mrs. Maryanna Gibbs Lawrence, age 90 of the Stonewall community passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Mrs. Lawrence was a daughter of the late Walter Clemon Gibbs an…

02/07/2025

Thad Stark to Receive Eagle Scout Award

Thad Stark Eagle Scout Candidate Plans are underway to hold an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on February 8, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Red Boiling Springs (445 Carthage Road) where Thaddeus Paul…

02/07/2025

Spring Smith County Youth Soccer Sign-ups 2025

Smith County Youth Soccer will be holding Spring Registration on the following dates in the Community Room at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact Jan Trainham at 615-…

02/07/2025

Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program Underway

Nick Harper, Smith County Josh Shoulders, Smith County Murfreesboro, TN – The inaugural Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP), powered by the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) and …

02/07/2025

February 2025 Meeting of the Carthage City Council

02/07/2025

ICYMI: 3rd Annual Carthage Rotary Co****le Tournament on February 8

The Carthage Rotary Club is excited to announce its upcoming Co****le Tournament Fundraiser, set to take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Smith County Agriculture Center, located at 159 …

02/06/2025

Business Spotlight – Kiddo’s Play Center Opening Soon

I’m thrilled to announce the opening of Kiddos Play Center in Carthage, TN, this summer of 2025! We’re eager to provide a one-of-a-kind destination for children and families i…

02/06/2025

Dr. Don Baud - Obituary

Dr. Don Baud Dr. Don Baud, age 78 of the Cartwright Community, died Wednesday morning, February 5 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.  He is survived by: wife, Sandra Baud; children, Lisa H…

02/06/2025

Mr. David Hatch - Obituary

Mr. David Hatch Mr. David Hatch, age 65 of the Bluff Creek Community, died Tuesday morning, February 4 at High Point Riverview in Carthage.  He is survived by: wife, Jenny Hatch; daughter, Jor…

02/05/2025

Gabe Harville named a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program in Career and Technical Education

Gabe Harville, Smith County High School Gabriel Harville, a graduating senior at smith County High School, has been named a Career and Technical Education candidate as part of the 2025 U.S. Preside…

02/05/2025

Mrs. Bettye Jo Paris Manning Hackett - Obituary

Mrs. Bettye Jo Paris Manning Hackett Mrs. Bettye Jo Paris Manning Hackett, age 94, of Alexandria, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday Morning, February 2, 2025. Mrs. Hackett was born J…

02/04/2025

TSSAA Rejects Controversial Transfer Rule for High School Athletes for Now

The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) has sparked debate with a transfer rule proposal. During a meeting today, the Legislative Council of the TSSAA rejected the proposal that…

02/04/2025

Smith County High School Honors Top ACT Performers of Class of 2025

Smith County High School celebrates the top ten ACT scorers from the Class of 2025: Photo: Smith County High School Students from right to left and their scores: Gabe Harville – 33 Chloe Coll…