In our final edition of the Forage Webinar Series, Dr. Rob Kellenbach, University of Missouri Associate Dean, discussed how to get the most out of your winter feeding, including using stockpiled fescue and evaluating various hay feedin...

“Hustle and bustle” can describe the holiday season for many. Gifts to purchase and wrap, decorations to put up, remembering to move the elf, activities to plan, and dinners to cook. It can be overwhelming at times.“Is the cup half...

By Katie Martin -UT, Extension Agent – Did you attend 4-H camp as a child? Do you want today’s youth to have the opportunity to participate in activities including zip lining, swimming, shooting sports, group sports, fishing, kayaking/...

The Smith County Board of Education met at 5:00 p.m. on November 15, 2022.You can watch the full meeting below.Thanks to Judy Smith and Lacey Crockett of Blackwell Realty for sponsoring the live broadcast of this meeting....

Mr. James H. Shoemake Mr. James H. Shoemake age 75, of Hickman, TN passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2022.James was born July 1, 1947 in the Hickman, TN community of Smith County a son of the late Horace Chism Shoemake and Ruth...

Check out the December 2022 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 enabling.For more information about the Smith...

Mrs. Virginia Mae JaikinsMrs. Virginia Mae Jaikins, age 97 of Carthage, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022.Mrs. Jaikins was born October 22, 1925 in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Charles Judson Chamberlin and Florenc...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization connecting generosity with need in 40 Middle Tennessee and beyond, announces its annual scholarship application process opens Dec. 1, 2022 and i...

From Left: RC Editor in Chief Art Aisner, RC Editorial Director Rick Damato, Vice President of Service Michael Miller, Director of Brand Vanessa Williams, Vice President of Operations Jim Henley, President Curtis Sutton, COO Michelle Boy...

The annual Alumni Basketball game is right around the corner. This year alumni cheerleaders will be added. If you would like to participate contact: Basketball Jonathan Bush at 615-633-1649, GHS Cheerleading Amanda Cripps 615-200-4471...

Mrs. Janel Faun Myers CowanMrs. Janel Faun Myers Cowan, age 74 of Hickman, died Monday afternoon, December 5 at Mabry Healthcare  and Rehab Center where she had been a patient since September of 2020.  Mrs. Cowan was born April 25,...

Mr. Kenneth D. BennettMr. Kenneth D. Bennett age 73 of Lebanon, TN passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at his home.Preceded in death by:  Parents, Virgil & Golden Irene Sisco Bennett; Granddaughter, CaseyAnn Bennett; Brother, Bill...

The Carthage City Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at 6:00 pm.New Smith County Mayor Steve Babcock presides and new councilman and vice mayor were sworn in. Several items were discussed. Watch the fu...

Carthage Tornado SirenNew outdoor mass notification systems, manufactured by Whelen Engineering Company and made here in the USA, were recently installed In the City of Gordonsville, the City of South Carthage & the City of Carthage. T...

Ms. Tammy Overstreet GibbsMs. Tammy Overstreet Gibbs, age 58 of South Carthage, died Friday morning, December 2 at Riverview Regional in Carthage.  She is survived by: 2 children, Tristian Jennette and husband Terry of Santa Fe, TN, Ju...

“In Tennessee, UT Extension Family and Consumer Sciences agents reach more than half a million citizens each year with an economic impact of $243,623,468 in 2021,” says Janet Fox, assistant dean of UT Extension. “We provide individuals...

UT Extension Smith County is proud to present the latest episode of Cultivating Communities. Join hosts Katie Martin and Chris Hicks as they travel the Upper Cumberland to introduce you to local farmers, families, and Extension agents....

Since 2006, 153 hay barns have been built in Smith County with cost-share assistance from the TN Ag Enhancement Program. Most of those barns are still in use, and once producers see the value in storing hay in the dry, they often decid...

Aspire Home Group and Keller Williams Realty will host cookies and pictures with Santa on Saturday, December 3rd in the lobby of the Walton Hotel. The free event includes a visit with Santa, photos and cookies for each child. For mor...

Mr. Jeffrey BallengerMr. Jeffrey Ballenger, age 63 of Gallatin, died Tuesday morning, November 29 at his home.  He is survived by: mother, Talitha Ballenger of Gallatin, brother, Bob Ballenger of Gallatin.Mr. Ballenger is at the Ca...

The Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition will host photos with Santa at the Smith County Historic Courthouse on Tuesday, December 6th and Wednesday, December 7th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The event is free Bring the little ones to se...

Mr. Phillip CoffeeMr. Phillip Coffee, age 60 of Hogans Creek, died Tuesday afternoon, November 29 at his home.  He is survived by: wife, Lora Hesson Coffee; children, Lindsey Spear and husband Justin of Dalzell, South Carolina, P. J. C...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT), a charitable organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Middle Tennessee and beyond, announces $2,803,840 in grants to 435 local nonprofit organiza...

Mr. Ronnie Dennis, age 63 of Carthage, died Tuesday afternoon, November 28 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin.  He is survived by: wife, Lila Andrews Dennis; daughter, Audra Stangenberg and husband Jared of Gainesboro; son, Chris...

The Carthage Junction Depot will be hosting an Art Crawl on Saturday, December 10. Nineteen local artists and craftsmen will be partnered with local businesses in 8 locations in the Carthage/ South Carthage business district. From...