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The Veterans of American Legion Post 57 in Smith County will host their annual BBQ on the Square fundraiser on Saturday, June 21st from noon to 5pm. The BBQ fundraiser will beheld at the old Smith County Courthouse in Carthage. The meal will consist of a meat and a choice of 3 sides and desert. Cost will be determined on the selection. Proceeds will go to help support the Legion and their activities.

The Annual Gordonsville Play Day/Touch a Truck Day will be held Saturday, June 28th at Ivy Agee Park from 11am - 2pm. Kids can explore various emergency vehicles and other vehicles. Emergency employees and volunteers will be on hand to assist and answer questions. The event is sponsored by the Gordonsville Police Department and the Gordonsville Events Committee.

You can give the gift of life.....The American Red Cross will hold a community blood drive for Smith County on Monday, June 30th from Noon-6pm at the Smith County Chamber. To avoid lines schedule your appointment to give blood by going on-line to www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code Carthage 19.

Registration is currently underway for the annual Smith County High School Baseball Camp for ages 5-12. The cost is $75 per camper and $40 for each additional sibling. Those who register before July 1st will be guaranteed a camp tshirt. Insurance information will be required. The camp will be held July 15th-17th. For more text questions to 727-810- 2260

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will be closing down the Cordell Hull Bridge in Carthage starting this Monday, June 9th through Friday, June 13th from 8am-4pm each day. The bridge will also be closed the following Monday, June 16th through Friday, June 20th also from 8am-4pm each day. The bridge will be shut down for inspection and maintenance.

The Smith County Senior Citizens Center is offering a trip to New Hampshire and the White Mountains. The trip will be held September 20th-28th and will depart from the Senior Center at 120 Pauline Gore Way in South Carthage. Final payments for the trip are due by July 13th. For complete details call Jan Johnson at 615-735-0560.

Open enrollment is currently underway for LBJ&C Headstart in Smith County. LBJ&C Headstart provides all children, including those with disabilities, the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. For details call 615- 735-1868.