Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 10/26/23
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF John Thomas Gibson Case#80CH1-2023-PR-2747 Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of October, 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of John Thomas Gibson, Deceased, who died on the 11th day of October, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against said estate are required to file same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (a); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 17th day of October, 2023. Signed Barbara Roden, Personal RepresentativeDavid Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 10-26-2t
________________________
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Bobby Gene Glidwell, Sr. Case#80CH1-2023-PR-2745 Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of October, 2023, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the estate of Bobby Gene Glidwell, Sr., Deceased, who died on the 13th day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee.
All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against said estate are required to file same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (a); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 13th day of October, 2023. Signed Cynthia LeeAnn Glidwell, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 10-19-2t
________________________
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Sale at public auction will be on November 21, 2023, at or about 2:00 PM, local time, at the Smith County Courthouse, 211 North Main Street, Carthage, TN 37030, pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by Mitchell Travis Ridiner, a single man, to Rudy Title & Escrow, as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for CMG Mortgage, Inc. dba CMG Financial dated February 14, 2020, and recorded in Book 371, Page 352, Instrument Number 20000531 in the Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee (“Deed of Trust”), conducted by Padgett Law Group, having been appointed Substitute Trustee, all of record in the Smith County Register’s Office. Default in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust has been made; and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable. Party entitled to enforce the debt: AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC Other interested parties: None The hereinafter described real property located in Smith County will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens, and encumbrances of record: Legal Description: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE AND LYING IN THE 12TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND BEING BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING ON AN IRON PIN IN THE WEST MARGIN OF SOUTH LOVERS LANE, SAID PIN BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE CHRISTOPHER FERRELL PROPERTY AND THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED, THENCE WITH SAID MARGIN OF SAID ROAD SOUTH 05 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST 150.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, SAID PIN BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE DIANA ROLLINS PROPERTY AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED, THENCE LEAVING WEST MARGIN OF SOUTH LOVERS LANE AND RUNNING NORTH 83 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST 289.46 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE CHRISTOPHER FERRELL PROPERTY, THENCE WITH SAID FERRELL PROPERTY AS FOLLOWS: NORTH 04 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST 150.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, SOUTH 83 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST 291.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 1.00 ACRE MORE OR LESS BY SURVEY DATED OCTOBER 12, 2009, PAUL BURTON CROCKETT, TENNESSEE NO. 1394 OF CROCKETT SURVEYING, 427 PARK AVENUE, LEBANON, TN. 37087 (615)444-6693., JOB NO. 09 9666 WC. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE WITHIN NAMED GRANTOR(S) BY DEED RECORDED SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH IN BOOK 371, PAGE 350 OR INSTRUMENT NO. 20000530, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY. Street Address: The street address of the property is believed to be 20 South Lovers Lane, Lebanon, TN 37090, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property. In the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. Map/Parcel Number: 050 019.04 Current owner(s) of Record: Mitchell Travis Ridiner and Melissa Deanne Ridiner This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded Plat or Plan; any unpaid taxes and assessments; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; rights of redemption, equity, statutory or otherwise, not otherwise waived in the Deed of Trust, including rights of redemption of any government agency, state or federal; and any and all prior deeds of trust, liens, dues, assessments, encumbrances, defects, adverse claims and other matters that may take priority over the Deed of Trust upon which this foreclosure sale is conducted or are not extinguished by this Foreclosure Sale. THE PROPERTY IS SOLD WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO TITLE, MARKETABILITY OF TITLE, POSSESSION, QUIET ENJOYMENT OR THE LIKE AND FITNESS FOR A GENERAL OR PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. The title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another time certain or to another day, time, and place certain, without further publication upon announcement on the day, time, and place of sale set forth above or any subsequent adjourned day, time, and place of sale. If you purchase a property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified check made payable to or endorsed to Padgett Law Group. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end, you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time. Padgett Law Group, Substitute Trustee 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203 Tallahassee, FL 32312 (850) 422-2520 (telephone) (850) 422-2567 (facsimile) [email protected] PLG# 22-005872-7 10-26-3t
________________________
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Gordon Neal Woodard Case#80CH1-2023-PR-2746 Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of October, 2023, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the estate of Gordon Neal Woodard, Deceased, who died on the 26th day of September, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against said estate are required to file same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (a); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 13th day of October, 2023. Signed James Stacy Woodard, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 10-19-2t
________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will meet Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The meetings will take place at City Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage and is open to the public. Stephen Babcock, Mayor of Carthage
________________________
Town of CarthagePublic Notice of Compliance to TCA 6-54-111 The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (Agency) was established in 1973 in accordance with Title 13, Chapter 26, as amended, of Tennessee Code Annotated. This legislation provides a regional system to deliver human resource agency programs in the State’s counties and cities. It is governed by a member governing board and a member policy council. The board consists of fourteen county executives and six mayors within the area served by the Agency, one state senator and one state representative whose districts lie wholly or in part within the area served by the Agency. The policy council has twenty-one council members and consists of mixture of elected offi cials, consumer, provider and minority representatives from the fourteen counties served by the Agency. The Town of Carthage has appropriated $12,000 during Fiscal Year 2023/2024 ending June 30, 2024, to provide water, sewer and sanitation utility bill assistance to eligible Town of Carthage residents beginning November 1, 2023. If eligible, $200 per address may be awarded annually. To learn more or apply for assistance, please contact your local UCHRA at 615-735-0476.
________________________
I, Terry Reece, have this 2000 S10 Pickup Truck with this VIN#IGCDT19W3Y8209641 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 931-252-3274.
________________________
I, Jason Burr, have this Motorcycle with this VIN#1HD1GJV16XY311482 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 214-284-4899.
________________________
Request for Qualifi cations Contractor Services Smith County (TN) Board of Education is requesting a statement of qualifi cations from general contractor’s services for the construction of 2 Wellness Centers for the Smith County School District. The Request for Qualifi cation (RFQ) package can be obtained on the Smith County Board of Education website home page smithcoedu.net or use the direct link: https://drive. google.com/fi le/d/1MvpX9FpIAfi eLQcwiviOeBCxlP3 yUcRk/view?usp=sharing. The submittal shall be clearly labeled Smith County Board of Education Request for Qualifi cations for Commercial Contractor Services for Smith County School District Wellness Centers, and be delivered to Smith County Board of Education, 126 SCMS Lane, Carthage, TN 37030. No emails will be accepted. The Request for Qualifi cations (RFQ) must be received by 12:00 P.M. on November 7, 2023.
________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of South Carthage will conduct a public hearing on November 2, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to solicit comments from the public on the passage of the following Ordinances: The hearing will be held in the Hughes Building on South Main Street. Following the public hearing the Town of South Carthage Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet in regular session to consider Ordinance # 23-433 on fi nal reading. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend.Joey Nixon – Mayor 1. Ordinance # 23-433 Calling for a Referendum on the Proposition to Increase the Local Option Sales Tax Rate
________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE
The South Carthage Municipal Planning Commission will have a special called meeting on Monday, October 30, 2023 at the William Ernest Hughes building for the purpose of reviewing several items. The special called meeting will begin immediately following the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to consider a fi nal site plan for a multi-family residential structure for property located at 59 Cookeville Highway (further described as Map 054P, Group A, Parcel 011.00). The agenda is available by request at the South Carthage City Hall. All citizens are invited to attend. Any questions or comments can be addressed to South Carthage Planner Tommy Lee by phone: 931-979-2170 or email: [email protected] Kenneth Nixon, Chairman South Carthage Board of Zoning Appeals
________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE The South Carthage Board of Zoning Appeals will have a public hearing scheduled for Monday, October 30, 2023 at the William Ernest Hughes building for the purpose of receiving public comment regarding the following request: The public hearing will begin at 5:00 P.M. All citizens are invited to attend. Any questions or comments can be addressed to South Carthage Planner Tommy Lee by phone: 931-979-2170 or email: [email protected] Kenneth Nixon, Chairman South Carthage Board of Zoning Appeals A special exception for a multi-family residential structure in a C-2 (Highway Commercial) zoning district for property located at 59 Cookeville Highway (further described as Map 054P, Group A, Parcel 011.00). (Ricky Dixon Request).
________________________
ELECTION NOTICE MARCH 5, 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY REPUBLICAN COUNTY PRIMARY PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY AND REPUBLICAN DELEGATES U.S. President/Vice-President 4 year term Republican Delegates Currently only the Republican Party will elect their delegate candidates to the national convention by popular election For more information or to obtain and file a petition for the above offices, contact the Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections, 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave, 7th Floor, William R. Snodgrass Tower, Nashville, TN 37243. Phone: 615-741-7956. REPUBLICAN COUNTY PRIMARY A Republican Primary has been called for all Smith County Offices appearing on the August 2024 General Election ballot. The Democratic party chose not to hold a county primary. The Republican County Primary will be held with the March 5, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary for the following office(s). County Offices that will be on the Primary Ballot (4 Year Terms, unless noted) County Commission District 1 (Defeated) To Fill and Unexpired Term District 3 (New Middleton) – 2 Seats To Fill and Unexpired Term District 6 (Carthage) To Fill and Unexpired Term Assessor of Property Road Superintendent TN Highway Officials Certification filing due November 30, 2023 School Board District 1 (Defeated) District 2 (Tanglewood) District 5 (Gordonsville) District 7 (South Carthage) Petition Deadlines apply to all candidates including Independent Candidates who desire to run for a County Office that will appear on the August 2024 General Election Ballot as listed above. Petition Deadlines Petitions Available……………………. October 16, 2023 Qualifying Deadline ….…….. Noon December 14, 2023 Withdrawal Deadline ….…… Noon December 21, 2023 South Carthage Municipal Candidates will not be on the March primary ballot. South Carthage candidate petitions will be available beginning February 5, 2024.Voter Deadlines for March 5, 2024 Election Dates to Request Absentee Ballot …….. December 6, 2023 thru February 27, 2024 Voter Registration Deadline ………………………………………… February 5, 2024 Early Voting Dates ……………………………… February 14 thru February 27, 2024 SMITH COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 105 Carthage, TN 37030 Phone 615-735-8241 Fax 615-735-8253 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm Closed for Holidays: January 1, 15 and February 19, 2024 Wesley Rigsby, Chairman • Anne Waggoner, Secretary Commissioners • Rob Goodrow, Steven Willbur, Daniel Hawthorne Yvonne Gibbs, Administrator of Elections
________________________
AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE ILLEGAL, CERTAIN DISRUPTIVE PRACTICES DURING HALLOWEEN, TO WIT: POSSESSION OF EGGS OR MISSILES WITH INTENT TO THROW SAME; DESTRUCTION OR ABUSE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY; ASSEMBLY FOR CREATING A DISTURBANCE; CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND BEER; INTERFERING WITH CITY EMPLOYEES IN THEIR OFFICIAL DUTY, AND PROVIDING FOR A REASONABLE CURFEW AND PENALTIES. ORDINANCE NO. 195 Whereas, the day and night designated or known as Halloween has become a time for lawlessness, property destruction and breaches of peace, and, Whereas the citizens of this city, especially the small children the elderly and visitors have been unable to travel about the city on Halloween without fear of abuse to the person and property. Now therefore be it ordained by the City Councils of Carthage, South Carthage and Gordonsville, Tennessee that: SECTION I A. It shall be unlawful for any minor, under age of 18 years to be on the public streets, alleys, playgrounds and any other public places or private ground not owned by said minor, within the city limits of Carthage after 8:00 p.m. on October 31th or any day designated as to day to celebrate “Halloween”. B. Any persons found guilty of violating this ordinance shall be fined not less than $5.00 and no more than $50.00. C. This ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other curfew ordinance theretofore adopted and in effect within the corporate limits, but shall be exception of limitations to any ordinance. SECTION II A. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess in public, and on any street, highway, alley, public place or any property not belonging to said person within the city limits of Carthage, South Carthage and Gordonsville, Tennessee, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., eggs, with the intent to throw same at persons or property. B. There shall be a rebutable presumption that anyone who possesses any egg or eggs in public between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. possesses said egg or eggs with the intent to throw said eggs at persons or property. C. Any person found guilty of possessing any egg or eggs shall be fined $10.00 per egg. D. Any person found guilty of throwing any egg or eggs shall be fined $50.00. SECTION III It shall be unlawful for any person to appear on or in any public way or place while wearing a mask, device, or hood whereby any portion of the face is hidden or covered as to conceal the identity of the wearer. The following are exempt from the provision of this section: (1) Children under the age of 14 years. (2) Workers, while engaged in work where a face covering is needed for health and or safety reasons. (3) Persons wearing gas masks in Civil Defense drills and exercises or emergencies. (4) Any person having a special permit issued by the city to wear a traditional holiday costume. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance shall be fined not less than $5.00 and no more than $50.00. SECTION IV It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to maliciously throw any stone, stick, bottle, pumpkin or pumpkin parts, snowball, egg, or any other missile or object at any person, building or vehicle. SECTION V It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully, maliciously and intentionally damage, deface, destroy, conceal, tamper with remove or withhold any real or personal property, which does not belong to him. SECTION VI It shall be unlawful for any two or more persons to assemble together for any unlawful purpose, or for the purpose of annoyance or disturbance of citizens or travelers, or to do violence to the property of the City or person or property of another against the peace and to the terror of others, or to make any move or preparation therefore, or being present at such meeting or assembly to fail to endeavor to prevent the commission of or perpetration of such unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for groups to march on the streets or by motorcade without having a special permit or permission from the Mayor. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance shall be fined not less than $5.00 and no more than $50.00. SECTION VII It shall be unlawful to commit the following violations within the City of Carthage, South Carthage or Gordonsville. (1) To drink or consume any beer or other alcoholic beverage in any public place, park, or any street, alley or public thoroughfare. (2) To possess any open can, bottle, or any other open container containing beer on any school property, library property, church property, public playgrounds, public parks or public buildings, or on any parking lot open to public use or on business property other than those business places which have a license for on the premises consumption of beer. SECTION VIII It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly resist or in any way interfere with or attempt to interfere with any officer or employee of the City while such officer or employee is performing or attempting to perform his municipal duties. Any person found guilty of violating this offense shall be fined a maximum of $50.00. THESE ORDINANCES shall take effect from and after their passage, the public welfare requiring it. Towns of CARTHAGE Mayor, Steven Babcok Police Chief, Brit Davis SOUTH CARTHAGE Mayor, Joey Nixon Police Chief, David Long GORDONSVILLE Mayor, John Potts Police Chief, Shannon Hunt TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 IS HALLOWEEN We hereby give notice that laws pertaining to the setting of fires and vandalism will be enforced. It is our desire that Smith County observe a quiet Halloween. We ask for your respect and cooperation. Ordinances passed by the Town Councils of Carthage, South Carthage and Gordonsville are as follows: 10-26-23(1T)
________________________
NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC PROJECT NO.: R3BVAR-M3-008 CONTRACT NO.: CNV339 COUNTY: Smith The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make final settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to file claims pursuant to Section 54-5- 122, T.C.A. must file same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 12/1/2023.
________________________
NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: LU, Inc. PROJECT NO.: R3BVAR-M3-014 CONTRACT NO.: CNW119 COUNTY: Smith The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make final settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to file claims pursuant to Section 54-5- 122, T.C.A. must file same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 12/1/2023.