Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 01/23/25
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SMITH COUNTY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE The State of Tennessee For the use and benefit of Smith County, TN, Plaintiff Vs. 2022 Real Estate Delinquent Taxpayers CIVIL ACTION # 8689 NON-RESIDENT NOTICES In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk and Master from the Plaintiff’s Complaint, which is sworn to that the following defendants whose whereabouts and address are unknown, that a diligent attempt has been made to locate said defendants and that the ordinary process of law cannot be served; it is therefore, ORDERED that publication be made in the Carthage Courier, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Smith in the State of Tennessee for four (4) consecutives weeks commanding said defendants to serve upon Jeremiah Hassler, Attorney at Law, whose address is P.O. Box 409, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, a copy of an Answer to Complaint on or before the 3rd day of March, 2025, also file an Answer to the Complaint with the Clerk and Master at her office at 322 Justice Dr., Suite 105, Carthage, TN 37030, according to law. If you fail to do so Judgment by Default will be taken against you, the said defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint on the 7th day of March, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chancery Court of Smith County at the Wilson County Justice Center, Lebanon, TN. The said defendants are listed as follows: 2022 REAL ESTATE: Lillian Wayman, The Estate of Lillian Wayman Personal Representative, Unknown Heirs and/or Assigns. District, Map, & Parcel: 19-106-008.02. Property Address: 402 Holmes Gap Road, Watertown, TN 37184. 2022 REAL ESTATE: Stephen Steinwinder, The Estate of Stephen Steinwinder Personal Representative, Unknown Heirs and/or Assigns. District, Map, & Parcel: 19-106-008.02. Property Address: 402 Holmes Gap Road, Watertown, TN 37184. This the 27th day of December, 2024. Jessie Goad, Clerk and Master Jeremiah Hassler, Smith County Delinquent Tax Attorney 01-02-4t
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SMITH COUNTY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE The State of Tennessee For the use and benefit of Smith County, TN, Plaintiff Vs. 2022 Real Estate Delinquent Taxpayers CIVIL ACTION # 8689 NON-RESIDENT NOTICES In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk and Master from the Plaintiff’s Complaint, which is sworn to that the following defendants whose whereabouts and address are unknown, that a diligent attempt has been made to locate said defendants and that the ordinary process of law cannot be served; it is therefore, ORDERED that publication be made in the Carthage Courier, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Smith in the State of Tennessee for four (4) consecutives weeks commanding said defendants to serve upon Jeremiah Hassler, Attorney at Law, whose address is P.O. Box 409, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, a copy of an Answer to Complaint on or before the 3rd day of March, 2025, also file an Answer to the Complaint with the Clerk and Master at her office at 322 Justice Dr., Suite 105, Carthage, TN 37030, according to law. If you fail to do so Judgment by Default will be taken against you, the said defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint on the 7th day of March, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chancery Court of Smith County at the Wilson County Justice Center, Lebanon, TN. The said defendants are listed as follows: 2022 REAL ESTATE: Richard D. Gaines. District, Map, & Parcel: 05-014-041.02. Property Address: 17 Dog Branch Road S, Pleasant Shade, TN 37145. This the 27th day of December, 2024. Jessie Goad, Clerk and Master Jeremiah Hassler, Smith County Delinquent Tax Attorney 01-02-4t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Fred B. Grisham Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2836 Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of January, 2025, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the estate of Fred B. Grisham, Deceased, who died on the 25th day of December, 2024, 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 6th day of January, 2025. Signed Leah Grisham Gregory, Co-Personal Representative Fred Lendon Grisham, Co-Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 01-16-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Lellie Marie King Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2837 Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of January, 2025, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the estate of Lellie Marie King, Deceased, who died on the 3rd day of January, 2025, 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 January, 2025. Signed Joshua David King, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 01-23-2t
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated December 28, 2021, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded January 4, 2022, in Book No. 418, at Page 488, in Office of the Register of Deeds for Smith County, Tennessee, executed by Alicia Neal and Kenny Neal, conveying certain property therein described to Wilburn J. Evans as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for FirstBank, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by FirstBank. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by FirstBank, will, on March 12, 2025 on or about 2:00 PM, at the Smith County Courthouse 211 North Main Street, Carthage, TN 37030, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in Smith County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Land located in the 12th Civil District of SMITH County, Tennessee, and being known and designated as all of Lot No. 3 on the Plan of Final Plat for Singing Acres, of record in Plat Cabinet B, Envelope 157 (Slide B-74), in the Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee, to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property. ALSO KNOWN AS: 137 South Lovers Lane, Lebanon, TN 37090 This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property: ALICIA NEAL KENNY NEAL TENANTS OF The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 361226 DATED January 10, 2025 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee 1-23-3t
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated April 12, 2022, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded April 18, 2022, in Book No. 426, at Page 19, in Office of the Register of Deeds for Smith County, Tennessee, executed by Tyler Smith, conveying certain property therein described to Foundation Title and Escrow, Series LLC as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., as Successor Trustee, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Successor Trustee, by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, will, on February 13, 2025 on or about 2:00 PM, at the At the Smith County Courthouse 211 North Main Street, Carthage, TN 37030, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder FOR certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, which are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust, said property being real estate situated in Smith County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: The Land referred to herein below is situated in the County of SMITH, State of TENNESSEE, and is described as follows: Parcel of land located and situated in the Town of Carthage, First (1st) Civil District of Smith County, Tennessee, more particularly described here as follows: BOUNDED on the North by Fisher Avenue, West by Henry H. Smith; East by Herbert Carver; South by Michael Hickey. BEGINNING at the corner of a rock wall, said corner being the southwest corner of subject tract and a corner to Smith and Hickey; thence along said rock wall with Hickey South 79 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds East 81.38 feet to the corner of said rock wall, said corner being the southeast corner of subject tract; thence along said rock wall with Carver North 09 degrees 45 minutes 21 seconds East 100.00 feet to a point in the South margin of Fisher Avenue; thence along the South margin of Fisher Avenue North 79 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds West 81.38 feet to a point in said rock wall; thence along said rock wall with Smith South 09 degrees 45 minutes 21 seconds West 100.00 feet to the point of BEGINNING containing 8137.96 square feet or 0.19 acres, more or less. ALSO KNOWN AS: 218 Fisher Avenue, Carthage, TN 37030 This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. In addition, the following parties may claim an interest in the above- referenced property: TYLER SMITH TENANTS OF The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. In the event of inclement weather, the trustee hereby announces that the sale will be postponed and that notices of said postponement for inclement weather will be mailed to interested parties of record. W&A No. 361023 DATED January 13, 2025 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee 1-23-3t
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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC PROJECT NO.: R3BVAR-M3-036 CONTRACT NO.: CNX164 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 2/28/2025.
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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: R.D. Construction, LLC PROJECT NO.: R3BVAR-M3-035 CONTRACT NO.: CNX102 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 2/28/2025.
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Public Notice The Carthage Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30 pm. The Carthage BZA is meeting to consider approval of variance for: Subdivision of parcel: 054H K 020.00 (Hillcrest Drive – Shoemake property) The meeting will be held at Carthage City Hall. Stephen Babcock, Mayor of Carthage
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I, Jerry King, have this 2005 Dodge with this VIN#1D7HU18D45J589923 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-572-2895.
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Public Notice The Town of Carthage will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday, January 27th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at City Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage. The agenda item will be consideration of a Resolution permitting the Town to pursue Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan CW21 2025-499 Infl ow and Infi ltration Correction as required by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Stephen Babcock, Mayor of Carthage
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NOTICE TO BID The Smith County Board of Education – School Nutrition Program invites qualified bidders to bid on a Serving line. Please contact the School Nutrition Office for further information at 615-735-2321 or come by the office at 126 Smith County Middle School Lane, Carthage, TN. Bid information is available at smithcotn.com/finance/ under bid notices. All bids must be mailed or hand delivered to the Smith County Finance Offi ce, 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 100, Carthage, TN 37030. All bids must be sealed in envelopes with the bid number 25-02 clearly labeled on the outside. Bid opening will take place at 1:00 p.m. on February 7, 2025 at the Smith County Finance Department located at 122 Turner High Circle in Carthage. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.” It is the policy of the Smith County Government not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. Smith County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. With all regards to all aspects of this contract, contractor certifi es and warrants it will comply with this policy. Smith County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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I, Ethan Bush, have this 2015 Yamaha with this VIN#MH3RH06YXEK002740 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 423-762-7671.
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NOTICE TO BID The Smith County Board of Education is accepting bids for rubber mulch and labor for the renovation of 18 Smith County Schools’ playgrounds and 1 picnic area. This bid will cover rubber mulch at a depth of 4 inches for 19 areas and all labor to transport and install the rubber mulch at individual schools. The scope of the project with dimensions and locations for the 19 areas can be found at smithcotn.com/finance/ under bid notices. Contact Chris Nixon at [email protected] to schedule a walk thru or if you have any questions concerning the scope of the project. A public bid opening will be conducted on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Smith County Government Finance Offi ce. All bids must be mailed to Smith County Finance Offi ce, 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 100, Carthage, TN 37030. All bids must be sealed in envelopes with the BID NUMBER clearly labeled on the outside. Smith County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bid#25-01 It is the policy of the Smith County Government not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. Smith County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. With all regards to all aspects of this contract, contractor certifies and warrants it will comply with this policy. Smith County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION Pursuant to TCA 43-14-201, DUE NOTICE is hereby given that an election will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, for the three positions on the Smith County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) board with voting conducted at the following polling location: Smith County Soil and Water Conservation District (USDA Service Center – NRCS Carthage) at 125 Gordonsville Hwy, Ste. 400 Carthage, Tennessee, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Nominating petition submittal deadline is Monday February 3, 2025, to the Smith County Soil and Water Conservation offi ce at 125 Gordonsville Hwy, Ste. 400. Per TCA 43-14-216, only persons holding legal title to lands within Smith County are eligible to vote in this election. Call the Smith County Soil and Water Conservation at 615- 735-9880, ext. 3 for more information.
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TOWN OF GORDONSVILLE GORDONSVILLE, TENNESSEE INVITATION TO BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HWY 53 PUMP STATION REHABILITATION Sealed Proposals for the construction of the Hwy 53 Pump Station Rehabilitation Project are invited and will be received at the City Hall, 63 East Main Street, Gordonsville, Tennessee 38563, Attention: Mayor John Potts, on or before 2:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, February 6, 2025 and immediately thereafter all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Offi cial (numbered) Bid Documents shall be obtained at the offi ce of Water Management Services, LLC; 2 International Plaza, Suite 401; Nashville, Tennessee 37217 (telephone: (615- 366-6088). A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 must be made for each set obtained. This project is being funded by Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and all bidders shall review and comply within the program requirements including equal opportunity employment and the Davis Bacon Act. The Town of Gordonsville reserves the right to reject any Proposal for failure to comply with all requirements of the notice or of any of the Contract Documents; however, it may waive any minor defects or informalities at its discretion. The Town of Gordonsville further reserves the right to reject all Proposals. Dated at Gordonsville, Tennessee this 8th day of January 2025. TOWN OF GORDONSVILLE, TENNESSEE BY: MAYOR, JOHN POTTS The furnishing, installing, and testing of new pumps, controls, piping, etc., including testing, bypass wastewater pumping, unclassifi ed excavation, backfi ll, tie-ins, working in close proximity with other utilities and structures, restoration, asphalt pavement repair and maintenance, and all other appurtenances and other work as shown on the Construction Drawings or indicated in the Contract Specifi cations. The project will include the following described construction:
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Advertisement for Bids Sealed BIDS for the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for the proposed Kemp Hollow Ln. Bridge over Peyton Creek project in Smith County, Tennessee will be received until 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Thursday, February 6, 2025, by the Smith County Highway Department in Gordonsville, Tennessee, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids being mailed for this work should be addressed to the Smith County Highway Department, 200 JMZ Drive, Gordonsville, Tennessee 38563, to the attention of Mr. Mickey Barrett, Smith County Road Commissioner. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Agreement, Plans, Specifi cations, Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the address below: Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the offi ce of Mid-Tenn Engineering Company, located at 648 Highway 52 Bypass West, Lafayette, Tennessee upon nonrefundable payment of $100 per set. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all BIDS. No BID shall be valid unless signed. No BID shall be accepted by fax machine or e-mail. Each BIDDER must deposit with his BID, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. All BIDDERS must be licensed General Contractors as required by the Tennessee Code Annotated 62-6-119 and qualifi ed for the type of construction being bid upon. Each BIDDER shall write on the outside of the envelope containing his Bid (1) his contractor’s license number, (2) the license expiration date, and (3) that part of the classifi cation applying to the Bid. The Bid will be returned unopened if the above information is not labeled as directed. All companies with fi ve (5) or more employees are also required to comply with the T.C.A. 50-9-113 Drug-Free Workplace Law of 2001. Liquidated damages in the amount designated in the Specifi cations and Contract Documents will be assessed for failure to complete the work within the contract completion time as specified therein. No BID may be withdrawn within 60 days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids. January 7, 2025 Mickey Barrett, Smith County Road Commissioner Mid-Tenn Engineering Company 648 Highway 52 Bypass West Lafayette, Tennessee 37083 615-666-2385