Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 03/13/25
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 18, 2023, executed by LUCAS MATTHEW BREWER conveying certain real property therein described to MEGAN K. TROTT, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of Smith County, Tennessee recorded October 19, 2023, in Deed Book 456, Page 683; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR GWST TRUST 2020-1 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on April 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Front Steps of the Smith County Courthouse, Carthage, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Smith County, Tennessee, to wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AND SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF CARTHAGE, FIRST (1ST) CIVIL DISTRICT OF SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AS FOLLOWS: BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY RIDGEWOOD CEMETERY; WEST BY SMITH COUNTY MEMORIAL GARDENS; SOUTH BY JEWELL MCCORMICK, JAMES MCCORMICK, AND PRENTICE OAKLEY MCCORMICK (FORMERLY WILL AND FRED WRIGHT) AND EAST BY CANDACE HANEY AND EDWARD HANEY (FORMERLY RAMONA SEDDON). TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY THROUGH THE LOT IN FRONT OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO MCGINNESS AVENUE AS ESTABLISHED IN DEED BOOK 90, PAGE 665, REGISTER`S OFFICE, SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LUCAS MATTHEW BREWER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, BY WARRANTY DEED OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 456, PAGE 681-682, OF THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Parcel ID: 054H-H-014.01 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 119 MCGINNESS AVE, CARTHAGE, TN 37030. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): LUCAS MATTHEW BREWER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE, INC The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; 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. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded 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. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100 Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 rlselaw.com/property-listing Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (470) 508-9401 3-13-3t
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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 15, 2022, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded April 18, 2022, in Book No. 426, at Page 33, in Office of the Register of Deeds for Smith County, Tennessee, executed by Thiron L Freeman, conveying certain property therein described to Padgett Law Firm as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for CMG Mortgage, Inc. dba CMG Financial, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by Lakeview Loan Servicing, 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 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, will, on April 3, 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: A certain tract or parcel of land located in the 14th Civil District of Smith County, Tennessee, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Being Lots Number 23 and 24 of the Rewoda Heights Addition to South Carthage, Tennessee, a plat of which is of record in Deed Book 30, Page 468, Register’s Office, Smith County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more complete description of said lots. ALSO KNOWN AS: 139 Davis Street South, 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: THIRON L FREEMAN 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. 356057 DATED March 6, 2025 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee 3-13-3t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF James Willard Fuller Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2852 Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of March, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of James Willard Fuller, Deceased, who died on the 3rd day of December, 2024, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery 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 7th day of March, 2025. Signed James F. Fuller, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 03-13-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Velina Lucette Kemp Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2851 Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of March, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Velina Lucette Kemp, Deceased, who died on the 14th day of January, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery 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 March, 2025. Signed James Steven Kemp, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 03-13-2t
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on April 29, 2025 at 11:00AM local time, at the front door, Smith County Courthouse, 211 Main Street, Carthage, Tennessee 37030 pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by Juan Mora and Elaina Anderson, to Gregg S. Murphy, Trustee, as trustee for Columbia National Incorporation on June 20, 2003 at Book 85, Page 454; conducted by LLG Trustee TN LLC, having been appointed Substitute or Successor Trustee, all of record in the Smith County Register’s Office. Default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable. Party Entitled to Enforce the Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., its successors and assigns. The real estate located in Smith County, Tennessee, and described in the said Deed of Trust will be sold to the highest call bidder. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warrant is intended. Street Address: 5 South Lovers Lane, Lebanon, Tennessee 37090 Parcel Number: 050F A 019.01 Current Owner(s) of Property: Juan Mora and Elaina Anderson This sale is subject to, without limitation, all matters shown on any applicable recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances including those created by a fixture filing or any applicable homeowners’ association dues or assessments; all claims or other matters, whether of record or not, which may encumber the purchaser’s title and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. The following parties may claim an interest in the above-referenced property to be affected by the foreclosure: any judgment creditor or lien holder with an interest subordinate to the said Deed of Trust or any party claiming by, though, or under any of the foregoing. Such parties known to the Substitute Trustee may include: Gold Crescent, Inc.; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Terms of Sale will be public auction, for cash, free and clear of rights of homestead, redemption and dower to the extent disclaimed or inapplicable, and the rights of Juan Mora and Elaina Anderson, and those claiming through him/her/it/them. Any right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are waived in accord with the terms of said Deed of Trust, and 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 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. 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/bank check made payable to or endorsed to LOGS Legal Group LLP. 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 only by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the Substitute Trustee rescinds the sale, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a return of any money paid towards the purchase price and shall have no other recourse. Once the purchaser tenders the purchase price, the Substitute Trustee may deem the sale final in which case the purchaser shall have no remedy. The real property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, warranties regarding condition of the property or marketability of title. This office may be a debt collector. This may be an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. LLG Trustee TN LLC Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 Phone (704) 333-8107 Fax (704) 333-8156 File No. 25-125480 2-27-3t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Tommy Glenn Tisdale Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2850 Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of February, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Tommy Glenn Tisdale, Deceased, who died on the 22nd day of January, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery 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 28th day of February, 2025. Signed Brandy Tisdale, Personal Representative Jeremiah Hassler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 03-13-2t
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Town of Carthage Bid Invitation for Town Property Mowing Sealed bids will be received at the offi ce of the Mayor, Town of Carthage, Town Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN, 37030, until 10:00 a.m., March 27, 2025, at which time they will be opened for the following: • The City desires the Contractor to perform mowing and maintenance on said Properties for a period of thirty-one (31) weeks beginning April 1, 2025, through October 31, 2025. • LOCATION OF PROPERTIES TO BE MOWED: Contractors shall perform mowing, weed eating, and other maintenance at the following properties: Water plant premises, water tank premises, right-of-way Upper Ferry Road, lot around Walton Cemetery, right-of-way Myers Bottom, right-of-way Breezy Lane, lot at Hospital Drive, and Bypass, right-of-way TSC, right-of-way Moss Street, Walking Track and Dog Park premises, lot at corner of Industrial Drive and Hackett Drive, two FEMA lots on Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson to McCall’s warehouse on Swope Road, lot at Cordell Hull Bridge and sloped side, lot around gazebo on Main Street, island in Museum Parking lot, lot around and behind Firehall, lot across from Firehall, basketball court on Spring Street, lot at boat ramp and old water intake building (light house), City Park, Sewer Lift Station, Elementary School, Buck King’s, and Drain on Jefferson Avenue. • EQUIPMENT AND FUEL: Contractors shall furnish all their equipment which is to be used in the maintenance/mowing of said properties and Contractors shall furnish their own fuel. Contractors shall demonstrate ownership of adequate equipment or intent to purchase adequate equipment upon a successful bid. • MAINTENANCE TO BE PERFORMED: Contractors shall perform all mowing, weed eating, and other maintenance as needed, including but not limited to, blowing all grass away from any public street or sidewalk; and the grass shall not be allowed to reach more than eight (8) inches in height. Each maintenance of total properties herein named must be proved within seven (7) to ten (10) consecutive days. • INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Contractor is working as an independent contractor for the city. • INDEMNITY: The Contractor shall provide proof of liability insurance which covers a minimum of $1,000,000.00 per injury and $2,000,000.00 general aggregate. The City shall not be liable for any injuries which occur to the Contractor or Contractor’s employees. Additional information concerning town owned locations and size may be directed to Roger Boles, Foreman, Public Works Department, at (615) 735-1881, extension 210 or via email to [email protected]. The Town of Carthage reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive formalities. Only qualifi ed bidders should submit bids. The Town of Carthage will comply with all nondiscrimination laws. Stephen Babcock, Mayor, Town of Carthage
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of South Carthage, Tennessee The City of South Carthage is accepting bids for the Main Street South – Site No. 5 – Box Culvert replacement over Tributary to the Cumberland River. Bids should be submitted by March 31, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope to “City of South Carthage, Tennessee, 106 South Main Street, South Carthage, TN 37030.” Each envelope should be plainly marked with “Sealed Bid – City of South Carthage, Tennessee – Main Street South – Site No. 5 – Box Culvert – ARPA Project.” Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at that time. “This project is being supported with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Grant Program and is administered through the TDEC State Water Infrastructure Grants (SWIG) agency. Therefore, certain restrictions and other federal requirements attach to this opportunity.” The work for which bids are to be submitted consists of furnishing all labor and materials and performing all work required for the box culver replacement, as described herein and as specified in the plans. The City of South Carthage reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals, to waive technicalities or informalities, and to accept any proposals deemed to be in the best interest of the City of South Carthage. No bid shall be valid unless signed. No bid shall be accepted by FAX machine. All bidders must have a current Tennessee Contractor’s License. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 6, Paragraph 119 by providing evidence of a license in the appropriate classifi cation before your bid can be considered. The failure of any bidder to comply with all of the provisions of TCA § 62-6-119 shall disqualify such bid. All bidders shall include the license number, expiration date thereof, and license classifi cation of the bidding contractor and sub-contractor on the outside of the envelope containing the bid; otherwise, the bid shall not be opened or considered. No award of any contract will be made to any firm or individual that is currently debarred by the State of Tennessee or the Federal Highway Administration. Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained from Collier Engineering Company, 2949 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 – (615) 331-1441 upon receipt of a $100.00 non-fundable deposit (NO CASH). Joey Nixon, Mayor City of South Carthage 1. City of South Carthage 2. Collier Engineering Company, Inc. 3. Xerox Dodge Planroom (McGraw-Hill) 4. Builder’s Exchange of TN 5. Tennessee Road Builders Association 6. iSqFt, Inc. / CMD Group 7. Governor’s Office of Diversity Business Enterprise (Go-DBE) https://www.tn.gov/generalservices/procurement/central-procurement-offi ce–cpo-/go-dbe.html Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be examined at the following Locations: City of South Carthage, Tennessee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Main Street South – Site No. 5 – Box Culvert – ARPA Project
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Public Notice The Smith County Board of Education will have the monthly Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Smith County Board of Education, 126 S.C.M.S. Lane, Carthage, Tennessee.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm. The Carthage BZA is meeting for consideration of a special exception for bathrooms at the walking track on Industrial Drive. The meeting will be held at Carthage City Hall. All meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. Stephen Babcock, Mayor of Carthage
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The agenda item will be the discussion and approval of proposed land options for City Hall (Sunny Hill Lane and Stallings property on Bypass). The meeting will take place at City Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage and are open to the public. Anyone that would like to speak during citizen’s concerns has to sign in upon arrival. Stephen Babcock, Mayor of Carthage
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FOR SALE Smith Utility District will be accepting sealed bids for a 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 Tradesman regular cab 4X4 white pickup truck, with utility bed and 93K miles. Vehicle can be seen at the main offi ce located at 193 Gordonsville Hwy, Carthage, TN; Monday-Friday between 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Bids will be opened at 8:00 AM, Wednesday, March 19th, at the main offi ce. The District has the right to accept or reject all bids, and to waive all informalities. Smith Utility District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
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Town of Carthage Bid Invitation for Structural Firefi ghting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sealed bids will be received at the offi ce of the Mayor, Town of Carthage, Town Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN, 37030, until 10:00 a.m. (CST), March 25, 2025, at which time they will be opened. The successful bid will include fi ve (5) complete sets of structural fi refi ghting PPE including jacket, pants, helmet, boots, and gloves. All materials and construction will meet or exceed NFPA Standard #1971 and OSHA for structural fi refi ghter’s protective clothing. Detailed specifi cations for fi ve (5) sets of PPE are available from Chief Joe Hiett, Department Head, Fire Department at (615) 735-0843 or via email at fi [email protected]. The Town of Carthage reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive formalities. Only qualifi ed bidders should submit bids. The Town of Carthage will comply with all nondiscrimination laws. Stephen Babcock, Mayor, Town of Carthage
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I, Robert Howard, have this 2009 Ford with this VIN#3FAHP05169R107620 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-489-6995.