Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 01/15/26
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 March 27, 2018, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded April 9, 2018, in Book No. 336, at Page 260, in Office of the Register of Deeds for Smith County, Tennessee, executed by Bobbie J Wyble, conveying certain property therein described to Legends Title Service as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Success Mortgage Partners, Inc., its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Foundation Legal Group, LLP fka 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 Foundation Legal Group, LLP fka 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 February 19, 2026 on or about 10:00 AM, at the Front Steps of the Smith County Courthouse 211 N. 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 redemptions, 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: Beginning at iron pin at the Northeast corner of this tract (Northwest) corner of Tract No. Forty-Three: (43); thence South 2-15 West 215 feet to an iron pin at Thirty (30) foot right-of-way; thence South 87-45 West 30 feet to an iron pin; thence South 87-45 West 400 feet to an iron pin; thence North 9-00 East 215 feet to an iron pin; thence North 87-45 East 300 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2.02 acres, more or less, and being Tract No. Forty-Two (42) as shown on survey of Wiggins Land Survey and Drafting Company dated June 3, 1974. ALSO KNOWN AS: 6 Cordell Hull Lane, Elmwood, TN 38560 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: BOBBIE J WYBLE 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. As of July 1, 2025, notices pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 35-5-101 et seq. are posted online at www.internetpostings.com by a third-party internet posting company. FLG No. 364792 DATED January 2, 2026 Foundation Legal Group, LLP fka WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee FLG No. 364792 1-15-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Christopher A. Amacher Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2922 Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of January, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Christopher A. Amacher, Deceased, who died on the 5th day of November, 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 7th day of January, 2026. Signed Mary Nicole Craig, Personal Representative W. Warner McNeilly, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 1-15-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Geraldine Mitchell Thomas Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2919 Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of December, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Geraldine Mitchell Thomas, Deceased, who died on the 21st day of November, 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 22nd day of December, 2025. Signed Donald Ray Thomas, Personal Representative Debbie C. Holliman, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 1-15-2t
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PUBLIC NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS OF SMITH COUNTY You are advised that after March 31, 2026, additional penalties and costs will be imposed in consequence of suits to be fi led for the enforcement of the lien for property taxes for Tax Year 2024. Until the fi ling of such suits, taxes may be paid in the Trustee’s Office. Julie Wright Smith County Trustee 615-735-8242
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PUBLIC HEARING The Gordonsville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday January 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm in the Gordonsville City Hall. The agenda for the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting is as follows: All interested citizens are invited to attend. Town of Gordonsville Planning Commission Eddie Paschall, Chairman Request for a special exception to establish a super high density residential overly in the M-1 (Mixed Use Residential/Commercial) district for property located at 149 Baker Lane (Dixon Request). Request for a twenty (20) foot front setback variance for property located at 165 Main Street East. (Underwood Request)
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Public Notice The Smith County Board of Education will have the monthly board meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Smith County Board of Education, 126 SCMS Lane, Carthage, Tennessee.
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I, Jesse Jones, have this green 1995 Toyota Camry with this VIN#4T1SK12E6SU576362 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-543-1194 or 98 Flatt Rock Road, Lebanon, TN 37090 by certifi ed mail (return receipt requested) within 10 days.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm. The Carthage BZA is meeting for consideration of a special exception/ appeal of multi-family use homes on 217 Upper Ferry Road and consideration for approval for a variance and special exception for residential in C1 zone. The meeting will be held at Carthage City Hall. All meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. Sam Gray, Mayor of Carthage
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I, John Kelley, have this 1999 Dodge Truck with this VIN#1B7MF3369XJ558452 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-489-2343.