Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 06/25/26
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 February 11, 2022, executed by ZACHARY S EVANS and JORDAN EVANS conveying certain real property therein described to JOSEPH B. PITT, JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of Smith County, Tennessee recorded February 22, 2022, in Book 422, Page 98; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Global Federal Credit Union 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 July 23, 2026 at or about 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: LAND IN SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 9, ON THE PLAN OF SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR THE ESTATE OF CARL T. WASHER, OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 156, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ZACHARY EVANS BY WARRANTY DEED FROM JOHN TYLER HEARN OF RECORD AS INSTRUMENT NO. (BOOK) 382 / (PAGE) 568 IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DATED AUGUST 13, 2020 AND RECORDED ON AUGUST 19, 2020. Parcel ID: 053-079.11 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 147 HOGANS CREEK ROAD, 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): ZACHARY S EVANS, JORDAN EVANS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CAPITAL ONE, N.A. 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. This sale is subject to purchaser’s tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission of the sale. 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 A copy of this notice is being published at www.BetterChoiceNotices.com 6-18-3t
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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. DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS FOR 2023 REAL ESTATE CIVIL ACTION # 8734 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) consecutive weeks commanding said defendant 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 August, 2026, 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 August, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chancery Court of Smith County at the Wilson County Justice Center, 134 S College St, Lebanon, TN 37087. The said defendants are listed as follows: 2023 REAL ESTATE: Shirley N. Fuqua. District, Map, & Parcel: 22-061-071.00-M-002. Property Address: Helms Bend Ln., Carthage, TN 37030. 2023 REAL ESTATE: Shirley N. Fuqua. District, Map, & Parcel: 22-061-071.00-M-016. Property Address: Helms Bend Ln., Carthage, TN 37030. This the 8th day of June, 2026. Jessie Goad, Clerk and Master Jeremiah Hassler, Smith County Delinquent Tax Attorney 6-11-4t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF James Louis Hays Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2945 Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of June, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of James Louis Hays, Deceased, who died on the 3rd day of May, 2026, 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 18th day of June, 2026. Signed Greg Hays, Personal Representative Anthony Burns, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 6-25-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Jo Helen Huddleston Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2948 Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of June, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Jo Helen Huddleston, Deceased, who died on the 14th day of May, 2026, 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 8th day of June, 2026. Signed Martin “Marty” Edward Smith, Personal Representative Richard M. Brooks, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 6-18-2t
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NOTICE BRIDGETTE KEY The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected as to Skyla, Hazel and Malachi Gray. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Laura Beth Young, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children Services, 938 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage, TN 37030, an Answer to the Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected filed by the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, within thirty (30) days of the last day of publication of this notice, and pursuant to Rule 39(e)(1) of the Tenn. R. Juv. P. you must also appear in the Juvenile Court of Smith County, Tennessee at Carthage, Tennessee on the 12th day of August, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., for the Hearing on the Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected by the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services If you fail to do so, a default judgment will be taken against you pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-117(n) and Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P. for the relief demanded in the Petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office, Carthage, Tennessee. ENTERED THIS 04th day of June, 2026. BRANDEN BELLAR HONORABLE BRANDEN BELLAR JUVENILE COURT JUDGE APPROVED FOR ENTRY: Laura Beth Young Laura Beth Young, B.P.R. 035718 Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services 938 Upper Ferry Rd. Carthage, TN 37030 [email protected] 6-18-4t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Nancy Jean Lanier Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2947 Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of June, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Nancy Jean Lanier, Deceased, who died on the 20th day of May, 2026, 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 18th day of June, 2026. Signed Candace Michele Montgomery, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 6-25-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Marian Darlene Murray Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2946 Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of June, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Marian Darlene Murray, Deceased, who died on the 14th day of April, 2026, 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 9th day of June, 2026. Signed Laura J. Spingler, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 6-18-2t
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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 April 24, 2023, executed by LISA LEEANN SCHOTT and LESTER GERALD SCHOTT, JR. conveying certain real property therein described to WILSON & ASSOCIATES P.L.L.C., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of Smith County, Tennessee recorded May 2, 2023, in Book 447, Page 123; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC 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 July 15, 2026 at or about 2:00 PM at the Front Entrance of the Smith County Courthouse, 211 North Main Street, Carthage, TN 37030, 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: LAND SITUATED AND LYING IN 12TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BOUND AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN AT DICKSON LINE ON SOUTH SIDE OF HIWASSE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, THENCE NORTH 25 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 200 FEET TO IRON PIN (TRACT 27); THENCE SOUTH 77 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 1100 FEET WIDTH TRACT #37 TO IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 200 FEET TO IRON PIN IN DICKSON LINE; THENCE NORTH 77 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST 1100 FEET WITH DICKSON LINE TO POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 5.05 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON TRACT 27A, SECTION 3 OF BELL ACRES SURVEY BY HOLLIS PETTY, DATED FEBRUARY 15, 1992. ATTACHED HERETO AND CONVEYED HEREWITH IS A 2002 PALM HARBOR HOMES MANUFACTURED HOME BEARING SERIAL/VIN NO. 26889. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED HEREINN BY DEED OF RECORD IN BOOK 447, PAGE 121, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Parcel ID: 035-007.14 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 398 HIWASSEE RD, LEBANON, TN 37087. 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): LISA LEEANN SCHOTT, LESTER GERALD SCHOTT, JR. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 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. This sale is subject to purchaser’s tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission of the sale. 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 A copy of this notice is being published at www.BetterChoiceNotices.com 6-11-3t
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will meet Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 at 6:00 pm. There will be a beer board meeting prior to the council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. The meetings will take place at City Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage and is open to the public. Anyone that would like to speak during citizen’s concerns has to sign in upon arrival. Sam Gray, Mayor of Carthage
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The Town of South Carthage will conduct a public hearing on Thursday July 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to solicit comments from the public on the passage of the following Resolution: 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. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. 1. Resolution 26-459 FY 26-27 Borrowing funds to pay for the replacement of two wastewater lift stations. Mayor, Joey Nixon PUBLIC NOTICE