Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/23/26
NOTICE CHRISTOPHER COBB The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected as to A. Selph, J. Bartlett and M. Bartlett. 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, Tennessee 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 25th day of August, 2026, at 9:00 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. 7-2-4t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Walter Joseph Delair Jr. Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2954 Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of July, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Walter Joseph Delair, Jr., Deceased, who died on the 23rd day of June, 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 10th day of July, 2026. Signed Brandi Lyston, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 7-16-2t
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on September 22, 2026, 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 Michael A Fugel and Theresa Fugel, a married couple, to Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC dated June 30, 2023, and recorded on July 3, 2023, in Book 450, Page 634, Instrument No. 23001955 and modified on August 29, 2024, in Book 473, Page 382, Instrument No. 24002452, 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: CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC Other interested parties: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 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: Being a certain tract or parcel of land located and situated in the Town of South Carthage, Fourteenth (14th) Civil District of Smith County, Tennessee, bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at iron pin at Gerald Givens` in right of way of South Main Street (Old Highway 53); thence South with said street 114 feet to Gregory line; thence West 152 feet with Gregory line and Scurlock line, to iron pin; thence North 114 feet to Gerald Givens` line; thence East 152 feet with Givens` line to point of Beginning and being generally bounded as follows: North by Gerald Givens (Deed Book 89, Page 676, R.O.S.C.T.); East by Old Highway 53 (South Main Street); South by Gregory (Record Book 38, Page 518, R.O.S.C.T.) and Scurlock (Deed Book 92, Page 777, R.O.S.C.T.); and West by Scurlock (Deed Book 92, Page 777, R.O.S.C.T.). Being the same property vested in Michael A. Fugel and wife, Theresa Fugel, by deed dated June 30, 2023, from Diane Spenser and William Lierow, of record in Record Book 450, Page 632, Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee. Street Address: The street address of the property is believed to be 248 Main Street South, Carthage, TN 37030, 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: 062D A 004.00 000 Current owner(s) of Record: Michael A. Fugel and Theresa Fugel 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 postpone or adjourn the sale to another specified time certain or to another date, time, and location certain, without further newspaper publication upon announcement by posting with the third-party internet posting company and announced on the date, time, and location of sale set forth above or any subsequent postponed or adjourned date, time, and location of sale; provided, however if the sale is postponed or adjourned for less than five (5) days after the original sale, announcement by internet posting is not required. 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. This Notice of Sale has been posted by Capital City Posting and can be viewed online at CapitalCityPostings.com. 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] 7-23-2t
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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 26, 2022, executed by ROCKY DEAN GOOD II AND SARAH ANN GOOD, Husband and Wife, to Rochelle McCulloch and Aulds, as Trustee for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR INTERLINC MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, its successors and assigns, recorded on May 2, 2022 in Book 427, Page 177, in Instrument Number: 22001588, in the Register of Deeds Office for Smith County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made; and WHEREAS, PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, hereinafter “Creditor”, the party entitled to enforce said security interest, having appointed Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, or its agent, by virtue of the power, duty, and authority vested in and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee, will, on August 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, at the Smith County Courthouse, 211 North Main Street, Carthage, TN 37030, in Smith County, Tennessee, offer for sale certain property hereinafter described to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds paid at the conclusion of the sale, or credit bid from a bank or other lending entity pre-approved by the Substitute Trustee. The property to be sold is described as follows: LAND LOCATED IN THE 14TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH CARTHAGE, TENNESSEE, AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT NO. 65 ON THE PLAN OF CUMBERLAND COVE SUBDIVISION, PHASE II, AS OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET A, SLIDE 140 (FORMERLY PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 168), REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ROCKY DEAN GOOD, II AND SARAH ANN GOOD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY WARRANTY DEED FROM CHRISTOPHER ROGERS CHAFFIN AND WIFE, VALERIE WALKER CHAFFIN, DATED APRIL 26, 2022 AND FILED OF RECORD IN BOOK 427, PAGE 174, REGISTER’S OFFICE FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Commonly known as: 202 CUMBERLAND COVE DR CARTHAGE, TN 37030 Parcel number(s): 0460-A-040.00 In the event of a discrepancy between the legal description, the street address, and/or the parcel number(s), the legal description shall control. The sale is subject to the following: tenant(s)/occupant(s) rights in possession, if any; 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 state or federal governmental agency; any prior liens or encumbrances; any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the property might disclose. Additionally, the following parties might claim an interest in the property: ROCKY GOOD; SARAH ANN GOOD. If the United States, the State of Tennessee, or any agency thereof have any liens on the property and are named herein as interested parties, timely notice has been given to them in accordance with applicable law, and the sale will be subject to any applicable rights of redemption held by such entities, as required by 26 U.S.C. § 7425 and/or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433. The property will be sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the condition of the property or any improvements thereon, including but not limited to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Substitute Trustee makes no covenant of seisin or warranty of title, express or implied, and will only convey the property by Substitute Trustee’s Deed. Except as noted above, all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and exemption are expressly waived in the Deed of Trust. The sale held pursuant to this notice is subject to the express reservation that it may be rescinded by the Substitute Trustee at any time. If the sale is rescinded for any reason, the purchaser shall only be entitled to a refund of funds tendered to purchase the subject property, and shall have no further or other recourse against Creditor, the Substitute Trustee, or their successor(s), assign(s), agent(s), and attorney(s). The right is reserved to adjourn 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. Notice of such adjournment will also be mailed to interested parties when required by applicable law. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC Attn: TN Foreclosure 13010 Morris Rd, Ste 450 Alpharetta, GA 30004 (423) 498-7400 [email protected] Please reference file number 26-423749 when contacting our office. Investors website: https://www.rascranesalesinfo.com and https://BetterChoiceNotices.com THIS OFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 7-16-2t
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Whereas, Gladys Michaels, an unmarried woman, David Voelker and Brenda Voelker and husband and wife, as joint tenants with rights of survivorship by Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”), dated 7/9/2025 and of record in Deed Book 493, Page(s) 179-199, and/or as Instrument Number 25002261, in Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee, conveyed to Nestor Solutions of Tennessee, LLC, Trustee , the hereinafter described real property to secure the payment of a certain Promissory Note (the “Note”) described in the Deed of Trust, which Note was payable to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, and subsequently assigned to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, and Whereas, Nestor Solutions of Tennessee, LLC has been duly appointed Substitute Trustee by the owner and holder of the Note by instrument recorded in Deed Book 515, Page(s) 82-83 and/or as Instrument Number 26002121 in Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee; and Whereas, default has been made in the payment of the Note; and Whereas, the owner and holder of the Note has demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of the indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Note and Deed of Trust. The notice requirements of T.C.A. §35-5-101 and 35-5-104 have been satisfied. Now, Therefore, notice is hereby given that an agent of Nestor Solutions of Tennessee, LLC, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and conferred by the Deed of Trust, will proceed to sell the below-mentioned property on 8/12/2026, at 2:00 PM at the Front Entrance of the Smith County Courthouse, 211 North Main Street, Carthage, TN 37030, to the highest call bidder for cash free from all legal, equitable and statutory rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of Trust, certain real property located in Smith County, Tennessee, described as follows: The Following Described Tract Or Parcel Of Land Located And Situated In The Fourteenth (14th) Civil District Of Smith County, Tennessee, Being Further Described As Follows, To Wit : Being Lot Number Forty-Eight (48) Of Riverpointe Subdivision, Phase Three, Of Record In Plat Cabinet B, Slide 132, Register’s Office For Smith County, Tennessee, To Which Plat Reference Is Hereby Made For A More Complete Description Of Said Property. Being The Same Property As Conveyed From Michael S Gallagher And Julie Gallagher, Husband And Wife To Gladys Michaels, An Unmarried Woman And David Voelker And Brenda Voelker, Husband And Wife, As Joint Tenants With Rights Of Survivorship As Set Forth In Deed Book 463 Page 670 Dated 03/01/2024, Recorded 03/07/2024, Smith County, Tennessee. The street address of the above-described property is believed to be 18 Fox Run Ln, Carthage, TN 37030, but if such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. 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: Owner of Property: Gladys Michaels, an unmarried woman, David Voelker and Brenda Voelker The sale is subject to occupant(s) rights in possession of the premises. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead 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 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 the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price. The purchaser shall have no further record against the grantor, the grantee or the trustee. Notice To Bidders: Please be advised that the highest bidder (“purchaser”) at this trustee’s sale may be required to provide information, documentation and/or certification as mandated by applicable federal law, and entity and trust purchaser should be prepared to provide beneficial ownership information as required by federal reporting requirements effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. If applicable, the required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed will be issued for covered transfers. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at https://www.federalregister.gov/ documents/ 2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers and https://www.fincen.gov/rre-faqs#D_5. Internet Posting Website: https://tennesseepostings.com/ Publication Dates: 7/23/2026 and 7/30/2026 Nestor Solutions of Tennessee, LLC, Substitute Trustee 214 5th Street, Suite 205 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Phone: (888) 403-4115 TS#: 2026-25077-TN 7-23-2t
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INVITATION TO BID Interior Renovations – Smith County Historic Courthouse Carthage TN PROJECT: BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: BID OPENING PRE-BID MEETING OBTAINING BIDDING DOCUMENTS DESIGNER: Interior Renovations – Smith County Historic Courthouse 211 Main Street N Carthage, Tennessee 37030 Gary Bouton Bouton Engineering 420 N Washington Ave Suite 7 Cookeville, Tennessee 38501 (931) 252-2147 Existing municipal structure located in Carthage, TN. The purpose of the project is to renovate the basement, fi rst, second, and third fl oor interior of the existing Smith County Historic Courthouse. (See drawings & specifi cations for complete description) Bids are invited for a General Contract for the work of the above project. Bids will be received at the Smith County Finance Department, 122 Turner Hight Circle Suite 100, Carthage, TN 37030, Attention: Bid# 26-12, until 11 AM CST on August 13, 2026 at which time bids shall be opened publicly. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted on July 30, 2026 at 9 AM CST, at the project site. Bidding Documents, Plans and Specifications including Instructions to Bidders, may be obtained at Bouton Engineering located at 420 N Washington Ave Suite 7 in Cookeville, TN (telephone number 931-252-2147). This is an open bid project. All Bidders are required to be licensed in accordance with state law. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject bids.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The South Carthage Municipal Planning Commission will have a special called meeting on Thursday July 30, 2026 at 5 P. M. at the William Ernest Hughes building. 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 Municipal Planning Commission
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I, Stephen Doney, have this Toyota Highlander with this VIN#5TDZK3EH9BS031944 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 931-503-6026.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Submittals shall be limited to 10 pages (8-1/2” x 11” one-sided printing). Pages not counting toward the limit are a one-page cover letter, SOQ Front and Back Cover, Table of Contents, and resumes. Each Respondent is to submit three (3) hard copies of its response to this RFQ by July 31st, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT to: Town of Carthage ATTN: Cindy Glidwell, Chief Finance Offi cer 314 Spring St Carthage, TN Submittals shall include the following information: • Information about the fi rm’s history. • Education and experience of key personnel working on the project. • List of prior work completed by key staff emphasizing direct experience with similar project types for municipal and/or other buildings of similar size. • List of subcontractors, if any, used to provide any services not performed by the prime consulting fi rm. • List a minimum of four (4) relevant projects involving similar services performed for municipal, and/or other buildings which includes the following information for each: o Project name, location, owner. o Brief description of the project and approximate construction cost. o Reference contact name and phone number • Project approach including a tentative schedule for completing the required study. Submissions to be included in a sealed envelope with “Statement of Qualifi cations for Professional Services for Town Hall Building Rehabilitation” clearly written on the outside of the envelope or box. As required by Tennessee Code, responding fi rm will be evaluated and ranked in order of their experience, qualifi cations, and project approach. Evaluation proceedings will be conducted within the established guidelines regarding equal employment opportunity and nondiscriminatory action based upon the grounds of race, color, sex, creed or national origin. Following this evaluation, TOC will enter contract negotiations with the fi rm deemed to be most qualifi ed. The Town of Carthage (TOC), Tennessee is requesting Statements of Qualifi cations (SOQ) from professional architectural/engineering fi rms to provide expertise, guidance and preliminary design services for the TOC’s proposed Town Hall Building Rehabilitations. Site visits to be scheduled by appointment. Contact Roger Boles at 615-735-1881 ext. 210 or 615 588-7861 to schedule a walkthrough and project detail discussion. Site visit is not required for submittal. For general project questions contact Roger Boles 615-735-1881 Deadline for questions is 72 hours prior to the response submittal date. • HVAC upgrades, including new equipment and ductwork, three-zone controls, conditioning of approximately 5,000 SF (including 500 SF of new conditioned space), and full testing, balancing, and commissioning. • Complete electrical system replacement to meet current code, including new panels, feeders, branch circuits, lighting, emergency egress lighting, grounding/bonding, and required arc-fault/ ground-fault protection. • Rehabilitation of interior offi ce space for Police Department use, with interior reconfi guration, new offi ce spaces, fi nishes, MEP improvements, and IT/data, access control, and CCTV rough-ins. • Renovation of the existing storage areas to offi ce space including demolition, asbestos abatement, new partitions, fi nishes, and MEP tie-ins. Project Description Site-Visit Walkthrough and General Inquiries Submittals
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Petition Deadlines for Carthage and Gordonsville Municipal Elections First Day Petitions are available………………………….… June 22, 2026 Qualifying Deadline ……………….……….NOON August 20, 2026 Voter Deadlines for the November 3, 2026 Election Last Day to Register to Vote for this Election……….………….October 5, 2026 Dates to Request an Absentee Ballot…..… . August 5 thru October 24, 2026 Early Voting Dates…………………….…… October 14 thru October 29, 2026 Smith County Election Commission 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 105, Carthage, TN 37030 Phone – 615-735-8241∙ Fax 615-735-8253 [email protected] Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am to 4 pm Wesley Rigsby, Chairman • Anne Waggoner, Secretary Jerry Solimine, Commissioner • Ken Lawrence, Commissioner • Katie Penny, Commissioner Korinne Hill, Administrator of Elections ELECTION NOTICE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 STATE GENERAL ELECTION Governor ………………..……………………..………………….4 year term US Senate ……………………………….. …………………….…. 6 year term US Representative ………. 6th District ………………………… 2 year term TN Senate ………………….15th District …………………………4 year term TN Representative ………..40th District ……………………….. 2 year term TOWN OF CARTHAGE ELECTION Mayor …………………………………….. 4 year term Three (3) City Aldermen …………………4 year term TOWN OF GORDONSVILLE ELECTION Three (3) City Alderman ………………….4 year term