Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 08/27/26
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Joanna S. Crockett Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2960 Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of August, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Joanna S. Crockett, Deceased, who died on the 20th day of June, 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 20th day of August, 2026. Signed Robert Hudson Crockett, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 8-27-2t
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NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Note dated September 17, 2020, and the Deed of Trust of even date, securing said Note recorded September 22, 2020 in Book 384, at Page 658-677, as Document #20002986, in the Register’s office for SMITH County, Tennessee, executed by CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL MIMS AND ELIZABETH DENISE MIMS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying the certain property described therein to FOUNDATION TITLE AND ESCROW SERIES, LLC, Trustee, for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR MOVEMENT MORTGAGE, LLC its successors and assigns and to MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., having been appointed as Successor Trustee by instrument of record August 4, 2026 in the Register’s office for SMITH County, Tennessee in Book 516, at Page 798-799, as Document #26002472. WHEREAS, the owner and holder of the Note has declared the entire indebtedness due and payable and demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Note and Deed of Trust. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that an agent of Marinosci Law Group, P.C., as Successor Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty and authority vested in and conferred upon said Successor Trustee, by the Deed of Trust, will on September 23, 2026 at 02:00 PM at the front entrance of the Smith County Courthouse, 211 North Main Street, Carthage, TN 37030 offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, and 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: Being Lot No. 2 on the Plan of Singing Acres, as shown of record in Plat Cabinet B, Page 157, Register`s Office of Smith County, Tennessee, to which plan reference is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. More Commonly Known As: 133 S LOVERS LN, LEBANON, TN 37090 Said sale shall be held 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; to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and subject to, but not limited to, the following parties who may claim an interest in the above-referenced property: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL MIMS, ELIZABETH DENISE MIMS, OCCUPANTS/TENANTS OF 133 S LOVERS LN, LEBANON, TN 37090 To the best of the Successor Trustee’s knowledge, information, and belief, there are no other Federal or State tax lien claimants or other claimants upon the subject property which would require notice pursuant to the terms and provision of T.C.A. § 35-5-104 or T.C.A. § 67-1-1433 or 26 U.S.C. § 7425. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The Successor Trustee may postpone the above referenced sale from time to time as needed without further publication. The Successor Trustee will announce the postponement on the date and at the time and location of the originally scheduled sale. This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be utilized for that purpose. Marinosci Law Group, P.C., Successor Trustee 555 Perkins Extended, Suite 445 Memphis, TN 38117 Office: (901) 203-0680 Fax: (901) 440-0561 Publication Dates: 08/27/2026, 09/03/2026 Online publication at: www.nwpostingservices.com 8-27-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Alma Imogene Gibbs Vaden Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2959 Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of August, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Alma Imogene Gibbs Vaden, Deceased, who died on the 30th day of July, 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 18th day of August, 2026. Signed Donald Keith Vaden, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 8-27-2t
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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 October 30, 2019, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded November 7, 2019, Document No. 19003282, in Book No. 365, at Page 772, and modified on September 8, 2022, in Book No. 434, at Page 735 in Office of the Register of Deeds for Smith County, Tennessee, executed by Jerry Cordell Wallace and Mary Wallace, conveying certain property therein described to Raymond Dale Fair as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Bank of Tennessee, 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 October 7, 2026 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 preapproved 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: Being located in the 11th Civil District, Smith County, Tennessee, on the north side of Grisham Hollow Lane, and being a portion of the property of record in Record Book 239, Page 738, Register’s Office, Smith County, Tennessee. See Tax Map 56, Parcels 12.08 and 12.09, Tax Assessor’s Office, Smith County, Tennessee, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron rod in the north margin of Grisham Hollow Lane, same being the southernmost southeast corner of this tract and the southwest corner of Joshua Stuber (RB 193, PG 157, ROSCT); thence with said margin South 36°7’44” West 41.58 feet to a point, same being point of curvature of a curve proceeding clockwise, having a deflection angle of 32°14’36”, a radius of 254.09 feet, a tangent length of 73.44 feet, and a chord of South 52°55’00” West 141.11 feet; thence along said curve an arc length of 142.99 feet; thence South 69°02’10” West 103.41 feet to an iron rod in said margin; thence leaving road with line of Tract #2 of the Evans property (5.38 acres as per survey of same date) North 26°59’42” West 227.48 feet to an iron rod; thence North 03°40’00” West 315.45 feet to an iron rod; thence North 16°02’20” West 1155.26 feet to an iron rod; thence with line of Charles A. Beck, Sr. (DB 144, PG 374, ROSCT) North 79°25’10” East 43.35 feet to an iron rod at a post; thence with line of Herman E. Radke, III (DB 96, PG 726, ROSCT) South 23°08’47” East 301.07 feet to an iron rod; thence South 18°58’32” East 236.25 feet to an iron rod; thence South 17°30’10” East 213.36 feet to an iron rod; thence South 47°58’13”” East 40.74 feet to an iron rod; thence South 29°45’16” East 156.05 feet to an iron rod at a 10-inch cedar tree; thence South 25°43’12” East 273.55 feet to an iron rod at a cedar stump; thence with line of Joshua Stuber South 37°38’56” West 136.50 feet to an iron rod at a post; thence South 41°46’18” East 347.77 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 5.32 acres, more or less, by survey by Carroll Carman, Registered Land Surveyor, Tennessee Number 910, address 150 Middle Fork Road, Hartsville, Tennessee, 37074, dated January 11, 2012. The following described portion of the above described tract and adjoining Tract #2 of the Evans Property (5.38 acres as per survey of same date) is reserved for right of ingress and egress and utility easement for benefit of the above described tract and said Tract #2: BEGINNING at an iron rod in the north margin of Grisham Hollow Lane, same being the southwest corner fo the above described tract and the southeast corner of Tract #2 of the Evans property (5.38 acres as per survey of same date); thenc with said margin South 69°02’10” West 20.11 feet; thence severing said Tract #2 North 26°59’42” West 50.28 feet; thence severing said Tract #2 and the above described tract North 69°02’10” East 40.22 feet; thence severing the above described tract South 26°59’42” East 50.28 feet to a point in the north margin of Grisham Hollow Lane; thence with said margin South 69°02’10” West 20.11 feet to the point of BEGINNING. ALSO KNOWN AS: 2 Kaylee 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: JERRY CORDELL WALLACE MARY WALLACE ESTATE OF JERRY WALLACE HEIR(S) OF JERRY WALLACE THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 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. 362681 DATED August 14, 2026 Foundation Legal Group, LLP fka WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee FLG No. 362681 8-20-2t
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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 June 27, 2016, executed by JANICE G WINN and HOLLY HOLLAND conveying certain real property therein described to FRANK ALVSTAD, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of Smith County, Tennessee recorded June 27, 2016, in Book 306, Page 158; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, 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 October 21, 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: BEING A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SECOND (2ND) CIVIL DISTRICT OF SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON ROD AT A STONE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BRANCH, SAME BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THIS TRACT AND THE SOUTHERNMOST SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT #1 OF THE SMITH PROPERTY (19.115 ACRES AS PER SURVEY OF SAME DATE); THENCE NORTH 7 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 09 SECONDS WEST 110.93 FEET TO AN IRON ROD (PASSING AN IRON ROD AT A STUMP AT 8.00 FEET); THENCE NORTH 7 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 114.49 FEET TO AN IRON ROD AT A POST; THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 04 SECONDS EAST 162.91 FEET TO AN IRON ROD AT A POST; THENCE WITH LINE OF D. J. MARTIN SOUTH 9 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST 168.50 FEET TO A POINT IN CENTER OF BRANCH (PASSING AN IRON ROD AT POST AT 156.50 FEET); THENCE WITH CENTER OF BRANCH SOUTH 54 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST 134.12 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST 78.97 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.902 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BY SURVEY BY CARROLL DEAN CARMAN, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, TENNESSEE NUMBER 910, ADDRESS 150 MIDDLE FORK ROAD, HARTSVILLE, TENNESSEE 37074, DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1993. ACCESS IS PROVIDED BY EXISTING DRIVE LEADING FROM STATE ROUTE 85 TO THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JANICE G. WINN AND HOLLY HOLLAND BY DEED FROM GEORGE W. HOLLAND AND WIFE, JOURILDEAN HOLLAND, OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 306, PAGE 155, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Parcel ID: 031-015.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 345 DEFEATED CREEK HWY, 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): ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS-AT-LAW OF JANICE G WINN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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 8-20-3t
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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Dement Construction Group, LLC PROJECT NO.: 80S141-F3-006 CONTRACT NO.: CNZ233 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 10/9/2026.
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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Lu, Inc. PROJECT NO.: 80946-3409-94, 80LCOU-F3-002 CONTRACT NO.: CNZ285 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 10/9/2026.
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Advertisement for Bids Sealed BIDS for the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for the proposed Friendship Hollow Road South Bridge projects in Smith County, Tennessee will be received until 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, Thursday, September 17, 2026, 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. Mid-Tenn Engineering Company 648 Highway 52 Bypass West Lafayette, Tennessee 37083 615-666-2385 The work to be bid will include clearing and grubbing; traffi c control; sediment and erosion control; work zone dewatering; demolition and disposal of existing bridges; weathered rock removal (culvert and channel excavation); construction of reinforced concrete slab culverts and wingwalls; structural backfi lling; riprap placement; and guardrail construction. All constructionis to be coordinated with the Smith County Highway Department, and with affected existing utility owners. The allotted time for construction is 180 calendar days. 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: Each BIDDER must deposit with his BID, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. 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. No BID may be withdrawn within 60 days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids. August 24, 2026 Mickey Barrett, Smith County Road Commissioner 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 specifi ed therein. 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 classification applying to the Bid. The Bid will be returned unopened if the above information is not labeled as directed. 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. 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.
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I, Rust Savers Garage, have this 1997 Isuzu Rodeo with this VIN#4S2CK58E1V4347166 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 773-466-4122.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will meet Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 at 6:00 pm. The meeting 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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Notice of Proposed Communications Tower Construction The Tennessee Department of Safety is planning to construct a communications tower in Smith County, TN. Vertical Structures, Inc. has petitioned the Federal Communications Commission for an Antenna Structure Registration utilizing Form 854 with a fi ling number of A1392914. The tower will be located on 144 Water Tank St, Carthage, TN 37030. Coordinates of the location are 36° 15’ 44.76” N, 85° 56’ 44.73” W. The project consists of the construction of a 190’ tall self-support lattice tower plus appurtenances that will increase the communications coverage of the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN). A lighting system will not be installed on the tower. Interested persons can review this application by going to: www.fcc.gov/asr/applications and entering the Form 854 file number of A1392914. Persons who may have environmental concerns about this structure are able to raise such concerns by fi ling a Request for Environmental Review with the Federal Communications Commission. The Federal Communications Commission strongly encourages interested parties to fi le a Request for Environmental Review. Interested persons can fi le a Request for Environmental Review at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The South Carthage Municipal Planning Commission will have a special called meeting on Monday, August 31, 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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PUBLIC NOTICE SOUTH CARTHAGE HOUSING AUTHORITY 2027 Annual Agency Plan The South Carthage Housing Authority (SCHA) has prepared its 2027 Annual PHA Plan, detailing upcoming capital projects and management improvements. The plan is included in the HUD-approved 5-Year Action Plan, which covers the authority’s capital improvements and administrative needs for fiscal year 2027. SCHA will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the central offi ce. The 2027 Annual PHA Plan includes key capital projects and management improvements. Interested parties may review the 2027 Annual Performance Plan during normal business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the South Carthage Housing Authority’s administrative offi ce at 109 Hazel Drive, South Carthage, TN 37030. Questions or comments about the 2027 Annual PHA Plan may be directed to Chad Williams, Property Manager, at 615-735-1940, or to Michael A. Bates, Executive Director, at [email protected], until the close of business on Friday, September 11, 2026.