Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 10/22/26

STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF  Samuel Richard Haynes Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2969 Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of October, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Samuel Richard Haynes, Deceased, who died on the 23rd day of August, 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 9th day of October, 2026. Signed Melonee Payne,  Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler,  Attorney Jessie Goad,  Clerk & Master 10-15-2t

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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT CARTHAGE JERRY GLEN SKEEN, PLAINTIFF, V. BETTY JO SKEEN, DEFENDANT. CASE NO. 8037 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In this cause, it appearing from the Order of Publication that the Defendant, Betty Jo Skeen, residence is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry, it was ordered that publication be made for four (4) successive weeks, in the Carthage Courier, to notify Defendant, Betty Jo Skeen, to file an answer in this court and send a copy to Plaintiff, Jerry Glen Skeen, pro se, whose address is 12 Pinewood Lane, Carthage, TN  37030, within 30 days of the last date of publication, exclusive of the last date of publication, or judgment by default may be entered against Defendant, Betty Jo Skeen.  Failure to appear may result a judgment against the Defendant.  This cause is set for hearing before this court at the Wilson County Judicial Center, 134 S. College St., Lebanon, TN  37087, December 4, 2026  at 9:00 a.m. (C.S.T.), to provide said Defendant with an opportunity to appear and defend. Jessie Goad Chancery Court Clerk   10-1-4t

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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF  Jimmye Lou Swafford Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2955 Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of September, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Jimmye Lou Swafford, Deceased, who died on the 21st 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 28th day of September, 2026. Signed Thomas Litchford,  Personal Representative Jerry A. Jared,  Attorney Jessie Goad,  Clerk & Master 10-15-2t

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Request for Qualifi cations for Independent Codes Enforcement Contractor Key responsibilities: The Town of Gordonsville is seeking Statements of Qualifications from reliable, independent Codes Enforcement contractors to oversee and enforce zoning regulations and property maintenance ordinances. The ideal candidate or fi rm will conduct safety and compliance inspections, identify violations, and interact professionally with property owners and local officials to ensure community standards are maintained. This is a contract-based position well suited for qualified inspectors or municipal consulting fi rms looking to manage local code compliance on a flexible or project by project basis. • Conduct routine and site-specific field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to verify compliance with local codes. • Investigate public complaints regarding property maintenance zoning violations and or hazardous conditions. • Attend local zoning, board, or current hearings as needed to provide testimony or administrative updates on active enforcement cases. • Compose and issue appropriate letters to property owners. Qualifications must be received at City Hall by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026. For additional information please call Mayor John Potts. Interested parties should mail a statement of qualifications to the following address: Gordonsville City Hall 63 E Main Street, Gordonsville, TN 38563 Or by electronic mail: [email protected] The ideal candidate should possess strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to maintain professionalism in stressful or adversarial situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for generating detailed reports and explaining complex regulations through non-technical property owners will also be required.

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AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE ILLEGAL, CERTAIN DISRUPTIVE PRACTICES DURING HALLOWEEN, TO WIT: POSSESSION OF EGGS OR MISSILES WITH INTENT TO THROW SAME; DESTRUCTION OR ABUSE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY; ASSEMBLY FOR CREATING A DISTURBANCE; CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND BEER; INTERFERING WITH CITY EMPLOYEES IN THEIR OFFICIAL DUTY, AND PROVIDING FOR A REASONABLE CURFEW AND PENALTIES. ORDINANCE NO. 195 Whereas, the day and night designated or known as Halloween has become a time for lawlessness, property destruction and breaches of peace, and, Whereas the citizens of this city, especially the small children the elderly and visitors have been unable to travel about the city on Halloween without fear of abuse to the person and property. Now therefore be it ordained by the City Councils of Carthage, South Carthage and Gordonsville, Tennessee that: SECTION I A. It shall be unlawful for any minor, under age of 18 years to be on the public streets, alleys, playgrounds and any other public places or private ground not owned by said minor, within the city limits of Carthage after 8:00 p.m. on October 31th or any day designated as to day to celebrate “Halloween”. B. Any persons found guilty of violating this ordinance shall be fined not less than $5.00 and no more than $50.00. C. This ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other curfew ordinance theretofore adopted and in effect within the corporate limits, but shall be exception of limitations to any ordinance. SECTION II A. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess in public, and on any street, highway, alley, public place or any property not belonging to said person within the city limits of Carthage, South Carthage and Gordonsville, Tennessee, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., eggs, with the intent to throw same at persons or property. B. There shall be a rebutable presumption that anyone who possesses any egg or eggs in public between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. possesses said egg or eggs with the intent to throw said eggs at persons or property. C. Any person found guilty of possessing any egg or eggs shall be fined $10.00 per egg. D. Any person found guilty of throwing any egg or eggs shall be fined $50.00. SECTION III It shall be unlawful for any person to appear on or in any public way or place while wearing a mask, device, or hood whereby any portion of the face is hidden or covered as to conceal the identity of the wearer. The following are exempt from the provision of this section: (1) Children under the age of 14 years. (2) Workers, while engaged in work where a face covering is needed for health and or safety reasons. (3) Persons wearing gas masks in Civil Defense drills and exercises or emergencies. (4) Any person having a special permit issued by the city to wear a traditional holiday costume. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance shall be fined not less than $5.00 and no more than $50.00. SECTION IV It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to maliciously throw any stone, stick, bottle, pumpkin or pumpkin parts, snowball, egg, or any other missile or object at any person, building or vehicle. SECTION V It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully, maliciously and intentionally damage, deface, destroy, conceal, tamper with remove or withhold any real or personal property, which does not belong to him. SECTION VI It shall be unlawful for any two or more persons to assemble together for any unlawful purpose, or for the purpose of annoyance or disturbance of citizens or travelers, or to do violence to the property of the City or person or property of another against the peace and to the terror of others, or to make any move or preparation therefore, or being present at such meeting or assembly to fail to endeavor to prevent the commission of or perpetration of such unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for groups to march on the streets or by motorcade without having a special permit or permission from the Mayor. Any person found guilty of violating this ordinance shall be fined not less than $5.00 and no more than $50.00. SECTION VII It shall be unlawful to commit the following violations within the City of Carthage, South Carthage or Gordonsville. (1) To drink or consume any beer or other alcoholic beverage in any public place, park, or any street, alley or public thoroughfare.  (2) To possess any open can, bottle, or any other open container containing beer on any school property, library property, church property, public playgrounds, public parks or public buildings, or on any parking lot open to public use or on business property other than those business places which have a license for on the premises consumption of beer. SECTION VIII It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly resist or in any way interfere with or attempt to interfere with any officer or employee of the City while such officer or employee is performing or attempting to perform his municipal duties. Any person found guilty of violating this offense shall be fined a maximum of $50.00. THESE ORDINANCES shall take effect from and after their passage, the public welfare requiring it. Towns of CARTHAGE Mayor, Sam Gray Police Chief, Brit Davis SOUTH CARTHAGE Mayor, Joey Nixon Police Chief, David Long GORDONSVILLE Mayor, John Potts Police Chief, Shannon Hunt SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 IS HALLOWEEN We hereby give notice that laws pertaining to the setting of fires and vandalism will be enforced. It is our desire that Smith County observe a quiet Halloween. We ask for your respect and cooperation. Ordinances passed by the Town Councils of Carthage, South Carthage and Gordonsville are as follows:

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PUBLIC NOTICE The South Carthage Municipal Planning Commission will have a special called meeting on Thursday October 29, 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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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SMITH UTILITY DISTRICT GORDONSVILLE, TENNESSEE General Notice Smith Utility District (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Manager’s Offi ce located 193 Gordonsville Hwy., Gordonsville, TN 38563, until, October 30th at 10:00 a.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be “publicly” opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: The Project has an expected duration of 120 days. Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Offi ce on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Offi ce as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Offi ce by paying a deposit of $ 250.00 for each set. Bidders who return full sets of the Bidding Documents in good condition within 10 days after receipt of Bids will receive a full refund. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Mid-Tenn Engineering Company. The following waivers apply to this Contract: De Minimis, Minor Components, Pig iron and direct reduced iron Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Offi ce’s receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or electronic documents on compact disk will be sent via the prospective Bidder’s delivery service. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method chosen. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats: Format Cost Bidding Documents (including Full-Size Drawings) $250.00 Bidding Documents (including Half-Size Drawings) $100.00 Electronic download of Bidding Documents $50.00 The District has the right to accept any 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. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: Smith Utility District By: Beau Taylor Title: General Manager Date: 10-02-26 There will be no pre-bid conference for this Project. Contractors are encouraged to make a site visit. Contact the Engineer to schedule for the Utility District personnel to assist the bidder to access. Pre-bid Conference For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Instructions to Bidders Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A – Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statutes mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All iron and steel products used in this project must be produced in the United States. The term “iron and steel products” means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and Construction Materials. American Iron and Steel Bids are requested for the following Contract: 804401 Mid-Tenn Engineering Company 648 Highway 52 Bypass W., Lafayette, TN 37083 Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Furnishing and installing approximately 6,500 L.F. of 8” diameter water lines. HICKMAN HIGHWAY WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT – PHASE II

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PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Carthage will meet on Thursday, November 5th at 5:45 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled council meeting for public hearings regarding: • Planning Ordinance P-20260903-2 regarding accessory structures allowed in side yards of all residential zones. • CO-20260903-2 – Ordinance regarding 15-minute parking spots on Main Street. The meeting will be held at Carthage City Hall and is open to the public. Sam Gray, Mayor of Carthage

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I, James Bean, have this 1999 Ford F-350 with this VIN#1FTWW33F9XEF05106 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-974-5893.

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Request for Qualifications for Independent Codes Enforcement Contractor Key responsibilities: The Town of Gordonsville is seeking Statements of Qualifications from reliable, independent Codes Enforcement contractors to oversee and enforce zoning regulations and property maintenance ordinances. The ideal candidate or fi rm will conduct safety and compliance inspections, identify violations, and interact professionally with property owners and local officials to ensure community standards are maintained. This is a contract-based position well suited for qualified inspectors or municipal consulting firms looking to manage local code compliance on a flexible or project by project basis. • Conduct routine and site-specific field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to verify compliance with local codes. • Investigate public complaints regarding property maintenance zoning violations and or hazardous conditions. • Attend local zoning, board, or current hearings as needed to provide testimony or administrative updates on active enforcement cases. • Compose and issue appropriate letters to property owners. Qualifications must be received at City Hall by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026. For additional information please call Mayor John Potts. Interested parties should mail a statement of qualifications to the following address: Gordonsville City Hall 63 E Main Street, Gordonsville, TN 38563 Or by electronic mail: [email protected] The ideal candidate should possess strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to maintain professionalism in stressful or adversarial situations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for generating detailed reports and explaining complex regulations through non-technical property owners will also be required.