Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 11/28/24
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 2021 Real Estate CIVIL ACTION # 8618 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) consecutives weeks commanding said defendants 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 6th day of January, 2025, 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 24th day of January, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chancery Court of Smith County at the Wilson County Justice Center, Lebanon, TN. The said defendants are listed as follows: 2021 REAL ESTATE: James Carl Givens, The Estate of James Carl Givens, Personal Representative, Unknown Heirs and/or Assigns. District, Map, & Parcel: 16-060-082.00-M-5. Property Address: 0 Cookeville Hwy, Elmwood, TN 38560. 2021 REAL ESTATE: James Carl Givens, The Estate of James Carl Givens Personal Representative, Unknown Heirs and/or Assigns. District, Map, & Parcel: 16-060-082.00-M-14. Property Address: 0 Cookeville Hwy, Elmwood, TN 38560. This the 5th day of November, 2024. Jessie Goad, Clerk and Master Jeremiah Hassler, Smith County Delinquent Tax Attorney 11-14-4t
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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 2021 Real Estate CIVIL ACTION # 8618 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) consecutives weeks commanding said defendants 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 6th day of January, 2025, 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 24th day of January, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chancery Court of Smith County at the Wilson County Justice Center, Lebanon, TN. The said defendants are listed as follows: 2021 REAL ESTATE: Michael P. Cremer, The Estate of Michael P. Cremer; and, David Cremer, Beth Hughes, Les Eckert, Aubrey Eckert, and Sabrina Eckert; and, Personal Representative, Unknown Heirs and/or Assigns. District, Map, & Parcel: 06-012-019.00. Property Address: 25 Little Creek Road, Pleasant Shade, TN 37145. This the 5th day of November, 2024. Jessie Goad, Clerk and Master Jeremiah Hassler, Smith County Delinquent Tax Attorney 11-14-4t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Lela Florence Carr Case#80CH1-2024-PR-2824 Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of November, 2024, Letters of Testamentary in respect to the estate of Lela Florence Carr, Deceased, who died on the 14th day of October, 2024, 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 November, 2024. Signed Janice McCrary, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 11-21-2t
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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 Deed of Trust dated May 30, 2014, executed by RICHARD BOWERS, conveying the certain real property therein described to DAVID WEST, Trustee, for Smith County Bank, with said Deed of Trust of record in Trust Deed Book 277, Page 81, Register’s Office, Smith County, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, Smith County Bank, a branch of Citizens Bank of Lafayette, Tennessee, is the true and lawful holder of the debt, has declared the entire indebtness due and payable, has appointed the undersigned, A. RUSSELL BROWN, as Successor Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Smith County Register of Deeds, and has instructed the Successor Trustee to foreclose said Deed of Trust in accordance with its terms and provisions; and NOW, THEREFORE, by the authority vested in me as Successor Trustee, I will on December 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the front door of the Old Smith County Courthouse, 211 Main Street North, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property: Beginning at a point at the Hackett Hollow Road, said point being approximately 40 feet West of Comstock’s northeastern corner, at a walnut tree, and running in a westerly direction with the Hackett Hollow Road a distance of approximately 120 feet to a stob near an old house; thence in a southerly direction with an old fence a distance of approximately 370 feet to the corner of the old fence; thence in an easterly direction a distance of approximately 120 feet to a stob; thence in a northerly direction approximately 370 feet to the point of beginning at the walnut tree on Hackett Hollow Road, containing one (1) acre, more or less, INCLUDED in this conveyance is a 1992 DEST OMN Mobile Home, VIN #029779. Being the same property conveyed to Richard Bowers by warranty deed from Justin Niznik and wife, Heather Niznik fka Heather Key, dated 5/30/2014, recorded 5/30/2014, of record in Warranty Deed Book 277, page 78, Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee. Said sale shall be to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, in bar of all rights and equities of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, and all other rights or exemptions of every kind, all of which are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust. The title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will convey and sell only as Successor Trustee. The property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. Said sale is subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat, any unpaid taxes, any restrictive covenants, easements, set-back lines that may be applicable, any prior liens or encumbrances, and to any matter that an accurate survey might disclose. This sale is also subject to the rights of any person in possession. If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder who is able, capable, and willing to comply with the terms thereof. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, place, or time certain, without furthur publication, upon announcement of same at the time of adjournment. This law firm is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A.Russell Brown, Esq. Successor Trustee 112 Public Square Lafayette, Tennessee 37083 615-666-7595 11-21-3t
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will meet Thursday, December 5th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Before the council meeting, a new council orientation will take place at 5:00 pm. The meetings will take place at City Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage and are open to the public. Anyone that would like to speak during citizen’s concerns has to sign in upon arrival. Stephen Babcock, Mayor of Carthage
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The Smith County Election Commission will meet December 05, 2024, at 5:00pm at the Election Commission Offi ce located at 122 Turner High Circle, Carthage, TN in the back conference room for the purpose of conducting a Performance Review Audit of the November 5, 2024 election and such other business as may come before the body.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Gordonsville Town Council will hold a Public Hearing at the Gordonsville Civic Center on Monday, December 09, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit public comment(s) on: The regularly scheduled Council Meeting will directly follow the Public Hearing. All Interested Citizens are encouraged to attend. John Potts, Mayor • Ordinance 2024-11-18- Municipal Floodplain Zoning Ordinance. • Ordinance 2024-11-18 ZA – Amendment to the Town of Gordonsville Zoning Ordinance.
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Grand Jury Notice “It is the duty of your Grand Jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the Grand Jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, 40-12-105. The foreperson in this county is presently Shannon Brinkley. The Grand Jury will next meet on Monday, December 2nd, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. You may be prosecuted for perjury for any oral or written statement which you make under oath to the Grand Jury, when you know the statement to be false, and when the statement touches on a matter material to the point in question.” Tommy Turner Smith County Circuit Court Clerk 322 Justice Drive Carthage, Tennessee 37030
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Questions concerning this invitation to bid should be directed to Chief Brit Davis, Carthage Police Department at (615) 735-2525 or Roger Boles, Public Works at (615) 735-6015. The Town of Carthage reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive formalities. Only qualifi ed bidders should submit bids. The Town of Carthage will comply with all nondiscrimination laws. Dated at Carthage, Tennessee this 12th day of November, 2024. Stephen Babcock, Mayor Town of Carthage, Tennessee INVITATION TO BID: Traffic Control Signal Cabinet North Main St and Third Ave Controller: Siemens SE-PAC 2070 ATC Cabinet: Caltrans 332 Model Preemption: Applied Information AI 500-086-02 Cabinet Monitoring/Preemption Unit Signal Monitor: EDI 2010ECL-ip Signal Support: Cantilever Signal Supports (black powder coated clean steel) Pressure Loops: One (1) at Third Ave East; One (1) Third Ave West Item Description 2070 ATC CONTROLLER W/8 LINE LCD DISPLAY (8MG ENGINE BOARD) 2070 FOR 170 CABINET WIRING, 8 LINE LCD WITH2070-7A ASYNC SERIAL COMM. MOD., EIA232, DIRECT CON 2070 2X BLANK, CAT 5 PORT SOFTWARE 3.58 SE-PAC SOFTWARE FOR SIEMENS CONTROLLERS SE-MARC MASTER SOFTWARE FOR SIEMENS CONTROLLERS DATAKEY, 2MB, 5V, FLASH KEY ONLY, SFK5V2MB (BLACK KEY) 332 CABINET 332 CABINET SHELL AIR FILTER FRONT AND BACK POWER SUPPLY CABINET POWER SUPPLY, PLUG-IN REPLACEMENT FOR CALTRANS MODEL 2 FLASH TRANSFER RELAYS MAIN LINE ARRESTOR, PROTECTOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL, 120VAC-1 PHASE SUPPRESSOR/ARRESTOR 2 SPADE, VEHICLE LOOP DETECTION TERMINAL B ARRESTOR, SURGE PROTECTOR, DC SIGNAL CIRCUITS ARRESTOR, FSK COMMUNICATION TELEPHONE MODEM SHELF ASSY., (2) PCB1B ARRESTOR BLOCK ARRESTOR, TELEPHONE MODEM, SURGE SUPP. 2PR 300V AUXILARY OUTPUT FILE ASSY. (MODEL 420)MAIN POWER CABLE FOR 332 AUXILARY OUTPUT FILE LOADSWITCH LOAD SWITCH, I/O INDICATORS, CUBE PACKSFLASHER, SOLID STATE DUAL CIRCUIT242 DC ISOLATOR 2-CHANNEL DC ISOLATOR W/POLARITY JUMPERS 2010 ECL-IP CONFLICT MONITOR, 16-CH 2070 TYPE MONITOR WITH CAT 5 PORT DETECTORS DETECTORS, LMD 222 AI 500-086-02-FMU2 4G APPLIED INFORMATION MOITORING UNIT W/TIME SYNC CABLE FOR MONITORING AND PREEMPTION, REMOTE COMMUNICATION