Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 05/08/25
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Shelby Gregory Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2868 Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of April, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Shelby Gregory, Deceased, who died on the 20th day of February, 2025, 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 28th day of April, 2025. Signed Kathy Webb, Co-Personal Representative David S. Gregory, Co-Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 05-08-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Herman Royster Henry Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2869 Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of April, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Herman Royster Henry, Deceased, who died on the 17th day of February, 2025, 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 28th day of April, 2025. Signed Daniel Henry, Co-Personal Representative Lee Ann Inman, Co-Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 05-08-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Ina Jean Powell Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2867 Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of April, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Ina Jean Powell, Deceased, who died on the 25th day of February, 2025, 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 28th day of April, 2025. Signed Jill Powell, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 05-08-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Deborah Sue Williams Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2870 Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of April, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Deborah Sue Williams, Deceased, who died on the 27th day of March, 2025, 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 30th day of April, 2025. Signed Roger LaDon Harbison, Personal Representative Russell E. Freeman, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 05-08-2t
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Gordonsville City Council will hold a Public Hearing at the Gordonsville Civic Center on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:15 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit public comments on: All Interested Citizens are encouraged to attend. John Potts, Mayor • Ordinance 2025-04-14-01: ZA: Amending the Town of Gordonsville Zoning Ordinance. • Ordinance 2025-04-14-02: ZA: Amending the Town of Gordonsville Zoning Ordinance.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30 pm. The Planning Commission will be meeting on the agenda for consideration to reverse subdivision and rezoning from R-2 to C-2 of 112 Carmack Avenue. The meeting will be held at Carthage City Hall. Stephen Babcock, Mayor of Carthage
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of South Carthage, Tennessee The City of South Carthage is accepting bids for the Main Street South – Site No. 5 – Box Culvert replacement over Tributary to the Cumberland River. Bids should be submitted by May 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope to “City of South Carthage, Tennessee, 106 South Main Street, South Carthage, TN 37030.” Each envelope should be plainly marked with “Sealed Bid – City of South Carthage, Tennessee – Main Street South – Site No. 5 – Box Culvert – ARPA Project.” Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at that time. “This project is being supported with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Grant Program and is administered through the TDEC State Water Infrastructure Grants (SWIG) agency. Therefore, certain restrictions and other federal requirements attach to this opportunity.” The work for which bids are to be submitted consists of furnishing all labor and materials and performing all work required for the box culver replacement, as described herein and as specified in the plans. The City of South Carthage reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals, to waive technicalities or informalities, and to accept any proposals deemed to be in the best interest of the City of South Carthage. No bid shall be valid unless signed. No bid shall be accepted by FAX machine. All bidders must have a current Tennessee Contractor’s License. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62, Chapter 6, Paragraph 119 by providing evidence of a license in the appropriate classifi cation before your bid can be considered. The failure of any bidder to comply with all of the provisions of TCA § 62-6-119 shall disqualify such bid. All bidders shall include the license number, expiration date thereof, and license classification of the bidding contractor and sub-contractor on the outside of the envelope containing the bid; otherwise, the bid shall not be opened or considered. No award of any contract will be made to any fi rm or individual that is currently debarred by the State of Tennessee or the Federal Highway Administration. Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained from Collier Engineering Company, 2949 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 – (615) 331-1441 upon receipt of a $100.00 non-fundable deposit (NO CASH). Joey Nixon, Mayor City of South Carthage 1. City of South Carthage 2. Collier Engineering Company, Inc. 3. Xerox Dodge Planroom (McGraw-Hill) 4. Builder’s Exchange of TN 5. Tennessee Road Builders Association 6. iSqFt, Inc. / CMD Group 7. Governor’s Offi ce of Diversity Business Enterprise (Go-DBE) https://www.tn.gov/ generalservices/procurement/central-procurement-offi ce–cpo-/go-dbe.html Plans, Specifi cations, and Contract Documents may be examined at the following Locations: City of South Carthage, Tennessee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Main Street South – Site No. 5 – Box Culvert – ARPA Project
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PUBLIC NOTICE Smith Utility District Smith Utility is making preparations to perform aggressive flushing of the distribution lines for Lebanon Hwy, from Rome Bridge to the Smith / Wilson County Line. During the nights of May 8th and 9th, between the hours of 10pm and 4am, there will be low water pressure in these areas due to the high amount of flushing required to scour the water lines. Some temporary air pockets and unwanted discoloration of the water may result. This is being performed to improve the water quality for all customers. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
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UCEMC NOTICE OF DIRECTORS TO BE ELECTED In accordance with Article IV, Section 4.05 of the Bylaws of the Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, hereinafter called “cooperative,” notice is given of three impending vacancies on the Cooperative’s Board of Directors due to expiring terms of three incumbent directors. Any member meeting the qualifi cations for director as specifi ed in Article IV, Section 4.02, of the Cooperative’s Bylaws may petition to become a candidate for election to the Board of Directors. Any candidate for director must fi le a qualifying petition with the Secretary of the Cooperative, Alan Pippin, or with the Cooperative’s General Manager, Jennifer Brogdon, on or before June 15, 2025. A Credentials Committee, appointed, meeting, and acting in accordance with Article IV, Section 4.07 of the Cooperative’s Bylaws, will determine the eligibility of each petitioner to become a qualified candidate. EEO Employer/Vet/Disability If required to comply with Article IV, Section 4.11 of the Cooperative’s Bylaws, a district directorate election will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM in the cooperative’s offi ce in each directorate district. Early voting will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM in the cooperative’s office in each directorate district. 1794 West Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38503; 800-261-2940 320 Celina Highway, Livingston, TN 38570; 800-261-2940 1085 N. Grundy Quarles Highway, Gainesboro, TN 38562; 800-261-2940 138 Gordonsville Highway, South Carthage, TN 37030; 800-261-2940 907 Main Street North, Carthage, TN 37030; 800-261-2940 Petition packages containing petition forms, the Cooperative’s Bylaws and the board’s policy governing the Directorate Election activities will be issued from UCEMC’s Corporate Office located at 907 Main Street North, Carthage, TN 37030. Requests for petition information may be made to any cooperative office. • One directorate term will expire in District One and one director will be elected or re-elected from District One. • One directorate term will expire in District Three and one director will be elected or reelected from District Three. • One directorate term will expire in District Four and one director will be elected or reelected from District Four. Directorate District No. One consists of the areas served by the cooperative in Smith, Dekalb, Macon, and Wilson Counties. Directorate District No. Three consists of the areas served by the cooperative in Overton, Clay, Fentress and Pickett Counties. Directorate District No. Four consists of the areas served by the cooperative in Jackson County.
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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, May 27th at 2:00 p.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 180 days. Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office 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 Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Offi ce. 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 Offi ce. 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 Offi ce 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: Bo Taylor Title: General Manager Date: 4-28-25 There will be no pre-bid conference for this Project. Contractors are encouraged to make a site visit to each of the three tanks being rehabilitated. 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, qualifi cations, 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 Offi ce for the Bidding Documents is: Furnishing and installing approximately 14,000 L.F. of 8” diameter water lines. HICKMAN HIGHWAY ARP WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
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Public Notice South Side Utility District has an upcoming vacancy on its Board of Commissioners and intends to select three nominees to certify to the county mayor to fi ll the vacancy. If you have knowledge of a qualified person to be considered as one of the three people whose names will be submitted, you are invited to submit the name in writing with a short summary of the person’s qualifications. Please mail any information to P.O. Box 253, Carthage, Tn 37030, or you may hand deliver your information to 251 JMZ Dr. Gordonsville, TN 38563. The name must be in the district’s office no later than 4:00 p.m. (local time) May 8, 2025. The sender is responsible for complying with the on-time submission of the name. It is the policy of South Side Utility District not to discriminate because of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.
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