Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 08/28/25
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Jackie Donald Colton, Sr. Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2894 Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of August, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Jackie Donald Colton, Sr., Deceased, who died on the 10th day of May, 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 15th day of August, 2025. Signed Coty Kialoha Draper, Personal Representative Chadwick J. Hayes, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 08-21-2t
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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 February 11, 2022, executed by ZACHARY S. EVANS and JORDAN EVANS conveying certain real property therein described to MEGAN K. TROTT, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of Smith County, Tennessee recorded February 22, 2022, in Deed Book 422, Page 87; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to PennyMac Loan Services, 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 September 24, 2025 at 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: LAND IN SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 9, ON THE PLAN OF SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR THE ESTATE OF CARL T. WASHER, OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 156, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY AS CONVEYED TO ZACHARY EVANS BY WARRANTY DEED FROM JOHN TYLER HEARN OF RECORD IN BOOK 382, PAGE 568, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DATED AUGUST 13, 2020, AND RECORDED ON AUGUST 19, 2020. Parcel ID: 053-079.11 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 147 HOGANS CREEK RD, 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): ZACHARY S. EVANS, JORDAN EVANS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CAPITAL ONE, N.A. , ALASKA USA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 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. 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 08-28-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Vella Morene Gibbs Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2891 Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of August, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Vella Morene Gibbs, Deceased, who died on the 8th day of June, 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 15th day of August, 2025. Signed Kristopher Gibbs, Co-Personal Representative Sheena Gibbs McCaleb, Co-Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 08-28-2t
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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 July 14, 2015, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded July 24, 2015, in Book No. 293, at Page 494, in Office of the Register of Deeds for Smith County, Tennessee, executed by Carla M Holder and John D Holder, Sr, conveying certain property therein described to Kerry Webb as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Acopia, LLC, its successors and assigns; and the undersigned, Wilson & Associates, P.L.L.C., having been appointed Successor Trustee by U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2022-RP3. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable; and that an agent of 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 U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2022-RP3, will, on September 18, 2025 on or about 10:00 AM, at the Front Steps of the Smith County Courthouse 211 N. 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 pre- approved by the successor trustee. The sale is free from all exemptions, 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: PARCEL I: That certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Sixth (6th) Civil District of Smith County, Tennessee, and being bounded and described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at an iron rod in the west margin of Little Creek Road, same being the southeast corner of this tract and the northeast corner of Tract #11 of the Sloan property (13.89 acres as per survey of same date), also being 1190.05 feet north of the northeast corner of Margaret Parkhurst as you measure along said margin; thence leaving road with line of said Tract #11 South 72 degrees 38 minutes 21 seconds West 2065.75 feet to an iron rod; thence with line of Stanley E. Eckert North 05 degrees 32 minutes 55 seconds East 67.68 feet to an iron rod at a forked elm tree; thence North 14 degrees 45 minutes 50 seconds East 486.14 feet to an iron rod at a stump; thence North 30 degrees 16 minutes 35 seconds East 715.48 feet to an iron rod; thence with line of Tract #18 of the Sloan property (5.78 acres as per survey of same date) South 28 degrees 07 minutes 11 seconds East 75.00 feet to an iron rod; thence with line of Tract #17 of the Sloan property (5.53 acres as per survey of same date) South 28 degrees 07 minutes 11 seconds East 153.13 feet to an iron rod; thence with line of Tract #16 of the Sloan property (6.97 acres as per survey of same date) South 28 degrees 07 minutes 11 seconds East 153.00 feet to an iron rod; thence with line of Tract #15 of the Sloan property (5.05 acres as per survey of same date) South 28 degrees 07 minutes 11 seconds East 153.00 feet to an iron rod; thence with line of Tract #14 of the Sloan property (5.76 acres as per survey of same date) South 28 degrees 07 minutes 11 seconds East 213.24 feet to an iron rod; thence with line of Tract #13 of the Sloan property (5.33 acres as per survey of same date) South 28 degrees 07 minutes 11 seconds East 175.00 feet to an iron rod; thence North 72 degrees 38 minutes 21 seconds East 1086.83 feet to an iron rod in the west margin of Little Creek Road; thence with said margin along a curve proceeding clockwise, having a deflection angle of 00 degrees 07 minutes 47 seconds, a radius of 22,291.00 feet, a tangent length of 25.23 feet, and a chord of South 09 degrees 38 minutes 17 seconds East 50.46 feet; thence along said curve an arc length of 50.46 feet to the point of BEGINNING containing 13.52 acres more or less AND BEING TRACT NO. 12 of survey by Carroll Dean Carman, Registered Land Surveyor, Tennessee Number 910, address 150 Middle Fork Road, Hartsville, Tennessee, 37074, dated August 3, 2000. EXCLUDED TRACT: Included in the above-described property, but specifically excluded from this conveyance is that tract of land containing 435,600 square feet or 10.000 acres more or less, which was conveyed to James Endsley and wife, Dulcey Endsley, recorded in Book 118, Page 380, Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee, dated December 3, 2004, and recorded on December 6, 2004, as corrected by Deed of Correction, of record in Book 119, Page 195, Register’s Office for Smith County, Tennessee, dated December 16, 2004, and recorded on December 21, 2004, to which corrected deed reference is made for a complete description of the excluded tract. PARCEL 2: A certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Sixth (6th) Civil District of Smith County, Tennessee, and being bounded and described as follows, to- wit: BEGINNING at an iron pin in the south margin of Little Creek Road, same being the northern most northwest corner of this tract and the northern most northeast corner of Tract #2 of the Dickerson property (56.00 acres as per survey of same date), also being 384.14 feet southeast of the eastern most corner of Dalton Dickerson as you measure along the south margin of Little Creek Road; thence with said margin south 60 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds East 58.83 feet to a point in center of drain; thence leaving road with lien of Myra Winkler and center of drain South 42 degrees 01 minute 05 seconds West 33.42 feel; thence South 56 degrees 00 minutes 15 seconds West 111.76 feet; thence South 66 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds West 69.42 feet; thence South 55 degrees 52 minutes 30 seconds West 164.37 feet; thence South 52 degrees 01 minute 20 seconds West 279.50 feet to a point in center of drain; thence leaving drain South 25 degrees 52 minutes 20 seconds East 461.18 feet to an iron pin near fence corner post (passing an iron pin at a 16-inch walnut tree at 25.00 feet); thence with line of Daniel Sloan South 30 degrees 16 minutes 35 seconds West 1078.09 feet to an iron pin at a large hickory snag near spring; thence South 14 degrees 45 minutes 50 seconds West 486.14 feet to an iron pin at a 14-inch elm tree; thence South 5 degrees 32 minutes 55 seconds West 223.93 feet to an iron pin at a post; thence with line of Margaret Parkhurst South 66 degrees 51 minutes 40 seconds West 468.98 feet to an iron pin at a post; thence North 25 degrees 53 minutes 00 seconds West 644.81 feet to an iron pin at a rock pile; thence North 66 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds West 406.47 feet to an iron pin at a 26-inch hickory tree; thence North 0 degrees 09 minutes 55 seconds West 9.95 feet to an iron pin at a 16- inch beech tree; thence with line of said Tract #2 North 1 degree 59 minutes 30 seconds West 277.71 feet to an iron pin at a 6-inch elm tree; thence North 19 degrees 10 minutes 00 seconds East 380.00 feet to an iron pin at a 14- inch hickory tree; thence North 1 degree 12 minutes 05 seconds West 335.04 feet to a 12-inch cherry tree; thence North 1 degree 11 minutes 55 seconds East 191.91 feet to an iron pin at an 8-inch cedar tree; thence North 78 degrees 00 minutes 45 seconds East 234.63 feet to an iron pin; thence South 86 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East 447.88 feet to an iron pin at a 24-inch walnut tree; thence North 80 degrees 56 minutes 10 seconds East 465.11 feet to an iron pin at a 16-inch cedar tree; thence North 70 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds East 152.69 feet to an iron pin at an 8-inch cedar tree; thence North 47 degrees 46 minutes 30 seconds East 196.51 feet to an iron pin; thence along a curve proceeding clockwise, having a deflection angle of 92 degrees 07 minutes 24 seconds, a radius of 50.03 feet, a tangent length of 51.92 feet, and a chord of North 3 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds East 72.06 feet; thence along said curve an arc length of 80.45 feet to an iron pin; thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East 283.52 feet to an iron pin; thence North 56 degrees 43 minutes 45 seconds East 352.34 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 52.79 acres, more or less, as shown as Tract #1 of a survey by Carroll Carman, Registered Land Surveyor, Tennessee Number 910, dated March 15, 1990. THAT portion of Tract #2 of the Dickson property (56.00 acres as per survey of same date) lying north and west of the above described tract shall serve as additional ingress and egress to the above described tract as well as Tract #2 and Tract #3 of the Dickerson property, as referred to in the above survey. Said portion is a minimum of 5-feet wide and leading from Little Creek Road, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the South margin of Little Creek Road, at the northeast margin of Tract #3, thence South 56 degrees 43 minutes 45 seconds West 329.32 feet to an iron pin; thence South 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds West 645.89 feet to an iron pin; thence South 78 degrees 05 minutes 10 seconds West 452.52 feel to an iron pin; thence North 86 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds West 449.18 feet to an iron pin; thence South 78 degrees 00 minutes 45 seconds West 240.00 feet to an iron pin; thence South 81 degrees 32 minutes 25 seconds West 137.87 feet to an iron pin; thence South 0 degrees 28 minutes 20 seconds East 50.49 feet to an iron pin at a post; thence North 81 degrees 32 minutes 25 seconds East 137.87 feet to an iron pin at an eight inch cedar; thence North 78 degrees 00 minutes 45 seconds East 234.63 feet to an iron pin; thence South 86 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East 447.88 feet to an iron pin at a 24-inch walnut tree; thence North 80 degrees 56 minutes 10 seconds East 465.11 feet to an iron pin at 16-inch cedar tree; thence North 70 degrees 20 minutes 05 seconds East 152.69 feet to an iron pin at an 8- inch cedar tree; thence North 47 degrees 46 minutes 30 seconds East 196.51 feet to an iron pin; thence along a curve proceeding clockwise, having a deflection angle of 92 degrees 07 minutes 24 seconds, a radius of 50.03 feet, a tangent length of 51.92 feet, and a chord of North 3 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds East 72.06 feet; thence along said curve an arc length of 80.45 feet to an iron pin; thence North 51 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds East 283.52 feet to an iron pin; thence North 56 degrees 43 minutes 45 seconds East 352.34 feet to South margin of Little Creek Road; thence along the south margin of Little Creek Road North 60 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds West 56.03 feet to the point of BEGINNING, according to a survey by Carroll Carman, dated March 15, 1990. ALSO KNOWN AS: 16 Eckert Lane, Pleasant Shade, TN 37145 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: CARLA M HOLDER JOHN D HOLDER, SR TENANTS OF 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. W&A No. 333529 DATED August 18, 2025 WILSON & ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C., Successor Trustee 08-28-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Thelma Jean Kemp Holland Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2887 Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of August, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Thelma Jean Kemp Holland, Deceased, who died on the 24th day of July, 2025, 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 18th day of August, 2025. Signed Jeffrey Kemp, Personal Representative E. Guy Holliman, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 08-28-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Nathaniel Baxter Key, III Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2893 Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of August, 2025, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Nathaniel Baxter Key, III, Deceased, who died on the 6th day of July, 2025, 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 13th day of August, 2025. Signed Valerie Key Cowan, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 08-21-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGENOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Deona Lee Thomas Case#80CH1-2025-PR-2887 Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of August, 2025, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Deona Lee Thomas, Deceased, who died on the 7th day of July, 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 15th day of August, 2025. Signed Jacqueline Lynn Smith, Co-Personal Representative Hillary Smith Miller, Co-Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 08-28-2t
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SEWER REHABILITATION – PHASE 1 TOWN OF CARTHAGE CARTHAGE, TN Sealed Bids for furnishing all materials, labor, tools, equipment and appurtenances necessary for the construction of the Sewer Rehabilitation – Phase 1 will be received at the office of the Town of Carthage City Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage, TN 37030 until 1:00 p.m., local time, on September 11, 2025, and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud. The Instructions to Bidders, Bid, Contract Agreement, Drawings, Specifi cations and forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Payment Bond and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following: Town of Carthage City Hall 314 Spring Street Carthage, Tennessee 37030 Nashville Minority Business Center 223 Rosa Parks Avenue, Suite 205 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 (615) 255-0432 Builder’s Exchange of Tennessee Knoxville Offi ce 300 Clark Street Knoxville, Tennessee 37921 Builder’s Exchange of Tennessee Nashville Offi ce 301 South Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 100 Nashville, Tennessee 37211 Barge Design Solutions, Inc. 520 West Summit Hill Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 The work will be awarded in one Contract. The Project consists of approximately 11,600 feet of cured in place pipe sewer rehabilitation, of which approximately 9,750 feet is 8-inch,and 1,850 feet is 10-inch; replacing approximately 3,100 feet of existing 8-inch sewer by open-trench replacement; rehabilitation of approximately 120 vertical footage of manholes utilizing epoxy lining; replacement of approximately 15 manholes; reinstatement of approximately 220 service laterals by open cut means; installation of approximately 6,200 feet of 6-inch PVC service lateral pipe; and the restoration of sidewalks, curbs, curbs and gutters, and driveways impacted during construction. Printed copies of bidding Documents may be obtained from https://bidding.bargedesign.com/. For questions about ordering documents, call Memphis Reprographics at 901-381-9811. Call prior to picking up documents to ensure availability. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available directly 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 Offi ce. No part of the purchase will be refunded. Any contract or contracts awarded by the Owner through this advertisement for bids will be funded by a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan from the State of Tennessee. State and Federal funds will be involved in this Project and, as a result, Bidders must comply with the SRF Loan Program’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) requirements, including contacting a minimum of 10 qualifi ed DBE sub-contractors, professional service providers, vendors, and/or suppliers by certifi ed mail to solicit bids. The apparent successful Bidder must submit to the Owner copies of the certifi ed letters and return receipts prior to Contract award. Neither the State of Tennessee nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this Invitation for Bids or any resulting contract(s) awarded by the Owner. All qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) firms desiring to bid as a General Contractor, sub-contractor, professional service provider, supplier, or equipment vendor are encouraged to contact Ms. Marilyn Robinson at the Nashville Minority Business Center office listed above to review bidding/contract documents. Qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) fi rms may also contact Barge Design Solutions at the address above, in order to obtain a list of prospective bidding General Contractors or to obtain copies of bidding/contract documents. TOWN OF CARTHAGE Derrick Brooks Water and Sewer Supervisor Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, prepared on the form of Bid Bond attached to the Contract Documents or a Surety Company’s Standard Bid Bond, duly executed by the Bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Tennessee and listed as a certifi ed company in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570, in the amount of fi ve percent of the Bid. This project is being funded by a State Revolving Fund loan on or after 2014 EPA Fiscal Year. The loan recipient must be in compliance with all applicable Davis-Bacon Act and American Iron and Steel requirements. Davis-Bacon Act and American Iron and Steel Requirements Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Requirements Special Notice to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Firms Compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rate provisions is a requirement of this Project. The allotted time for construction is 240 calendar days. No bid may be withdrawn within 60 calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids. All bidders must be licensed and shall comply with all requirements of the State of Tennessee Contractor’s Licensing Act. The Owner will in no way be liable for any costs incurred by any bidder in the preparation of its Bid in response to this Invitation to Bid. The successful Bidder for this Contract will be required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond and Payment Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the Bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities and to readvertise.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Town of Gordonsville, Tennessee Town of Gordonsville is accepting bids for the resurfacing and roadway improvements to Preston Road, Total Project Length 1.2 miles. Bids should be submitted by September 4, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope to the “Town of Gordonsville, 63 East Main Street, Gordonsville, TN 38563.” Each envelope should be plainly marked with “Bid – Preston Road – Resurfacing & Roadway Improvements.” Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at that time. The work for which bids are to be submitted consists of furnishing all labor, materials and performing all work required for the resurfacing and roadway improvements to Preston Road described herein and as specifi ed in the plans. Town of Gordonsville 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 Town of Gordonsville. 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. 1. Town of Gordonsville 2. Collier Engineering Company, Inc. 3. Dodge Data Analytics 4. Builder’s Exchange of TN 5. Tennessee Road Builders Association 6. iSqFt, Inc. / CMD Group / Construct Connect NOTE: This project is to be completed in conjunction with the Smith County Highway Department Project for Carthage Junction Road: From the Town of Gordonsville City Limits to S.R. 264. The Contractor must bid on both projects to be considered eligible to be awarded this project. Plans, Specifi cations, and all other Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: Plans, Specifi cations, and all other 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-refundable deposit (NO CASH). Mayor John Potts Town of Gordonsville Preston Road – 1.2 Miles
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Smith County, Tennessee Smith County Highway Department is accepting bids for the resurfacing of a TDOT State Aid Route on Carthage Junction Road, Total Project Length 1.374 miles. Bids should be submitted by September 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope to the “Smith County Finance Department, 122 Turner High Circle, Carthage, TN 37030.” Each envelope should be plainly marked with “Bid – Carthage Junction Road– Resurfacing Project” Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at that time. The work for which bids are to be submitted consists of furnishing all labor and materials, and performing all work required for the resurfacing of Carthage Junction Road described herein and as specifi ed in the plans. Smith County 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 Smith County. 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. 1. Smith County Highway Department 2. Collier Engineering Company, Inc. 3. Dodge Data Analytics 4. Builder’s Exchange of TN 5. Tennessee Road Builders Association 6. iSqFt, Inc. / CMD Group / Construct Connect NOTE: This project is to be completed in conjunction with the Town of Gordonsville Resurfacing Project for Preston Road: From S.R. 141 to the Town of Gordonsville City Limits. The Contractor must bid on both projects to be considered eligible to be awarded this project. Plans, Specifications, and all other Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: Plans, Specifications, and all other 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-refundable deposit (NO CASH). Mickey Barrett, Superintendent Smith County Highway Department 80SAR1-S8-020 S.A. 80032 (2) – Carthage Junction Road
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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Lu, Inc. PROJECT NO.: R3SVAR-M3-060, R3SVAR-M3-062 CONTRACT NO.: CNY092 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 9/26/2025.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Carthage Beer Board will meet Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at the conclusion of the city council meeting. This meeting will take place at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to review an on premises beer sales application for El Rey Azteca. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Anthony Hackett, Mayor
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of South Carthage will conduct a public hearing on Thursday September 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to solicit comments from the public on the passage of the following Ordinances: The hearing will be held in the Hughes Building on South Main Street. Following the public hearing the Town of South Carthage Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet in regular session. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. Joey Nixon – Mayor 1. Ordinance 25-451 An ordinance updating Personnel Policies and Procedures for the Town of South Carthage 2. Ordinance 25-452 An Ordinance of the Town of South Carthage amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Ordinance.
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I, Renea Lackey, have this 2009 Ford Fusion with this VIN#3FAHP08169R107620 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-486-1333.
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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Marcor Constructon, Inc. PROJECT NO.: R3SVAR-F3-063 CONTRACT NO.: CNY254 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 9/26/2025.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will meet Thursday, September 4th, 2025 at 6:00 pm. There will be a police and admin building workshop that will take place before the council meeting at 5:00 pm. There will also be a public hearing held before the council meeting at 5:45 pm in regards to the following 3 ordinances: 1. CO-20250807(1)-2 –– ordinance regrading water rate increase by 2% 2. CO-20250807(2)-2 –– ordinance regarding state implemented fees on court costs 3. CO-20250807(3)-2 –– ordinance regarding cemetery deed price increase from $300 to $800 Anthony Hackett, Mayor of Carthage The meetings 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.