Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 01/08/26
Greenbelt Available to Property Owners Beginning January 5th, Smith County property owners can sign up for Greenbelt. The Agricultural, Forest and Open Land Act of 1976, known as the Greenbelt Law, allows certain land to be taxed on its value based on its present use instead of its market value. There are three types of land which may qualify for greenbelt classification: agricultural (farm), forest and open space land. Most of the property classified under greenbelt is agricultural land, which requires 15 acres to qualify. Farm property must produce an average annual farm income of $1,500. This may include, (farm rent or federal farm support payments). Property may also qualify if you or your parents or spouse have farmed the property for at least 25 years. State law requires the assessor to make sure that only qualified properties benefit from greenbelt. Property owners wishing to qualify their land for greenbelt must apply at the Assessor of Property’s office beginning January 5, 2026 through March 15, 2026. If you have questions please call your Property Assessor at 735-1750 or come by the office at 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 106, Carthage, Tenn. 37030. 1-08-1t
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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 January 28, 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: 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 12-25-3t
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I, John Kelley, have this 1999 Dodge Truck with this VIN#1B7MF3369XJ558452 in my possession. If you have information on this vehicle, please contact me at 615-489-2343.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will meet Thursday, January 15th, 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 TO BID The Smith County Landfi ll is accepting bids for the rental of a compactor. Specifi cations may be obtained at the Smith County Finance Department located at 122 Turner High Circle in Carthage or by visiting the bid notices tab at https://smithcotn.com/fi nance/ . Contact Johnny Lee [email protected] with any questions concerning the specifi cations. All bids must be sealed in an envelope with the BID # 25-122 clearly labeled on the outside. Bids will be submitted to the Smith County Finance Department, 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 100, Carthage, TN 37030 where a public bid opening will be conducted on January 16,2026 beginning at 9 am. Smith County Landfi ll reserves the right to reject any and all bids. It is the policy of Smith County not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability. Smith County is an equal opportunity provider and employer. With all regards to all aspects of this contract, contractor certifi es and warrants, it will comply with this policy.