Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 04/09/26
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF B. Joan Brandt Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2936 Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of March, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of B. Joan Brandt, Deceased, who died on the 29th day of January, 2026, 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 31st day of March, 2026. Signed Julie Ann Brand, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 4-9-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Betty Jean Caplenor Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2937 Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of March, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Betty Jean Caplenor, Deceased, who died on the 25th day of December, 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 March, 2026. Signed Micky Lynn Norman, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 4-9-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Betty Jean Glidwell Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2935 Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of March, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Betty Jean Glidwell, Deceased, who died on the 1st day of November, 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 27th day of March, 2026. Signed Bobby Gene Glidwell, Jr., Co-Personal Representative Cynthia Leeann Glidwell, Co-Personal Representative James Dotson Glidwell, Co-Personal Representative Robin C. Moore, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 4-2-2t
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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC PROJECT NO.: 80LCOU-F3-004 CONTRACT NO.: CNY184 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 5/15/2026.
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There will be a Smith County Solid Waste meeting on Tuesday, April 14th at 5:30 p.m.at the Ag Center in the big room.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Carthage Annual Water Quality Report – containing important information about the source and quality of your drinking water can be viewed online at http://www.taud.org/CCR/CarthageCCR.pdf For a paper copy of the report call 615-735-1881. Sam Gray – Mayor of Carthage
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Notice: April 9th, 2026 Name of Responsible Entity [RE]: Smith County, TN Address: 122 Turner High Circle City, State, Zip Code: Carthage, TN 37030 Telephone Number of RE: (615) 735-2294 On or about April 17th, 2026, Smith County will submit a request to the Tennessee Housing Development Agency for release of HOME funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, to undertake a project known as 2021 HOME Grant for the purpose of rehabilitating up to eight (8) homes within Smith County, TN, with an estimated cost of $750,000.00. The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on fi le at Smith County Mayor’s offi ce at 122 Turner High Circle, Carthage, TN 37030, and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Because the grant award year Project will involve activities at several scattered sites for which the exact location will not be known for some time, an environmental review strategy has been developed, including Site Specifi c Checklists to assure that the required environmental review is completed for each site. If environmental factors are identified as having an impact on the project or any of the specific project sites, they will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Andrew Jackson Building, Third Floor, 502 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243, Attention: Community Programs Division. Potential objectors should contact the Tennessee Housing Development Agency to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Jeff Mason Smith County Mayor a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Offi cer of Smith County; b) Smith County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or fi nding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs, or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency; or d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written fi nding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Smith County Mayor’s offi ce. All comments received by April 16th by 4p.m. will be considered by Smith County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. PUBLIC COMMENTS Smith County certifi es to the Tennessee Housing Development Agency that Jeff Mason, in his capacity as Mayor, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfi ed. The Tennessee Housing Development Agency’s approval of the certifi cation satisfi es its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Smith County to use program funds. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The Tennessee Housing Development Agency will accept objections to its release of funds and Smith County’s certification for a period of fifteen (15) days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
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EARLY and ABSENTEE VOTING May 5, 2026 Election If you are registered to vote in Smith County, you may choose to vote early for all eligible offices on the ballot at either the Carthage or Gordonsville location regardless of where you live in the county. Please note the dates and times the locations are open. If you wait until Election Day to vote, you must go to the precinct located in the district where you live. Carthage – Turner Building 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 105 Carthage, TN 37030 April 15 – 30, 2026 Monday – Friday ……..…..… 8 am – 4 pm Saturdays ……..…….. 9 am – 12 pm April 21 & April 28 …………… 8 am – 6 pm OPEN LATE (Tuesdays) Gordonsville – Civic Center 63 Main St, East Gordonsville, TN 38563 April 21, 22, 23, 2026 Tuesday…………April 21………… 8 am – 6 pm OPEN LATE Wednesday …………April 22 …….….8 am – 4 pm Thursday………….April 23 ………. 8 am – 4 pm Election Day is May 5, 2026 The polls will be open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm Voting Early by Personal Appearance Any voter who lives and is registered in Smith County may vote early during the dates and times listed above for early voting at either location. Photo ID Requirements State law requires all voters who vote by personal appearance to present a photo ID issued by the US or TN government. For more information regarding exemptions and acceptable forms of photo IDs, please contact our office. Voting by Mail A registered voter desiring to vote absentee by mail must meet certain legal qualifications. To vote an absentee ballot by mail, the voter must make the request in writing and include their name, social security number, date of birth, residential address, mailing address (if different from residential address), the election(s) they wish to vote in and political preference if voting in a Primary, the reason they are requesting to vote an absentee ballot and their signature. The last day we will accept written requests by mail or email is April 25, 2026. SMITH COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 105 Carthage, TN 37030 Phone: 615-735-8241 – Fax 615-735-8253 [email protected] Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed: April 3 for Good Friday Wesley Rigsby, Chairman • Anne Waggoner, Secretary Jerry Solimine, Commissioner • Ken Lawrence, Commissioner • Katie Penny, Commissioner Korinne Hill, Administrator of Elections
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Invitation to Bid The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is now accepting bids for food items needed for preparation and serving of meals. The contract period for this bid will begin on October 1, 2026 and continue through September 30, 2027. Bids will be accepted, by mail until 1:30 PM CST on May 15, 2026. Mail bids to the following address: Bids will be publicly opened at CHANCE Group Home at 2:00 PM CST on May 15, 2026. For bid specifications and documents, contact Patty Ray at 931-255-1638 or email [email protected] between the hours of 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday. UCHRA is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any and all bids. CHANCE Residential Center 1744 Deberry Road Bloomington Springs, Tn 38545
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Public Notice If you or someone you know worked at Bonnell Aluminum between 1970-1978 located in Carthage, TN, please call Carter at Simmons Hanly Conroy toll-free at (855) 988-2537. You may also email Carter at [email protected].