Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 04/30/26
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Phyllis J. Paschal Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2940 Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of April, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Phyllis J. Paschal, Deceased, who died on the 2nd day of February, 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 16th day of April, 2026. Signed Ron Paschal, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 4-23-2t
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, Inc. Plaintiff VS. DUSTIN BROWN AND BLUESTONE FINANCE, INC., Defendants CIVIL ACTION NO.: CV-8758 In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Chancery Court, from the Plaintiff’s Complaint, which is sworn to, that the Defendant(s), Bluestone Finance, Inc., whereabouts are unknown so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served; it is therefore, ORDERED that publication be made in the Carthage Courier, a newspaper published in the town of Carthage, Tennessee, for four consecutive weeks, commanding said unknown individual or entity to serve upon: Zachary B. Johnson, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 2208, Memphis, Tennessee 38137, a copy of an answer to the Complaint on or before June 15, 2026, and to also file an answer to the Complaint with the Clerk and Master at her office in Carthage, Tennessee, according to law. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you on June 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Chancery Courtroom in Wilson County, Tennessee, for the relief demanded in the Petition. This the 17th day of April, 2026. JESSIE GOAD, Clerk & Master Zachary B. Johnson 5100 Poplar Ave. Suite 2208 Memphis, TN 38137 Attorney for Plaintiff 4-23-4t
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Public Notice The Smith County Board of Education will have a Budget Work Session Meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Smith County Board of Education, 126 SCMS Lane, Carthage, Tennessee.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Smith County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing for a Variance Request on May 18, 2026, at the Smith County Ag Center Small Room, 159 Ag Center Lane, Carthage, TN 37030 at 6:00 p.m. The request is made by Stephen Brown for property located at 557 Hiwassee Rd., Lebanon, TN, more specifically known as tax map 034, parcel 001.69. A side setback variance of 5 feet (20ft instead of 25ft) is requested to build a garage. The property is zoned A-1. All interested parties are invited to attend. For further information, please contact the Smith County Planning Offi ce at 615-735-3418. Mike Nixon Land Use Administrator
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BID NOTICE The Smith County Board of Education – School Nutrition Program invites qualified bidders to bid on milk and dairy products for the 2026-2027 school year. Bid documents may be picked up at the Smith County Board of Education, School Nutrition Office, 126 SCMS Lane, Carthage, TN from 8:30 – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bids will be open on May 20th at 10:00 p.m. at the Smith County Finance Offi ce, 122 Turner High Circle, Carthage, TN 37030. Notices will be mailed to successful bidders two weeks after bid opening.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Gordonsville will hold a budget workshop on May 11, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. to discuss the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget. All interested citizens are invited to attend. John Potts, Mayor
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Town of Carthage Invitation to Bid For Managed IT Services The Town of Carthage is soliciting bids from qualifi ed and experienced vendors to provide comprehensive Managed IT Services for approximately 30 staff in a Windows and Microsoft environment for a Three (3) year contract, beginning July 1, 2026. Services will include but are not limited to: • User Management (set up and removal) • Routine and on call IT support • Network, infrastructure and systems management to include servers, PCs, laptops, printers, network devices, and firewalls for fi ve (5) locations within Carthage city limits. • Deployment and configuration of new devices • Security software management • Technical support for Town staff • Patch Management • Cybersecurity support • Disaster recovery support Sealed bids for Managed IT Services for the Town of Carthage will be received at the office of the Mayor, Town of Carthage, 314 Spring St, Carthage, TN, 37030 until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, at which time they will be opened. Any questions concerning this bid should be directed to Cindy Glidwell, Chief Financial Offi cer, or Danielle Bane, City Recorder, at 615-735-1881. 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 non-discrimination laws. Sam Gray, Mayor Town of Carthage
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PUBLIC NOTICE The South Carthage Municipal Planning Commission will have a special called meeting on Thursday April 30, 2026 at 5 P. M. at the William Ernest Hughes building. The agenda is available by request at the South Carthage City Hall. All citizens are invited to attend. Any questions or comments can be addressed to South Carthage Planner Tommy Lee by phone: 931-979-2170 or email: [email protected] Kenneth Nixon, Chairman South Carthage Municipal Planning Commission
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POLLING PLACES POLL HOURS – 7:00 am to 7:00 pm District 1- Defeated District 5 – Gordonsville The Carver Barn Gordonsville Civic Center 315 Defeated Creek Highway 63 Main Street East Carthage, TN 37030 Gordonsville, TN 38563 District 2 – Tanglewood District 6 – Carthage Smith County Motor Co. Chamber of Commerce 211 Dixon Springs Hwy 939 Upper Ferry Road Carthage, TN 37030 Carthage, TN 37030 District 3 – New Middleton District 7 – South Carthage New Middleton Elementary School Senior Citizens Building 402 New Middleton Highway 120 Pauline Gore Way, Suite B Gordonsville, TN 38563 Carthage, TN 37030 District 4 – Rock City District 8 – Elmwood Union Heights Elementary School Forks River Elementary School 663 Lebanon Highway 611 Cookeville Hwy Carthage, TN 37030 Elmwood, TN 38560 The Absentee Counting Board will meet at the Smith County Election Commission Office, 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 105, Carthage, TN on May 5, 2026. ATTENTION VOTERS Voters must present a photo ID issued by the Tennessee or U.S. government. For more information regarding exemptions and acceptable forms of photo ID’s, please contact our office. SMITH COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 105 Carthage, TN 37030 PH 615-735-8241 – Fax 615-735-8253 [email protected] Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wesley Rigsby, Chairman • Anne Waggoner, Secretary Jerry Solimine, Commissioner • Ken Lawrence, Commissioner • Katie Penny, Commissioner Korinne Hill, Administrator of Elections ELECTION NOTICE May 5, 2026 Federal and State General Carthage & Gordonsville Municipal