Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 07/02/26
NOTICE CHRISTOPHER COBB The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected as to A. Selph, J. Bartlett and M. Bartlett. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Laura Beth Young, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children Services, 938 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, an Answer to the Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected filed by the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, within thirty (30) days of the last day of publication of this notice, and pursuant to Rule 39(e)(1) of the Tenn. R. Juv. P. you must also appear in the Juvenile Court of Smith County, Tennessee at Carthage, Tennessee on the 25th day of August, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., for the Hearing on the Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected by the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services If you fail to do so, a default judgment will be taken against you pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-117(n) and Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P. for the relief demanded in the Petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office, Carthage, Tennessee. 7-2-4t
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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 JOSEPH B. PITT, JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register`s Office of Smith County, Tennessee recorded February 22, 2022, in Book 422, Page 98; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Global Federal Credit Union 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 July 23, 2026 at or about 3:00 PM at the Front Steps of the Smith County Courthouse, Carthage, Tennessee, 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 CONVEYED TO ZACHARY EVANS BY WARRANTY DEED FROM JOHN TYLER HEARN OF RECORD AS INSTRUMENT NO. (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 ROAD, 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. 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. This sale is subject to purchaser’s tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission of the sale. 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 6-18-3t
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT CARTHAGE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CARTHAGE TENN, JIM WILBURN O/B/O, Petitioner, v. UNKNOWN HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, AND INTERESTED PARTIES OF THE DECEDENTS INTERRED ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Respondents. CASE NO. 2026-CV-8815 ORDER OF PUBLICATION In the above styled cause, it satisfactorily appears from allegations properly sworn to that you, the said Unknown and unidentified survivors of a cemetery located at 110 Fite Avenue West, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, being .24 acres, more or less, are unknown and/or unidentified so that ordinary process of this Court cannot be served upon you. Upon Motion, it is therefore ordered that publication be made for you for three (3) consecutive weeks in the Carthage Courier, a newspaper of general circulation published in Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee, notifying you to file a written plea or answer to the petition in this cause with the Clerk and Master, Jessie Goad, at her office at 322 Justice Dr., Suite 105, Carthage, TN 37030, and serve a copy thereof with Petitioner’s attorney Whitney Mullinax, whose address is 212 Main Street, P.O. Box 332, Carthage, TN 37030, on or before 30 days from July 16, 2026. If you fail to do so, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for the judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The motion for default will be heard on August 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as possible at the Wilson County Judicial Center, 134 South College Street, Lebanon, TN 37087. Jessie Goad Chancery Court Clerk Attorney for Petitioner Whitney Mullinax BELLAR & WINKLER, PLLC 212 Main Street P.O. Box 332 Carthage, TN 37030 7-2-3t
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SMITH COUNTY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF SMITH COUNTY, TN, PLAINTIFF VS. DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS FOR 2023 REAL ESTATE CIVIL ACTION # 8734 NON-RESIDENT NOTICES In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk and Master from the Plaintiff’s Complaint, which is sworn to that the following defendants whose whereabouts and address are unknown, that a diligent attempt has been made to locate said defendants and that the ordinary process of law cannot be served; it is therefore, ORDERED that publication be made in the Carthage Courier, a newspaper of general circulation published in the County of Smith in the State of Tennessee for four (4) consecutive weeks commanding said defendant to serve upon Jeremiah Hassler, Attorney at Law, whose address is P.O. Box 409, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, a copy of an Answer to Complaint on or before the 3rd day of August, 2026, also file an Answer to the Complaint with the Clerk and Master at her office at 322 Justice Dr., Suite 105, Carthage, TN 37030, according to law. If you fail to do so Judgment by Default will be taken against you, the said defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint on the 7th day of August, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chancery Court of Smith County at the Wilson County Justice Center, 134 S College St, Lebanon, TN 37087. The said defendants are listed as follows: 2023 REAL ESTATE: Shirley N. Fuqua. District, Map, & Parcel: 22-061-071.00-M-002. Property Address: Helms Bend Ln., Carthage, TN 37030. 2023 REAL ESTATE: Shirley N. Fuqua. District, Map, & Parcel: 22-061-071.00-M-016. Property Address: Helms Bend Ln., Carthage, TN 37030. This the 8th day of June, 2026. Jessie Goad, Clerk and Master Jeremiah Hassler, Smith County Delinquent Tax Attorney 6-11-4t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF James Louis Hays Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2945 Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of June, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of James Louis Hays, Deceased, who died on the 3rd day of May, 2026, 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 June, 2026. Signed Greg Hays, Personal Representative Anthony Burns, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 6-25-2t
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NOTICE BRIDGETTE KEY The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected as to Skyla, Hazel and Malachi Gray. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to serve upon Laura Beth Young, Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children Services, 938 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage, TN 37030, an Answer to the Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected filed by the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, within thirty (30) days of the last day of publication of this notice, and pursuant to Rule 39(e)(1) of the Tenn. R. Juv. P. you must also appear in the Juvenile Court of Smith County, Tennessee at Carthage, Tennessee on the 12th day of August, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., for the Hearing on the Petition to Declare Children Dependent and Neglected by the State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services If you fail to do so, a default judgment will be taken against you pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-117(n) and Rule 55 of the Tenn. R. of Civ. P. for the relief demanded in the Petition. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office, Carthage, Tennessee. ENTERED THIS 04th day of June, 2026. BRANDEN BELLAR HONORABLE BRANDEN BELLAR JUVENILE COURT JUDGE APPROVED FOR ENTRY: Laura Beth Young Laura Beth Young, B.P.R. 035718 Attorney for the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services 938 Upper Ferry Rd. Carthage, TN 37030 [email protected] 6-18-4t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORSESTATE OF Vivian Pettross Krajewski Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2949 Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of June, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Vivian Pettross Krajewski, Deceased, who died on the 10th day of April, 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 22nd day of June, 2026. Signed Lorie McDonald, Personal Representative Charles W. McKinney, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 7-2-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Nancy Jean Lanier Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2947 Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of June, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Nancy Jean Lanier, Deceased, who died on the 20th day of May, 2026, 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 June, 2026. Signed Candace Michele Montgomery, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 6-25-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Michael Jerry Stutts Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2950 Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of June, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Michael Jerry Stutts, Deceased, who died on the 29th day of May, 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 22nd day of June, 2026. Signed Brittany Barrett, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 7-2-2t
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Gordonsville ABC Board will meet in regular session on July 13, at 5:45 p.m. at the Gordonsville Civic Center. All interested citizens are invited to attend. John Potts, Mayor
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PUBLIC NOTICE FIREWORKS 7-601. Sale of Fireworks. The regulations for the sale of fireworks within the municipal limits of the Town of Carthage shall be as follows: (1) It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale fireworks within the municipal limits of the Town of Carthage without a valid permit. The permit shall be obtained from the office of the Town Recorder, which shall be issued upon receipt of a completed application demonstrating that the applicant is qualifi ed to hold a permit for the sale of fireworks, and payment of the application fee. The application fee shall be $350.00. No person who has been convicted of violating the provisions of this Chapter within the twelve (12) months preceding the application, or who has not paid the application fee in full, shall be considered a qualified applicant. The permit shall be valid for a period of one (1) year. (2) It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale fi reworks within the municipal limits of the Town of Carthage other than within the fourteen (14) days prior to any occasion designated by this Chapter for the authorized discharge of fi reworks. (3) Unless otherwise authorized by the Town Council, fi rework sales to private citizens within the municipal limits of the Town of Carthage are limited to the following occasions: Independence Day (July 4) and New Year’s Eve (December 31). 7-602. Discharge of Fireworks. The regulations for the discharge of fi reworks within the municipal limits of the Town of Carthage shall be as follows: (1) It shall be unlawful to discharge fi reworks within the municipal limits of the Town of Carthage unless authorized by this Chapter. (2) Unless otherwise authorized by the Mayor, the occasions designated by this Chapter for the authorized discharge of fi reworks by private citizens are limited to the following: Independence Day (July 4) and New Year’s Eve (December 31). (3) Unless otherwise authorized or permitted by this Chapter, discharge of fi reworks by private citizens is permitted only on Independence Day and New Year’s Eve, and the days immediately before and after those holidays, from dusk until 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 11:00 p.m. on weekends; except that in all cases, such discharge shall be permitted to continue until 12:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day (January 1). (4) Discharge of fi reworks by the Smith County Board of Education shall be permitted at Smith County High School during and immediately preceding or immediately following home football games. (5) Occasions designated by this Chapter for the authorized discharge of fi reworks by the Town of Carthage or other governmental entities may be established from time to time by resolution of the Town Council. 7-603. Enforcement. Violation of this Chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $50.00 for each offense. Each unauthorized sale or discharge in violation of this Chapter shall constitute a separate offense. Fireworks used in the commission of an offense punishable under this Chapter are hereby declared to be an instrumentality of crime and public nuisance, and shall be subject to immediate forfeiture as contraband. The law enforcement officers employed by the Town of Carthage are hereby empowered to take possession of such contraband upon probable cause that an offense has been committed. Any person interfering with a law enforcement officer in the performance of his or her duty under this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Section 2. That this Ordinance shall become effective upon its final passage, the welfare of the Town requiring it. Sam Gray, Mayor of Carthage
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Gordonsville City Council will hold a Public Hearing at the Gordonsville Civic Center on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit public comment on Ordinance # 2026-06-08: An Ordinance to amend the official zoning map of Gordonsville, Tennessee. Said amendment rezones 15.9 acres of property, located on Hogan Road, from I-1 light industrial district to R-1 low density residential. All Interested Citizens are encouraged to attend. John Potts Mayor
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Smith County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing for two (2) Variance Requests on July 20, 2026, at the Smith County Ag Center Small Room, 159 Ag Center Lane, Carthage, TN 37030 at 6:00 p.m. The first request is made by Ryan Howell for property located at 286 Flat Rock Rd., Lebanon, TN, more specifi cally known as tax map 065, parcel 024.01. Mr. Howell is requesting a 15ft variance from the 100ft width requirement for the placement of a home within the R-1 zone, of which this property lies. The second request is made by Adam Young for property located at 521 Maggart Rd., Elmwood, TN, more specifi cally known as tax map 043, parcel 008.03. A front setback variance of 23ft is requested for the placement of a new home. 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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L.B.J.& C. Development Corporation is accepting letters of interest from individuals desiring a Community Representative seat on the 2026-2027 Head Start Policy Council. A signed letter should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to L.B.J.& C. Development Corporation, 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee 38501, postmarked no later than July 31, 2026. If questions, call Katie Rogers at (931) 528-3361, ext. 233. PUBLIC NOTICE
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The Cordell Hull Utility District’s regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, July 2nd, has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 9th, at 6:00 p.m.
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I, Cecil Fowler, have this ‘05 Dodge Durango with this VIN#1D4HB58DX4F209169 in my possession. Any and all parties holding an interest in this vehicle needs to contact me by phone at 615-706-0432 so I can obtain a letter of interest by certifi ed mail, return receipt requested, within ten (10) business days of the date of the publication.
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The Town of South Carthage will conduct a public hearing on Thursday July 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this hearing is to solicit comments from the public on the passage of the following Resolution: 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. 1. Resolution 26-459 FY 26-27 Borrowing funds to pay for the replacement of two wastewater lift stations. Mayor, Joey Nixon PUBLIC NOTICE