Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 08/13/26
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Whereas, Kenneth Hatter and Brianna Hatter, Husband And Wife by Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”), dated 3/21/2014 and of record in Deed Book 275, Page(s) 35-49, and/or as Instrument Number 14000687, in Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee, conveyed to Kerry Webb, Trustee , the hereinafter described real property to secure the payment of a certain Promissory Note (the “Note”) described in the Deed of Trust, which Note was payable to Acopia, LLC, and subsequently assigned to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, and Whereas, Nestor Solutions of Tennessee, LLC has been duly appointed Substitute Trustee by the owner and holder of the Note by instrument recorded in Deed Book 516, Page(s) 495-496 and/or as Instrument Number 26002398 in Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee; and Whereas, default has been made in the payment of the Note; and Whereas, the owner and holder of the Note has demanded that the hereinafter described real property be advertised and sold in satisfaction of the indebtedness and costs of foreclosure in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Note and Deed of Trust. The notice requirements of T.C.A. §35-5-101 and 35-5-104 have been satisfied. Now, Therefore, notice is hereby given that an agent of Nestor Solutions of Tennessee, LLC, Substitute Trustee, pursuant to the power, duty, and authority vested in and conferred by the Deed of Trust, will proceed to sell the below-mentioned property on 9/8/2026, at 2:00 PM at the At the Smith County Courthouse, 211 North Main Street, Carthage, TN 37030, to the highest call bidder for cash free from all legal, equitable and statutory rights of redemption, exemptions of homestead, rights by virtue of marriage, and all other exemptions of every kind, all of which have been waived in the Deed of Trust, certain real property located in Smith County, Tennessee, described as follows: Tract 1: Beginning At An Iron Pin New In The West Line Of Shady Circle, Being The Northeast Corner Of This Tract And A Corner To Judy And James Massey Property Described In Record Book 226 Page 38 And Near The Northeast Corner Of A Concrete Block Garage; Thence With The West Line Of Shady Circle South 03 Degrees 59 Minutes 35 Seconds East 67.47 Feet To A Point; Thence With A Curve Turning To The Left With An Arc Length Of 118.81 Feet, With A Radius Of 1385.51 Feet, With A Chord Bearing Of South 06 Degrees 54 Minutes 30 Seconds East And A Chord Length Of 118.77 Feet To A Point Near A Drain, Being A Corner To James And Judy Massey Property Described In Book 82 Page 189; Thence Leaving The Road With Massey North 84 Degrees 04 Minutes 08 Seconds West 126.14 Feet To A Point In The East Line Of Pleasant Shade Highway At The Center Of A Concrete Tile; Thence With The East Line Of Pleasant Shade Highway North 04 Degrees 29 Minutes 08 Seconds East 175.06 Feet To An Iron Pin New, Being A Corner To Judy And James Massey; Thence Leaving The Road With Massey South 88 Degrees 32 Minutes 56 Seconds East 92.82 Feet, Which Is The Point Of Beginning, Having An Area Of 0.44 Acres More Or Less. In Accordance With A Survey Prepared By Steven Michael Holland, Tennessee Registered Land Surveyor License Number 2337, Dated 02/28/2014 As Shown On Drawing Number 140216. Being The Property Conveyed To Kenneth Hatter And Wife, Brianna Hatter From Daniel D. Shoulders And Wife, Jeanne R. Shoulders By Warranty Deed Dated March 21, 2014 Recorded March 28, 2014 In Book 275, Page 33, Register’s Office Of Smith County, Tennessee. The street address of the above-described property is believed to be 39 Shady Cir, Pleasant Shade, TN 37145, but if such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. 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: Owner of Property: Kenneth Hatter and Brianna Hatter The sale is subject to occupant(s) rights in possession of the premises. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead 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 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price. The purchaser shall have no further record against the grantor, the grantee or the trustee. Notice To Bidders: Please be advised that the highest bidder (“purchaser”) at this trustee’s sale may be required to provide information, documentation and/or certification as mandated by applicable federal law, and entity and trust purchaser should be prepared to provide beneficial ownership information as required by federal reporting requirements effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. If applicable, the required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed will be issued for covered transfers. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/ 2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers and https://www.fincen.gov/rre-faqs#D_5. Internet Posting Website: https://tennesseepostings.com/ Publication Dates: 8/13/2026 and 8/20/2026 Nestor Solutions of Tennessee, LLC, Substitute Trustee 214 5th Street, Suite 205 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Phone: (888) 403-4115 TS#: 2026-25731-TN 8-13-2t
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN CARTHAGE, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES HAROLD KING, Deceased. Case No.: 2024-PR-2823 Acting pursuant to the decree of the Chancery Court of Smith County, Tennessee, under the date of July 17, 2026, the following described property will be offered for sale to the highest, last and best bidder. The property is located at 168 Cumberland Cove Dr., Carthage, TN 37030. The property will be sold at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the premises on 168 Cumberland Cove Dr., Carthage, TN 37030, to the highest, last and best bidder. This will be an ABSOLUTE SALE. The property is located at 168 Cumberland Cove Dr., Carthage, TN 37030 The real property, being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Map 046O, Group A, Parcel 003.00 Lying and being in the 14th Civil District of Smith County, State of Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: BEING Lot No. 12 on the Plan of Cumberland Cove Subdivision, as of record in Plat Book 3, Page 86, Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee, to which plan reference is hereby made for a more complete and accurate legal description. BEING the same property conveyed to James King by Dorothy King Wester, with a life estate retained by Dorothy King Wester, by Quitclaim Deed dated February 16, 2012, of record in Deed Book 245, pages 429-430, Register’s Office of Smith County, Tennessee. Dorothy King Wester and Dorothy King are one and the same person. Dorothy King Wester is now deceased, having died testate on April 11, 2013, a resident of Smith County, Tennessee, the Estate of Dorothy King of record in Docket No. 2013-PR-1861, in the Smith County Chancery Court, Probate Division, at Carthage, Tennessee. James King and James Harold King are one and the same person. James Harold King is now deceased, having died intestate on October 1, 2024, a resident of Smith County, Tennessee. For Further reference to title, see the Estate of James Harold King, of record in Docket No. 2024-PR-2823, in the Smith County Chancery Court, Probate Division, at Carthage, Tennessee, whereby pursuant to Petition and subsequent Order of Insolvency and to Sell Real Estate, the Estate was declared insolvent, and the appointed Special Commissioner and Receiver, Jessie Goad, shall have the authority to sell any real property. There will be a small amount of personal property sold the day of sale. Terms of Sale. The Special Commissioner & Receiver will sell all right, title and interest in and to the above-described property with the assistance of C. D. Poindexter Realty & Auction. The property is being sold “As Is”. Property will be sold for cash. Buyer will be required to pay 10% down on the date of sale, with the balance due upon closing and sign a sales contract. Possession will be given with a deed no sooner than thirty (30) days from confirmation by Chancellor C. K. Smith, of the Chancery Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and payment of the purchase price. Sale is being made subject to such encumbrances and exceptions as may be determined to be against the property. Announcements made on the sale date take precedence. This the 30th day of July, 2026. Jessie Goad Special Commissioner and Receiver 322 Justice Drive, Suite 105 Carthage, TN 37030 (615) 735-2092 Jamie D. Winkler Attorney for the Personal Representative Whitney Mullinax BELLAR & WINKLER, PLLC P.O. Box 332 Carthage, TN 37030 (615) 735-1684 8-6-3t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF June D. Lancaster Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2957 Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of July, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of June D. Lancaster, Deceased, who died on the 11th day of July, 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 24th day of July, 2026. Signed Yvonne Lancaster Gibbs, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 8-6-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Janet L. Morrow Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2958 Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of July, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Janet L. Morrow, Deceased, who died on the 30th 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 29th day of July, 2026. Signed Willie P. Thomas, Jr., Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 8-6-2t
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE Sale at public auction will be on October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., local time at the usual and customary location at the Smith County Courthouse, 211 North Main Street, Carthage, TN 37030, pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by Mary Roberts aka Mary Nesbitt for the benefit of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, dated November 7, 2024, of record in Book 478 at Page 571, in the Registers Of Deeds Office for Smith County, Tennessee, (“Deed of Trust”), conducted by James E. Albertelli, P.A. d/b/a ALAW, a Florida corporation duly authorized to conduct business in Tennessee, having been appointed Trustee, all of record in the Register of Deeds Office for Smith County, Tennessee. Default in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of said Deed of Trust has been made; and the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable. Party entitled to enforce the debt: Rocket Mortgage, LLC Other Interested Parties: Occupants; Unknown Spouse, if any, of Mary Nesbitt aka Mary Roberts The hereinafter described real property located in Smith County will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF SMITH IN THE STATE OF TN A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN THE FOURTH (4TH) CIVIL DISTRICT OF SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND BEING BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY STATE HIGHWAY NO. 25; ON THE EAST AND SOUTH BY KATE BEASLEY DALTON, DECEASED, LAND; AND ON THE WEST BY MRS. LIZZIE YOUNG, CONTAINING ONE-HALF ACRE, MORE OR LESS. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MARY NESBITT HER HEIRS AND ASSIGNS FROM THOMAS W. LEE DATED 05/06/2003 AND RECORDED 05/07/2003 IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK 82, PAGE 46 IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Street Address: The street address of the property is believed to be 61 Dixon Springs Cir, Dixon Springs, TN 37057, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property. In the event of any discrepancy, the legal description herein shall control. Map/Parcel Number: 021L A 014.00 Current owner(s) of the property: Mary Nesbitt aka Mary Roberts This sale is subject to all matters shown on any applicable recorded Plat or Plan; and unpaid taxes and assessments; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; rights of redemption, equity, statutory or otherwise, not otherwise waived in the Deed of trust, including right of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; and any and all prior deeds of trust, liens, dues, assessments, encumbrances, defects, adverse claims and other matters that may take priority over the deed of Trust upon which this foreclosure sale is conducted or are not extinguished by this foreclosure sale. THE PROPERTY IS SOLD WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO TITLE, MARKETABILITY OF TITLE, POSSESSION, QUIET ENJOYMENT OR THE LIKE AND FITNESS FOR A GENERAL OR PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. The title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another time certain or to another day, time, and place certain, without further publication upon announcement on the day, time, and place of sale set forth above or any subsequent adjourned day, time, and place of sale. If you purchase the property at the foreclosure sale, the entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of a certified check made payable to or endorsed to Albertelli Law Trust Account. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end, you must bring sufficient funds to outbid the Lender and any other bidders. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received, in excess of the winning bid, will be refunded to the successful purchaser at the time the foreclosure deed is delivered. This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the Lender or Trustee. This sale may be rescinded by the Trustee at any time. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. James E. Albertelli, P.A. d/b/a ALAW, Trustee 501 Union Street, suite 600G Nashville, TN 37219 PH: (615) 265-0835 FX: (615) 265-0836 File No.: 26-002977 Online publication at: www.nwpostingservices.com. 8-13-2t
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Town of Carthage, Tennessee Invitation to Bid for Resurfacing Basketball and Pickleball Courts at 301 Industrial Drive, Carthage, Tennessee RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS Sealed Proposals will be received by the Town of Carthage Tennessee, for the Resurfacing of (1) Basketball and (2) Pickleball Courts at the City Hall, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, on or before August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., C.D.T. Project to include scraping and removal of existing coating, sanding or shotblasting if needed, site preparation for painting, application of outdoor athletic court paint and regulation striping. Bidders are responsible for estimating their own quantities. The envelope containing the proposal must be sealed and plainly marked “Town of Carthage Pickleball Resurfacing Project”. The sealed bids, invited by the Town of Carthage, will be received at P. O. Box 259 or 314 Spring Street, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, until August 26, 2026, 10:00 am. C.D.T. at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Contractors are encouraged to perform a site evaluation. The Town of Carthage reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive formalities. Only qualified bidders should submit bids. The Town of Carthage will comply with all nondiscrimination laws. Any questions concerning this bid should be directed to Roger Boles, Public Works Foreman, Public Works Department at (615) 735-1881 Extension 210. Sam Gray, Mayor, Town of Carthage
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Town of Carthage, Tennessee Invitation to Bid for Resurfacing of Streets RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS Sealed Proposals will be received by the Town of Carthage Tennessee, for the Milling and Resurfacing of Streets at the City Hall, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, on or before August 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., C.D.T. Project to include milling and resurfacing listed streets with a 2.0-inch layer of e-mix compacted paving. Preliminary estimates are approximately 172,761 square feet, however, Bidders are responsible for estimating their own quantities. This includes adjusting of manholes and valve boxes to finished pavement height. There will be no striping required for this project. Town of Carthage will retain millings, contractor to haul to designated site on First Avenue West, Carthage, Tennessee. The envelope containing the proposal must be sealed and plainly marked “Town of Carthage 2026 Paving”. The sealed bids, invited by the Town of Carthage, will be received at P. O. Box 259 or 314 Spring Street, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, until August 24, 2026, 10:00 am. C.D.T. at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Contractors are encouraged to perform a site evaluation. Any questions concerning this bid should be directed to Roger Boles, Public Works Foreman, Public Works Department at (615) 735-1881 Extension 210. The Town of Carthage reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive formalities. Only qualified bidders should submit bids. The Town of Carthage will comply with all nondiscrimination laws. Sam Gray, Mayor, Town of Carthage • Franklin Lane • Smotherman Ave from Main Street North to Vivian Lane • Carmack Avenue from Main Street North including section of Hillview Drive and all of Cumberland Drive • Hull Avenue including a section of Dogwood Street
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Town of Carthage, Tennessee Invitation to Bid for Replacement of HVAC Ductwork at City Hall – 314 Spring Street Carthage, Tennessee RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS Sealed Proposals will be received by the Town of Carthage Tennessee, for the replacement of existing ductwork at the City Hall, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, on or before August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., C.D.T. The envelope containing the proposal must be sealed and plainly marked “Town of Carthage 2026 HVAC Ductwork”. The sealed bids, invited by the Town of Carthage, will be received at P. O. Box 259 or 314 Spring Street, Carthage, Tennessee 37030, until August 27, 2026, 10:00 am. C.D.T. at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. To minimize disruption to Town operations, all work shall be performed during non-business hours. Weekend completion is strongly preferred. Contractors are encouraged to perform a site evaluation. 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 all nondiscrimination laws. Any questions concerning this bid should be directed to Roger Boles, Public Works Foreman, Public Works Department at (615) 735-1881 Extension 210. Sam Gray, Mayor Town of Carthage • Safe removal and lawful disposal of all existing damaged, deteriorated, or contaminated ductwork. • Furnishing and installation of new trunk lines, flexible branch ductwork, duct board, and/or sheet metal ductwork, as required. • Replacement of supply diffusers, return grilles, boots, collars, balancing dampers, and other necessary components to ensure a complete and functional system. • Replacement of gas furnaces and hooking to existing coils. • Post-installation pressure testing, correction of duct leakage deficiencies, system balancing, and verification of proper airflow. • Identification, abatement, removal, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials or other hazardous materials, if encountered and as required by applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
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Public Notice The Smith County Board of Education will have the monthly board meeting on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Smith County Board of Education, 126 SCMS Lane, Carthage, Tennessee.