Town of Carthage, Tennessee

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween from the Town of Carthage, Farmer Gray, and his barnyard crew. 🐄 🐑 🐐 🐇 🐷

10/29/2026

Honoring a Life of Service and Friendship

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of a dedicated councilman, cherished friend, and true pillar of our community.

For eight years, Mr. Sam Petty faithfully served on the City Council, but his commitment to our community extended far beyond the position he held. He was a friend to all, someone who genuinely cared about the people around him and always made others feel valued, respected, and heard.

He approached every conversation and every decision with kindness, consideration, logic, and reason. He understood that serving a community meant listening to its people, appreciating different perspectives, and recognizing that every voice mattered. Whether you agreed or disagreed, he treated everyone with the same dignity and respect.

Sam's legacy will not simply be measured by the eight years he spent serving on the council, but by the countless lives he touched, the friendships he built, and the example he set through his compassion, humility, and dedication to others.

Our community has lost more than a public servant. We have lost a friend, a steady voice of reason, and a genuinely good person who made our community a better place simply by being part of it.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His presence will be deeply missed, but his kindness, service, and legacy will not be forgotten.

10/25/2026

Check out and have a fun family day!

10/23/2026

There will be a free event next weekend at the walking track. Take the kiddos and check it out!

10/19/2026

Just a friendly reminder that the public restrooms at the Veteran Memorial Park on Industrial Drive will be officially closed for winter on October 25.

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10/16/2026

10/01/2026

Rescheduled council meeting agenda for October 5, 2026.

10/01/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances (sickness and work obligations) Town of Carthage will not have enough council members to form a quorum tonight to be able to hold a Council Meeting. We will have a special called meeting Monday, October 05, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

09/29/2026

October city council agenda

09/21/2026

Update: water has been restored