Smith County Schools

Mr. Barry H. Smith

126 SCMS Ln

Carthage, TN 37030

615-735-9625

Mr. Smith is originally from Byrdstown Tennessee. He is a graduate of Pickett County High School. Barry has a Bachelor’s of Industrial Arts degree and a Masters in Administrative Supervision. Before coming to us, Barry worked in Pickett County as a girls’ basketball coach for 11 years, as Assistant Principal for 7 years, and Principal for 4 years at the High School. With Smith County, he has served as Special Education Supervisor for 12 years, SCHS Girls Basketball 11 years, and now as our Director of Schools.

"We are very proud to be named an Exemplary School System. This is a great honor and shows the dedication and experience of our staff as a whole. Great parents, students, and community support. I believe the best people in the world live in Smith County Tennessee. I am the luckiest person in the world to get to work with all these people each day." ~Mr. Smith

District 1- Defeated 

Jay Hesson  2024-2028 jay.hesson@smithcoedu.net 

District 2- Tanglewood 

Scotty Enoch 2024-2028 scotty.enoch@smithcoedu.net

District 3- New Middleton

Marty McCaleb 2022-2026 marty.mccaleb@smithcoedu.net

District 4- Rock City

Joe E Taylor 2022-2026 joe.taylor@smithcoedu.net

District 5- Gordonsville

Tommy Manning 2024-2028 tommy.manning@smithcoedu.net

District 6- Carthage

Ricky Shoulders 2022-2026 ricky.shoulders@smithcoedu.net

District 7- South Carthage

David McDonald 2024-2028 david.mcdonald@smithcoedu.net

District 8- Elmwood

Scotty Lewis 2022-2026 scotty.lewis@smithcoedu.net