Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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For as long as we could, we have held our rates at only $.50 per paper. If you subscribe weekly, that newspaper then becomes $.39! By the time it is mailed to you, it drops down into the teens. Once you consider the time and work it takes to gather the news, pay employees to research and write, so on and so forth, we are in the negative. While the special sections, and print work keep us in business, the local, weekly news is really why we’re here. Sure, there’s youtube and facebook, tiktok and...
First, THANK YOU! In response to last week’s words, several sent messages, others sent pictures of themselves sitting in their yard, “Being Weird!” I love it! So, I’ve been thinking... It’s OK to try, only to find out something didn’t work. How else would you know if it does or doesn’t? Yes, there is that whole, “learning from others, so you don’t have to learn the hard way” thing. But, that seems only to work logistically. Examples of this are: “righty-tighty, lefty-loosey” and/or...
“People Think It’s Weird...” ...to love the earth. They do, and I have unknowingly tested it. On days when the weather speaks to my soul (yes, I know how “hippie” that sounds), I take a straw mat out to the driveway, lay it out, and lie there in the warm sun. Personally, I’d rather sweat bullets any day as opposed to the slightest chill. As the sun refuels me for the day (body and mind), I enjoy the songbirds singing in the trees to each other across the yard and/or neighborhood. I am in awe o...
One year (don’t ask me which, because..as if), I wanted to do the Fairest of the Fair Beauty Pageant. I had never done one, nor have since, but the memories of “that one time” have stuck with me throughout my life. Growing up in thrift stores (my parents owned and ran them), I always had everything and little to nothing at the same time. I also had the privilege of meeting thousands of people, one of those being Henrietta Weaver. Through the years, she sewed several of my thrifted re-de...
While Hulon's been out fishing, we've been running around like headless chickens trying to figure this newspaper thing out! Just kidding. Hulon would never leave us like that. In fact, he desires to see the newspaper last through the ages, as we do. When he was approached by other buyers about purchasing the Lewis County Herald, I thought it was over for me. Each had more experience in news, print, finances, and the business in general. What they didn't have, though, was a deep-rooted love and...
Amanda R. Curtis, Reporter With 352 students gracing the halls of Lewis County Intermediate School, a majority of those will be sweating in a way the other Lewis County students won't be, because they've already been through it. The chewing of gum while studying, the wearing of the same color shirt for every study session as well as during the actual test, the lucky penny in the pants pocket, and the extra sharpened pencils lined perfectly across the top of the desk. While most students are brea...
Amanda R. Curtis, Reporter Friday morning, April 12, around 9:45, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 300 block of Mt. View Drive on a call for 2 people shot. Lewis County Sheriff Department, Lewis County Fire and Rescue, District Attorney office, and Maury Regional Emergency Medical were on the scene within minutes. First responders reported that an adult male, Van Franklin Cates, was shot and was deceased. An adult female was also shot and transported by airlift to Nashville for...
Thousands of community votes sealed the deal for this couple, as Lewis County Herald readers voted David and Connie Adcox as the Best Man and Best Woman in Lewis County. David Murray and Constance Elaine have called Hohenwald home for 52 years. The couple met each other while students at Tennessee Tech. After dating for a couple of years, they were wed on August 16, 1969. The couple lived in Tech Village Apartments while David finished his Industrial Engineering degree. After his graduation,...
The scene was like that of a movie. One of those wholesome, Jesus movies that comes with rave reviews like, "Good for the Whole Family" and "Truly Restores Your Faith in the Unseen." Imagine waking up early to get a head start on your day before the sun beats down on you mercilessly. Imagine working in the dirt in your heavy operating equipment when everything around you suddenly turns red. Once the dust settles, and several rubs of the eyes later, you realize your eyes aren't closed, it's just...
Due to an extreme lack of communication, or miscommunication, or straight up false communication, two entities attended the Commissioners Committee meeting Monday night, March 4th, to “set the record straight.” In regards to the State Aid Bridge Programs, TDOT Bureau of Planning Transportation Manager Ms. Lisa Dunn was in attendance to clarify, in person, details that have been skewed. Kyle Bobo opened the conversation by asking, “Where are we at today regarding the Sickler Road Bridge project?...
Calls are continuously coming in regarding Hohenwald's newest housing community, "Hohenwald Estates." People want to know how many rooms there are, how to apply, how much will rent be, and when will they be finished? So, Mayor Keltner and the Lewis County Herald reached out to the management company for the answers to your questions. Collectively, this is the response to everything you've been wondering. "Hohenwald Estates" is being developed by the Gateway Companies, which is headquartered in...
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, February 26th. All Commissioners were present. Once the floor was opened to public input, Highway Commissioner Kerry Cagle took the podium with the intention to clarify his decision to place the bridge project on hold was due to the letter he received from Collier Engineering, whom he has now fired, "due to costing us three years, and misinformation from the firm". Kerry informed that he has hired a new firm to satisfy...
Joe Smith has been recognized by the National Weather Service (NWS) and Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) for surpassing 4,000 daily precipitation reports. He was honored with a Volunteer Appreciation Award given by Nolan Doesken, National Director of CoCoRaHS, and a Certificate of Recognition from Krissy Hurley and Alyssa Clements of the National Weather Service, Nashville, Tennessee Weather Forecast Office. Smith operates Weather Station TN-LS-5 in his backyard...
“This will be a destination location for not only Lewis, but also surrounding counties. With only 20% of the citizens using it, our goal is to build up the golf course into a place where the remaining 80% can enjoy the benefits of the facility as well.” These are the encouraging words of Brian Matthews of B&B Concepts Golf LLC, during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 6th. While the City of Hohenwald will retain ownership of the land, they have come to an agr...
Three generations of Titans fans traveled to Nashville to attend their first Tennessee Titans game on Sunday, December 24, 2023, after winning tickets given away by Abby and Steven Ruddle. A great time was had by all, and although the Titans walked away with a loss, Nana still walked away with a coveted Titans foam finger, and the girls were featured on the Jumbo Tron twice!...
Over 100 fire fighters and personnel from multiple agencies responded to a wildfire that consumed more than 300 acres in a cornfield near Summertown on Friday afternoon (10/20/2023). At 3:22 PM, E-911 received a report of a brush fire near Stephenson Road and Old North Military Road southeast of Summertown. Arriving units from Ethridge and Summertown quickly determined that windy and dry conditions were causing the fire to spread and that additional resources would be needed to fight the blaze....
Swiss German Translation for the above headline: "Dear Oktoberfest, where do you come from?" Talk about a loaded question! Truth is, from what I can gather from old newspaper clippings, hand-written notes and word of mouth from those who experienced it, it's a mash up. It didn't just spring forth out of one grand idea. It was actually a few great ideas that joined forces so as to create one great festival. It's like, "Hey, Lion's Club with your pancake breakfast, you're successful. Why don't...
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday evening, September 25th. Commissioners Kyle Bobo and Aren Ragsdale were absent. After the prayer and pledge, the commission appointed Jonah Keltner as Chairman, and Brian Peery as Chairman Pro Tempore of the Board of Commissioners, Bobo to the Airport Executive Advisory Board, Bill Dyer, Brian Peery, Kerry Cagle, Michael King, and Connie Sharp to the Lewis County Ethics Committee, and Austin Carroll to both the Lewis County Li...
Complaints of panhandling, theft and loitering have risen in 2023, and a majority of those are coming from citizens referring to unsheltered, unemployed people walking the streets of Hohenwald. Prior to the recent uptick, the homeless population in this community has stayed almost hidden. Staying on a friend or family member’s couch, living night-to-night at motels and in abandoned buildings around town has been the norm in this circle. However, according to the outcry of many locals, it has b...
Imagine coming into work at your small business to find money missing, then watching the security camera footage to see who took it was the same man walking the streets of Hohenwald in a tin foil hat and Scream mask days before. That's exactly what happened to local salon owner, Taylor Swanson. On September 12 at approximately 11:06 a.m., Officer Osborne and Investigator Bridges responded to TLC Hair Salon on East Linden Avenue where they were met by Mrs. Swanson who stated she was missing $100...
Earlier this year, The Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities responded to several tips, and reports of abuse and "disgusting living conditions" at the local AHC Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Following those reports led the board to travel to Hohenwald, Tennessee to conduct an investigation. That ended June 1 and revealed violations of licensure statutes and regulations that are "detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of residents." According to law, "the executive director has...
In March of this year, storms swept through our area, ripping roofs off houses, demolishing barns, and tearing trees from the ground at the roots. While most of that destruction has been cleared, and structures rebuilt, the community at High Forest Apartments on North Walnut Street has been living with wet insulation falling from the massive holes in their ceilings, floors flooding every time a hard rain falls, and the smell of mold due to the consistently wet, open area. Damage can be found in...
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday night, July 24th. All nine commissioners were present and available for vote. Commissioner Dyer led the prayer, Director of Schools Dr. McAbee led the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes from the last meeting were approved by all. After public input, of which there was none, the commissioner voted in favor of adopting the 2023-2024 Property Tax Rate as follows: $1.2919 from the County General Fund, $0.0309 from the Highway...
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met in regular session, Monday night, June 19, 2023. All nine commissioners were present. Minutes from the May 15th regular meeting and May 22nd special called meeting were approved by all. No citizens brought anything before the board during public input. During the Report of the committee of the whole, Brian Peery respectfully asked that approval of the minutes be delayed until June 29th. All approved, as the meetings were lengthy, and more time was...
With the current extension to the contract with Maury Regional to provide Ambulance Service for Lewis County expiring on August 31, 2023, Lewis County government recently publicly requested proposals to provide ambulance service for our community, with Maury Regional and First Call each submitting a proposal. The request is to establish an exclusive contract for a term of three to five years with a qualified ambulance service to proved Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)...
