Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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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)...
During its 4,000 mile adventure, the American flag made a stop in Hohenwald, on May 14th, 2023. The community welcomed Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) members and staff as the Old Glory Relay wrapped up for the day in front of the courthouse. After the flag was retired for the night, Hohenwald residents continued to show their patriotism and support for Team RWB by hosting a large dinner at the local Elks club. “Being from North Dakota, the Old Glory Relay brings me to places I would never h...
The vast majority of residents and businesses in Lewis County, along with the County Mayor and all the members of the Lewis County Board of Commissioners, have expressed the critically important need for a 24-hour Emergency Health Care Facility in Lewis County. Due to these inquiries, a committee to study the feasibility has been created. The committee will research what it would take to operate the facility in Lewis County by holding meetings, conducting research, making recommendations,...
The Fred E. Lomax Post 127 Memorial Day Parade will be held May 29 at 10:30 a.m. All veterans, auxiliary and organizations interested in participating should meet at Hohenwald Church of Christ parking lot by 10:15 a.m. The parade will end at the Lewis County Courthouse. Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner will be the guest speaker. In case of inclement weather, everyone should meet at the Memorial Park Community Building at 10:15 a.m. We invite the community to attend and remember those who fought...
A Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony was recently held at the Buffalo River Blueway Public Access Point at the Mouth of Grinders Creek. The event celebrated the successful completion of a major economic development project led by Lewis County Government and the Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber of Commerce. Over $100,000 was invested in this project by the State of Tennessee, which included the purchase and development of 4.5 acres of land, as well as the construction of a new gravel road,...
Jerry Brown Peery passed from this life, April 21, 2023 in Martin, Tennessee. Jerry was born May 2, 1942 to E.B. “Toy” and Sara Amacher Peery. Jerry was preceded in death by a son Michael. He is survived by a son Lee Perry of Knoxville. granddaughters Katie Peery and Kayla Peery, brother David Peery (Beverly), sisters Barbara Baker (Pittman) and Joyce Hinson, wife Barbara, and several nephews. Jerry was number 34 on Panthers basketball team and number 34 in the class of 1961 to pass away. He...
Jeannie Rickman Sloan was born on October 25, 1945, in Shiloh, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Joe Rickman and Nona Evelyn Glover Rickman Gray. On December 14, 1968, she was united in marriage to John Curtiss Sloan, Sr., who preceded his wife in death on March 6, 2010. Jeannie worked at Pickwick Landing State Park for 44 years and enjoyed her work there and loved getting to know all of her many customers. She also worked for FHA for 4 years. She was a member of Shiloh Methodist Church, PEC b...
In the early morning hours of May 22, 2023, Thurman Roosevelt Runions (T.R.), 82, departed his earthly home, and was reunited with his loving wife Ramona Runions in Heaven. T.R. was born on September 9,1940, in Hampshire to the late Malcom Paterson Runions, and the late Margie Carroll Runions. On Oct 20,1962, he married the love of his life Mrs. Ramona Lee Blackwell Runions. Mr. Runions was a Flex Tubing Operator for Dana Corporation. He enjoyed playing guitar, playing his hand-held poker game,...
Harvey Hughes, age 87, of Summertown, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg. He was a native of Lawrence County, owner of Hughes Sheetmetal, enjoyed gardening, and a member of Summertown Baptist Church. Mr. Hughes served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Loyce and Trannie Smith Hughes; his wife, Lucille Ragsdale Staggs Hughes; two step-sons, Herman “Pete” Staggs and Sherman Staggs; two brothers, Robert L....
Danny Lee Mathis, age 76, of the Totty’s Bend community in Hickman County, passed away on May 14, 2023, at his home in Duck River, Tennessee. Danny was born on April 10, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Grady and Mamie Coleman Mathis. Danny is preceded in death by his sisters Betty Lou Orton, Georgia Heffington, Celia Yates and brother Billy Mathis. Danny grew up in Totty’s Bend on the family farm. He called Totty’s Bend “The Hub of The World”. Danny graduated from Hickman County High School in 1965. A few years later he joined th...
Governor Bill Lee announced approval of his federal assistance request, making recovery assistance available to 45 counties impacted by severe weather, flooding and straight-line winds on March 1-3. “This March, severe weather impacted communities across Tennessee, and I commend local leaders for their work to provide swift response and recovery efforts,” said Gov. Lee. “We remain committed to ensuring that critical resources are made available to impacted Tennesseans in the days ahead...
The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2023, and it was a very successful year. We have taken measures for Tennessee to be a better place to live, work and to raise a family. I will go over some of the laws passed this session that deal with healthcare. Training Bonus for EMS - EMS personnel must receive from the board of emergency medical services a pay supplement of $800 for completing the 40-hour in-service training course in addition to their regular salary. Effective January 1, 2024....
PERRY COUNTY – An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a residential fire in Linden has resulted in the arrest of a Perry County woman. On April 4th, TBI agents joined the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, Lobelville Fire Department, and Linden Fire Department in investigating a fire that occurred at a home in the 300 block of King Branch Road. During the investigation, agents developed information that indicated the fire was inc...
A Lynnville man faces a set of attempted murder charges, accused of firing a handgun at deputies on Thursday. At the request of 22nd Judicial District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI special agents began investigating the incident, shortly after the shooting at a home in the 1600 block of Fairview Road. Giles County deputies responded to the home on a report of a suspicious man, identified as William Jones Robins, Jr. (DOB 8-12-1958). Robins barricaded himself, and law enforcement’s a...
Well it is a cool and rainy morning here in our little valley, it rain last night and early this morning but it looks like it is clearing up now. We will be glad of this rain later in the summer, it has slowed down some of the gardeners now but this will be good later. The cats came up for breakfast and then went right back to bed. When the sun shine comes back out they will be ready to go for a walk, we have been walking in the mornings and in the late afternoons, and the cats like to go walking with us and they think we should walk at their p...
Carmen Sharp and Callie Dunn were married on May 6, 2023 at six o'clock in the evening at Bethel Chapel and Venue in Pleasantville. In an intimate setting, prior to guest arrival, the couple exchanged their hand written vows to one another. Judge Mike Hinson officiated the public ceremony, personalized just for Carmen and Callie. After the ceremony, guests were treated to food, drinks, and a night of dancing under the stars to celebrate this lovely couple. The groom is a graduate of Lewis...
We are still having showers in the form of thunderstorms during the week and weekend, but the weather overall has still been like summer and the temperatures have been in the eighties and at night in the sixties. I for one am enjoying this weather and hopefully it will stay around for a while. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Joyce Barnes, Colene Beasley, Gertie Carroll, Kathleen Carroll, Spencer Clark, Peggy Cook, Pat Dickson, Callie Garrison, Ophelia Green, Carolyn Hargrave, Calvin...
Stacy Brock, May 1 Beverly Hull, May 1 Janet Nixon, May 1 Jackie Sells, May 1 Michelle Clayburn, May 1 Eric Roberson, May 1 Clevon Reeves, May 1 Ricky Johnston, May 1 Beth Grizzle, May 1 Daniel Garrett, May 1 Dayna Tucker, May 1 Rosie Tally, May 2 Billy D. Sharp, May 2 Nancy McDonald, May 2 Janice Churchwell, May 2 Rebekah Barber, May 2 Darrell Bryson, May 2 Brenda Flippo, May 2 Dwayne Reeves, May 2 Travis Henlsey, May 3 Michael Ray Hinson, May 3 Katrina Adkins, May 3 Jo Brewer, May 3 Crystal Sharp Jones, May 3 Jacob Blevins, May 3 Meredith...
Meme: “A cultural item in the form of an image, video, phrase, etc., that is spread via the internet and often altered in a creative or humorous way,” explains dictionary.com. Some people are mere passive consumers of memes. Others eschew newfangled social media altogether. (“If I can’t get my memes through Bazooka Joe comic strips, shortwave radio and smoke signals, I don’t need them! Do you like that contrarian position? Check yes or no on this piece of notebook paper and pass it back…”) M...
Homestead Learning - Introducing the Homestead Learning Center, offering two hour classes in basic skills such as Scratch Cooking, Mend and Make Do, Basket Weaving, Gardening, Sewing basics to learn how to use a sewing machine and making simple garments, and Home Decor. Classes will meet from 10 a.m. to 12, Tuesday and Saturday, morning and evening, taught by instructors Susan Christian, Home Ec teacher, and professional quilter Gloria Jones. Must register in advance, call 386-848-6057....
For the second year in a row, Hope Hohenwald, Inc. received the Predators Foundation Helper Grants check. Tonya Woodward, Christian Shadix, and Cole Woodward represented Hope Hohenwald in Nashville at the event and was presented the check for $5,100. Last year, the organization used the money to add a rubber perimeter to increase safety as well as extra fence panels. This year, aluminum benches will replace what is borrowed each year, as well as more skate sizes and an electric skate sharpener....
I have a friend who got stranded on Topsy Road. Her car caught on fire and burnt up everything, she was a few feet from Lewis County Line. She called our Fire Department, but no one showed up until two hours later, the car was almost out by then. I think our Fire Department should be more responsible. Lives could have been lost that day, even if we go out of our way at least no one will die. What if it had been their families in this situation I’m sure they would’ve felt different about it. Sincerely, Connie Henderson 931-30...
May 21, 1953 The Fred E. Lomax American Legion Post 127 presented 41 Lewis County Korean War veterans with certificates of honor. R. K. Roney was named vice president of the Tennessee-Kentucky Canners Association. The following boys were listed as having left for final induction into the Army on May 18: Charles Adair, W. C. Harris, Jimmy Hensley, Larry Rodgers, Melvin Roberson, Billy Sharp, and George Voorhies. Andrew Hinson was attending basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio,...
The Lewis County Panthers hosted the Giles County Bobcats in the opening round of the district baseball tournament on Tuesday, May 2. Brycen McDonald took the mound top start for the Panthers and worked around a pair of one-out walks for a scoreless first. Sloan Moseley connected on a two-out homerun to deep center to give Lewis County an early 1-0 lead. McDonald again worked out of a jam in the second as the first two Bobcat batters reached, but Lewis County escaped with no damage. The Panthers were retired in order in the home second. In the...
The Lewis County Lady panthers traveled to Pulaski to take on the Giles County Lady Bobcats in district play. It was a long day for the Lady Panther batters on the road, and the first inning was a indication of how the day would go as Lewis County went down in order in the inning. Giles County got a leadoff single that led to the game’s first run against Lewis County starter Kerrigan Reeves as the Lady Bobcats took a 1-0 lead. The Lady Panthers were set down in order again in the second, and Giles County would add to their lead in the home h...
