Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The Fair is in town, and it has been for the last 100 Years! Join us this year as we celebrate 100 years of the South Central Area Fair! Since 1923, a group of community-minded people have gotten together to bring Lewis and surrounding counties fun, unique entertainment. This year, we’ve stepped it up a notch or few! You’ll notice as soon as you enter the fairgrounds through the exhibit hall on Smith Avenue. We’ve added a true show room, complete with live quilters in action! In honor of the centennial fair, the fair board has brought in double...
On Saturday, August 19th, 2023 National Aviation Day was celebrated with a pancake breakfast and fly-in at Paul Bridges Airfield. Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner & Airport Manager Gary Nash welcomed residents of Lewis County and surrounding counties for the breakfast. Several local pilots flew in, including the Air Evac Helicopter crew. Mayor Jonah Keltner stated, "We had a great time at the County Airport celebrating National Aviation Day. I'd especially like to thank our Airport Manager Gary...
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, August 21st. The board voted to authorize Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner to enter into the five-year ambulance service contract with Maury Regional who provided the lowest and best bid. The contract term will run from August 1, 2023 until July 31, 2028. Maury Regional Emergency Medical Services will provide EMS services to Lewis County via two Advanced Life Support ambulances consisting of at least one paramedic and one qualified emergency medical technician. The Board...
A TWRA sponsored Hunter Education class will be held 19, 21 & 22 September 2023 at the Lewis County High School. Classes will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 pm each day. Written test and Firearms Handling Exercises will be held on Friday afternoon. Students must attend all classroom sessions , written test and firearms handling exercises to be certified. Students must preregister on-line prior 19 September 2023. To register go on-line to twra.org. Click on Hunter Education. Click on in person hunter education, then on find a class. Select the L...
Marilyn Shelton won the fifth week of the Cool It With Cash contest. Shelton received a check for $100 off her electric bill from the Lewis County Herald's Hulon Dunn. Sponsors included Adair Funeral & Cremation Services, Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, McDonald Funeral Home, Bowen Home Center, and Hillbilly Liquors & Wines....
Cynthia "Cyndi" Gail Brown, age 59, of Dickson, passed peacefully at her home on August 12, 2023. Cyndi was born to the late Herbert Randall Brown and Kattie Spahr Brown in Dickson, on December 14, 1963. Cyndi is survived by her children, son, Christopher Holt of Lewis County, daughter, Tiffany Gregory of Smith County, son Jonathan Brown of Dickson County, brother, Aaron Brown (Teresa) of Hickman County, sister, Debra Jennette (Russell) of Hickman County, and brother Steven Michael Brown of...
James William Franks Jr. was born June 22, 1944 in Wayne County, the son of the late James William Sr. and Sarah Marie Melson Franks. He was united in marriage to Diane Casner on April 13, 1969. James honorably served his country during the Vietnam era in the United States Army. James worked for many years at Genesco Manufacturing Comany, Eaton Manufacturing Company in Hohenwald, and he retired from Hassel and Hughes Lumber Company. He was a member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church. In his...
Michael Leonard Bates, 27, a loving and selfless soul, sadly passed away on August 18, 2023, in Nashville. Born on November 8, 1996, in Maury County, he grew to be a courageous and dedicated individual who touched the lives of many. Michael was the beloved son of Kenneth Dale Bates/Denise Webb and Angela Hensley. He was a caring brother to Nicky Bates (Kayla) and Jackie Bates, and sisters Alexandra Calvert and Shelly Webb. A devoted husband to Kimberly Bates and a loving father to his precious...
Ms. Helen June McClain, 85, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on August 15, 2023, in her hometown of Hohenwald. She was born on June 3, 1938, to the late Ernest and Freda Higgins. Her loving spirit and selfless dedication will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Helen was a proud graduate of her local high school in 1958 and furthered her education at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in 1997. Her intellectual curiosity and hardworking nature...
Mr. Paul DeWayne Carroll, 87, of Linden, passed away Saturday August 12, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Linden to the late Charlie Franklin Carroll and Gussie Mae Turner Carroll. He was a United States Army Veteran stationed in Korea from 1958 to 1960, and remained in the reserves until 1964. Paul was a retired construction worker, having last worked for Ward Construction Company, a farmer, husband and father. He was a member of Whitwell Chapel United Methodist Church...
OKLAHOMA CITY – SONIC® Drive-In congratulates the Summertown drive-in at 9102 Highway 20 for advancing to the Final 12 teams in the 2023 DR PEPPER® SONIC® GAMES! To celebrate this achievement and the Summertown drive-in team’s dedication to serving their guests and community, the SONIC Foundation has donated $10,000 to support Summertown-area schools and directly fund classroom projects submitted by local public school teachers, in partnership with education nonprofit DonorsChoose.org. The DR PEPPER® SONIC® GAMES is the brand’s premier tr...
Returning to Los Angeles for a visit after residing in a small town is akin to plunging into an icy bath – simultaneously shocking, invigorating, and slightly stinging. It’s arguable that big cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago each possess their pros and cons. However, in this article, we’ll focus on the positive aspects of Los Angeles. For some reason, I’ve always found beauty amid the grit. Genuine graffiti, not the stylized graffiti art of today, has captivated me due to its layered stories and the fact that they can be obliter...
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. Certifying Presidential Primary Ballots - This law requires candidates for president on the primary ballot to be certified by the State Party Chair, rather than the Secretary of State who was the previous certifying authority. The law requires the state coordinator of elections to certify to the county election...
The Lewis County High School golf teams opened up their 2023 schedule on the road as they traveled to Dixie Oaks Golf Club in Summertown for matches against Summertown, Mt. Pleasant, and Hampshire. In girls’ play, the Summertown Lady Eagles took the win, shooting a team-total of 72. The Lady Panthers finished second in the match, bringing in a 100 Mt. Pleasant carded a 139 for third and Hampshire finished fourth with a 194. Lewis County’s Abby Carroll was the low scorer for the Lady Panthers as she finished the day with a 45, Linley Harris tal...
I realize such headgear has fallen out of style in our self-esteem-obsessed culture, but maybe I should belatedly don a dunce cap. You see, one of my first columns (nearly 25 years ago) was a snarky dismissal of the nascent homeschooling movement. I know at least two nice families who are homeschooling this year, so I wish to offer my apologies. Granted, I, my wife, our son, our parents and our siblings were all products of the traditional public school system. (I didn’t use the term ...
UT Extension Lewis County and South Central Area Fair have released the 2023 Centennial Celebration Exhibit Book. Classes and Premiums are shown here: All Fair Exhibits must be brought to the High Forest Room Monday, August 28, from 12 noon to 6:00 P.M. RULES: 1. Entries should be exhibited in owner’s name only. Only ONE entry per person will be allowed in each lot. 2. Only products made or grown since last year’s fair may be exhibited (except quilts, photos, and crafts). 3. First Place will receive $10.00 payout. Ribbons awarded to rst and se...
On Saturday, August 26, there will be a picnic at Memorial Park Ag Pavilion from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The event will be recognizing Randy Norwood, Lewis County’s Animal Control Officer, and his family for all of their efforts year round. If you need more information you can go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/1260424778010573...
The weather continues to be hot and somewhat dry with temperatures in the upper eighties and into the nineties sometimes. There have been heat warnings given by the weather stations so if you must be out a lot be safe and be sure to stay hydrated. This weather is a little hard on those of us who have breathing problems, most of you know I have had the asthma since about seven years of age and the past week or so it has been giving me some problems, I know it is from being out when the yards are being mowed and the air is so full of pollen; but...
Congrats to all of our Walk Across Tennessee winners this year (not pictured-Rhonda Burns and Matthew Farr)! We had another great year and all of our participants knocked it out of the park with each one averaging at least 25-30 miles extra each week. This competition is designed each year to motivate citizens to develop a more consistent routine to improve their overall health and well-being! Thank you to everyone that participated, we look forward to seeing you back next year! For more...
Birthdays Nettie Sue Hensley, August 24 Jody Barber, August 24 Sherri Dye, August 24 Eric King, August 24 Michael Woolridge, August 24 Terry Stephens, August 24 Nathan Tiller, August 24 Mary Lamar, August 24 Shannon Schmittou, August 24 Fay Gifford, August 24 Brittany Hinson, August 24 Cindy Brown, August 24 Alize Elizabeth Sullivan, August 24 Gabriel Runions, August 24 Eugene Henson, August 25 Mark Darrin Baker, August 25 Ron Riley, August 25 Tabriya McDougal, August 25 Megan Bledsloe, August 25 Matthew Conner, August 25 Tiffany Hodge, August...
Well it is a nice cool morning here in our little valley. Here on the front porch this morning it is 59 degrees and I am really enjoying my coffee. The cats had a little bowl of warm milk with their breakfast this morning, they have now finished eating their breakfast and they are taking a nap. This nice weather will not last long, by the middle of this week they are calling for it to be around 100 degrees for a few days. But the hot weather will not last long because Fall is just around the corner. It has been a busy week, I canned some...
Nineteen teams competed in the Second Annual Smokin' Up The City Cookout at the 2023 Citizens Bank Ag Day as part of the South Central Area Fair's Centennial Celebration held at Memorial Park. All arriving before 6 a.m., contestants, using only electric, charcoal, wood, or pellet cookers, competed as teams or individuals in the categories of Boston Butt, Chicken, Pork Ribs, Steak, and Side/Appetizer. Not only were they judged on taste, but also appearance, tenderness/- texture, taste, moisture,...
Homecoming at the Whitehead Cemetery at Topsy has been changed from the 4th Sunday in August, to the 4th Sunday in September....
August 20, 1953 Mayor W.C. Keaton and J.H. Warf, President of the Lewis County Civic Club, announced that negotiations were completed and a contract was signed by H. D. Wynn, Knoxville Industrialist, for the operation of a plant in Hohenwald to manufacture men’s and boy’s suits and slacks. The new plant was estimated to bring jobs to more than 3,000 persons. Lewis County Schools were scheduled to open for the 1953-1954 school year on August 24. The following news items were reported on res...
Hohenwald native Avery Potts was recently awarded the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $1,250.00. She is currently a senior at the University of Tennessee at Martin where she is studying Bachelor of Science in Nursing....
