Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Lewis County Schools hosted a public bid opening regarding the construction of a new High School on Friday, November 3, 2023. The bids were opened and read aloud by Project Manager, Gary Clardy, and Architect, Brad Martin. Witnessing the event were several officials from Lewis County Schools and Lewis County Government. Nabholz Construction out of Portland, TN, was the low bidder, with a base bid price of $38,535,746. The next lowest bid came from R.G. Anderson out of Nashville, TN, with a base...
A new business has opened its doors to the community, and they did so in style. On Thursday, November 2nd, several members of the community, friends and family gathered at 600 Swan Avenue to support Lewis County's newest addition to the outdoor equipment world, High Forest Equipment. Owners Chris Lomax and Branden Davis celebrated the occasion by cutting the Grand Opening ribbon with a chainsaw. Lomax is an experienced entrepreneur with a successfully running business, 2C's Septic. Davis'...
On November 2, High Forest Farms hosted a successful fundraiser dinner for Tennessee Representative Jody Barrett of the 69th House District at their new Greenhouse Venue. Among the special guests were Speaker Cameron Sexton of the Tennessee House of Representatives and country music star John Rich, who performed at the event. The Meriwether Market provided the dinnar as an in-kind donation....
The Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a $15,000 grant to pay for hosting the Lewis County Outdoor Recreational Summit. Lewis County became a top contender to host the summit due to the recent investment in preserving public access to the Buffalo River through the Blueway program, bolstering Lewis County as a regional leader in outdoor waterway activities, in addition to other county natural resources such as the Natchez Trace Parkway filled with numerous waterfalls,...
Lewis County's newest Salon and Spa cut the ribbon to their newly renovated space at 405 Swiss Colony Road, on November 3rd, as friends, family and community members showed up in support. Graceful Beauty Company, owned by Gracey Taylor, is a salon and spa with three stylists and an esthetician on staff, and they stand ready to beautify Lewis County, one head at a time....
Charles Edgar Staggs was born on February 2, 1953, in Hohenwald, the son of the late Fuller Staggs and Edna Keaton Staggs. Charles was united in marriage on July 1, 2000, to Annie Staggs. He was a man of the Church of Christ Faith. Charles enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, gardening, and cooking. Charles honorably served his country in the United States Army. After his military service Charles worked as a truck driver. Charles departed this life on November 4, 2023, at the age of 70 years,...
Claudia Innette Carroll Kelley, 55, a loving and kind soul, left this world on November 3, 2023, in Nashville. Born on March 22, 1968, Claudia was a light of creativity and love, always eager to lend a helping hand and make the world a better place. The daughter of Dorothy Faye Carroll and the late James Claude Carroll, Claudia grew up alongside her siblings, Jerry (Leah) Carroll, Carla (Danny) Murphy, Jamie (Paul) Willis, the late Clara Goodman (Kirk), and the late Dolly Gray (Allen). Claudia...
Earline D. Harris was called home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2023, just days shy of her 93rd birthday. She was born on November 19, 1930, in the Ashland community of Waynesboro to the late Nathan and Leona (Frazier) Durham. Her family followed her husband's job as an electrician for several years before settling back in Hohenwald around 1960. After raising her five children, she enrolled in nursing school. She began her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1978. She was a...
William Christopher Spiess, nineteen-year-old beloved son of Christopher and Heather Spiess, passed away tragically on Sunday morning, November 12, 2023, in Hohenwald. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home with Deacon Ray Seibold officiating. A visitation will also be held on Thursday from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens where a private service will be held. Heritage Funeral H...
Few creations manage to straddle the line between art, science, and entertainment quite like the humble pie. A gastronomic marvel, pies have been enchanting taste buds and sparking debates on the perfect crust-to-filling ratio for centuries. This timeless and meaningful culinary tradition of pie-making is never more prominent than on Thanksgiving Day. Simple crimped crust designs around the pie edge or architecturally intricate lattice work will adorn tables across America on Thanksgiving Day. The question every year is, who’s bringing the p...
For the first time in state history, 10 public universities in Tennessee are coming together to launch a campaign aimed to increase public awareness of the value of a four-year university degree in Tennessee. The “Four the Future” campaign is a multiyear, coordinated effort that will engage community and business leaders, prospective students, and Tennesseans in all 95 counties around the value of higher education from a public university. Participating schools include: Austin Peay State University (Clarksville) , East Tennessee State Uni...
Please join me in honoring the veterans who have served bravely in our armed forces. We recognize them for all they have done to ensure our country remains the beacon of freedom to the rest of the world. For more than 247 years, our military has protected the ideals of freedom and democracy. It’s not machines nor technologies, but the people that we honor. Technological innovations have changed our military dramatically over the years, but war is and always will be about the courageous men and women in our armed forces facing and defeating t...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case number 2023-PR-53 in the matter of the estate of Betty Carolyn Boles, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of November, 2023, Letters of Administration, in respect of the estate of Betty Carolyn Boles, who died on June 3, 2023, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Lewis County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the...
The IBJJF returned to Nashville for the second time in 2023 for the Nashville Fall Open, and local competitor, Gates Avery Roberson, decided it was time to put his training to the test against the best in the world. He proudly stood on the winners blocks as he brought home 2nd in the Male/Master 1/ White/ Ultra-Heavy class. Roberson has been training under Clint Natschke at TBJJA for the last year and says, "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been the best thing for my physical and mental health. It's...
One of my co-workers has an autumnal tradition of spending a week of quality time with her dog Alfie around his birthday. Some may find that eccentric, but even she is skeptical of a trend I saw reported in the Wall Street Journal. “Dog birthdays are turning into elaborate social events,” barked the headline. Yes, professional party organizers are raking in megabucks for lavish festivities centered around the anniversary of a dog’s birth or some other canine milestone (the anniversary of the p...
The 55th Annual County Officials Association of Tennessee Conference Awards Gala Was held At The Meadowview Resort and Conference Center in Kingsport, Tennessee on November 7th, 2023. The County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT) includes Register of Deeds, State Court Clerks, County Clerks and Trustees. The Outstanding Officials from each organization were recognized, along with The Outstanding Public Service Professional, the Outstanding County Official and Recognition of COAT Hall of...
The Lewis County High School Class of 1973 gathered Saturday, November 4, in the High Forest room at the corner of Smith Avenue and North Court Street to celebrate their 50th reunion. Former teachers Joe Zumstein and Betty Nutt also attended. An add-a-dish meal was enjoyed by all. Classmates attending were, seated...
The Lewis County High School Class of 1961 met on October 7, 2023 at the Kimmins Church of Christ annex for their class reunion. Sixty- two years ago these students graduated. Fun times and remembering special memories filled the afternoon. Thoses attending from out of town includ, Mack and Kay Holt, Jerry and Jean Ogg (Columbia), Judy Goodman Lyles of Hickery, Kentucky; Shirley Thurman, Smyrna; Kenneth and Joyce Garrison, Linden; Johnny and Elaine Craig Seiber, Cottontown. Attending from...
Well it is a cool morning here in our little valley. We got that much needed rain, now it is really beginning to feel like Fall. Almost all the leaves are gone off the trees here in our yard. The cats were really hungry this morning and they got their bowl of warm milk and now they are really enjoying the warm sunshine. We had to have a little heat on this morning, but we did not build a fire in the old wood heating stove. We have had a busy week, we got some more of our Christmas decorations up, we are not going to put up as much as we used...
The weather keeps its reputation in check as the temperature from morning to evening has been somewhat changeable over the past few days, but we have had some rain, which was needed. It was so dry that burn bans had been issued for the area. If you are going to be out for long periods of time, I suggest layering clothing and then if it gets warmer you can remove some. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Margie Barber, Joyce Barnes, Colene Beasley, Lynn Brown, Linda Butler,...
November 12, 1953 The Herald reported that November 18th would mark the 58th birthday of the arrival of the first settlers of Swiss Colony here in 1896. According to John Scheiwiller, who shared this date with the newspaper, “At that time, Hohenwald had for a depot only a box car, and the first child born to the Swiss Colony settlers was Lewis Muelenthaler, born on the night of their arrival.” The raising of broilers was increasing within the county, with Lewis County residents putting app...
The Tennessee High School Rodeo Association celebrated wins over the weekend, with Tennessee Team local Bentley Anthony sweeping all challenges! He won 1st Place overall in Tie Down, 1st Place in round one tie down, 3rd Place in round tow tie down, and 1st Place in Cinch Varsity Challenge Cup tie down....
The Lewis County Board of Education met in a special called session on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located at 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald, Tn. With the exception of Derek Cotham, all board members were present, Chair Lindsey Himes, Vice Chair Paula Dyer, Glenda Atkinson, Cassie Couch, Jackie Holt, Cody Mitchell, and Sallie Pollock. The invocation was given by Cody Mitchell. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Sallie Pollock. Upon motion by Mrs. Atkinson and second...
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other agencies into a paddling incident at a Jackson County school has resulted in the indictment of a teacher and assistant principal. At the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, on October 10th, TBI special agents joined the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Children’s Services in investigating a complaint of an assault of a student in a Jackson County elementary school. The investigation revealed that on Oct...
RTC-RECOVERY THROUGH CHRIST RTC meets every Sunday at 6 p.m at the Blondy Church Office Building at 529 Swan Ave. SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES Senior Health and Fitness classes with Ann Mobley are scheduled to be held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m at the Lewis County Senior Center. For more information, call 796-5558 NEWCOMERS GROUP OF NA The Newcomers Group of NA meets seven days a week, Wednesday is a 12 noon meeting and the other six days of the week start at 7 p.m. at 200 South Court Street, basement of First United Methodist Church. We are not...
