Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The holidays are among us, and town is bustling with excitement! Girls and boys peer in the windows of the local toy stores and watch the locomotive weave through the year’s coolest toys, while mom checks out the dress shops and picks up last minute groceries, while dad loads the Christmas tree after checking out the Hardware stores. The snow glowed green and red from the reflection of the lights donning the streets. Carolers entertained passersby with songs of chestnuts, sleigh bells, and a Savior. The sounds of bells were everywhere, a...
WHAT YOU WILL NEED * 1/2 cup sugar * 1/2 cup butter, melted * 1 cup crushed pretzels * 1/2 cup sugar * 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature * 1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed * 2 tablespoons cornstarch * 1/4 cup sugar * 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved * Jar of maraschino cherries WHAT YOU WILL DO: * In a medium bowl, mix together crushed pretzels, 1/2 cup sugar and melted butter until blended. Press into the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish. * In another bowl, beat 1/2 cup sugar and...
WHAT YOU WILL NEED: * 12 oz fresh uncooked cranberries * 2 green onions * 1-2 fresh jalapeño peppers, ribs and seeds removed * 2 Tbsp cilantro * 3/4 cup sugar * 1 Tbsp lemon juice * 1/8 tsp salt * 16 oz cream cheese, softened WHAT YOU WILL DO: * Use hand food chopper to chop cranberries. * Chop green onion, jalapeño peppers and cilantro.s * In a medium-sized bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, green onion, cilantro and jalapeños with the sugar, lemon juice and salt and stir gently until blended. * Cover with plastic wrap and place in re...
WHAT YOU WILL NEED: * 3 or 4 cans of whole green beans * 2 packs of bacon * brown sugar * butter WHAT YOU WILL DO: * Drain juice from the greens beans * You will take about 3 or 4 green beans and you wrap it with bacon * Repeat the process until your baking dish is filled up * Melt some butter, mix it with the brown sugar, and pour it on your bundle mixture * Bake on 375 for about 35 to 45 minutes or at until bacon is done. “This is my recipe, and I use it for every Thanksgiving.” - Hannah Laws...
November 25, 1954 Riverside Lumber Company of Columbia announced that it had purchased a 10.75-acre tract of land adjoining the Henry I. Seigel clothing factory for $1,000 an acre. They planned to subdivide the land into a 40-unit housing area. The LCHS boys basketball team defeated Mount Pleasant with a score of 63 to 43. Joel Curry was the high scorer with 16 points. William C. Keaton, Jr. enlisted in the United States Army. L.R. Weatherford of the Hunter Furniture Company caught an opossum...
Small Business Saturday, a nationwide celebration of small businesses, is right around the corner. On Nov. 30, join the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and the Pick Tennessee Products program in supporting local farms and food businesses by purchasing incredible products grown and made right here in Tennessee. Pick Tennessee Products encourages everyone to stop by your favorite local farm store in your community to purchase unique, high quality foods and gifts to keep and to give during the...
Each year just before Thanksgiving, the President ceremoniously pardons a turkey, a light-hearted moment in his otherwise grueling schedule. The tradition is traced to Abraham Lincoln, who wrote a pardon at the behest of his youngest son, Tad, in 1863. Though the origin is debated, many researchers believe that Lincoln was the first to bestow a Presidential pardon on a turkey, thus saving it from the dinner table. The reprieve, though, was actually issued at Christmas. In late 1863, the Lincolns received a turkey as a gift, and though the bird...
Follow the yellow brick road into downtown next Thursday night, December 5, 2024, as the South Central Area Fair board brings you Lewis County's 71st Christmas Parade: "A Christmas in Oz" Anyone interested in registering their float, antique car, horse or other entry, may do so at www.scafair.org. There, you will also find day-of lineup details as well. Attendees looking to watch the parade, may line up on either side of the street along the route shown below. If you're new to town, please...
In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Christmas in Hohenwald, organizers of the event, The City of Hohenwald, have been releasing event announcements via the facebook page, Christmas in Hohenwald. The four date event is kicked off at the conclusion of the Christmas Parade, held December 5th, when the switch to "Lights in the Park" is turned on. From there, onlookers may drive through Memorial Park to enjoy a fantastic display of Christmas lights, several of which were part of the original...
Medusa, Candy, Rocko, Cocoa, Runner, Buster, Kai, Marley, and Lee would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and remind you that they are all looking for a home for the holidays. All are available right here in Hohenwald at High Forest Humane Society! Call 931-796-5204 for more information....
Thanksgiving is the unofficial beginning of the Holiday season and it has different meanings to each of us. For most it is being with family and friends, having too much delicious food, and watching some football. Let’s not forget the huge sale papers advertising the bargains to be had by the early shoppers on “Black Friday”. Most everyone is familiar with the story of the “first” Thanksgiving with the pilgrims and the Indians, but I wonder how many know about the Proclamation issued by George W...
Shelley Cohen DoubleCreek in Hohenwald was host to the 10th Annual Muzzleloader/Archery Deer Hunt for Purple Heart recipients. This event sponsored by Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIAF.org) was hosted by Dennis Reynolds and Shelley Cohen. With incredible support from this and surrounding communities, these heroes had an opportunity to connect with a commonality of being wounded while serving. Purple Heart recipients participating were from South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, and...
The finals are now set for 15U to 19U boys teams in the Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA) Fall State Cup, with Division 1 and Division 2 championships being held this weekend at the Richard Siegel Soccer Complex in Murfreesboro. Additionally, Division 3 Semifinals and Finals will take place over the weekend, as will all 12U competitions. “After months of competitive league play, this weekend’s D1 and D2 championship games will showcase the teamwork and dedication of 20 teams representing 11 different clubs from across the state,” said...
Well, my friend, let me tell you a little story about a wonderful idea that was born thanks to Kelly Hinson. She and her family wanted to host a Thanksgiving dinner up to 100 plates at their venue, Camryn’s Place, offering food and fellowship for $10 per person - especially for those who might not have a place to go, need some company or just simply don’t wanna cook. But, thanks to the incredible generosity of so many in our town who, of their own accord donated money, all 100 Thanksgiving meals are now fully paid for! No one will need to pay...
The library proudly hosted the 10th Annual Holiday Cookie Swap on November 21, 2024. Numerous families contributed their signature cookies to the event, featuring traditional favorites such as Chocolate Chip Cookies and No Bake Cookies, as well as innovative selections like Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies and Cashew Coconut Chocolate Cookies. The library staff and volunteers evaluated the cookies based on presentation, taste, and overall appeal. While the judges sampled the treats, the bakers...
Volunteer Tennessee announces an update to its 2025 Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Tennessee AmeriCorps programs and invites public and private nonprofit, governmental, and faith-based agencies to apply. Pending federal congressional appropriations, Volunteer Tennessee anticipates the availability of approximately $3.7 million. Interested organizations can access the updated application materials on Volunteer Tennessee’s website under “Funding Opportunities.” All applicants must submit a Notice of Intent to Volunteer Tenne...
Medusa is a medium-sized two year old female. She's very mild natured and plays well with others. Medusa was an owner surrender, so she is used to having a home but has been in the shelter for a few weeks now.... Full story
The Veterans of Foreign Wars placed eight new bricks in the Lewis County Patriots display in front of the War Memorial Building on Friday, 15 November 2024. The newly engraved bricks are for Robb Morse, USAF CMSGT; Douglas R. Barber Sr, US Navy E8 ABCS; William A. Skelton, USAF TSGT; Jared M. Reaves, US Coast Guard; Kermit E. Harris, USAF LTC; Douglas Dewitt, USAF LTC; Michael Hess, USMC CPL and USAF Master Sgt. The bricks can be acquired with a $40 donation to the VFW Meriwether Lewis, Post...
Well it is a cold morning here in our little valley. It was 28 degrees here on the porch and we had a frost, but now the sun is shining and it is going to be a beautiful day. The cats have had their breakfast and they really enjoyed their bowl of warm milk, now they are sitting in the warm sunshine. Bob has got the breakfast dishes washed and the kitchen spotless and now he is enjoying his cup of hot coffee. Up in the morning after it warms up a little more, he will go for his walk. We have had another busy week and today is going to be a busy...
I would love to revolutionize your Thanksgiving Day speeches, but I must admit that the blessings I feel gratitude for are embarrassingly mundane. I mean, I am thankful for weekends, babies, walks in the rain, comfy sofas, random acts of kindness, the fact that I pay so little attention at work, I am permanently exempted from having to sign a non-disclosure agreement… I am thankful that the descendants of Abraham have been blessed to be as numerous as the stars in the sky and the grains of s...
As the holiday season debuts, most of us focus on the festive rush—decorating, shopping, and celebrating. Resolutions tend to take a backseat until the clock strikes midnight on December 31st. But what if we didn’t wait? What if we embraced the spirit of change before the calendar flips, setting the stage for a fresh start with momentum already in motion? The idea of beginning resolutions before the new year isn’t about denying the joy of the holidays—it’s about finding balance and intention. December, with all its chaos and beauty, offers an... Full story
You are, of course, familiar with the "Rust Belt" and "Bible Belt" regions of the country. If you know anything about high school or college wrestling - real wrestling - then you know that there is also a "Wrestling Belt" across one particular region. Begin at Pennsylvania then head next door to Ohio. Reach north and incorporate Michigan. Head west, skip over a couple states and land on Iowa. Be sure to annex adjoining Nebraska, skip another state and stop at Oklahoma. These six midwestern/northern tier states comprise what is, without...
The memory of Mary Jane Thurman of Hohenwald who passed away on November 20, 2024 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. As Mary Jane departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Mary Jane. Though Mary Jane may no longer...