Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Cold temperatures and wet rain forced the South Central Area Fair board to reschedule the 72nd Annual Christmas Parade until this Thursday, December 11th at 7 p.m. Businesses, Churches, Civic Organizations and Festive Individuals will be dressed in their Christmas Float Best and ready to throw candy and wave at community members as they advertise their programs, services and selves. It's a favorite holiday event that usually begins with the tree lighting downtown. However, with the delay, the...
From train rides to ice skating, light shows to local vendor shopping, Christmas in Hohenwald is back for the final weekend of Holiday events! Gather at the Lot (E. Linden and Maple) for the Grand Finale: "Joy to the World Fireworks Spectacular" on Saturday, December 13th at 9:00 p.m. - ish. Check out last week's edition HERE for details on each event, or scroll to Christmas in Hohenwald's facebook page for more information!...
The Pilot Club of Hohenwald will be sponsoring a Christmas Tour this year. It has been about 25 years since the then Home Demonstration Clubs sponsored the tour. The tour date is Saturday, December 13 and the locations will be open for visitors from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Cost for the tour is $20.00 and tickets can be purchased that day, starting at 11:00 at the Strand Theatre. Find details for each home by CLICKING HERE....
**UPDATE** Christmas Parade has been rescheduled for next Thursday, December 11, 2025! Christmastime in Hohenwald has a way of settling over the town like a favorite quilt; soft, familiar, and stitched with the kind of joy that only small communities like ours can pull off. This weekend, that quilt lights up again, starting Thursday, December 4, as the South Central Area Fair board brings back one of our most beloved traditions: the Christmas Parade. This year's theme is "Christmas at the...
December 01, 1955 The week’s main headline announced, “Christmas Parade Here Next Thursday, Dec. 8th, To Attract Thousands.” To accommodate the anticipated crowds, officials declared that no parking would be permitted for one block in all directions from the traffic light at Park Avenue and Main Street. The parade route was outlined as follows: the procession would begin at the corner of Park Avenue and Fourth Street, continue down Park Avenue to Willis Motor Company, cross over to Court Street, proceed south to Main Street, and then turn...
Meet Oscar! He is 8months old and came to HFHS with his brother and sister. He was pretty feral but is now warming up to people. He is really sweet and calm, and he would make a great house dog if you have a yard for him to run around in from time to time. He doesn't jump all over you like some dogs. He's pretty timid, so he needs a home that isn't very chaotic. Message or on Facebook or email highforesthumanesociety16@gmail.com...
Thanksgiving on Rockhouse at Mama and Daddy Pollock's (my grandparents) house during my growing up years was definitely not like my house today. It was hog killing day, no turkey would be found on the table that day. There would be a big fat hen, dressing, all of the fresh pork that you would or wouldn't want!! A big pot of meat that was cooked especially for Daddy Pollock? That consisted of ears, tails, tongue, heart and other various parts of the dearly departed pig that leaves me at the... Full story
7 years ago, Mike Webb, current Lewis County Trustee, was working with Wilma Lee Cooper at the Grand Ole Opry. For the event venue's 100th Birthday this weekend, he'll be with his brothers from different mothers, The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, playing both shows. "What a celebration it will be," he says. "While we've lost some band mates, I know they'll be smiling down from heaven. Music really does birth friendships that last a lifetime. I know Pete "Bashful Brother Oswald" Kirby will be...
These amazing long term residents deserve a home for the holidays! Aero has only ever known the shelter as his home. He is not even two years old yet and will be spending his second Thanksgiving in the shelter. Marley has been with HFHS longer than anyone else. He will be 3 years old soon and still waiting around for his furever home. This will also be his second Thanksgiving with no family of his own. Gigi has been with HFHS since May of this year. She is only 1. This will be her first holiday...
November 24, 1955 Mayor Keaton proclaimed December 1 as “S-D Day” (Safe Driving Day) in Hohenwald, and called upon all citizens to accept the challenge of not a single traffic accident during the 24 hours of December 1st. The Lewis County Jaycees Club was officially organized with fifteen membership applications filed. Officers elected were Freddie Kittrell, president; Grady Sain, vice president; Ford Turnbow, secretary; and James Wayland, treasurer. The Jaycees, a Junior Chamber of Com...
Lewis County Senior Citizens Center located at 347 East Main Street will host an all gospel afternoon Saturday, November 29. A potluck meal will be served beginning at 12:30 p.m. Music will follow from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend....
The South Central Area Fair board announces Bobby Page as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 "Christmas at the Movies" Parade. Bobby was born and raised in Hohenwald. And in 1980, he became the first person in his family to graduate from college, earning his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. From there, he went to work for TVA and then transferred to the Yellow Creek Nuclear Plant in Iuka, Mississippi. In 1981, Bobby joined Rentenbach Engineering in... Full story
On the night of November 11, one of the most magnificent phenomena graced the skies of southern middle Tennessee. The northern lights, the aurora borealis, are normally only seen from 60 to 75 degrees north latitude; however, under special circumstances, they can be visible from as low as 30 degrees north latitude. These special circumstances are a mixture of marvelous scientific events and pure happenstance, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience occurs from it. The auroras, both the borealis and...
Ingredients: 1 box of devil's food cake mix 3 eggs ⅓ cup of vegetable oil 1 cup of milk 1 15 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk ½ bottle of caramel syrup 1 container of cool whip Crushed up heath bar bits Instructions: Make the devil's food cake according to the instructions on the box. Let cool (15 minutes). Use a fork to poke holes in the cake. Pour sweetened condensed milk and caramel syrup over the top of the cake. Let sit in the fridge overnight. Spread the cool whip on top. S...
November 17, 1955 County Judge A. B. Nicholson signed a proclamation declaring December 1 as Safe Driving Day in Lewis County. Federal, state, and county officers arrested five men in what Sheriff Clint Goodman described as “the largest still in Lewis County’s history.” The operation was discovered on Betz Branch inside a concrete block building accessible only by driving up a shallow stream. Officers confiscated two pickup trucks and 225 gallons of whiskey before destroying the 400-g...
The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Individuals, families and groups across Tennessee have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items for children in need and drop them off now during National Collection Week, Nov. 17 – 24. Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children w...
“Why did the turkey cross the road?” To prove he wasn’t chicken! “Why did the pecans go to space?” Because they were astro-nuts! “Where do Thanksgiving birds go on vacation?” To Turkey! “What’s always full at the end of November?” The Thanksgiving table! “What did the tablecloth say to the dishes?” Dinner’s on me tonight! “Why did the corn tell jokes?” Because it was a-maize-ing! “What do you call a turkey after Thanksgiving” Lucky! “Why did the cranberries turn red?” Because they saw the turkey dressing!... Full story
The Yates Family had their reunion on November 1, 2025 at Davy Crockett Park in Lawrenceburg, TN. Those attending were: Stephen Webb of Columbia, “Buck” and Sherry Thornton of Lexington, Alabama, Jim Gobell, Jackie Mattax, Larry and Shirley Newell, Nathan and Terri Yates and three children, Jeanette and David Yates - all of Lawrenceburg, Tim Gobell, Debbie and Steve Beckman, Thomas Robert Pigg - all of Loretta, Kim Davis of Leoma, Clovis Johns, Sherrie and Herschel Anderson and Gaye Yates of Hohenwald....
Q.) What is your name, and how long have you lived in Lewis County? A.) "Big John" Spears. I'm 72 years old and have been here all 72 years. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Going fishing and hunting with my Dad, Granddad and Uncles. Q.) What did you want to be as a kid? What did you actually become? A.) I wanted to fish for a living, and I did win a lot of tournaments, but it wasn't enough to raise a family. I graduated in 1971 and went to work at Lewis Products (Dana)...
As Fall creeps in as the days pass, The bitter cold had made its way at last, The wind blows as the plants brown, No green could be seen around, Frost threatens to freeze us all, But the warm flames answer our calls, As we sit as snug as a rug, The fire heats us as we hold our filled mugs, The chill of the land continues to grow, Though in our warm homes, there is nothing to show, The temperature will remain low, and may even get lower, But in our homes filled with love, we can't be bothered,...
Meet Willy! He is a tiny little boy, weighing in at just 13 pounds. He loves to play and run! When he is sleeping and very comfortable he lays on his back with all four paws in the air. It's the absolute cutest. He doesn't mind cats hanging around, and he is working on potty and leash training. Seems to be very quiet unless he hears a noise. So...guard dog? Maybe.. He is really calm and would make the perfect small dog for someone!! If you are interested in meeting Willy, please email High...
Meet Sitka, also known as Dega. He is only 11 months old. He loves cats and wants to play with farm animals. He does not do well in a crate at all. He's a great dog otherwise. He is a good climber so would need a good fence if left outside for long. Please email the High Forest Humane Society, or message them on Facebook! highforesthumanesociety16@gmail.com...
November 10, 1955 The body of Sgt. Carter B. Logan, Jr. arrived in Hohenwald, following an exchange by the Chinese government on October 6. Sgt. Logan was killed in action in Korea on December 2, 1950. He was reported as missing in action until 1954. A full military burial would be given at Swiss Cemetery by the American Legion Fred E. Lomax Post 127 and army soldiers from Camp Campbell. Mayor W. C. Keaton asked residents to join in making the second annual “S-D Day” (Safe Driving Day) on Dec...
November 03, 1955 State and Federal alcohol tax agents arrested five people after making “buys” at various places. All men were charged with possessing and concealing whiskey. Campbell and Due, Columbia contracting firm, was the low bidder for work on the laying of a natural gas system here with a bid of $224,239. The Lewis County Civic Club invited the public to enter floats in the Christmas parade. The deadline for entries was December 8. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Clayton announced the birth of...
