Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Graham Garland was logging on Wednesday, November 27, near the area of Dorning Road/Cane Creek/Slippery Road, when his boss had to make a call he didn't want to. Garland had cut down two trees, and they got hung up somehow. The skidderman assisted and pulled them down. When he did, it rolled one tree over, uprooting it. Garland was going to quickly grab his saw, but before he could get out of the way, he stepped in a hole, and the tree hit him, breaking his ankle. It broke T-10, L-1 and L-5 in...
"I have always been dedicated to the Christmas parade, ensuring we have a large parade, hopefully larger than our neighbors'! It's attributed to all the wonderful people in our community who build floats, bring out their antique cars, and get out just to be a part of something that makes Hohenwald just a little bit better of a place to live." And, those are words he has lived up to through the years. From his personal life, to community responsibilities, and his own hobbies and interests,...
If you've lived here for any amount of time, you know what time it is. Hope Hohenwald has announced the release date of the highly anticipated Christmas Wish Lists. Looking to sponsor a child at Christmas? Hope is a great place to begin. According to Tonya Woodward, CEO of Hope, here are 10 reasons why: 1. Hope Hohenwald Inc. is Lewis County's local charity. 2. Hope provides clothing for children entering foster care and gives them a gift. 3. Hope provides food, toiletries, diapers, and...
On December 4, the United States Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in United States v. Skremetti which challenges a 2023 Tennessee law aimed at safeguarding children from undergoing transgender medical procedures. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 1, specifically prohibits minors from receiving irreversible gender-transition surgeries or pharmaceutical treatments. Across the nation, there have been alarming reports of medical professionals encouraging life-altering treatments for...
December 02, 1954 Billy Grover was named to the Nashville Tennessean’s All-Mid State football team. The Lewis County Civic Club’s Home and Business House Decoration Committee announced that prizes of $15.00, $10.00, $5.00, and five prizes of $1.00 would each be awarded to the homes best decorated for Christmas. Only the outside of the houses would be judged. The following births were announced: Norman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Durham; and Cheryl Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Law...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick announced his retirement after 30 years at the Lewis County Commission Meeting on Monday night, November 18th, where he was met with standing applause for such dedication. Read his letter of resignation this week on page B1. Watch for a feature story in a near-future edition....
The State of Tennessee recently awarded Lewis County Government a $15,000 "TCI Training Equipment Grant". This grant is designed to help provide mandatory safety and defense training to Correctional Officers at the Jail, and to purchase equipment such as headgear, tasers, and radios. The grant was successfully written and submitted by Assistant Jail Administrator Jill Norris, and is 100% fully-funded by the state, thus requiring no match of local tax dollars. "I appreciate the hard work Mrs....
Oakley Johns races to the Feature Winner's round where he took home $6,000 and First Place in Tennessee National Raceway's Super Season Finale. Details on Sports Page A 6...
As the holiday season nears with all the joy it brings, we also must be aware that respiratory viruses will appear and spread through houses and communities. Between travel, family gatherings, Christmas shopping, and other indoor festivities, unfortunately, this is the perfect storm for viruses to spread. During this time, it is important to know that antibiotics cannot defend against or treat viruses. They are ineffective against colds, runny noses, most sore throats, COVID-19 and the flu....
The Lewis County Transfer Station recently received a perfect inspection for the third consecutive time this year from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. TDEC officials made a surprise visit to the Transfer Station and its Class III Landfill on October 31, 2024, and found no major violations, nor even a single minor area of concern. Since 1994, the State of Tennessee has required each of the 95 counties in Tennessee to operate and manage Transfer Stations and Landfills....
By Andi McClintic, assistant director of Lending Services with the Center for Rural Affairs As November begins, so does the busiest shopping season of the year. We’re familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but let’s not overlook Small Business Saturday—a day dedicated to supporting the businesses that keep our communities vibrant and unique. On this day, shop small and make an impact close to home by supporting the shops, services, and makers in our own backyards. Rural and local businesses face unique pressures. They compete not only...
The Father's Hands team members Donnie and Pat Couch, Chris Bean, and Nancetta Webb headed to East Tennessee recently with a large trailer load of canned meats, blankets, sheets, pillows, coats, warm socks and shoes, and other miscellaneous items. In response to the Helene disaster, local churches Central Christian Fellowship, New Hope Baptist, Oak Grove Church and Oak Grove Women's Ministry, Freedom Holy Temple, and Lomax Church of Christ collected and purchased items requested by our...
Have extra tree trimmings? The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is reaching out to our Middle Tennessee community for donated trees, branches, and trimmings as browse and enrichment for our elephant residents! During the cooler months, when the elephants tend to stay closer to their heated barns, it’s essential to provide a variety of browse and enrichment. This not only offers necessary nutrients but also promotes mental stimulation through exploration. Browse typically includes leaves, branches, and other vegetation that elephants naturally co...
Lewis County High School student members of FBLA, HOSA, FFA & SKILLS enjoyed the opportunity to participate in the Fall Leadership Conference in Lebanon, TN on October 29th. These CTE students participated in leadership, team building and networking skills workshops and sessions....
Garretson Public Schools, in South Dakota, received a boost last year when the district was awarded nearly $1.2 million to add three electric buses to its fleet. The grant was provided by the Clean School Bus Program, which is administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with funding from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Clean School Bus Program aims to replace existing school buses with clean and zero-emission vehicles. The Garretson School District serves around 450...
