Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter. The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The Postal Service will continue to accept and process volume dropped by commercial mailers at mail processing facilities. There will be limited package delivery service on January 9 to ensure the organization does not experience any impacts to its package...
In accordance with state law, Chief Deputy Matt Tiller assumed the leadership duties of Interim Sheriff on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 upon the retirement of Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick. Chief Deputy Tiller has been a law enforcement officer with the Lewis County Sheriff's Department for 15 years, and has been second in command under Sheriff Kilpatrick for the last six years. Chief Deputy Tiller now has full authority over the Sheriff's Department and Jail until an individual is sworn...
Lewis County Government is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $99,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant (BRAG) from the state of Tennessee. The grant is fully-funded through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), and requires no local match. The grant will be used by the county to pay for the examination and clean-up of the old Dana Landfill site, which is located on Noah Drive in Hohenwald. The BRAG program was created by Governor Bill Lee, the General...
The Greene Family is, "Counting our stars to know we have a village ready to help," after they awoke to their home filled with smoke early Sunday morning, January 5, 2025. According to Tiffanie Greene, "One of our daughters, Trinly, woke up first and immediately got my husband, Adam, who looked outside to see the backside of our house and under the deck on fire." It was determined that the ash bucket from their fireplace caught outside the back doors before burning through the deck and...
Hope Hohenwald Inc.’s Food Distribution Outreach will be at the distribution center at 243 Forrest Avenue on Thursday, January 16th. Distribution begins at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome. HHI's Food Distribution Outreach is a ministry of Hope Hohenwald Inc. In 2020 we distributed approximately 1 MILLION pounds of food to our local and surrounding residents who struggle with food insecurities....
Preview of the 114th General Assembly 2025 Legislative Session The General Assembly will convene for the 114th General Assembly on January 14. The budget and education, will be among the top issues addressed by lawmakers. The following is an overview of key legislative issues expected to be considered in the 2025 regular session. Budget The Tennessee General Assembly’s most important responsibility – and only constitutional duty – is passing a balanced budget, which depends on accurate reven...
Experience, TN has rolled out a creative, fail-safe 2025 "Resolutions" program available via My Tennessee Resolutions. The initiative is FREE to the public and offers an opportunity for participants to create family memories, explore the outdoors, dive into South Central Tennessee's foodie scene, or check off one-of-a-kind travel experiences. The New Year also brings the opening of nominations for the 2024 Experience Awards which celebrate excellence in the tourism and hospitality industry in...
As freezing temperatures approach, Meriwether Lewis wants to help our members stay warm and safe while managing energy costs. Follow these simple tips to prepare your home for the cold: • Seal Those Leaks Stop heat loss and drafts by sealing gaps around doors and windows. Use folded towels, weatherstripping or caulk for a snug fit. Budget-friendly solutions like heavy-duty plastic sheeting or window film can make a big difference in keeping the cold out and the warmth in. • Maintain Your Heating System Check your heating filter before the col...
– Beginning Jan. 10, 2025, new or returning Tennessee residents who currently have a driver license from California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma, Vermont or West Virginia must present a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) from their former state when applying for a Tennessee license. Individuals from these eight must obtain an MVR from their former state before applying for a Tennessee license or ID. An MVR must have been issued within 30 days before its presentation at a Driver Services Center. The MVR is required alongside o...
Tennessee is abuzz with excitement as we gear up for two major events that highlight the incredible impact of volunteerism and service-learning in our communities: the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards and the Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning. Tennessee’s premier volunteer recognition initiative is the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA). Since 2008, GVSA has been honoring outstanding individuals, businesses, and nonprofits from across the state. Participating counties submit one youth and one adult volun...
Dear Friends, As we reflect on the past year, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for your incredible support for The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. With our thanks to you, 2024 has been a year of tremendous growth (https://t.e2ma.net/click/g50rcm/k07k9/k0j2mkb) and achievement. This year, we expanded habitats, providing the elephants with even more space to socialize, roam, and explore. We strengthened collaborations with organizations around the globe, advancing efforts in elephant conservation. We also reached more classrooms across the...
Dr. Jamie Franks has joined the Hohenwald Animal Hospital Team as of Monday, January 6th. "Dr. Jamie Franks grew up in Hohenwald and always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian," introduces HAH. "She started working for Dr. Scott (her first and most favorite mentor) as a kennel volunteer at 16 and has been in the field for almost 17 years now. She graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in 2019 with her DVM degree and has worked as a mixed animal practitioner for over five years now. She has...
Christmas just got a lot merrier for some local shelter dogs. Owners of Mid-State Fence, Chris and Carol Jones, gifted High Forest Humane Society with a brand new fence for a play area for the dogs. "This project has been on our hearts for over a year," said Erin of the Humane Society. "Their crew worked quickly to make sure the fence would be ready by Christmas. Seeing it finally become a reality is a dream come true. The area is much needed for exercise and play, and with it, we are able to...
The South Central Human Resource Agency Annual Governing Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the SCHRA Central Office, 1437 Winchester Hwy., Fayetteville, TN. The SCHRA budget/Audit/Appropriations, Property, Personnel, 1303, and Nominating Committees will meet prior to the Governing Bard Meeting at 10:00 a.m....
The Volunteer State Specialty License Plate is a great way to support Friends of Volunteer Tennessee. Specialty license plates continue to be available during the pre-sale for Tennessee drivers. State law requires a minimum of 1,000 pre-orders before the plates go into production. Now is the time to order yours at: VOLUNTEERSTATEPLATE.ORG...
Ronnie Graves sells Graves Bookkeeping. With 30 years in finance, Darin Blood plans to open Bullseye Bookkeeping and Tax Solutions on January 21st, "after some minor remodeling....
January 06, 1955 Mayor W.C. Keaton extended his gratitude to everyone who had a part in making the Christmas parade a success. The LCHS and Hickman County at Centerville basketball game was rescheduled from January 14 to January 15, at which time the new gymnasium at Centerville would be formally dedicated. The “Lankford News” column reported that Santa Claus appeared in person at Mary Haley’s house and unfortunately frightened some of her grandchildren, “some couldn’t even tell their names and...
DURING THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, IRON MAKING WAS A BIG INDUSTRY IN TENNESSEE. MOST OF THE IRON MAKING WAS DONE IN THE WESTERN HIGHLAND RIM WHERE ALL THE NECESSITIES SUCH AS ACCESSIBLE ORE DEPOSITS, LIMESTONE FOR SMELTING, WOOD FOR FUEL, AND RIVERS FOR TRANSPORTATION WERE FOUND IN ABUNDANCE. MINING BEGAN IN ALLENS CREEK IN 1891, AND A SMALL MINING TOWN GREW AS THE MINERS BROUGHT THEIR FAMILIES TO THE AREA. THE ALLENS CREEK FURNACE CLOSED IN 1923 AND WAS DISMANTLED IN 1936, CAUSING THE TOWN THAT...
Three year old Iggy is ready for the cold with his new scarf! He is a Black Mouth Cur and is very friendly. Iggy loves to play with toys and loves to run around. He's a gentle giant who is ready for a family of his own....
Now that the new year has begun, I’m sure most of you are focused on goals and resolutions for a “new and improved you”. While goals are crucial for positive growth, the most important priority you should have at the top of your list is your mental health. Every day we try to balance several factors of our life by multitasking. We tend to believe that multitasking is what allows us to handle everything more efficiently. Contrary to what many believe, research has shown that multitasking actually contributes to more stress in our lives. A brain...
Thanks to the work of agricultural researchers at Oregon State University, a fabulous winter squash variety has been reintroduced for both home gardeners and large-scale producers. In a muti-year comparison trial, researchers grew fifteen different varieties of winter squash, hoping to find one that would perform well despite the intense fungal disease pressure that local farmers were experiencing. One clear winner emerged. An interspecies Japanese hybrid called Tetsukabuto (Cucurbita maxima x...
Thanks to the work of agricultural researchers at Oregon State University, a fabulous winter squash variety has been reintroduced for both home gardeners and large-scale producers. In a muti-year comparison trial, researchers grew fifteen different varieties of winter squash, hoping to find one that would perform well despite the intense fungal disease pressure that local farmers were experiencing. One clear winner emerged. An interspecies Japanese hybrid called Tetsukabuto (Cucurbita maxima x...
Pests have long been a threat to the quality of life we all enjoy. Their ability to transmit disease, spread bacteria, and cause significant damage to property presents a real challenge for families and homeowners. “If keeping pests away from you and your family is a priority for you, prevention is the best course of action,” says Scot Hodges, pest expert. “There are plenty of prevention tips and strategies that can keep pests away from your home, but when problems do arise, you can rely on Arrow’s expertise in pest control to protect your home...
THIS LETTER IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. NAMES OF INTERESTED PARTIES: CHRISTOPHER E. HEAD 3433 Harborwood Circle Nashville, TN 37214 Notice is hereby given that by virtue of authority vested in the undersigned, by that certain Trust Deed executed to Gregory D. Shanks, Trustee, by Christopher E. Head, recorded in Book 274, Page 631, in the Register’s Office for Lewis County, Tennessee, the undersigned will, at about 1:00 o’clock P. M. on January 31, 2025, at the front door of the Lewis County Court House, 110 N Park Avenue, Hohenwald, Ten...
“It is the duty of your Grand Jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the Grand Jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotates, 40-12-104.” The foreperson of this county is presently: Benny Pace, 133 Trace Creek Road, Hohenwald, Tennessee. “The Grand Jury will meet on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. You may b...
