Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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by Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met in regular session March 20, at the newly renovated board room in the Historic Court House on Park Street. Kyle Bobo opened the meeting in prayer, and Caleb Feichtinger led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. During public input, following the approval of last month’s minutes, it became clear why there was standing room only. On the agenda was the appointment of a new Lewis County Highway Commissioner, and the c...
Lewis County Government was recently awarded a $3,000 grant from the Walmart Community Grants Team and Hohenwald Walmart - Store 1115. Last week Ronda Turner, Store Manager of the Hohenwald Walmart, delivered the check to the Lewis County Buffalo River Blueway Committee and representatives from the South Central Tennessee Tourism Association. The grant will focus on increasing community and economic development opportunities through tourism, as well as improving the quality of life for Lewis...
Sunday afternoon the Historical Society, Friends of the Library, the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce and many from the community gathered for the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the "Reimagining America: The Maps of Lewis & Clark" exhibit. Out of several counties vying for the exhibit, Lewis County was selected due in large part to the county being the home of the Meriwether Lewis Monument on the Natchez Trace. Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner remarked on the achievement of having the...
After several months of attempting to negotiate an amicable solution and issuing multiple citations, four vehicles violating a city ordinance were removed from a residence on South Park Street. Utilizing the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code and the City's existing ordinance, Codes Enforcement was able to remove vehicles that were unlicensed or were in various states of disrepair. The vehicles will eventually be sold at auction and the proceeds will offset the expense of having the...
September 2, 1933 ~ March 25, 2023 Charlotte "Shirley" Bates Talley, 89, was born September 2, 1933, the baby of eleven, to Nancy Radie Bates and William Dufford Bates. Ms. Shirley passed from this earthly home and was reunited with her husband on Saturday March 25th, 2023. She was married to Leonard Ray "Glen" Talley on November 28, 1953, and they shared 65 wonderful years. Together they had twin daughters, Glenda and Brenda Talley. Shirley was above all a homemaker and a hardworking caregiver...
December 31, 1946 ~ March 26, 2023 Travis Rawdon, age 76, of Summertown, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at his residence. He was a native of Lawrence County, owner of By-Pass Pools, and of the Baptist faith. He loved his family, enjoyed drag racing, classic cars, and hot rods. Mr. Rawdon served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Levi Edwin and Iva Margaret Burleson Rawdon; one brother, Dwayne Rawdon, and one sister, Ruby Walker. He is survived...
July 3, 1939 ~ March 26, 2023 Wanda Lee (Talley) Keeton, 83, passed away on March 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 3, 1939 , to the late Cecil and Emma Jean Talley in Cross Bridges. She was married to the late Harold “Gene” Keeton on February 1, 1958, and they raised 5 kids together, until his passing on January 12, 2022. Ms. Wanda is survived by her children, Karen (Karey) Jewell, Danny (Dora) Keeton, Don R. (Joycelyn) Keeton, Darrell R. Keeton, and Gina (Don) Gafford; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grand...
December 29, 1953 ~ March 24, 2023 Terry Wayne Duncan, 69, passed from this life on March 24, 2023, at AHC Lewis County. Mr. Duncan was born on December 29, 1953, in Pulaski to the late Franklin and Martha Duncan. Mr. Terry is survived by one son, Scotty Duncan of Nashville; a sister, Carlene Devore of Hohenwald; two grandchildren, David Story of Lawrenceburg and Peyton Story of Pulaski; two nephews, Dale Devore of Hampshire and Phillip Devore of Hohenwald; and a special friend, Louise “Lou Lou” Runions. In addition to his parents, Mr. Dun...
Historian and author Tony Turnbow will be at Lewis County Public Library and Archives on Saturday, April 1st at 1 p.m. to discuss the history of the Natchez Trace and the political atmosphere which was occurring at the time Meriwether Lewis was traveling the Trace in 1809. Copies of the latest installment of his Fighting Devil's Backbone series along with his other works will be available for purchase and signing. Tony Turnbow has studied the history of the Old Natchez Trace for more than 30...
The Hohenwald Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons will have a meeting of Master Masons on Monday, April 3, 2023. Fellowship and dinner will start at 6:00 p.m. meeting at 7:00 p.m. All Master Masons are encouraged to attend....
The Lewis County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, March 14, 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 Phyllis Townsend, all board members present were Chair Lindsey Himes, Glenda Atkinson, Derek Cotham, Cassie Couch, Vice-Chair Paula Dyer, Jackie Holt, Cody Mitchell, and Sallie Pollock. The invocation was given by Mr. Cody Mitchell. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Jack Holt. Consent Agenda Upon motion by Mrs....
By “E.T. Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a beautiful and cool morning here in our little valley, the sky is blue and the grass is green and everything looks fresh after all the rain we had. The cats were up early this morning and they were sitting at the door waiting for their breakfast, it was cool so they got a bowl of warm milk, they get milk only when the weather is cold. Bob has got the dishes done and the kitchen clean. I have had my coffee, it always seems to taste better when it is cold outside, I guess that is just me. I h...
The Lewis County Historical Society will meet April 3, 2023 at the Senior Citizen building at 6 p.m. for the April meeting. Jeremy Childs the park ranger from Meriwether Lewis will be doing the program telling about all the things that go on in the park and the many things that are there for people of all ages to enjoy. They have many campgrounds for all kinds of campers and their baths are considered safe for stormy weather should one be there during a stormy period. There is also a small creek there with picnic tables and the children as well...
Kamrey Jane Staggs was welcomed into the world at 4:23pm March 10 at Williamson County Hospital by her parents, Morgan Garrison and Brandan Staggs, and big sister, Khloe Staggs. Ms. Kamrey weighed 7lbs and 5oz....
Erin Andrews and Daniel Scott are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Waylon Darrell Scott. Little Waylon was born on the 24th of March at 3:48 pm. He was 6lbs and 15.3 oz, and was 20 1/4 inches long. He was welcomed home by an abundance of family and friends and is already loved so much....
By Dorothy Warf Contributing Writer Well as is the custom with Tennessee weather we have had thunderstorms, hard rain, lightening, cold nights and some warm days and also some high winds, but thank God we escaped the damaging winds and storms like they had in Mississippi and even in some areas of middle Tennessee. There may have been storms in other areas but do not know for sure. We had a great weekend with days warm enough that you could go outside in shirt sleeves and be comfortable. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing...
Birthdays Shane Lowery, March 23 Sheri Cotham, March 23 Dennis Hays, March 23 Crystal Potts, March 23 Sandra Black, March 23 Jill Norris, March 23 Drake Osborn, March 23 Mandan Frank Lewers, March 23 Aubrey Skelton, March 23 Pat Gandy, March 24 Adam Dudley, March 24 David Brewer, March 24 Dede Lay, March 24 Annette Calvert, March 24 Brenda Horner, March 25 Gary Fisher, March 25 Henry Alexander, March 25 Bobby Gene Reeves, March 25 Julie Ann Reeves, March 26 Dusty Moore, March 26 Donya Culberson Wade, March 26 Ken Crowell, March 26 Alicia Swaw,...
March 26, 1953 The Forestry Division reported that the number of forest fires in Lewis County topped all previous years in Lewis County. The total number of fires was 185, burning a total area of 5,834 acres. Kittrell Motor Company announced that they now had a modern repair department with addition of a service department for refrigeration and electrical equipment. This department would be operated in conjunction with the appliance division of Kittrell Motor Company. Spring had arrived and...
TCAT Hohenwald congratulates Shasta Carroll, Student Services Coordinator, who has been chosen as a finalist for Staff of the Year and will represent the Middle Tennessee region at the SOAR (Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition) Awards March 28, 2023. The awards are presented by the Tennessee Board of Regents to recognize excellence in higher education each year. #SOAR2023...
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Kerry Cagle was officially sworn in as Lewis County Highway Commissioner by Mayor Jonah Keltner....
Millicent Rooker, FNP-BC-C, has joined Maury Regional Medical Group (MRMG) Primary Care in Spring Hill. Rooker is a family nurse practitioner certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and board certified through The American Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her master's degree in nursing from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama. Rooker's experience...
On Saturday, March 18, 2023 a Community Baby Shower was held at the ELKS Lodge to promote early literacy in children. The event was made possible by funding from our Spotlight Grant. The shower was well attended by over 56 adults, 82 children and 18 Elk members, totaling over 156 people. Books were read to the children, illustrating the stories. Parents were able to take home diapers, wipes and many other needed items and emphasis placed on the importance of reading to their children regularly...
Jason Fite, Sports Writer Pete Noblin, Photos The Lewis County High School Panther team started their 2023 season on the road at Hickman County High School against the Bulldogs on Monday, March 13th. Hickman County boys were the only opponent on the afternoon. In boys' singles action it was Lewis County's Bryson Clayburn playing as the number one seed. In a tight back-and-forth match neither player could break service. The matchup between number one seeds took extra points to determine a...
WHEREAS, on the 23rd day of November, 2020, by deed of trust recorded in the Register’s Office of Lewis County, Tennessee, in Record Book 223, page 727, Brooks Anthony and wife, Jessica Anthony, conveyed to William E. Bates, Trustee, the hereinafter described real estate to secure the payment of a note therein described; and WHEREAS, default has been made in payment of said indebtedness and other provisions of the deed of trust have been violated, and the holder of said indebtedness has directed the Trustee to foreclose the deed of trust in acc...
Case number 2023-PR-11 in the matter of the estate of John H. Ventura, Jr., deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of March, 2023, Letters of Administration, in respect of the estate of John H. Ventura, Jr., who died on February 9, 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 dates prescribed i...
