Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and BRS Offroad North America officials announced Tuesday, April 6 that the company will establish new operations in Lewis County. The offroad and luxury camper manufacturer will invest $1.7 million to establish headquarters and manufacturing operations in Hohenwald, creating 115 new jobs. BRS Offroad recently purchased a building, located at 320 Summertown Highway, where the company will build its...
Despite more rumors that Domino's Pizza is not coming in to town, after a talk with Economic Development Director Helen Ozier at Hohenwald City Hall, she confirmed that "Yes, Domino's Pizza is coming to town." Work on the new business is slated to start within the month at the empty shop space next to Dollar Tree. To the right of Miguel Ramos and his partner Iram Garcia's successful Mexican restaurant, Casa Grandem is a new sign saying Michoacan A Pedir De Boca Ice Cream Shop. Miguel (Michael)...
The 10th annual Ticked Off at Cancer Benefit Ride, hosted by Lewis County Elks Lodge, has been postponed until May 8, 2021. All proceeds from the event benefit the Lewis County Cancer Victims Fund. Kick stands up at 10:00 a.m., leaving from the Elks Lodge on West Main Street. Stops inclue Hohenwald Billiards, Lawrenceburg Elks Lodge, Columbia Elks Lodge, Hillbilly Liquors, and Lewis & Clarke’s, with participants returning to the Lewis County Elks Lodge for a live auction, food, games, and live music. For more information, contact Larry S...
The Lewis County Elks Lodge #2883 has announced they will be hosting their first annual Color Walk/Run for Autism and Special Needs Children on May 1, 2021 at noon. All proceeds will go to Lewis County Special Education. You can register the day of the walk/run in the parking lot beside the Lewis County Library beginning at 11:00 a.m. Adult registration will be $35, students K-12th grades will cost $20, children 4 and under will be $10, or a family of four can register for $100. Special needs children up to 18 years old will be free. There...
Marlene Johns was the final winner for the Warm Up Your Winter contest. She was presented a check by Hulon Dunn, publisher of the Lewis County Herald. Mrs. Johns won $100 toward her electric bill in the contest sponsored by Adair Funeral & Cremation Services, Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, Lewis & Clarke's, Jones Hometown Pharmacy, and McDonald Funeral Home....
Lewis County Head Start will be having a recruitment day on April 12th. They will be set up at Memorial Park, and Lewis County Head Start. Due to following Covid-19 procedures you can bring proof of income and legal documentation of birthdate to either of these locations and we can set up a time to complete application. If you have any questions you can call the center at 796-4898....
Solid Waste Committee The owner of the Shadow Acres Motel flew from overseas to come before the Lewis County Solid Waste Committee on Monday night, asking to have her business lowered to another commercial fee level. She told the committee, comprised of Commissioners Allison Tanner, Doug Jobbitt, Wendell Kelley, Jim Grinder, Larry Hensley and Bill Dyer, she had gone from paying $180 per year to $2,000 which she believed to be unreasonable. The business owner said she was paying the same amount as the Embassy Inn with only a third of the rooms....
Alice Faye Morgan Landrum peacefully left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday April 5, 2021 in her Hohenwald home surrounded by family. She was born December 22, 1948 to the late James and Iona Moreland Morgan in Chattanooga, TN. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James Landrum, a brother Wendell Collins, and her son-in-law Mr. Steven Potts. Mrs. Landrum loved being a child of God and attended the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in...
Graveside services for Samuel Meece Cathey were held at 1:30 p.m. April 3 at Memory Gardens in Centerville. Mr. Cathey passed away on March 28. He was born June 16, 1935, to the late Thomas B. and Margaret Ghant Cathey in Lewis County and lived most of his life in the Mobley Ridge/Center Star Community of Hickman County. He spent the majority of his adult life as a construction worker and a farmer at home. His favorite pastimes were his love for gardening and fishing. He was always a faithful...
Citizens Bank of Lewis County, a branch of Wayne County Bank, paid tribute and remembered its beloved manager, Marian Yates, by a hanging a portrait of Mrs. Yates in the lobby of the local bank. Mrs. Yates lost her battle to complications of kidney cancer on April 4, 2020. Mrs. Yates had a long and distinguished 35 year career in local banking and was a dedicated employee of Wayne County Bank since opening in November 2006 to provide the banking needs of Lewis County. During her tenure at...
The Easter Bunny hopped over to Lewis County Public Library and Archives on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 much to the delight of families at Pre-K story time. Children had an eggs-cellent time listening to Easter stories, dancing with the Easter Bunny, and playing bunny games. Following fun activities at the library, the Hohenwald Police Department safely escorted families to and from City Hall where a special Easter Egg Hunt was hosted by Mayor Danny McKnight and the Hohenwald City...
Daniel A. Powers, M.D., FAAP, a specialist in pediatrics, has joined the medical staff at Maury Regional Medical Center. He is associated with Columbia Pediatric Clinic. Dr. Powers received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Prisma Health Children's Hospital at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Powers is board certified in pediatrics. Columbia Pediatric Clinic...
The City of Hohenwald abruptly put a Stop Work Order on the restoration of Darrin's C Mart convenience on Highway 412. The building lost most of its roof in the storms last month. Owner 'Sonny' Patel has slowly been putting things back together with a team of workers, however it seems that various permits were not in place including (1) IBC 105-1 Permit Required. (2) 1107-1 Submitted Documents, (3) Stamped Plans Required and (3) Licensed Commercial Contractors Required....
On March 19th and 20th, Tennesseans planted 56,834 native tree species in all 95 counties including right here in Lewis County as part of the 2021 Tennessee Tree Day! Tree Day is an annual event organized by the Tennessee Environmental Council and the Tennessee Department of Forestry with the goal of engaging Tennesseans of all ages and walks of life in environmental conservation - specifically planting native species of trees and shrubs. Lewis County residents planted 114 trees as part of the...
The Tennessee Valley Authority will transition to a lower energy charge in April; however, their Fuel Cost Adjustment will be slightly higher. The overall impact on Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative residential members using 1200 kilowatt-hours is an increase of 3.07 percent. The TVA FCA is subject to change monthly and is listed as a separate line item on MLEC statements. These charges will go up or down each month depending on TVA prices and the amount of energy used by the individual account. The FCA is a TVA charge of which none is...
Happy belated Easter, friends. I hope everyone had a terrific Sunday with your families. This week, we take a look at an indulgent comfort food prepared in a mug. If you're cooking for one, or simply craving a serving of pasta, this dish is easy, quick, and satisfying. This recipe turns out great with cooked, gluten-free pasta as well. And as mentioned in previous issues, if you can't find ricotta cheese, you can always substitute equal parts sour cream and cottage cheese, lightly stirred...
Tennessee farmers seeking to expand their markets and increase food safety by becoming Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certified can receive financial assistance from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). Achieving certification allows producers to increase their income by selling to more businesses, and the certification helps to ensure food sold to customers is safe. GAP focuses on methods to verify that fruits and vegetables are produced, packed, handled, and stored in the safest manner possible to minimize food safety risks. “Ten...
Seventh graders Amarissa and Breonna Grinder were nominated as Lewis County Middle School Students of the Week by Mrs. Jill Selby. She stated, "These two sweet sisters are such a joy to have in class! They go above and beyond what is asked of them to do! Thank you both for being such hard workers!!!"...
A blood drive will be held at Lewis Health Center, 617 West Main, on Friday, April 9 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit bloodassurance.org/lhc49. Those wishing to donate should eat a good meal, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks and bring your I.D. All donors will receive a “Never Stop the Adventure” t-shirt and donors who give twice in 2021 are entered to win a side-by-side....
Garrison Tony-Lee Brewer celebrated his 3rd birthday on March 20, 2021. He is the son of Misty Brewer and the late Madison Brewer and the brother to Rainey. He is the grandson of Ronnie and Barbara Garrison (PawPaw and Nannie) and the late Tony and Rita Brewer (Poppa and Mimi), all of Hohenwald. He is the great-grandson of Opal and the late William Rainey of Linden, the late Cleave and Christine Garrison, the late Hassell and Ina Rhea Kelley, and the late Virgil and Pearl Brewer, all of...
Well it is a quiet and peaceful morning here in our little valley. The sun is shining down and feels so warm. The cats have had their breakfast and are laying in the warm sunshine. The birds are all singing and I even saw a butterfly. I think everyone and everything is ready for spring. Yesterday morning I swept my porches and got all my washing done and I even hung clothes out on the line. After we had lunch and got the dishes washed and put away, I quilted most of the afternoon. Life here is good. There is still trouble all around - when you...
The Lewis County Historical Society will meet on Monday, April 12th at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Strand Theatre. Officers will be elected for the upcoming year (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Historian(s)). Anyone interested in serving in an office should be in attendance. There will be discussion regarding the duties of the offices, as well as changing meeting frequency, the usage of social media, real property of the Society, and old business items. If you have any interest in the history of Lewis County,...
The American Legion Fred E. Lomax Post 127 recently made a $500 donation to the library expansion project, "Building for the Future - Preserving the Past." Their donation will help the library construct a secure, climate-controlled space to preserve historical documents related to Lewis County's collective wartime experiences and the patriotic service of our community's veterans. The library is extremely grateful for their donation and for the continued support provided to community needs by...
It seems once again that spring is here. We had a beautiful Easter weekend with temperatures reaching into the seventies a couple of days, although the wind was cool and even cold at times. The children were able to hunt eggs and play outside with no coats and enjoy the sunny weather. Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need: Burt Barber and family, David and Joyce Barnes, G.Y. Bennett, Connie Bonner, Dorothy Brown, Amy Carroll, Debbie Carroll, David Carroll, Joann Carroll, Kathleen Carroll, Mary Ann...
tnAchieves announced it received a $300,000 grant from the Truist Foundation to continue providing crucial resources to the Class of 2021 TN Promise students – especially those who require additional support – as they transition from high school to college. “We are so grateful as we work to provide more opportunities for students to pursue an education after high school,” said tnAchieves Executive Director Krissy DeAlejandro. “tnAchieves exists to provide an opportunity for every student in Tennessee to earn a college degree. This grant wil...
