Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The Lewis County Public Library has been serving Lewis County and its 12,000 residents by providing much more than books. In recent times, the Library became a staple in community outreach when Covid-19 hit our little county by providing free wifi and electronic devices for kids who had to learn from home. They also provide educational and technology training programs in which 970 people attended from January to March of this year. The Library also fosters our innate curiosity about the history...
Friends of the Lewis County Public Library once again hosts its Hohenwald Springfest this weekend at Lewis County Memorial Park. With a new design for a completely outdoor event, over thirty vendors will exhibit their creations along the paved walking trail throughout the park. Joining them for this event will be the 27 foot long Oscar Mayer Wienermobile for spectators to tour and take pictures. "We had to cancel last year due to the pandemic but were able to create a plan for this year that...
The Hohenwald Police Department responded to a call on Sunday, May 2, in the area of West Main Street and Kappeler Lane when an individual searching for arrowheads spotted something suspicious in the culvert under the West Main roadway. Upon arrival, the HPD discovered human remains. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation assisted Hohenwald Police in the case, and an autopsy was ordered. The identity of the body has not been officially released by law enforcement officials. No more details are available at this time....
Last year 1.3 million pounds of food was distributed in Lewis County to those suffering from food insecurity and the number has only grown this year due to the ongoing demand and challenges the community has faced. In response, Amerigroup Tennessee has donated a forklift and installation process for a commercial grade walk-in cooler to Hope Hohenwald Inc. to increase food storage capacity, and preserve meat, dairy and fresh vegetables in order to keep up with the ongoing need and demand for...
The Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber of Commerce announces that this year’s Friday Night Block Parties are going to happen! The first block party will be held this Friday, May 7 at the City Lot. There will be live music by the Southern Fire Band. Everyone is invited to bring their friends and family, and a comfy lawn chair. The block parties will be happening once a month, every month until September. Station Joe Band will be playing at June’s block party on June 11. The band is to be announced for July 9, Outlaw Country Band is expected to pla...
There will be a commodity food distribution for Lewis County residents only on May 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon at Memorial Park. The distribution will be drive up only. Clients are to stay in their vehicle with the window rolled up. Commodity printout or your ID should be presented through the window and staff will place the food in the trunk of the client’s vehicle. For more information, call 931-796-4825....
Deborah Walker, a Lewis County Middle School teacher, was selected as Tennessee District Pilot Special Education Teacher of the Year. She was presented a certificate and a check from the local Pilot Club in recognition of this honor at the Zoom annual convention of the Tennessee District Pilot held at Lewis County Public Library on Saturday, April 24....
September 21, 1953 - May 1, 2021 Bruce Edward Coates was born on September 21, 1953, in Hohenwald, and passed away on May 1, 2021, in Nashville. He was 67 years old. He is the son of the late Willis Walter Coates and Dorothy Lorene Albright Coates. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter Bailey. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Catherine Coates of Centerville; daughter, Vanessa Coates of Franklin; sons, Brad Coates (Traci) of Centerville, and Vincent Coates (Jennifer) of...
April 3, 1943 ~ April 26, 2021 David Gilbert Barnes, 78 of Hohenwald, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 26, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 3, 1943 in Lewis County to the late Johnny and Mamie (Porter) Barnes. Along with his parents ,he was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Kilpatrick; brothers, Richard Barnes, Thomas Barnes, James Barnes, and Lonnis Barnes; and sisters, Ida Akers, Neomi Whitehead, and Carolyn Miller. He married his true love,...
Russell "Rusty" Paul James passed away April 27, 2021, at the age of 56. He was the son of the late Paul Wayne James and Barbara Russell James. Russell was a talented musician from a very early age. He left a great impact on the many people that he was able to teach music. Russell was a devoted father and a true family man. He is survived by his mother, Barbara James; his wife, Rebecca James; sons, R.J. and Joseph James; daughter, Sara James; brother, Ronnie James; sister, Michelle Nichols;...
It is with great sadness the family of Noah Vaughan Woodall announces his passing. Noah was born to Scarlette Vaughan Woodall and the late Larry Wayne Woodall, on April 11, 1987. Noah is survived by one daughter, Zeppelin Vaughan Woodall; two sisters, Poppy (Perry) Bass, and Jade (Nathan) Sampler; several nieces, Paisley Burklow, Piper Jade Bass, Charlsie Vaughan Sampler, Lula Jade Sampler; one nephew, Nathan S. Sampler III, and one great nephew, John Akin Horton, V. Visitation with the family...
Palestine Cemetery will have Homecoming on May 23, 2021, at 2 p.m. to raise money for the upkeep of the cemetery. Please plan to attend or send your donation to Regions Bank for the Palestine Cemetery Fund....
Skelton Cemetery will have their Decoration Day on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 12 noon. For more information, contact Tammy Skelton Carroll at 931-628-3230....
Homecoming at Campground Cemetery in the Swan Community will be Saturday June 5, 2021 at 1:00pm. Meeting will start at 1:00. Bring your favorite desert and drink for a time of fellowship following meeting. Anyone not able to attend, may send donations to Mike Smithson, 2540 Swan Creek Road, Centerville, TN 37033...
Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has been awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing MRMC’s achievements in providing safer health care. This is the 15th consecutive reporting period in which MRMC earned an ‘A’ rating. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is a letter grade assigned to all general acute-care hospitals across the country and updated every six months that asse...
The Lewis County Health Department announced they are offering walk-in options for individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are still available but not required. For questions, individuals can call the Lewis County Health Department hotline at 931-490-8312....
Tim Baggett of Hohenwald is displaying a portion of his Lego Star Wars collection at the library for the month of May. Tim's favorite ship in his collection in the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo's prized ship. He has been collecting and building his collection for the past seven years. Tim loves Star Wars not just because it is action-packed with space dogfights, but because of "the way the original story is told. Each new movie and show, like The Mandalorian and Rogue One, work in to the universe...
Well it is a beautiful morning here in our little valley. I went out to feed the cats and the sun was shining and felt so warm, I just had to go back and get my coffee and sit in my rocking chair and enjoy the warm sunshine. While I was sitting there, the cats fininished their breakfast and were giving themselves a bath, and two birds came down right at my feet and ate the cats’ leftovers. I looked across the yard and into the neighbors’ field and the cows were grazing peacefully. Then I looked up at one of the bluest skies ever and then I loo...
May is here and so are the flowers, but with it on Sunday and Monday, there was lots of rain and thunderstorms in the area. Some showed over three inches of rain on Sunday night and more on Monday morning. The creeks are up but not out of the banks yet, and hopefully they will not get out over the roads again this time. Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need: Burt Barber, G.Y. Bennett, Connie Bonner, Dorothy Brown, Amy Carroll, David Carroll, Joann Carroll, Kathleen Carroll, Stephen Carroll, Spencer Clark,...
Birthdays Jimmy Lee Carroll, May 6 Ray Garrison, May 6 Marion Kenyon, May 6 Wayne Holloway, May6 Ruby Belew, May 6 Jessie Dean Colley, May 7 Tommy Tiller, May 7 Ruth Turnbow, May 7 Edwenetta Riley, May 7 LeaAnn Anderson, May 7 Kaye Barnes, May 7 Abbe Lawson, May 7 Danielle Nicole Carroll, May 7 Melinda S. Johnson, May 8 Glenna Fay Finerty, May 8 James Alexander, May 8 Bridget Y. Staggs, May 8 June Tharp, May 8 Michael Carroll, May 9 Ruby Sharp, May 9 Wilda Kaye Johnston, May 9 Cooper Shepherd, May 9 Delvene Gay, May 9 Erinn Marie Roberson, May...
Girl Scout Troop 2114 took on the role of community leaders and served our town by collecting trash left behind by spectators at the ball fields. The girls collected nine bags of rubbish....
May 03, 1951 The main headline for the week was “Citizens of Hohenwald Go To Polls To Elect Mayor and Council Here Today.” In the mayoral race, J. R. Richardson was running against incumbent W. C. Keaton. The following candidates were on the ballot for city council: Rex Bates, R. W. Bouldin, V. K. Conner, Grady Elkins, J. W. Finerty, J. E. Rowland, H. E. Spain, and Dol Willis. Byron Lynch was named first place winner in the annual MLEC essay contest. Patsy Lewis was named second place winner. An Agricultural Mobilization Committee was for...
Lewis County Middle School Student of the Week went to sixth grader, Taya Tiller. She was nominated by Mrs. Clayton. In every situation, Taya always carries a positive attitude. She shows kindness and respect to others and strives to be the better person. She is such an inspiration....
Since you asked, my niece Claire is expecting her first baby in August. Her sister Emma is expecting her second child in October. I have faith that both young ladies will someday earn a spot in a Hall of Fame for Mothers. Alas, history is littered with mothers who DIDN’T receive proper recognition. Here are some particularly egregious examples: The mother of “Washington Post” owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who once scolded him, “Democracy dies in darkness? It smells like something died in...
General Assembly passes key bills, including budget, as lawmakers look to close 2021 session The state budget led a host of important bills that were approved during the week of April 26th as lawmakers prepare to close the 2021 legislative session. The General Assembly, which is looking to adjourn the week of May 3rd has completed the vast majority of its business with most of the remaining action pending on bills that were behind the budget due to their cost. The no-debt budget, which will...
