Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The Hohenwald Planning Commission met Monday, June 5. After the previous meeting’s minutes were approved, the floor was opened to citizen input. The room was filled, as expected, after a call-to-action was made by TCAT President Kelli Kea Carroll during a Facebook post explaining TCAT’s master plan to purchase the property, yet their inability to do so due to the land being purchased and currently under contract by another entity. “I appear before this commission,” Mrs. Carroll began, “as TCAT President, regarding the TCAT master plan. On behal...
Grab your friends and family and head on out to Main Street this Saturday to take part in a Summer kick-off festival! Summerfest will be held Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. where there will be tons of fun and food for all ages. The event is brought to you by the Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber of Commerce and the Arts Council. Vendors will line Main Street where there will be face painting, a food court, and arts and crafts vendors. There will be a kid zone, bungee jumping, pony rides...
Lewis County High School has announced Jason Fite as the Lady Panther Basketball Head Coach. Coach Fite has 12 years head coaching experience in girls basketball with stints at Hampshire Unit School, E.A. Cox Middle School, and most recently at Lewis County Middle School through 2022. “I am thankful for this opportunity and look forward to the challenges ahead. We have a young group of players returning to the roster and hope to build on what Coach Owen had worked on for the past few seasons. W...
Members of the Lewis County Elks Lodge #2883 got together Sunday, June 4, to do what they do best: serve the community. This time, it was Mrs. Ophelia Green they had the pleasure of helping. “This is the fourth wheelchair ramp I have had the pleasure of building within a year,” said Lodge member Vince Williams. According to the guys on site, “If someone is in need, we will call around and get quotes. You call the company and pay them directly for the material. We’ll go pick it up and get to...
On January 5, 2010, approximately 80 appraisers across the state gathered to finalize the establishment of the Tennessee Appraiser Coalition. Prior to that date, Tennessee licensed and certified appraisers had always been known for expertise in real estate value analysis, but they lacked the ability to combine their voices pertaining to public policy changes and meaningful interaction with other state coalitions. Since it began on that date, the TAC became a great force in our state involving...
David Dom Peluso was born in Berwyn on October 3, 1942, and raised in Cicero, Illinois. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow and earned his Eagle Scout. Mr. Peluso graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in English and was the Student Advisor to the Dean of Academic Affairs. He passed on the 27th of May 2023 around 11:23 p.m at the home of his son in Belton, TX with his son and Meredith Williams at his side, fifteen years to the day after his earthly father passed away in...
On May 30, 2023, heaven welcomed a truly Godly man when Mr. James T. Quillen, 73, walked through the pearly gates. James was born in Lewis County on December 11, 1949, to the late Author and Carlene Rogers Quillen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Nickie Quillen and his uncle Thomas Earl Quillen. In his passing, he leaves behind to carry on his memory, his wife of 52 years Mrs. Melissa Quillen; his uncle Rex Rogers of Chattanooga; his most perfect nephew...
Robert Dayton Brewer, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 1, 2023, at the age of 60. Born in Maury County and raised in Hampshire, Robert touched the lives of those around him with his warm heart, love for family, and zest for life. During his childhood, Robert found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. One of his fondest memories was spending time with friends, swimming at the creek. He cherished those carefree moments of laughter and friendship. Robert had a deep...
Mr. Jerry Wayne Yates, 73, passed away peacefully at home with his son by his side on May 30, 2023. Mr. Yates was born on June 15, 1949, in Waynesboro, Tennessee to the late Hulon Tipton and Thelma Dean Pitts Yates. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 52 years and the love of his life, Marian Yates; his brothers Hulon Yates, Walter Yates, and Marion Yates; sisters Ruby Thompson and Beverly Webb. He is survived by his son Michael Yates; sister Thelma (Clovis) Johns; his close friend Greg Hamilton, as well as a host of friends and...
Karen Elizabeth Buckley, 75, was born in Michigan on May 29, 1947, and passed from this earthly world on May 26, 2023. Karen leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband Dean Buckley. Karen was an avid animal lover and carried her passion into her career as a dog trainer. She enjoyed spending most of her days outside tending to her garden and farming. She raised goats to be able to produce her own cheeses and was known as an herb biologist. When she wasn’t working outside, she was a...
Mrs. Janet K. McCaig, 65, passed away from her earthly home on May 27, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Mrs. McCaig was born in Florida on April 16, 1958. Mrs. McCaig enjoyed the quiet and simplicity of losing herself in her paintings. An addition was put on to her home to support her creativity and allow for beautiful masterpieces to be created. She also spent time caring for others as she worked for the state of Tennessee delivering meals on wheels. She leaves behind to...
Ms. Betty Carolyn Crafton Boles, 73, was born in Williamson County, Tennessee. on August 24, 1949, and left her earthly home on June 3, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Bob and Leona White Crafton. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jerry “J.D.” Boles, and siblings Charles Crafton, Bobby Crafton, Levoid Hardin-Crafton, and sisters, Ann Ryan, Susie Crafton & Mildred Ambrose. Ms. Betty leaves behind to continue to cherish her memory her daughter Rebecca (Doug) Vineyard, son David Clemmons Jr.; grandchildren Eva...
In the heart of Tennessee, amidst the presence of wildlife and a warm, friendly community, I am constantly reminded of the beauty and serenity that surrounds us. Every day, I witness the beauty in all things, which translates into various forms of art, whether it be a spontaneous photograph or an inspired painting. Allow me to introduce myself and the essence behind this weekly column, “Life As Art,” where we will explore art, design, fashion, and pop culture. My name is Elissa Tracy, and I am...
“Valuing the past brings you to the future which helps you understand the present.” This statement by Annemarie Lampright is quite timely. You may have noticed the building that housed the most memorable drink in Hohenwald’s past has a new sign donning its face. The cut out reads, “STEMtech21.” And, while the nostalgic days of walking around downtown visiting the mom and pop shops with an ICEE from Brown’s Variety in-hand are in the past, the team at STEMtech21 hopes to be the future. To...
The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2023, and it was a very successful year. We have taken measures for Tennessee to be a better place to live, work and to raise a family. I will go over the laws passed this session. Updating Tennessee’s 2021 Literacy Success Act – In 2021, the General Assembly passed Tennessee’s Literacy Success Act to improve literacy rates and get students on track in early grades so they can become proficient readers by third grade. This year lawmakers updated this law to allow additional data to be consi...
The Lewis County Schools Trap Team competed in Region 2 Championship shoot June 4, 2023. Students placing in the championship were: Daniel Burcham: 1st Place Collegiate Male Zoie Clark: 3 Way Tie for 3rd, tied the first shoot off and lost the second shoot off by one target. Emery Norris: Tied for 2nd JV Female, won the shoot off! Anna Burney: 1st Place IE Female Varsity Squad: 3rd Place, 468 Total Score - Tuff Lindsey, Zoie Clark, Chase Carroll, Mercie Ashmore, Clay Bean Varsity/JV Team: 3rd Place, 481 Total Score - Ryan, Zoie Clark, Chase...
Buffalo River Blueway Community Day 2023 Saturday, June, 10 2023 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fishing gear will be provided and free Blueway merchandise. 2581 Buffalo Road Summer Fest 2023 June 10, 2023 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Main Street, Hohenwld. Lomax Church of Christ Sunday Summer Series With Andy Connelly Sunday evening June 11, 2023 6 p.m. 320 Darbytown Road Vacation Bible School New Hope Baptist Church June 12-16 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Kindergarten - Adult Games and food 1247 Waynesboro Highway Gospel Meeting Little Swan Church of Christ June 18 - 20 With...
3 years at Walmart...
I shudder to imagine how Aunt Marie (God rest her soul) would react to today’s explosion of expectations for tipping. Even back in pre-inflationary times, Aunt Marie (who always worked hard for her money) was prone to greet hints for gratuities with a cranky, “I’ll give ‘em a dadgum tip, alright!” (With the understanding that she meant a teeth-jarring tip upside the head.) Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know that more and more venues and occupations are pushing for tips and that bare-m...
Lewis County Public Library and Archives kicked off their Summer Reading Program “All Together Now: Lewis County United” with their third Storybook Walk on Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at the Ag Pavilion in Memorial Park. They partnered with the Friends of the Lewis Library, Pilot Club of Hohenwald, UT Extension of Lewis County, The Elephant Sanctuary, and The Elks Club of Lewis County for this event. Participants became “the big, bad wolf” in the Five Little Pigs, featuring our community partner...
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s spring 2023 dean’s list has been released. To qualify for the dean’s list, an undergraduate student must earn a term grade point average of 3.90 to 4.00 (summa cum laude), 3.7 to 3.89 (magna cum laude) or 3.50 to 3.69 (cum laude). Students must complete at least 12 credit hours, not counting work taken on a satisfactory/no-credit basis, to be eligible. Named to the Dean’s List from Hohenwald were Charles Bailey Dye, Magna Cum Laude; Maggie Y. Kinker, Magna Cum Laude; and Ty R. Banks, Cum Laude....
Kevin Greene, Stephanie Carroll, and Leighton Carroll were pinned on Friday, May 5th, and graduated May 6th from the University of TN at Martin with Bachelors in Nursing RN-BSN. All three went to UT Martin Parsons campus....
Well it sure is a nice and peaceful morning here in our little valley. We have been sitting on the front porch swing and having our coffee. Bob has got the breakfast dishes washed and the kitchen cleaned. The cats have had their breakfast and they are laying in the warm sunshine, I had a little scare this morning one of them was not here for breakfast, I went looking for her and the other two cats went with me, we found her down by the creek chasing a frog, when she saw us and heard me calling then she came running, I did scold her a little. We...
We have been having good weather for the farmers cutting and baling hay, it has been dry and hot most days and the nights have been in the sixties which is good ball game weather. There is lots of ball games going on with practice for Allstars and awards ceremonies for all the Dixie league ball teams. This is a great program for all young boys and girls who love softball or baseball, and soccer also gives them things to do. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Joyce Barnes, Kenley Bates, Co...
Name Officiant Married date Christopher Blake Carroll, Kaitlyn Grace Hinson Dale Floyd, Minister 01/14/23 Cory Richard Gibbons, Maryelizabeth Josephine Fowler Nathan Duncan, Pastor 01/14/23 Daniel Vincent White Lower, Callie Lyn Barnes Chelsey B. Spitzer, Notary Public 01/15/23 James David Walker III, Kimberly Rene Ploof J. Steven Vineyard, Notary 01/16/23 Cheyenne John Davis, Abby Gail Galloway Jonah Keltner, LC Mayor 01/19/23 Adam Thomas Williams, Amanda Dawn White Jonah Keltner, LC Mayor 02/14/23 Kelly R. Boyte, Heather Danielle White Greg...
