Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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A resolution came before the County Commission which read, “Whereas, State of Tennessee Public Chapter No. 1016 (Senate Bill 2489), authorizes the County Commission, by resolution, to increase the threshold over which public advertisement and sealed competitive bids or proposals are required to an amount not to exceed $25,000, but greater than $10,000, for non-emergency, nonproprietary purchases; “Whereas, the county legislative body of Lewis County has determined that the cost and time savings associated with such an increase of the bid...
This year families have many events to choose from when it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July. There will be three opportunities for a fireworks show, with some serving food and one with a concert, all of which are completely free to attend! A concert and fireworks will be held in The Lot at the corner of East Linden and North Maple, Friday, July 1, 2022. Family fun will include waterslides and other inflatables, Lewis and Clarke Express train rides, and face painting. beginning at 5:00 p.m...
Timmie Hinson announces his candidacy for County Commissioner in the Third District of Lewis County. Timmie is a lifelong resident of Lewis County. Timmie graduated from Lewis County High School and has been married to his wife Barbara for 47 years. Together they have two children, Amanda Pennington and T.J. Hinson, who are both teachers in the Lewis County School System. Timmie and Barbara are also the proud grandparents of three granddaughters and one grandson. The Hinsons have been members of...
I, Kyle Bobo, would like to formally announce my candidacy in seeking re-election for District 4 County Commissioner. I have been privileged to serve District 4 and I have thoroughly enjoyed serving the citizens for the last two years. A little about my family and I. I am married to my beautiful wife, Jennifer Armstrong Bobo. We have five wonderful children; Jeremiah, Juliette, Bentley, Kyler, & Clara Bay. My wife and I serve in our local church. We have been born and raised in Lewis County. I...
My name is Aren Ragsdale and I have been a lifelong resident of Lewis County and District 6. I am the son of Shelly Ragsdale and the late officer Alan Ragsdale. I am a 2008 graduate of Lewis County High School and a 2016 graduate from the University of Tennessee at Martin. I currently work as a school social worker for the Dickson County School system. While serving on the county commission for the past four years, I have been a member of the solid waste committee and am a current member of the...
My name is Bill Dyer, and I am announcing for re-election as your county commissioner in the 8th District. I am married to Paula Dyer. We have three children, Chris Dyer, Tabitha Dyer Seiber, and Jacob Dyer. We also have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. All our children attended school here in Lewis County and after retiring from being involved in the Lewis County School System for almost 30 years, 22 of those as a teacher, Paula ran successfully for 8th district school board an...
To the citizens of Lewis County, my name is Sallie Pollock, and I am excited to announce that I am running for the 7th District seat on the Lewis County School Board. I am running because I truly value education and I believe in the ideals of service. Our children are our most valuable resource and I care about and understand the social and economical impact their education will have on not only our community, but also all the other places they will work and live. I value our children's...
August 22, 1932 - June 25, 2022 Franklin Delanor Anderson, of Hohenwald, born August 22, 1932 to the late Millard Anderson and Gracie (Rutherford) Anderson, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the age of 89. He was one of 13 children. He is survived by his sons, Steve Anderson and John Anderson; daughters, Brenda Baxter and Jill Anderson; three step-children, six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, July 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00...
October 29, 1940 ~ June 23, 2022 At the age of 81, John Peter McCann passed away at his Hohenwald home on June 23, 2022. He was born on October 29, 1940, in Jim Falls, Wisconsin to the late Nathaniel and Ellen Anderson McCann. John served his country proudly as a member of the United States Air Force. After leaving the military he began a career in carpentry and construction. This was put to good use as his family considered him the jack of all trades. He enjoyed woodworking, painting, and...
July 22, 1955 - June 24, 2022 Bruce Wayne Keltner, age 66, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Bruce was born on July 22, 1955, in Hohenwald, to Margarete Curtis Keltner and the late Odell Keltner. Bruce served as a volunteer fireman for many years in Summertown at the Summertown Fire Department. He loved serving his community. Bruce was also a Tennessee Titans and Volunteers football fan. Bruce had a loving nickname of Grizzly. From...
Ronald Eugene "Hamburger" Johnson, age 57, a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at Tri Star Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Born on September 7, 1964, in Hampshire, Ronald was the son of the late Emerson Eugene Johnson and the late Jennie Mae Sparkman Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Liza Johnson; son, Ronald Eugene (Tiffany) Smith; daughter, Cassandra Melissa Johnson; devoted sister, Darlene Johnson; sister, Lora Johnson; half-sister, Renater Webster; very...
May 6, 1951 - June 24, 2022 Donna Faye (Garrison) Owen, a lifelong resident of Hohenwald, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, at the age of 71. Donna was born on May 6, 1951, to Henry Garrison and Verna (James) Garrison, here in Hohenwald. She graduated from Lewis County High School and married the love of her life, Billy Owen. Donna was a bookkeeper until her retirement at Hohenwald Housing Authority. Donna was a wonderful and loving mother, but she was an even better grandmother. She never...
When you're HOT you are HOT! The Lewis County Shooting Sports Team competed in the State Championships June 20-25, 2022 at the Nashville Gun Club. There were over 1080 athletes competing in the different disciplines. The Lewis County Trap team made our community proud and came home with numerous medals and trophies. The Lewis County Shooting Sports Varsity Team consisting of Chase Carroll, Mercie Ashmore, Clay Bean, Daniel Burcham and Zoie Clark tied for first place in squads in the trap...
Due to our nation’s “Independence Day” holiday, the committees of the Lewis County Commission will not meet on July 4, 2022. Instead, the Board of Commissioners will be having joint committee meetings at 6:00pm on Monday, July 11, 2022 to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, July 25, 2022. These meetings are open to the public, and everyone is invited and welcome to attend. Jonah Keltner Lewis County Mayor...
Dixie Youth coaches and players have set a record this year with a total of five teams advancing to the State Championship. This is the most teams Lewis County has ever had going into the State Championships at one time! The teams moving onto State are three baseball teams and two softball. Five and six year old softball team, the Sweetees, will be playing in Henderson on Friday, July 8, 2022. The seven and eight year old softball team, the Darlings, will be competing in Waynesboro on Friday,...
Birthdays Mark Keeton, June 30 Lester Reeves, June 30 Debbie M. Spears, June 30 Jeffrey Bennett, June 30 Jennifer Layson, June 30 Jerry Runions, July 1 Wanda L. Carroll, July 1 Chanda Clayton Reeves, July 1 Marietta Horner, July 1 Dennis W. Brown, July 1 Terry Edwards Quillen, July 1 Gail Stephan, July 1 Chris Partee, July 1 Sue Amacher, July 2 Tommy Lee Tidwell, July 2 Shannon Graves, July 2 Robert Stratton, July 2 Charles Dalton Ingram, July 2 Daniel Noll, July 2 Dwight Dee Hinson, July 2 Chris Gallagher, July 2 Barry Birchett, July 3 Regina...
On Friday, June 10, 2022, Alex and Veronica (Sendra) Lawson tied the knot at Firefly Lane in Dickson. Mrs. Lawson's parents are Arlene Sendra and Jose Sendra, and her grandmother is Arlene Sendra. Mr. Lawson's parents are Wilma and Darrin Lawson, and his grandparents are Larry and Joann Lawson of Hohenwald. In a wedding that can only be described as a dream come true for Alex and Veronica, friends and family gathered for a beautiful ceremony held outside in "The Garden." Shortly after, a...
Well it is a beautiful morning here in our little valley, I have got my coffee and I am sitting on the front porch swing. The sky is blue and there is a little breeze blowing, the birds are singing and the squirrels are helping themselves to the apples that have fallen on the ground. There are a lot of apples on the tree and just a few have fallen, they are almost ready to be picked. A momma deer and her little fawn have also been coming into the yard and they are keeping a close eye on the apple tree and waiting for the apples to ripen. The...
On Sunday afternoon we finally received some much-needed rain arriving during the thunderstorm in the early afternoon. Not sure how much we got but every little bit helps when it has been dry for so long. Gardens have still been producing but it is a wonder because it has been so dry for several weeks. Many in the areas where there are creeks have been enjoying a cooling dip in the waters that flow so freely and are usually very cooling for there are so many springs that flow into them. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing...
The Lewis County High School Class of 1982 held their 40th Class Reunion on June 25, 2022 at Lomax Church of Christ Christian Service Center. Those attending were, front, from left, Rhonda Hankins Stewart, Debi Barber Mitchell, Gerri Mayberry Humphreys, Kerrie Mathis Gallaga, Sherri Thompson Samide, and Jan Garrett Ammons; back, Kevin Floyd, Melinda Murphy Ward, Donnie Hensley, Kent Kealhofer, Tammy Murphy Baker, Mark McCann, Ellen Tanner Arledge, Don Rogers, Jan Armstrong Hill, Jennifer...
A birthday cake was given to Lil Bit at Casa Grande where she is a regular at Thursday night Trivia. Her many friends joined in the celebration with Scottie and Donna Lance for this very special loved girl. Scottie is a member of the band Pickin' Crows....
June 26, 1952 Pvt. Garvis Hensley was reported wounded in Korea. A supplemental registration was scheduled to be held on June 27 and 28 for the purpose of registering all eligible voters who have not yet registered, and to reregister those whose registration had been voided either by change of residence or name change. Registrations would be conducted at all voting precincts in the county. Twenty Lewis County boys and girls were enjoying attending 4-H camp in Columbia. W. L. Tuttle made a 10 inch shot in the Nashville Banner “Hole-In-One” Gol...
County High School Top Ten Students; 1. Chloe Dye 2. Jon Lower, III 3. Katelyn Whitwell 4. Allison Lovett 5. Kaden Salyers 6. Luke Lawson 7. Piper Belvin 8. Kaylee Crowell 9. Kael Feichtinger 10. Adilyn Staggs CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion by Mr. Farr and seconded by Mrs. Townsend, the consent agenda was unanimously approved. Approve minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting and the special called meeting on May 17, 2022. Adopted agenda. REGULAR AGENDA Directors Report • Approved leave of absence for Kenneth Miller, Full-time custodian, effective A...
The following activities are scheduled for the upcoming week at Lewis County Public Library and Archives: Cleverlys Community Concert, Friday, July 1, 5 p.m., City Parking Lot, (36 North Maple, Hohenwald, TN 38462) Family fun starts at 5 p.m. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks after concert. Bring a lawn chair. Family fun will include waterslides and other inflatables, Lewis and Clarke Express train rides, and face painting. The Cleverlys are a one-of-a-kind comedy/music blend. They tour nationally, performing at music venues, PAC’S, a...
Lewis County Public Library and Archives hosted the Elephant Sanctuary on June 24th for Elephant Watersports. At this event, participants learned what it was like to be an elephant. To practice moving water like elephants, attendees held an Elephant Water Relay where they used leaky buckets to move water along the line to fill each team's container first. The Elephant Trunk Race allowed participants to experience what it is like using a trunk when they had to carry a ping pong ball with...
