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  • Public Notice; County Government looking for input

    Aug 4, 2022

    Lewis County Government is in the research phase of applying for a “Healthy Place” grant, which is funded by the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation. This proposal will be for recreational space within Memorial Park, including, but not limited to, a Splash Pad. Any comments and/or concerns can be made in writing and mailed to the County Mayor’s office by 3:00pm on Monday, August 15, 2022. Please address your feedback to: County Mayor Jonah Keltner 110 North Park – Room 107 Hohenwald, TN 38462 Again, this is simply a notific...

  • Advertisement for Bids; Lewis County Government

    Aug 4, 2022

    Lewis County Government Buildings (6) Lighting Fixture retrofit Hohenwald, TN 38462 Lashlee, Rich, Inc., Construction Manager for Lewis County Government will receive sealed bids for Lighting Fixture Retrofit for Lewis County Government Buildings, (6), Hohenwald, TN. Bids will be received at The Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor Court Room, 110 North Park Avenue, Room 108, Hohenwald, TN 38462 until 2:00 P.M., Local Time, Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Bids will be opened and read aloud. No bid will be received or accepted after the above specified...

  • District 71 Capitol Hill Update with Representative David Byrd

    Aug 4, 2022

    Truth in Sentencing / Public Chapter 988 – To protect victims of crime and provide true accountability for those who commit crimes, a new law requires a person convicted of certain offenses to serve 100% of the sentence imposed before becoming eligible for release. It ensures criminals convicted of eight different offenses would have to serve 100% of their sentence undiminished by any sentence reduction credits for which the person is eligible or earns. These eight offenses include: attempted first degree murder, second degree murder, v...

  • Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review with Senator Joey Hensley, MD

    Aug 4, 2022

    On August 25th, Tennessee’s Human Life Protection Act, also known as the Trigger Act, will take effect. Passed in 2019, the legislation restores Tennessee’s strong abortion laws prior to the Roe v. Wade ruling, preventing all abortions in the state except when the life of the mother is at risk. I’m proud to have sponsored this legislation, and am grateful to the U.S. Supreme Court for returning abortion regulation to the states. Tennessee now stands firmly on the side of life. The Human Life Protection Act creates a Class C felony for a perso...

  • Tyrades! Is the gardening craze growing on you?

    Danny Tyree|Aug 4, 2022

    According to the National Gardening Association, the number of households growing their own vegetables, fruit and other foods has tripled since 2008. (Coincidentally, the number of households stocking up on earplugs to keep from hearing neighbors brag about growing their own vegetables, fruit and other foods has also tripled since 2008. But I digress.) Since last year alone, multi-family community gardens have increased by 22 percent. Such gardens would spread even faster if organizers could...

  • Maury Regional EMS to host career fair August 11 and 12

    Aug 4, 2022

    Maury Regional Health invites emergency medical services (EMS) professionals from throughout the region to attend an EMS career fair August 11 and 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1212 Tradewinds Drive in Columbia. During the career fair, candidates will complete on-the-spot interviews with recruiters and members of the Maury Regional EMS leadership team. Multiple local food trucks will also be in attendance. No RSVP is required; however, applicants are asked to bring a copy of their resume. Maury Regional EMS consists of paramedics, emergency...

  • Andy Ogles visited Hohenwald

    Aug 4, 2022

    Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles made a stop at Lewis County along his congressional campaign trail on Monday, July 25, 2022. The politician and his team set up an event at Lewis and Clarke's Restaurant where Ogles met with Lewis Countians and supporters while local singer/songwriter, Kenny Durham, played in the background. During the event, Mayor Ogles was able to secure the endorsement of Senator Joey Hensley....

  • Star Branch Headwaters in Lewis County now protected

    Aug 4, 2022

    TennGreen Land Conservancy and Swan Conservation Trust (SCT) has announced the permanent protection of 141 acres of land known as “Star Branch Headwaters” through a conservation easement. This primarily forested and wetland property is located in Lewis County near Summertown, and is adjacent to Big Swan Headwaters Preserve, a 1,358-acre treasure protected by the two partners in 2017. Conservation of Star Branch Headwaters enlarges the Preserve and ensures its woods, wetlands, and the rare plants that call it home will survive and thrive for...

  • Public Notices

    Aug 4, 2022

    SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on September 28, 2022 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the East door steps of the Lewis County Courthouse, Hohenwald, Tennessee , conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by MARGIE STAGGS HINSON, to Joseph B. Pitt, Jr, Trustee, on May 12, 2014, at Record Book 156, Page 122-133 as Instrument No. 40416 in the real property records of Lewis County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: Reverse Mortgage Funding LL...

  • The Magic Circus Magic Show brings its world class big top circus show to Hohenwald, Lobelville and Waverly

    Aug 4, 2022

    Join us in our world of magical wonders under the big top for two days only! In Hohenwald, the circus will be held on August 9th and 10th at Memorial Park. Both days will have two shows; the first at 4:30 and the second at 7:00 in the evening. In Waverly, the circus will be held on August 6th and 7th at the Dixieland Event Center. Both days will have two shows; the first at 4:30 and the second at 7:00 in the evening. In Lobelville, the circus will be held on August 12th and 13th at the...