Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Asgard Brewing Co. is interested in building a brewery in Hohenwald, according to the founder and CEO of the business at a Duck River bridge. Asgard's Dr. Stephen Porter also announced expansion of the brewery at 104 E. 5th St. to include larger accommodations across the street for food truck patrons at band concerts. In the Memorial Building on West 7th Street, Porter mentioned the area between Hohenwald and the several wineries at the Maury County line. Porter said property offers were...
The South Central Area Fairest of the Fair Pageant was held on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the Lewis County Middle School Auditorium. Tatum Ellis was selected as 2021 South Central Area Fairest of the Fair. Ellis is the daughter of Steve and Tracy Ellis of Maury County. She will be representing the South Central Area Fair at the State Competition in Murfreesboro in January where she will be competing against 57 other Fair Queens for the State Fairest of the Fair title. First runner-up for...
South Central Area Fair is in full swing at Memorial Park this week. Join other competitors in one of the fair’s favorite events, the Junk Car Jump N’ Run, as they race an obstacle course to thousands in cash and prizes! If the pressure’s too much, cheer them on from the stands as dirt flies! Showtime is at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, September 1 and 2. Competitors will be back on the track for a double elimination race on Friday, September 3. In this Jump ‘N Run extravaganza, 32 cars (16 from each night) will race head-on in this double...
The Elks Lodge recently collected, donated and delivered approximately $30,000 in cash and disaster relief supplies to Waverly this week. Several members went to Waverly and worked with their community on search and rescue and distribution of supplies. Anyone wanting to donate, may bring items to the lodge Wednesday through Saturday after 5:00 p.m. or call Bret Hankins at 931-628-8613....
Lewis County Middle School Homecoming is scheduled for Thursday, September 9, 2021. The Panthers will host Parsons Riverside at 6:30 p.m. The crowning of the Homecoming Court will begin at 6:00 p.m. at A.B. Sisco Athletic Field. This year's Homecoming Queen and Attendees are pictured above, from left, sixth grade attendant Kayclyn Williams, eighth grade attendant Brooklyn Schee, seventh grade attendant Kabry Adkins. Sitting is crownbearer Blaine Bowen, Homecoming Queen Kierston Trull and flower...
Molly Whitehead of Hohenwald, daughter of Melanie Whitehead and Adam Whitehead, won the title of Maury County Fairest of the Fair Saturday in Columbia. Molly will represent the Maury County Fair at the State Competition in January where she will compete for the State Fairest of the Fair title....
August 1, 1959 ~ August 27, 2021 In the evening hours of August 27, 2021, Richard John Butler, 62, passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Mr. Butler was born in Lawrenceburg, on August 1, 1959, to the late Byron Jasper and Thelma Jean Butler. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his second mother Jean Butler, sister Lou Ann Butler, step-sister Norma Holloway, and nieces Natasha Nicole Smith, Britney Nicole Ann Clayton, and Samantha Gail Butler. Mr. Butler is sur...
17 ~ 2021 Brenda Jean Ritch, 69, of Lobelville passed away Friday, August 27, 2021. She was born in Grundy, Virginia to the late Anthony Perkins, Sr. and Freda Coleman Lawson. She enjoyed fishing and helping others by opening her home up to foster kids and others. She enjoyed having her whole family together and taking care of them. She was a kind, caring and beautiful woman inside and out. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Ritch; stepson, Willie...
September 12, 1976 - August 27, 2021 Gabriel Howard Hay, age 44, a resident of Summertown, went fishing in heaven on August 27, 2021. A memorial was held Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Heritage Funeral Home, Columbia. Heritage Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Gabriel was born in Davidson County on September 12, 1976. He had a passionate love for electricity from a very young age when he stuck a pair of nail clippers in an outlet. He was currently employed as a...
June 27, 1934 - August 24, 2021 Thomas Rasbury, born June 27, 1934 to the late Clyde Rasbury and Marie Graves in Wayne County, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 24, 2021 at NHC Maury Regional at the age of 87. Mr. Rasbury graduated from Wayne County High School, served in the United States Army and graduated from Tennessee Tech University with a bachelor's degree. In 1959 he married the love of his life, Melba Rasbury, someone he loved dearly, and longed to be with after her...
December 23, 1978 - August 23, 2021 Mrs. Kimberly Carol Himes, age 42, wife of Josh Himes, and a resident of Summertown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 23, 2021. A native of Columbia, Kimberly was born on December 23, 1978, and was the daughter of William Lester (Dawn) Malugin and the late Judy Lee Delk. She married Josh Himes on October 1, 2016. Kimberly was an extremely hard worker who could drive just about any piece of heavy machinery. She enjoyed gardening and being on the river...
April 26, 1963 ~ August 23, 2021 Roy Elliot Calvert Jr., 58, of Hohenwald passed away at St. Thomas West on August 23, 2021. Mr. Calvert was born in Lobelville on April 26, 1963 to Ms. Willie Pulley and the late Roy Calvert Sr. When not working for Bates Manufacturing, he enjoyed putting his mechanic skills to the test working on lawn mowers. Mr. Calvert is survived by his children, Patrick Calvert and April Calvert; ex-wife, Annette Moore; siblings, Arthur Calvert, Leroy Calvert, Joe Calvert,...
November 2, 1931~August 30, 2021 Betty Roberta Cathey, age 89, of Summertown passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. She was a native of Lawrence County, retired from Tennessee Central Railway, and of the Church of Christ Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling and Ethel Mae White Butler; and her husband, Robert Cathey. Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee....
Photos By Allison Tanner and Brandy Bennett The South Central Area Fair's first night was a success. Cornhole and horseshoe tournaments were held, and kids participated in a Power Wheels Derby and Drag Race. Oakley Wherry placed first in the Power Wheels Drag Race, and Weston Flowers placed second. Ashton and Harper Gibbs placed first in Power Wheels Derby while Elizabeth Minor placed second. The horseshoe and cornhole tournaments were down to the wire. Josh Dison and Chris Rhinehart placed...
The Lewis County High School Lady Panthers volleyball team travelled to Summertown on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 for their first road match of the season against the Lady Eagles. The Lady Eagles took control of the first set of play in the varsity match and pulled away to a convincing 25-8 win. The Lady Panther began to show improvement in the second set, but it was again the dominant play of the host team that sealed the second, this time 25-16. The Lady Eagles would complete the sweep in the third and final set, coming away with a 25-10 third...
According to Tennessee River Valley News, Sammy Sadler Jr., who had been jailed over an incident where he reportedly slashed a child's thoat over a video game has died in custody. The Perry County Sheriff's Office says that on this past Friday, August 27, 2021, Sadler was found unresponsive in early morning hours inside a shower. Sadler was taken to a Nashville area hospital where he succumbed to his self inflicted injuries. An internal investigation was conducted that concluded no foul play...
The Lewis County High School Lady Panthers volleyball team hosted the Perry County Lady Vikings on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Lewis County started the varsity match putting together point runs to open up a lead on their way to taking the first set by a score of 25 to 14. The second set was more of the same from the Lady Panthers as they pulled away to take the set 25-18 to build a 2-0 lead in the match. To close out the varsity match the Lady Panthers again dominated the visitors, securing the match win by taking the third set 25-11 and the...
Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner recently announced the completion of two large 70-foot-long by 30-foot-wide concrete batting cages at Memorial Park. According to Mayor Keltner, "This large project, which cost around $25,000 and added a lot of valuable infrastructure to our park, was accomplished through a successful public-private partnership that featured several key contributors." The batting cages were inspired by a local resident and businessman who also generously funded the entire...
With the exception of mainline fiber that is not reachable due to impassable roads and bridges, MLConnect has repaired all known MAINLINE fiber damage. At this time, most Humphreys County MLConnect services fall into one of two categories: 1) If permanent electric service has returned to your home, it is likely that your broadband can be restored at this time as well. We will be working on this list throughout the weekend. 2) All other previously connected services will be more time consuming and labor intensive. Look for more information on...
Birthdays Linda Spurgeon, September 3 Trev Humphreys, September 3 Jessica Miller Baker, September 3 Callie Dunn, September 3 Rhonda Wills, September 3 Pam Mears, September 3 Tabitha Dickerson, September 3 Makayla Holloway, September 3 Kathy Bradford, September 3 Kaitlyn Wagonschutz, September 3 Andrea Morrow, September 4 Elizabeth Davis, September 4 Benji Rainey, September 4 Sandra Brooks, September 4 Carlene Greer, September 4 Amy Runions, September 4 Janie Barber, September 5 Carolyn Barber, September 5 Gregory Morris, September 5 Barry...
Well it is a quiet morning here in our little valley. There is a breeze blowing, it is nice here on a porch, but there are storms on the way. I was thinking how blessed we are, seems there is so much trouble all around us. I know we all have our own troubles but when we look off away from us, it is so much worse. I looked across the yard and saw the shadow of the cross from the dead, big old oak tree and God was reminding me that He has it all in His hands. This summer is almost over and fall will soon be here. I am looking forward to seeing...
Ridge Tripp would like to announce the upcoming wedding of his parents, Carson Tripp and Savannah Peters. The wedding is planned for Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Gatlinburg. Savannah is the daughter of David and Joy Peters and the granddaughter of Doug and Betty Williams, Wayne Prater, and Gary Peters. Carson is the son of Rusty and Monica DuPont and the grandson of Ramona and T.R. Runions and Pauline Tripp....
Prayers still for those people in the Waverly area where there was so much damage and loss of lives from the flood. Many are making an effort to help in different ways and I know it will all be appreciated. We have had several thunderstorms with some rain but every bit of rain is appreciated and helps to clean the atmosphere and the trees and vegetation besides watering the pastures and fields. This year is fast getting away and before we know it the new year will be here. This week will begin September and so time flies by. Hoping for a great...
August 30, 1951 Three carnival workers were charged with daylight robbery of Lindsey’s Café. They were reported to have ordered breakfast and grabbed the cash box while Mrs. J. C. McClearen was preparing their meals. Two were arrested at the fairgrounds, and the third who hired a cab and headed for Waynesboro was arrested upon his arrival there. Nelda Hinson joined the WAVES and left for training in Chicago. Grady Leigh appeared on the WSM radio program “Noon Time Neighbors” along with H.H. H...
The strength of the American workforce compares to no other. For generations, the American worker has been a strong force driving innovation and progress. The Labor Day holiday recognizes our labor forces’ continued effort to strengthen and grow our economy. And we are deeply grateful to the American worker and their important role in creating the greatest economy in the world. U.S. workers have been vital to providing our nation the highest standard of living and the greatest production the w...
