Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Leaders from Lewis County Government and the City of Hohenwald have been working diligently to try and find a solution to the absence of a hospital and 24-hour emergency health care facility in our community. This past Spring, County Commissioners created the “24-Hour Emergency Health Care Facility Study Committee”, which is composed of county and city officials, as well as local residents. The committee consists of County Mayor Jonah Keltner; County Commissioners Kyle Bobo, Caleb Feichtinger and Bradley Loveless; County Trustee Mike Webb; Cit...
Wanda Frazier was the winner of the final Cool It With Cash contest. She received a check for $100 off her electric bill from the Lewis County Herald's Hulon Dunn. The sentence was, "The airport is hosting an event recognizing National Aviation Day." Sponsors for the contest included Adair Funeral & Cremation Services, Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, McDonald Funeral Home, Bowen Home Center, and Hillbilly Liquors & Wines....
Lewis County Jail will hold an open house at their new facility on Tuesday, September 12, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to tour the new facility and speak with the staff....
Blayr Clayton, escorted by Bryan Jackson, was crowned Lewis County High School Homecoming Queen prior to the game against East Hickman Friday night, September 4. Attendants were Emily Bates (escorted by Ethan Powers), Bendi Barnes (escorted by Steele Moseley), Brooke Spivey and Olivia Smith (escorted by Caleb Moore), and Ella Harris (escorted by Maddox Tanner). Flower girl was Faith Richards and crown bearer was Bryson Whitehead....
Students from Lewis County will join thousands of other youth on athletic fields across the nation this fall, to share their Christian faith with fellow students during the 17th annual national Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Field of Faith event. This rapidly growing, interdenominational outreach event will be held at more than 500 locations throughout the nation. While most Christian events are held by adult speakers or sponsors, FCA’s Field of Faith is student-to-student ministry, which means that the students themselves are meeting and...
Dyer Barnes, former standout Lewis County High School football player, made his collegiate debut Saturday, September 2. Dyer signed to play with the University of Sewanee football team. He is the son of Billy and Kandra Barnes. Several from Hohenwald made the trek to Sewanee to watch Dyer play....
Mary Claudene Nutt, known to her friends and family as Claudene, was called to her heavenly home on August 29, 2023. She was born on October 19, 1926, in Hohenwald to Claude Edward and Hettie Lou Spann Anderson. Claudene lived a life filled with love and unwavering faith until the Lord claimed her back, filling her 96 years with a profound sense of community and fellowship. Claudene was a pillar of the community. She gave 28 years to Walmart, providing service with a smile and a kind word for...
Mr. Jesse Eldridge Staggs passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born on April 26, 1937, in Lawrence County to Harland Staggs and Rosie Catherine McCluskey Staggs. He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ. He was a hard-working man. He spent many of his years as a fireman, a deputy sheriff, and also as a certified locksmith. In addition to his parents, Harland and Rosie Staggs, he is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Ruth Staggs; daughter, Joyce Gayle...
Clyde Michael Holt, 72, a loving father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023, in Columbia. Born on August 2, 1951, in Hohenwald, Mike was a man of great character, known for his friendly nature and thoughtfulness. Mike was a dedicated son to his late parents Clyde Homer and Sarah Elizabeth Holt. He was the cherished brother of Paul Coble, Joyce Ragsdale, Dottie Davidson and the late Gary Holt. He was a loving and devoted partner to his significant other, Teresa...
Barry Lynn LaRue, 63, a man of immense generosity and love, was born on June 18, 1960, in Columbia. He continued to enrich the lives of those around him until his peaceful passing on September 2, 2023, in the same town where he was born. Barry was the beloved son of Anita Duncan LaRue and the late Billy LaRue. He was a loving brother to Melody Taylor and Angie Atkins, and was predeceased by his sister, Donna Holloway. Barry's legacy will continue to live on through his children, Barry LaRue Jr....
Barrett Smith, Library Aide at Lewis County Public Library and Archives, recently received the Core Competencies Certified designation from the Tennessee State Library & Archives. Barrett is the son of Greg and Stacy Smith of Hohenwald, TN. The TSLA Core Competencies certification program provides library staff statewide with ten hours of training in core librarianship standards. The program focuses on 28 subject areas that the state considers best practices for staff members to serve their...
The 113th General Assembly has concluded Governor Lee’s extraordinary session on public safety and accomplished the business he called on the General Assembly to address. In the special session, the legislature continued efforts to prioritize investments in mental health and school safety and approved the majority of the governor’s legislative package. The new laws passed aim to enhance public safety by encouraging responsible gun ownership, speeding up the background check process for pur...
Fall Style Our day begins with a simple yet essential ritual: selecting our attire. Even for those not into fashion per say, this daily choice speaks volumes about our identity, mood, and style. As September initiates the fall season, this years fashion outlook undergoes a transformation characterized by a color palette, featuring burnt sienna, deep chocolate hues, ivory, and taupe. These shades grace the pages of fashion magazines and the aisles of designer stores. Notable brands like Michael Kors, Max Mara, Brunello Cucinelli, Ralph Lauren,...
The UT Extension Office held its annual Chick Chain and Bark in the Park Doggie Fashion Show on Monday, August 28th with record-breaking attendance! Students raised chickens from birth to be judged on this day then had the option to keep them or sell them to the highest bidder. Winners of the chick chain were Kayden Jackson 1st Place, Kayla Pelto 2nd Place, Jerzie Hinson 3rd Place. The Bark in the Park Doggie Fashion Show winners were: Amelia Miller - Youth 1st Place, Tawnee Preisner - Adult...
The South Central Area Fair was held August 29th through September 2nd. Patrons enjoyed free ax throwing, balloon animals, magic shows, micro wrestling, face painting, two nights of jump n run, demolition derby action, calf and chicken scrambles, and cash falling from the sky! The exhibit hall held local vendors and 4-H Exhibits. Please enjoy this page filled with winners and highlights of the exciting week!...
Pictures From fair winners...
When I was five years old and my father worked for a subdivision developer, the Tyree family was giddily comparing floorplans for constructing a new house on a wooded lot next to our crowded domicile. My mother still owns the wooded lot, but twists and turns of fate (involving two relocations) saw to it that we never built that dream house. And yet, I have no regrets about appreciating a little elbow room. Alas, an article in the Wall Street Journal reveals the impact of spiraling labor costs, s...
Well it is a very quiet morning here in our little valley. There is a little breeze blowing and it is very comfortable here on the front porch. The cats have had their breakfast and have now left for the day until supper time. The neighbor’s cows are grazing in their pasture. The neighbor has been busy cutting hay, I heard his old John Deere tractor last week, soon he will be stacking those big round bales of hay down near the creek, he is getting ready for a long Winter. I have heard several people say that we will have a bad Winter this t...
Another week with hot days and nice cooler nights and some scattered showers which is always welcome. It definitely seems like fall with the leaves falling and the cooler night temperatures. I am sure we will have more summer weather, but this is welcome for most people. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Joyce Barnes, Colene Beasley, Lois Bennett, Gertie Carroll, Spencer Clark, Robert and Pat Dickson, Ophelia Green, James Hammack, Carolyn Hargrave, Betty Hasty, Darrell...
Birthdays Kelly Nance, August 31 Blake Webb, August 31 Darryl King, August 31 Vickie Mercer, August 31 Shirley Jackson, August 31 Randall Lee Mitchell, August 31 Mandy Morris, August 31 Wanda Bean, August 31 Calvin A. Whitehead, August 31 James K. Curry, August 31 Tracy Jones, August 31 Gaylyn Hinson, August 31 Rosalind Stevenson, September 1 Kori Plunkett, September 1 Tommy Hixson, September 1 Summer Hensley, September 1 Nancy Beach, September 1 John Powers, September 1 C.E. Lomax, September 1 Caleb Brewer, September 1 Tristan Drey McPherson,...
September 3, 1953 Hohenwald Bank and Trust Company celebrated its 50th year on September 1. The Lewis County Civic Club sponsored a banquet to honor H.D. “Breezy” Wynn, Knoxville industrialist who contracted with Hohenwald and Lewis County to operate a manufacturing plant in Hohenwald. Reverend L.F. Haley retired from the ministry after 42 years, and returned to Hohenwald to make his home. D.T. Hardy returned home after serving in Korea aboard the U.S.S. Los Angeles. Mrs. E.H. Wright and Mrs...
The Coach’s Corner Farmers Market Hohenwald/Lewis County Memorial Park Every Thursday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Pickleball Courts Now Open at Memorial Park For more information about Pickleball, join the “Lewis County Pickleball Club” on Facebook. Fellowship of Christian Athletes Field of Faith at LCHS Football Stadium, September 13, 2023 6:30 p.m. Community Watch Party City Parking Lot 6 p.m. September 16, 2023 Luncheon at The Farm on Summertown Highway, September 23, 2023 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m....
RTC-RECOVERY THROUGH CHRIST RTC meets every Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at the Blondy Church Office Building at 529 Swan Ave. SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES Senior Health and Fitness classes with Ann Mobley are scheduled to be held every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Lewis County Senior Center. For more information, call 796-5558 NEWCOMERS GROUP OF NA The Newcomers Group of NA meets seven days a week.Wednesday is a 12:00 noon meeting and the other six days of the week start at 7:00 p.m. at 200 South Court...
Sale at public auction will be on September 21, 2023 on or about 11:00 a.m. 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 RUBY ALDRIDGE AND MICHAEL HOLLY, to Assure Title & Escrow, LLC, Trustee, on July 30, 2021, at Record Book 234, Page 322 as Instrument No. 57264 in the real property records of Lewis County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: Nations Direct Mortgage, LLC The f...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – During the afternoon of August 15, a medical flight crew from the Tennessee Army National Guard performed an emergency air evacuation mission for a hiker suffering a severe illness in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Shortly after 1:50 p.m., eastern time, the Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were notified of a sick hiker needing medical assistance and evacuation to a nearby hospital. The hiker was in a remote area of the park, roughly 1.5 miles west of Clingmans Dome. 50 m...
