Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The Hohenwald Fire Department has made considerable efforts to improve its quality of service through encouraging continued professional development, acquiring new facilities for training, and bringing in outside partners to work with the department. In recognition of the efforts made by the Hohenwald Fire Department to provide service above and beyond expectation for their community, the Tennessee Municipal League honored Hohenwald with an award for Excellence in Fire Services. The award was...
The Chamber of Commerce’s Oktober Heritage Festival is scheduled for this weekend, September 8th and 9th, Friday and Saturday so get out those walking shoes because there will be miles and miles of craft & yard sales. That is not the only source of entertainment for that weekend. There will be live music, a kids corner and there will be the Lewis County Cancer Victim Fund’s Car and Truck Show as well as the Big Rig Show. The Third Annual Car and Truck Show will be from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday morning at the Courthouse lawn on 110 Par...
Although COVID 19 probably scared some people from attending the re-scheduled Philbilly Cancer Victims Ride this past Saturday here in Hohenwald, they still managed to pull over 60 bikes and over 150 guests. Participants left outside Hohenwald Billiards on North Park for the fundraiser that benefits and helps not just victims of cancer, but also family members who are in need of that extra money to get to the hospital and visit family members. One of the founders of the eight-year-old ride,...
Kevin Creasy, son of Johnny and Wanda Creasy of Hohenwald, got word that he was to be inducted into the Tennessee Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on December 4, 2021, after being nominated and selected earlier this month. To say that Creasy felt surprised and honored to be inducted would be an understatement. "Some real legends are going into the Hall of Fame the same year that I am. It's really a neat deal considering that my coach, Coach Bobby Sharp, has already been inducted into...
An Emergency City of Hohenwald Planning Commission meeting was held on Thursday, September 16, 2021, to approve building plans for the future convenience store on 108 Dabbs Street. The building plans included the location of the store’s gas pumps, awnings, and entrances and exits in the building. Business owner David Bailey was present for the meeting. City of Hohenwald’s Building/Codes Inspector Brad Rasbury said that the state had already approved the plans, but before the building could move forward, the local governing body also had to app...
Lewis County High School was recently named a Rewards School which means that, based on testing data for the school year 2020-2021, LCHS was in the top five percent for academic achievement and in the top five percent for student growth. The title was designated by the Tennessee Department of Education. Their website stated, "In accordance with Tennessee's accountability system, as well as federal and state law, the Tennessee Department of Education names schools that are excelling as well as...
April 17, 1942 ~ September 25, 2021 Mary Earline Hickerson Tinin was born April 17, 1942 in Perry County and went to be with our heavenly father at 8:20 p.m. Saturday night, October 25, 2021. Ms. Tinin, 79, was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Earline Hickerson. Mary made her career as a final line inspector at Siegel's before retiring after 27 years. She was of the Christian faith and in previous years was a member of Freedom Holy Temple in Hohenwald. She enjoyed relaxing at home...
May 24, 1935 - September 23, 2021 Helen Garrett, of Paris, formerly of Hohenwald, passed from this life to her eternal one on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the age of 86. Helen was born on May 24, 1935, in Hickman County to Emmett Bates and Nettie Willis. She was married to the love of her life, Joe Garrett, until his passing several years ago. Helen worked for several different factories in Hohenwald but eventually opened her store in town, Helen's Lamps. She owned and operated that...
July 6, 1958 - September 22, 2021 J.D. Helm, of Hohenwald, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the age of 63. He was born on July 6, 1958, in Memphis to Samuel Helm and Marie Harlow. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Helm, of Hohenwald; his son, Kevin James Helm, of Hohenwald; a brother, Samuel (Debbie) Helm; a sister, Martha Brown; his nephew, Matthew Helm; nieces, Suzy Moralez, Samantha Shore, Jerri Hinson, Holly Potts, Tori Helm, and Lacey Helm; and five great-nephews and four great-nieces. A visitation with the family will be...
February 4, 1947 - September 20, 2021 Johnny Lee Wyrick, age 74, of Summertown, went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 20, 2021. He was born on February 4, 1947, to the late Vestal and Dorothy Wyrick. He spent most of his career as a self-employed painter. He was very dedicated to his work and loved doing it. He always employed women as he said, "they work better than men and they are easy on the eyes." When Johnny wasn't working hard, and even sometimes when he was supposed to be on...
Ralph Morris Tackett, Jr. was born on April 27, 1951, in Wyandotte, Michigan to Ralph Morris Tackett Sr. and Mary Manning Tackett. Ralph was ready to be with Jesus and his loved ones and left on September 25, 2021. Ralph was a very kind and considerate man. He grew up in Michigan and lived there off and on for many years. After he retired from his job in Detroit, he and his wife Debbie Whitehead Tackett moved with their son, Ralph Tackett III, to Hohenwald. He was then able to enjoy his dream...
January 2, 1987 - September 25, 2021 Kyle Wade Pope was born January 2, 1987 in Lawrenceburg, the son of Willard and Brenda Hankins Pope. He was united in marriage to Alex Pope on August 11, 2007. Kyle was a Construction Foreman for Thomson and Thomson and a member of the Phillips Chapel Church. Kyle departed this life on September 25, 2021 in Columbia, Tennessee at the age of 34 years, 8 months and 23 days. He is survived by the love of his life, Alex Pope; a son, Hagan Pope; his parents, Willa...
June 29, 1956 - September 22, 2021 Charles "Shane" Elliott Newbold III passed away on September 22, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center at the age of 65. Shane was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on June 29, 1956, to Charles Elliott Newbold Jr. and Lois Marie Richards. Shane was a retired elementary school teacher, and was a founding partner of Validity magazine, serving in the role of managing editor. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and son. He enjoyed working with his hands and...
February 13, 2003 - September 26, 2021 Kainen Blake Coble, of Hohenwald, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the age of 18. Kainen was born on February 13, 2003, to Wendell Coble and Kim Carroll, in Columbia. He attended Lewis County Schools and was a beloved member of the Class of 2022. Everyone in his class knew him, loved him, and called him their friend. He enjoyed spending as much time as he could outdoors. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer....
Inspired by the mother and daughter duo, Ashley and Mable Anne Heath, LCMS Cheerleading coach Katye Forrester and her group of cheerleaders visited AHC Lewis County on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The cheerleaders went around to every open window and waved their pom poms for each resident they saw. They stopped at a few windows and even did some cheers, spreading their Panther spirit as residents cheered along with them and asked for more. Mable Anne and Ashley Heath also joined in with the...
Josie Halbrooks, 21, has been drawing and painting ever since she can remember. Now you can see her murals popping up all around Hohenwald whether it's a pair of wings at This and That Gift Shop, a record at High Forest Records or the gigantic mural honoring Lewis County at the Shop. Halbrooks grew up in Hartselle, Alabama, with her mom and dad, Gena Powers and Keith Halbrooks. "My parents were both creative," said Halbrooks, "My mom could think of the most creative stuff and my dad could...
Birthdays Albert Skelton Jr., September 30 Ruth Crowell, September 30 Michael Thompson, September 30 Leroy Holloway, September 30 Mason Mitchell, September 30 Bobby Reeves, September 30 Heather Shultz, October 1 Danny Prater, October 1 Sheila Barber, October 1 Ray J. Hensley, October 1 Freda Qualls, October 1 T.J. Ashley, October 1 Michelle Willis, October 1 Sherell Williams, October 1 Marissa Wyrick, October 1 Scotty Duncan, October 2 Paul Bridges, October 2 Alicia Sherman, October 2 Darrell Shirley, October 2 David Thomas Sr., October 2...
Well it is a nice cool fall morning here in our little valley. It’s really quiet and not much traffic on our road. The cats are all taking their naps. The only things that seem not quiet are the crows. I can hear a whole lot of crows squawking, they’re probably talking about how quiet it is. I saw two big trailer loads of hay go down the road, it looked like about 12 of those big round rolls of hay on each trailer, people are getting ready for winter. The neighbor boys came and cut down another tree for us. The tree was growing at an angle and...
We have had a fall week of weather and the first day of fall included in the weekend. It was in the forties and fifties at night and most days was in the sixties or low seventies. There was plenty of rain and the creeks were up and even got out in some areas of the county. It crossed Little Swan Creek Road between the big steel bridge and the little bridge in the low area just after you get on Little Swan from Claude Carroll Road. I went through about 5:00 p.m. and the water was just beginning to cross, but when I came home around 7:30, I came...
McDonald Funeral Home is participating in the Adopt-A-Class program for the 2020-2021 school year. Blake Farr and Amanda Eastbrook recently brought kindergarten teacher Kara Farr a huge container of supplies for her classroom. Mrs. Farr was overjoyed to see her son Blake and to receive the generous donation....
Nolan Whitehead was recently nominated for student of the week by teacher Kassi Holloway. "Nolan is always kind and respectful to others. He is a hard worker in everything he does," Holloway said. Presenting Nolan with a certificate is SRO Captain David Henley. Necole Shepherd recently nominated Stailee Moseley for student of the week. "Stailee is extremely kind and helpful. She goes above and beyond in her academics as well as making those around her feel welcome," Shepherd said. Presenting...
September 27, 1951 A racetrack was being constructed four miles west of town by T. L. Lee, a Memphis contractor who operated a sawmill and planning mill here for several years. The racetrack was scheduled to open to the public in the middle of October. “Hohenwald and Lewis County are to become modern along with a number of towns of this section with the building of a modern track for the racing of stock cars by lovers of the sport that is so rapidly taking the country by storm.” Lewis County failed to reach its quota of blood when the Red Cro...
McDonald Funeral Home Director Blake Farr, Amanda Eastbrook, and son Easton recently presented Jan Ammons with a container of classroom supplies. McDonald Funeral Home is participating in the school's partnership in education program, Adopt-A-Class, by sponsoring two elementary classrooms....
Tennessee Medical Cannabis Commission –Public Chapter 577 creates a commission to serve as a nonpartisan, medically-focused entity to study federal and state laws regarding medical cannabis. The commission will make recommendations to the General Assembly on ways to implement an effective, patient-centered medical cannabis program in Tennessee upon the rescheduling of marijuana from the Schedule I list of federally controlled substances. It also adds to the list of current patients who are l...
When the General Assembly meets in January, one of the top issues on the agenda will be reapportionment of the state’s House, Senate and congressional districts. It is an arduous task done every 10 years after the U.S. Census is completed. The census figures were released last month, prompting the speakers of both the House and Senate in the Tennessee General Assembly to appoint special redistricting committees to begin the process of drawing new maps. The purpose of redistricting is to e...
