Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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It's time for Lewis County Herald's favorite longstanding tradition of printing the Santa Letters from Elementary School children. Each year brings a smile to faces as we read the innermost wishes of a seven year old. For 2024, those wishes include Legos, Barbies, Roblox everything, fart blasters and whoopie cushions, bones for puppies, curtains for mom, gifts for siblings, and these little humans didn't leave out Ol' Saint Nick OR his reindeer! When you're ready for a good cackle, and/or a...
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently presented a check for $20,000 to Lewis County from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. Lewis County will use the funds to identify priority sites for redevelopment. The grant is one of 36 brownfield redevelopment grants across the state announced in July. BRAG grants are derived from the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, which protects the environment and creates economic opportunities,...
Running for the Oak Cliff Run Crew, Paul Nagy, originally of Hohenwald, completed his first Half Marathon Sunday, December 15th at the 2024 Dallas Marathon. "Completing this has been quite an emotional experience for me," said Nagy. "Anyone close to me knows how bad I struggled to even make it to that starting line. I pushed past months of training, self doubt, anxiety, and months of downtime due to injury. I even fell off my training a couple months before the race due to just life in general....
Postponed from last Saturday’s rain-out, this Saturday, December 21st at 5 P.M., Jungle Jeeps and Yuletide UTV’s will head out on the annual holiday lights Christmas tour. This year’s ride, as always, will end back at the parking lot where participants will be drawn to win tons of prizes! You still have time to enter. Don’t leave too soon, as the “JOY TO THE WORLD” fireworks display will be lighting up the sky beginning at 9 P.M....
Our weather has been more like December has been in the past, the daytime temperatures have been in the upper fifties and low sixties for most of the last two weeks. I for one am glad that it is not below freezing as it was a few days ago. We have had some rain so that helps bring up the water supplies in creeks, wells, and ponds along with other areas or water. Those I know which are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Colene Beasley, Linda Butler, Elizabeth Boggs, Deanne Darden-Carroll, Gertie...
Tonya Barber was recognized as Employee of the Year at The Rance, Tennessee. This award is presented for outstanding commitment to serving clients. Of the honor, Barber had this to say, "To everyone that selected me for this thank you so very much! This career that I do on a daily basis is the most rewarding thing that I could possible do. I work with a team that has the same standards as me. That being said, in my eyes we are all employees of the year. I cannot tell you how much gratitude that...
Writing letters to Santa Claus is a tradition that endures, even as the world around us changes. These heartfelt messages capture the hopes and dreams of children across generations, offering a glimpse into their unwavering optimism despite shifting times. As you journey through these letters from the past, may the Christmas spirit warm your heart, rekindle cherished memories of your own childhood holidays, and fill you with joy and festive cheer. December 18, 1924 The Lewis County Fair Associat...
December 16, 1954 The main headline for the week was “Record Crowd is Expected For Parade.” Three Hohenwald men were arrested for the theft of seven turkeys, valued at $20 each. The birds were stolen from the Nelson turkey ranch three miles from town. The men were in jail under a $1,500 bond each. Bad weather was interfering the construction of the factory building on Forrest Avenue and the Piggly-Wiggly store on Park Avenue South. The following births were announced: Kenneth Ray, son of Mr....
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members will see changes on their December statements that equal a slight increase in electricity costs. The changes include the Tennessee Valley Authority moving to higher seasonal (winter) pricing and their Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) slightly increasing. As a result, electric rates will increase to reflect the transition. For example, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative residential members using 1200 kilowatt-hours will pay $3.07 more (1.84 percent increase) compared to November for the same amount of...
In a significant development aimed at upholding accountability and transparency within local government, the 32nd Judicial District Attorney's office announced that former Lewis County Government employee, Blair Scott, had plead guilty to theft over $10,000, but under $60,000, a class C Felony. Scott, who served as the Executive Assistant for the county from 2016 until 2019, was charged with misappropriating a total of $13,915 in taxpayer money in an employee health insurance scheme that...
The Lot is the start and end point for the 7th Annual Jingle Jeeps & Yuletide UTVs ride on the last night of Christmas in Hohenwald. The of Christmas in Hohenwald happens the same night with the always incredible, always free, "Joy to the World" at 9:00 P.M....
“Hey, Jo, Some homeowners and business owners have noticed a rise in their electric bills this month. Could the addition of the numerous Christmas lights in town be contributing to this increase?” Hey Reader! According to the MLEC Lewis County District Manager Jason Graves, “The Christmas lights are metered and paid for in January by the City of Hohenwald every year and not linked to the higher electric statements some are seeing in December. As Meriwether Lewis shared in October, TVA implemented a 5.25% base rate increase. The full impac...
Donating to Hope Hohenwald are Girl Scouts and Leaders, Nancy Taylor, Dorothy Warf, Maria Tripp, Allison Garner, Kirsten Hoover, Scarlett Garner, Kaitlynn Tripp, Chevelle, Olivia Garner, Natalie Eastep. They are shown with Dee Dee Hodges, Tonya Woodward and Simone Hodges of Hope Hohenwald, Inc....
Brooklyn and Jaylon Howard are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ms. Wrenley Howard. Ms. Howard, born November 27, 2024, made her 19 inch way into the world at Maury Regional Hospital weighing 6 pounds, 10 ounces....
Nosey met two other long-time Sanctuary residents for the very first time this fall: Tange and Sukari. In October, Artie moved from the Elephant Health Care Center (EHCC) to his new home at the Bull Barns. With this move, a new area called Sleepy Hollow became open to the female elephants residing at Asia Barn (Sissy, Edie, and Nosey). Following Artie’s move to the Bull Barn, Nosey surprised everyone by being the first to traverse the 60 acres of Sleepy Hollow, fully embracing the additional foraging opportunities and making her way to the E...
The Lewis County Public Library and Archives is proud to announce the completion of a significant technological upgrade, paving the way for its upcoming renovation and expansion. The library has installed brand-new internal connections and upgraded its networking equipment, a critical step in modernizing the facility to meet the needs of today’s users. The upgrades include state-of-the-art networking systems capable of supporting GIG Internet speeds, ensuring enhanced internet security, seamless wireless printing, and faster, more reliable c...
As we turn the page from election season, we must not forget why you, the voter, have decided to overwhelmingly support conservative principles. You have put your faith in the General Assembly to pass laws that benefit all Tennesseans as well as protect you, the citizens and the heartbeat of the state. One of the most important values to Tennesseans is safety. In the General Assembly, safety is something that we strive to provide to every Tennessean. However, it must be recognized that the current state of our southern border makes this...
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Petainer Manufacturing USA, Inc. officials announced today the company will expand to a new location at 315 Joe Frank Porter Drive in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. Petainer will invest $10 million through the expansion, creating 35 new jobs at the Cherry Glen Industrial Park, a Select Tennessee Certified Site in Maury County. Upon completion, the project will more than double Petainer’s headcount statewide. With over 35 years of experience...
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Columbia Driver Services Center, 1701 Hampshire Pike, will close on Thursday, Dec. 5 and will reopen Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, for carpet replacement. During the closure, citizens can visit a nearby Driver Services Center, county clerk partner, self-service kiosk, or utilize online services at tn.gov/safety/driver-services/online.html. Nearby Driver Services Centers • Shelbyville Driver Services Center - 200 Dover Street, Suite 108, Shelbyville, TN • Franklin Driver Services Center - 3830 Carot...
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Christian Nash, a former broadband technician for Columbia Power and Water Systems (CPWS) in Maury County. Investigators determined Nash misappropriated at least $1,905.94 in utility-purchased gas using a CPWS fuel card. Nash made 78 unauthorized gas purchases between October 21, 2022 and May, 12, 2024. He used a fellow CPWS employee’s fuel card identification number to make these purchases. On multiple occasions, a local gas station’s video surve...
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has been put on hold in a far-reaching order that prohibits the federal government from enforcing it anywhere in the country. In its decision in the case (Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al., Case No. 4:24-cv-478 [E.D. Tex.]) the court found that the law is likely unconstitutional. Among its requirements was an obligation for 32.5 million companies including small businesses to submit sensitive information regarding “beneficial owners” to the United States Department of Treasury’s Finan...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is bolstering support for farmers facing crop setbacks by announcing an increase in replant payments for most producers beginning with the 2026 crop year. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to farmers who need to replant insured crops damaged by early insurable causes of loss. “The enhancement in replant payments underscores the Risk Management Agency’s commitment to sustain agricultural productivity and economic stability,” said RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger. “Replant payment...
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Columbia Driver Services Center, 1701 Hampshire Pike, will close on Thursday, Dec. 5 and will reopen Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, for carpet replacement. During the closure, citizens can visit a nearby Driver Services Center, county clerk partner, self-service kiosk, or utilize online services at tn.gov/safety/driver-services/online.html. Nearby Driver Services Centers • Shelbyville Driver Services Center - 200 Dover Street, Suite 108, Shelbyville, TN • Franklin Driver Services Center - 3830 Carot...
It takes a dedicated, steadfast focus on the community and the individuals of that community for a business to become an engine for economic growth while remaining relevant and up-to-date. The Bank of Lewis County, an extension of the Bank of Perry County, has strived since the branch first opened in Hohenwald to be just that. They are a diverse and evolving, community-centered business, bent on maintaining hometown values, all the while growing to meet their customer's ever-increasing needs. Th...
The Tennessee Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, is accepting Federal Historic Preservation Fund Grant applications from December 1, 2024 through February 1, 2025. The grant program reimburses 60 percent of the project costs, with a 40 percent match of project funds from the grantee. This previous grant cycle awarded 21 matching grants totaling over $800,000 from the Federal Historic Preservation Fund allocated to non-profits, municipalities, universities, and civic organizations across the state to support the...
