Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Saturday, May 11, marks the 32nd anniversary of one of America's great days of giving - the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive. Letter carriers travel throughout communities daily, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many - hunger. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country collect non-perishable food donations from our customers. These donations go directly to local food pantries to provide food to people...
According to the latest data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Lewis County achieved a historic, record-low unemployment rate of just 2.7% in February of 2024. Among the main sectors currently driving growth and providing employment opportunities in Lewis County are manufacturing, retail, healthcare, tourism, and agriculture. “I’m thrilled to see Lewis County reach this historic low unemployment rate,” stated Lewis County Mayor, Jonah Keltner. “This remarkable milestone showcases the strength and vibrance...
The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2024, and it was a very successful year. We have taken measures for Tennessee to be a better place to live, work and to raise a family. Public Safety / Crime Jillian’s Law / SB 1769 Jillian’s Law passed which requires criminal defendants deemed incompetent to stand trial to be committed to an appropriate treatment facility. The legislation came from the murder of Jillian Ludwig, an 18-year-old Belmont University freshman who was fatally shot while walking in a Nashville park on Nov. 7, 2023. Her kil...
Decoration Day at Skelton Cemetery will be held Saturday, May 18 at 12 noon. Donations are needed. For more info, call Tammy Skelton Carroll at 931-628-3230....
The Seiber Clan met in Lexington, at Amis park for their annual family reunion on May 4, 2024. Those attending were: Polly, Albert, Ashley Barlow and Ryder Williams of Beech Bluff, Charles Land of Huntington, Kathy Melton, Catherine Pickard of Jackson; Johnny Seiber of Cottontown, Rickey and Gina Shelby of Centerville; Russell Wilcoxson of Nashville; Margaret Orr, Susanna Williams, Casey Williams, Rosa Williams and Stacey Williams of Luray, Phontasia Barlow and Cody Tubbs of Reagan, Oskar and Henrietta Seiber and Eli Tranelstead of Atwood,...
Believe it or not, Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall” makes me think of Mother’s Day. Remember the scene where Allen’s character Alvy was stuck in line at the movies, subjected to the pompous blathering of a pseudo-intellectual? When the topic turned to media philosopher Marshall McLuhan, Alvy handily produced McLuhan himself to put the blowhard in his place. By the same token, it would be great if those of us being accused of a mid-life crisis or being condescendingly told, “Okay, boomer” cou...
Pilot Club of Hohenwald, in partnership with Lewis County Schools, will hold a bike rodeo for children (ages 5-14) on May 11th at Lewis County Middle School at 9 a,m, – 11 a.m. to educate students on bike safety as well as helping students learn biking skills. The event features stations that include: bike and helmet fit, start and stop skills, scanning, how to ride safely in the street and sidewalks, etc. All participants will have a chance to learn, practice, and demonstrate their bicycle handling skills in a fun, noncompetitive a...
The Lewis County Public Library and Archives was honored to showcase Josiah Pfaff's impressive collection of Lego Star Wars creations and minifigures. Josiah, a devoted enthusiast of both Star Wars and Lego, seamlessly merges his passions to create unique pieces. In celebration of "May the 4th," he graciously lent his collection for a temporary exhibit at the library, meticulously arranging the scenes for all to enjoy. You can check out the library's varied Star Wars collection and more at...
Surgeons on the medical staff at Maury Regional Medical Center are trained to use advanced technology proven to result in better outcomes for patients. One of those tools is the da Vinci robotic surgical system. The hospital acquired the first system in 2016, followed by another in 2022. As more surgeons joined the medical staff, the medical center added two more in 2024 for a total of four da Vinci systems. The Xi is the latest generation of the da Vinci system, a tool that utilizes advanced robotic, computer and optical technologies to assist...
Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade, the highest possible ranking, for the spring of 2024 from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. “I’m extremely grateful for all Maury Regional Medical Center staff members who consistently show their commitment to patient safet...
Join the Tennessee State Museum, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, and Tennessee State Library & Archives for a campus-wide celebration of Tennessee’s 228th Statehood Day. The free event, scheduled for June 1st, features activities for families, a keynote speaker, highlight tours of the galleries, and so much more. Don’t miss the celebratory cupcakes in the Grand Hall at the Museum! A full schedule of the day’s events can be found on the calender of events on the TN Museum website....
Homecoming at Napier Cemetery will be held Sunday, May 26th, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at the cemetery shelter. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy a day of visitation with family and friends. Those with loved ones buried at the cemetery are encouraged to attend according to a member of the cemetery committee. A short business meeting will be held after lunch to discuss the upkeep of the cemetery as well as other matters pertaining to the future of the cemetery. A collection will be taken to pay...
Join the Tennessee State Museum, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, and Tennessee State Library & Archives for a campus-wide celebration of Tennessee's 228th Statehood Day. The free event, scheduled for June 1st, features activities for families, a keynote speaker, highlight tours of the galleries, and so much more. Don't miss the celebratory cupcakes in the Grand Hall at the Museum! A full schedule of the day's events can be found on the calender of events on the TN Museum...
Lewis County Projects to Receive Millions! Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced Tuesday, April 30, that the state will award $162.7 million in broadband and digital opportunity grants. In total, these investments will provide broadband access and digital opportunity programs to more than 236,000 Tennesseans across 92 counties. “Broadband is essential to all Tennesseans, and that's why we are making strategic investments in our state's broadband i...
SmartAsset recently released its annual study on the most affordable places in the U.S. To find the most affordable places to buy a home, SmartAsset analyzed closing costs, real estate taxes, homeowners insurance, and mortgage rates. According to the study , Lewis County ranked among the places in Tennessee that are most affordable....
A father and daughter were transported to a Nashville hospital by helicopter after the 2009 Buick they were in left the roadway in the 1900 block of Summertown Highway Sunday, April 28, around 6:15 a.m. Four Tennessee Highway Patrol Troopers investigated the accident taking photos and measurements. Early reports indicate speed to be a factor. The family was traveling east and the vehicle became airborne before coming to its final stop. Lewis County Fire and Rescue, Lewis County Sheriff Deputies...
K-12 schools serve nutritious breakfasts and lunches to nearly 30 million children every school day. These meals are the main source of nutrition for more than half of these children and help improve child health. That’s why the USDA is gradually updating the nutrition standards for school meals to include less sugar – for the first time – and more menu planning options between Fall 2025 and Fall 2027. The USDA arrived at these changes after listening closely to public feedback and considering the latest science-based recommendations from th...
The 113th General Assembly has adjourned for 2024, and it was a very successful year. We have taken measures for Tennessee to be a better place to live, work and to raise a family. I will go over the laws passed this session over the next few weeks. 2024 Budget Highlights This year lawmakers faced new budgeting challenges as state revenue collections slowed. Fortunately, years of consistent conservative budgeting from lawmakers enabled the state to be well-prepared to face declining revenues....
On Saturday, March 30th, Lewis County, Elks Lodge # 2883 held the spring turkey shoot. There was a great turnout for the fun and lots of winners. Over $800 in prizes was donated by many local businesses including Tracie and Dave Saylor, Tracie's Mobile Kitchen, AutoZone, O'Reillys, A&E Automotive, John's Tires, Trumley's Automotive, Herrin Service Center, and NAPA. Big shoot winners for the day were Danny Hinson, Bob Prager, Don Paul, Briar Sharp, Cody Mathis, Trace Turner, Derek Holt, Rodney...
The Lewis County Girl Scouts that were able to view the spectacular 2024 Solar Eclipse on April 8th, had more fun discussing the actual event and what it meant to each of them. Each girl was able to look through the specially made eclipse glasses, in the dark and with a flashlight shining toward the lenses, to see the difference. They made working models to show the moon passing in front of the sun as a fun craft project and watched a short video explaining how it happens and the difference...
One of Lewis County's Daisy Girl Scouts and her Dad participated in the 2024 Lewis County Trashercise sponsored by the Elephant Sancturary in observance of Earth Day along with one of the Girl Scout leaders. The three teamed up and picked up enough trash and discarded waste to win the 3rd place trophy! They were so proud to have been able to make a small difference in the short time allotted on the bright sunny morning! We hope to be able to have many more occasions to help clean up our...
Animal shelters across Tennessee are encouraged to seek grants for spay and neuter services. Applications are accepted until May 17, 2024. “Pet owners can now access more affordable spaying and neutering services,” said State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty, D.V.M. “Choosing these services helps reduce the number of unwanted litters and the strain on animal shelters. Additionally, treated pets are less prone to certain diseases which can prolong their life.” The Animal Friendly Grants program, managed by the Tennessee Department of Agricul...
First Lady Maria Lee announced the sixth annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge. The challenge serves as an encouragement for students across Tennessee to get involved in their communities by serving others throughout their summer break. The challenge is open to rising kindergarteners through rising sixth graders from June 1 to August 1 as part of First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative. To complete the challenge, participants must complete a service activity from at least two of the eight service categories provided and a m...
Lillie has been at the shelter most of her life. She came in with her sister, Millie, who recently got adopted. This gave Lillie hope that her day is coming soon! She is about 2 years old and is very loving and playful and is so ready for a family of her own! She has never known what that's like. She is spayed & microchipped & up to date on vaccinations. Call Now! 931-796-5204...
