Asgard Eyes Hohenwald

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 reviewed a few years ago. He still wants to expand.

An historic building would also be suitable if Asgard can acquire such a space, Porter said.

Friday, Aug. 27, Gov. Bill Lee spoke to the Kiwanis Club and Rotarians at the clubs' luncheon. Attending, State Sen. Joey Hensley, R-Hohenwald, told the Lewis County Herald that recent legislation limits how much beer a brewery can sell in the county where it's made.

Dr. Porter advocates increasing the limit. Asked if the Republican-controlled state legislature could accommodate the business request, Sen. Hensley replied the GOP may be in the majority, but they don't always vote the same way.

Gov. Lee said "Government isn't the answer" to "very challenging situations" today as Tennesseans "make sure their kids are safe."

"The people answer the call," the governor said. Lee had visited Waverly twice since its flood, now nearly two weeks ago. "That is a picture of tragedy, but it's also the intersection of tragedy and hope." He met people who lost relatives in the flood. A Federal Emergency Management Agency official was "amazed" at the volunteer response to the flood, Lee said, adding his response: "You're in Tennessee."

Nearly 130 people were attending when Lee advocated treatments for patients exposed to the corona virus, and have positive tests.

Meanwhile, unemployment is down, Lee said, endorsing vocational education and state services for rural counties.