The Lewis County Herald Changes Ownership: Dunn to Curtis

When the time is right, it is important to recognize the fact and be willing to pass the torch.

And that is just where the Dunn family has arrived.

Beginning in August, ownership of the Lewis County Herald will change hands for the first time since 1956.

A 68 year gate-keep for journalism and community service began on March 1, 1956 when Hulon O. and Byrne K. Dunn purchased the newspaper business from Ernest Pollock. The then 24 year old Byrne and 30 year old World War II Navy veteran, Hulon, moved to Hohenwald with infant son, Hulon Junior from Milan.

Mr. Dunn was trained at the Nashville Sch...