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Shondra Carroll celebrates 10 years cancer free
Nov 10, 2022
Annette Peery has chosen to honor the memory of her mother and father, William T. (Willie) and Vesta Rasbury with a $5,000 donation to the Library Expansion Fund. Her father, Willie, was Lewis County Trustee for 24 years, 1958-1982 and County Executive (Mayor) from 1982-1986 serving in the court house for a total of 28 years. Her mother, Vesta, taught third grade in Hohenwald Elementary School for over 30 years. They both loved, supported, and appreciated education and history. The library is a...
Huge donation to Care for Kids
Nov 10, 2022
Bill Bates of Bank of Lewis County, left, recently presented a check for $4,000 to Lewis County Director of Schools Dr. Tracy McAbee for Care for Kids. The money can be used for anything a student might need....
Computers for Seniors Class at Library and Archives
Nov 10, 2022
If you’re having trouble with the latest “generation of technology,” the Lewis County Public Library and Archives may be able to help. The library is offering “Computer for Seniors” classes, which cover many topics, and even train those who take part, in tasks like powering on a computer, using a mouse and keyboard, and entering and exiting applications. Patrons are also encouraged to bring their own devices if they feel more comfortable with their own computers. The library plans to hold a “Computer for Seniors” every month, with each cla...
Death reported at Lewis County Jail
Amanda Spears|Nov 10, 2022
by Amanda Spears, Reporter A death occurred Saturday November, 5 2022 at the Lewis County Jail, just shy of seven months after a previous incident where an inmate was transported to the hospital where he passed away. Capt. Todd Laster, Public Information Officer with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, stated no information was able to be given at this time and the matter is under TBI investigation....
Lewis County Schools Thanksgiving break
Nov 10, 2022
Tuesday, November 22, 2022, is an abbreviated day for students. Buses will leave the middle school campus at 10:00 a.m. All schools and central office will be closed on November 23rd, 24th and 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday....
Sheriff Report
Nov 10, 2022
The following was submitted by Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick for October 21 - November 4, 2022. This is a record of law enforcement action and is neither intended to imply innocence nor guilt of charges placed. Kacey Walker, Joe Avenue, was charged with violation of probation on October 21, 2022. Aaron Howes, Davis Avenue, Columbia, was charged with a capias on October 22. Chelsea Carroll, Summertown Highway, was charged with theft of property on October 24. Karl Polston, Summertown Highway, was charged with theft of property on...
Peery re-elected
Nov 10, 2022
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s 2022 Lewis County Membership Meeting was held October 25. Dr. Jeffrey D. Peery (182 votes) was re-elected to the MLEC Board of Directors; Austin B. Carroll (48 votes) and Kurt Kristensen (9 votes) were also on the ballot. Bill Lynch served as temporary chairman and presided over the meeting held at Lewis County High School. Kindergartner Maylee Hadley lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and Greg Smith with the Hohenwald Church of Christ did the invocation. The event served as an opportunity for members to s...
Lewis County Person of the Week
Amanda Spears|Nov 10, 2022
Kid Edition! Jesse Hensley, 10 When I arrived to interview this young man, he was so polite and very well mannered. His Mom and Dad told me he has gotten the presidential award every year since he started school. Q.) What is your full name? A.) Jesse Lane Hensley. Q.) What is your favorite game to play? A.) Minecraft. Q.) Who is your personal hero? A.) My dog Resse's because she is smart, brave and not afraid of anything. She is my protector. Q.) Where do you go to school and what is your...
Lewis County Person of the Week
Amanda Spears|Nov 10, 2022
Christine Brown, 71 Miss Christine was shocked when I called her to let her know she had been selected as Person of the Week and I am almost sure she knew who nominated her. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Reno, Nevada, but Tennessee is home. I've been here over 22 years. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) My dad holding me up in a tree when I was little, that's one I will always remember. Q.) What did you want to be as a kid? What did you actually become? A.) I wanted to be...
Co-op Day of Service
Nov 10, 2022
Eighty Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative and Connect employees volunteered to participate in the 2022 Tennessee Co-op Day of Service. They spent time on October 20 picking up litter, serving at senior citizen centers, assembling and distributing food boxes, and delivering items collected for food and clothing drives in the MLEC five-county service area. “Being able to serve our communities is always a blessing, and our employees look forward to the Co-op Day of Service each year,” says MLEC President and CEO Keith Carnahan. “As a co-op, our...
Gordonsburg/Little Swan News
Dorothy Warf|Nov 10, 2022
By Dorothy Warf, Contributing Writer Once again, we are having weather suited to the season of fall nearing winter, the weather people forecast for next week cold temperatures and more rain on some days. We have had rain scattered around for the last few days and it will come and go from time to time. The leaves have been falling by the wagon loads as some have said, you can rake, mow, or blow them away and the next day they are back, it will soon be time that they will all be off the trees and then maybe we can get them all moved from the...
One Day at a Time
Evelyn 'E.T.' Trevathan|Nov 10, 2022
By Evelyn Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a beautiful and quiet fall morning here in our little valley. It is a little cool but I am sitting on my front porch and it is so quiet and peaceful, I know before long in the mornings I will not be able to sit out here on the front porch because it will soon be wintertime and it will be far to cold to be out here, then I will be sitting inside by the old wood heating stove with a good warm fire going. The cats have had their breakfast and they are snuggled down for a nap, they sleep more...
Celebrating
Callie Dunn|Nov 10, 2022
Birthdays Eric Larios, November 10 Loydene Melton, November 10 Joy Franks, November 10 Allen Dye, November 10 Wayne Brewer, November 10 Charter Helton, November 10 Zhanay Dail, November 10 Garrett Reeves, November 10 Arlin Carol, November 10 Bill Lynch, November 11 Shannon Keathley, November 11 Martin J. Peach, November 11 Adam Reeves, November 11 Tommy Graves, November 12 Imogene Melton, November 12 Gordon Lee Melton, November 12 Freddy Hardy, November 12 Chris McWharter, November 12 Janice Russell, November 12 Alvin L. Walker, November 12...
Mr. Wood, Miss Carroll exchange wedding vows
Nov 10, 2022
Makenzie Renee Carroll and Tyler Lynn Wood are pleased to announce their marriage. The couple exchanged vows on October 22, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at White Oak Landing, Clifton, TN. Makenzie is the daugher of David Carroll and Tammy Skelton Carroll and the granddaughter of the late Jackie and Norma Skelton and Eddie and Betty Carroll. Tyler is the son of Dale and Cristal Odom and the grandson of the late Jerry and Jeanette Dunn....
Elks kick off National Hoop Shoot in Lewis County
Nov 10, 2022
The Elks Hoop Shoot, funded by the Elks National Foundation, is a free throw contest for children ages 8 to 13. Age group is determined by the contestant’s age as of April 1, 2023. For more information, contact the Lodge #2883 Elks Hoop Shoot Director, James Skelton (931-628-3798) or visit elks.org/hoopshoot. Youth ages 8-13 advance through local contests (starting with the Lodge contest), Districts, States, and Regionals to the National Finals in Chicago. Six National Champions will have their names and photos displayed at the Naismith M...
Glimpses of Hohenwalds Past
Crystal Nash|Nov 10, 2022
November 6, 1952 The main headline for the week was “Eisenhower Our Next President.” General Dwight D. Eisenhower won the presidency with a landslide national vote. In the presidential race, Adlai Stevenson received 1,308 votes and Eisenhower 540 votes from Lewis County residents. W.W. Pollock announced that after 33 years as owner and publisher of the Lewis County Herald, he was retiring and that the newspaper had been sold to his son, Ernest S. Pollock, who took active charge of the business o...
Sen. Joey Hensley
Sen. Joey Hensley|Nov 10, 2022
Comptroller report highlights Tennessee workforce alignment accomplishments, goals The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury this month released a comprehensive report on recent and potential efforts to align the workforce in Tennessee. In this column I will discuss several highlights of the report. Workforce alignment occurs when the supply of qualified workers matches up with employers’ demands. In other words, it ensures workers throughout the state possess the skills and qualifications emplo...
Tyrades
Danny Tyree|Nov 10, 2022
Murphy’s Law being what it is, whether you’re talking about a surprise party, a romantic getaway or visiting an acquaintance in the hospital, good intentions don’t always pan out. The same goes for the intention to carry out a proper observation of Veterans Day. Sometimes work/family obligations, ill health or inclement weather stand in the way of attending a public ceremony honoring our nation’s veterans. “Maybe next year” is the lament of too many of us. Imagine my delight when a Google search...
Police Report
Nov 10, 2022
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for October 6 through November 1. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Willard L. Meatte, Kelley’s Landing Road, Linden, was charged with simple possession/casual exchange and unlawful drug paraphernalia on October 6. Richie D. Sparkman, Richard Gibson Road, Hampshire, was charged with driving on a revoked driver’s license on October 6. April D. Calvert, Pine Street, was charged with theft of property on October 7. Christi R....
Elks hosts 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat
Nov 10, 2022
On Saturday, October 29, 2022, the Lewis County Elks Lodge hosted their third annual Trunk or Treat at Memorial Park which included 12 trunks and entertained over 300 children with their set-ups, costumes and candy. Prizes were given out to the best entries and door prizes were given away including two new bicycles donated by the ELKs Riders....
Veterans Day
Nov 3, 2022
Lewis County Elementary School will have a program at the Elementary gymnasium at 9:30 a.m. on November 11, 2022. All Veterans are encouraged to attend. After their program, the parade will start at 10:30 a.m. to march to the courthouse for the Veterans Program there at 11:00 a.m. If it is raining, the program will be held at the Community Building at Memorial Park. All Veterans that can participate in the program will be greatly appreciated. Hohenwald Church of Christ will have a lunch for Veterans and their families. The Elks Lodge will also...
Daylight saving time ends November 6
Nov 3, 2022
Get ready to fall back into longer nights starting Sunday, November 6, at 2 a.m. when Daylight Saving Time concludes and clocks turn back an hour. However, the future of daylight saving time nationwide is uncertain. In 2019, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a law scrapping the twice-a-year time shift, but the state law won’t take effect unless Congress first passes a federal law allowing states to observe daylight saving year-round. The U.S. Senate voted unanimously to pass the Sunshine Protection Action of 2021 on March 15. The bill now a...
Tammy's School of Dance Does Disney!
Amanda Curtis|Nov 3, 2022
by Amanda Curtis Staff Writer Tammy's School of Dance has seen thousands of kids' dancing feet, thousands of costumes, 31 seasons in business, and hundreds of performances. "This one was a dream come true for me," said Tammy Simmons, owner/instructor. The Halloween Spooktacular Parade event at Walt Disney World in Florida is held by a California based company called, "Dance the Magic," and is offered to dance studios everywhere, but not everyone gets to go. "We were given a video of...
High Forest Humane Society held Grand Opening
Nov 3, 2022
The High Forest Humane Society held a grand opening of their shelter at the Rock House Coffee Shop on October 29, 2022. 20 dogs paraded in their costumes for Halloween. About 100 adults, children and dogs had a fun time with music, face painting, and a waltz with Laurie Schwimmer....
Gordonsburg/Little Swan News
Dorothy Warf|Nov 3, 2022
By Dorothy Warf, Contributing Writer The weather is like all Tennessee weather very unpredictable, one day is warm and the next will be cool to cold and sometimes with rain showers also. I guess you could say we are into fall and the winter weather is accompanied it. Hope you had a good Halloween weekend and was able to enjoy some of the activities in the area with your family. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Connie Bonner, L C Bowen, Timmy Bennett, Bobby Carroll, Dorothy Carroll, Kath...
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Lewis County was created by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly on December 23, 1843, with land portions taken from Maury, Hickman, Lawrence, and Wayne Counties. The county was named for Captain Meriwether Lewis, leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, who died and was buried in this location in 1809.
On December 2, 1806 Kentucky's forty-eighth county was established by the legislature and named for Meriwether Lewis ( 1774-1809), the co-leader of the recently com- pleted Lewis and Clark expedition.
With hundreds of thousands of acres of open space, including rivers and lakes, Lewis County is a hub for hunting and fishing in some of the most beautiful country in the state of Washington.
The highest elevation in Lewis County, 1,400 feet, is a knob near the Lewis-Fleming County line about 2 1/2 miles south of Petersville. Elevations in excess of 1,300 feet are present along the Lewis-Fleming and Lewis-Rowan County lines, where they follow a drainage divide between Kinniconick Creek and Licking River.
Named for King Louis XVI of France in appreciation for his assistance during the Revolutionary War, Louisville was founded by George Rogers Clark in 1778.
William Bean, a longhunter who settled in a log cabin near present-day Johnson City in 1769, is traditionally accepted as the first permanent European American settler in Tennessee.
The oldest county is Washington County, founded in 1777. The most recently formed county is Chester County (1879). According to the 2020 census, the center of population for Tennessee was located at35.821189°N 86.332487°W, 3.5 mi (5.6 km) southeast of Murfreesboro in Rutherford County.
A 1983 book by the late Polly Donnelly called James County: A Lost County of Tennessee, contains wonderful detail about the history of James County. James County had bad roads and too many small public schools to operate efficiently. On top of everything else, its courthouse burned twice – in 1890 and 1913.
The Chester Inn, built in 1797, still stands in downtown Jonesborough. Today, Jonesborough attracts heritage tourism because of its status as Tennessee's oldest town and its rich architectural fabric, protected by local historic preservation efforts.
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