Hohenwald - Lewis County, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce
City of Hohenwald
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Visit Us: 118 W Linden Ave, Hohenwald, TN 38462
Call Us: 931-796-2231
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The following forms can be downloaded and filled out at your convenience. Then bring the completed form to City Hall, along with any required documentation, to complete your application.
Apply at City Hall for the following permits:
Building Permit
Residential Permit – $25 up to $25,000. $1 per $1,000 after that.
Commercial Permit – $50 up to $50,000. $5 per $1,000 after that.
Demolition Permit
No fee, but sewer line must be inspected and capped off, gas lines must be killed and meter removed, and water meter turned off.
Sign Permit
No fee for the permit, but must have permit to display signs.
Peddler’s Permit
$200
For peddler’s permit, please allow 24-48 hours for approval from the Police Chief Sam Livingston. If not approved, fee will be reimbursed.
When is my utility bill due?
The water, gas, sewer and garbage bills are due from the 5th thru 15th of each month. After the 15th a 10% penalty will be added to your bill if not paid. All unpaid billsmust be paid by the 25th of the month, and unpaid bills will be on the 26th of the month.
The drive thru window will only be open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM the 5th thru 15th of each month.
If you have any questions about your bill please call City Hall 796-2231.
Fire & Police Contact Information:
Fire Department: 931-796-2241
Police Department: 931-796-3223
For Emergencies: Call 911
Dispatch: 931-796-3616 or 931-796-3640
Lewis County Ambulance Service: 931-796-5566
Remember: You can always call 911.
Immediately call Hohenwald Gas Department at 931-796-2231 or 911.
Planning Commission meetings are the first Monday of every month at 5 pm at City Hall, unless there is no business to discuss.
Council meetings are the first Tuesday of every month, unless there is no business to discuss.
Board of Zoning Appeals are called when needed.
Industrial Development Board are called when needed.
When does my garbage get picked up?
Regular pickups are Monday through Friday, with Brush pickup on Friday only, with handful load cost $5, half load $10, and full load $15. Call City Hall 931-796-2231 to arrange.
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
| Amacher Ave | Apache DR | Beverly Ave | Allison Ave |
| Birch St | Arc Circle | Borum Ave | Alvin Dr |
| Charlotte Ave | Billet St | Caruthers St | Cedar Cir |
| Chestnut St | Blackwell Dr | Church St | Cedar St |
| Downey St | Brewer Dr | Collins St | Chandler St |
| Harlan St | Cindy Ln | Darbytown Rd | Columbia Ave |
| Locust St | Elm St | Forrest Ave | Dana Dr |
| Sisco St | Finerty St | Hoyt St | Emily Dr |
| South Court St | Floyd Ave | Kimmins St | Epcot Dr |
| South Oak St | Mill Ave | Lynnwood Dr | Ford St |
| South Park Ave | Emma Dr | Marjorie Cv | Franklin Ave |
| South Pine St | Piney Rd | Matthew Dr | Gray Rd |
| South Walnut St | Ray St | Smith Ave | Happy Hallow |
| West Pine St | Seth St | Talley St | Hill St |
| East 1st Ave | Swiss Village Cir | Thomas Ave | Industrial Ave |
| East 2nd Ave | Totty Dr | Willis Ave | Joe Ave |
| East 3rd Ave | Vine St | Walnut Cir | Kappler Ln |
| East 4th Ave | Zimmermann St | Willmar Ln | Leslie Ln |
| West 1st Ave | E Main Right Side | North Court ST | Lewis St |
| West 2nd Ave | W Main St | North Oak St | Mercury St |
| West 3rd Ave | W Linden Ave | North Pine St | Noah Dr |
| West 4th Ave | Grover Dr | North Walnut St | Parkwood Ln |
| West 5th Ave | Dabbs St | West Linden Ave | Poplar St |
| South Maple St | Sycamore Ave | Hinson St | Roney Ave |
| Cherry St | Spurgeon Ave | Roth Ave | |
| Oakdale Ave | Buffalo Rd | Short Ave | |
| Summertown Hwy | Smith Ave | ||
| Tharp St | Swan Ave | ||
| Law Cir | Webb Ave | ||
| Edgewood Dr | Willow St | ||
| Edgefield Dr | Wilma Ave | ||
| E. Main St Left Side |
Water, Gas, Sewer and Garbage is available to all customers in the city limits. Water and Gas are available to most county customers. Come to City Hall to arrange utility services, 118 W Linden Ave.
Electric service is provided by Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative. Visit their website for more information: http://www.mlec.com
Lewis County Public Library
15 Kyle St.
Hohenwald, TN 38462
Phone: 931-796-5365
Website: Lewis County Tennessee Library
Tuesday & Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Holidays
Inside the city limits, contact the Hohenwald Police Department 931-796-3223.
Lewis County Museum
The third largest animal trophy mount collection in North America is located at the Lewis County Museum of Local and Natural History in downtown Hohenwald. For more information go to www.lewiscountymuseum.com.
108 E. Main St.
931-796-1550
Lewis County Public Transportation: 931-796-5558 and they can tell you their routes and charges.
Hohenwald Municipal Golf Course
Visit their website
829 Columbia Hwy, Hohenwald, TN 38462
Phone: 931-796-5421
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The City of Hohenwald covers certain responsibilities, but only for the City, not the County.
Important message from Mayor McKnight regarding COVID-19
CITY HALL STAFF
118 W Linden Ave, Hohenwald, TN 38462
Danny McKnight
City of Hohenwald Mayor
931-796-2231
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Amy Nicholson
Human Resources Clerk
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Crystal Dunn
Customer Service
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Britney Corvin
Customer Service
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
118 W. Linden Ave., Hohenwald
Helen Ozier
931-628-8148
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
118 W. Linden Ave., Hohenwald
Kyle Hamm
City Recorder
931-796-2231
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Jane Wayland
City Clerk
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Jeanie Hamm
Accounts Payable
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Sylvia McCann
Utilities Billing
931-796-2231
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CODES DEPARTMENT
118 West Linden Ave., Hohenwald
Brad Rasbury
Building/Codes Inspector
931-796-2231
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Rick Roberson
Water Treatment
931-796-6057
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Jeff Dye
Waste Water
931-796-6059
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Rick Osborne
Water Distribution
931-796-6060
Bobby McCann
Street and Sanitation
HOHENWALD POLICE DEPARTMENT
106 N Court St, Hohenwald, TN 38462
Kip Kelsey
Chief of Police
931-796-3223
931-796-3790 FAX
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Makenzie Carroll
City Clerk
931-796-3223
Dispatch
931-796-3616
931-796-3619 FAX
FIRE DEPARTMENT
118 W Linden Ave, Hohenwald, TN 38462
Steve Vineyard
Fire Chief
931-796-2241
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Ryan Johnston
Captain
931-796-2241
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MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
101 Cedar St., Hohenwald
Jared Long
Maintenance Supervisor
931-796-2014
PARKS & RECREATION
Memorial Park
115 Smith Ave., Hohenwald
Randal Hinson, Director
931-796-3846
HOHENWALD MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
829 Columbia Hwy, Hohenwald
Ronnie Tiller, Course Manager
931-796-5421
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Don Barber, Vice Mayor
Kevin King, Councilman
Scottie Bass, Councilman
Code Mitchell, Councilman
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What is Project Help ?
It’s a program designed to help defray emergency costs for those who are not economically self-sufficient. 100% of your donation will be used for the purpose of helping a family or individual in need.
The applicant applies for help with South Central Human Resource Agency.
Once an applicant qualifies, they will receive assistance from City of Hohenwald.
The City of Hohenwald has been participating in this program since 2009 and has been successful in fulfilling a need in our community.
How Does Someone Qualify?
For more information, visit or call:
South Central Human Resource Agency
43 Smith St.
931-796-4825
- Applicants who have received assistance within the last twelve months do not qualify.
- Must meet income requirements determined by South Central Human Resource Agency.
- Proof of income ( eight week’s pay stubs)
- Utility bill account information from the City of Hohenwald
South Central Human Resource Agency will pay 67% of gas amount on bill only. The remaining amount will be the customers responsibility.
How can I help ?
The program is totally dependent on the generosity of citizens who donate to help fellow citizens in need. Stop by City Hall and give your donation to one of the employees in the front office.
Make out check to:
City of Hohenwald
be sure to write in comments: Project Help
Mail Check to :
City of Hohenwald
P.O. Box 40
Hohenwald, TN 38462
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