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Jim Graves
Owner/Broker/Apprentice Auctioneer

Po Box 455
Hohenwald TN 38462
Phone: (931) 796-3505
Fax: (931) 796-4830
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Area Information

Located In Scenic
Middle Tennessee

Hohenwald is proud of its location on the Western Highland Rim, almost 1,000 feet above sea level. It is the only town in 500,000 contiguous square miles that has this distinction. The mean annual temperature is a comfortable 58.5 degrees, and the mean annual precipitation 55.39 inches.

Hohenwald holds a great deal of historical interest because of its proximity to the famous Natchez Trace. Stretching between Nashville and Natchez, Mississippi, the trace had been used as an Indian trail for centuries and became the preferred route of Kentucky boatmen returning from New Orleans. In 1802 the famed explorer Meriwether Lewis was found dead at Grinder's Inn on the Natchez Trace, near the site of present-day Hohenwald. Lewis had been traveling to Washington on unknown business and the circumstances of his death have never been explained. In 1925, this site was made into Lewis State Forest, complete with campgrounds, picnic area and foot trails.

The Natchez Trace Parkway, established in 1938, roughly bisects the Hohenwald area, following the course of the original trail and preserving its beauty and historic integrity as part of the National Parks System. In addition, approximately 1,500 acres have been set aside near Hohenwald for future construction of a state park.

German-Swiss immigrants founded Hohenwald in or about 1883, settling both the town and outlying rural areas. These industrious folk quickly parceled the area into 40-acre farms. The town was laid out with similar precision. The streets, 60 to 80 feet wide, remain today as surveyed by the original settlers.

A community of modest homes, big yards and neighborly people, Hohenwald boasts a 4,000 population, friendly churches of most denominations, and an exceptional school system, including a modern high school, a kindergarten and a vocational trade school. Over a dozen colleges and major universities, plus several specialty schools, are located within a 100-mile radius of Hohenwald, including the prestigious Vanderbilt Law School and Columbia State Community College, which offers over 32 areas of study in addition to certified programs.

Complete medical care is available by numerous Speciality Groups, Practicing MD's, Home Health Services, a 24-hour Emergency Room serviced by county ambulances,trained EMT's and "Life Flight" Air Transport to Nashville's Vanderbilt Hospital. The Emergency Room Facility is staffed by several doctors with connecting medical offices for patient convenience. In Hohenwald you will find all the amenities of a progressive town, including a local radio station, newspaper, public library, county airport and various civic organizations including the Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Historical Society, Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star, Rescue Squad, City and County Fire Departments,Civil Defense Unit, National Guard Armory,American Legion, VFW Post, Home Demonstration Extension Services, Pink Ladies, etc.

Agriculture benefits from the mild weather and the fertile soils typical of the Western Highlands Rim, which support a variety of row crops. Corn, hay, pasture grasses, vetch, and small grain are the most common crops. This region is also well suited to raising beef and dairy cattle, hogs and show horses. There are several Tennessee Walking Horse stables in the area.

Recreation and outdoor facilities for the young and "young at heart" include a Memorial City Park with playgrounds, paved basketball courts, lighted baseball and softball fields with organized summer leagues, tennis courts, picnic shelter, skating hut and paved walking trail. Also, a private 9-hole golf course and country club complete with tennis and pool are available to members. In addition, Lewis County has a private 1,900-acre family campground and resort with swimming, tennis, lakes and fishing, campgrounds, cabins, and a major indoor clubhouse complete with racketball courts.

Fishing and water-related sports are excellent in Lewis County, with over 15 lakes and eight rivers within a 100-mile radius, including the Tennessee River system of lakes and the scenic Buffalo River, which flows through the county.

Lewis County also consistently ranks among the top producing counties in the state for hunting. The thriving wildlife population includes white-tail deer, rabbit, squirrel, quail, wild turkey, fox, beaver and other small game animals.

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