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Tomorrow is officially Election Day. I'm honored to serve District 7 on the Lewis County School Board until a member is ...
11/03/2026

Tomorrow is officially Election Day. I'm honored to serve District 7 on the Lewis County School Board until a member is elected tomorrow, November 3, 2026.

If you believe in Protecting Parental Rights, Supporting Students, Teachers and Staff, and Building Strong School and Community Relationships, I am asking for your vote.

☑ Vote Daniel Norris for District 7 School Board

☑ Poll Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
☑ Location: Hohenwald Public Works (Formerly National Guard Armory) at 1177 West Main Street.

** paid for by Daniel Norris campaign **

Paid political advertisement by the Lewis County Democratic Party.
11/02/2026

Paid political advertisement by the Lewis County Democratic Party.

Alright! Saturday’s Trunks, Tricks, Treats and Streets are:** Businesses:Burger KingWalmart** Streets:Swan AveBeverly Av...
10/31/2026

Alright! Saturday’s Trunks, Tricks, Treats and Streets are:

** Businesses:
Burger King
Walmart

** Streets:
Swan Ave
Beverly Ave
Forrest Ave
Thomas Ave (haunted trail)
Smith Ave
Edgefield Ave (begins about 5pm)
South Maple St
114 W Main St
103 Liza Beth Lane
546 S. Pine
785 Columbia Hwy
546 Pine Circle
The house beside Tina’s Country Store on Summertown Hwy
N oak St

Updates made as I can!

Looking for Trunks, Tricks or Treats going on tonight? These are what we have found!
10/30/2026

Looking for Trunks, Tricks or Treats going on tonight? These are what we have found!

10/30/2026

"Check out this PAWsome edition of the Lewis County Herald! On Stands NOW!

Get a glimpse inside the heart of the heart of Lewis County - Hometown Heroes!

Stuffed, Mailed, and Now Available On Stands!This week’s edition honoring our Hometown Heroes is just in time for  .Than...
10/28/2026

Stuffed, Mailed, and Now Available On Stands!
This week’s edition honoring our Hometown Heroes is just in time for .

Thank you to every business and organization that helped make this happen and continues to do so every year (see their ads inside!).

Lewis County First Responders deserve the recognition, and we’re proud to be part of making that happen!

To My Friends, Neighbors and Families of District 7,My name is Jerry Churchwell, and I’m running for the Lewis County Bo...
10/28/2026

To My Friends, Neighbors and Families of District 7,

My name is Jerry Churchwell, and I’m running for the Lewis County Board of Education, District 7.

I want to take a moment to speak to you personally about why this election matters so much to me.

I believe our children deserve the very best opportunities we can give them. I believe our teachers deserve to feel supported, our parents deserve to be heard, and our hardworking taxpayers deserve to know their money is being spent responsibly.

That’s why I decided to run for School Board.

I don't claim to have all the answers, and I certainly don't believe one person can solve every challenge facing our schools. But I do believe that experience, common sense, honest communication and a willingness to listen can make a meaningful difference.

If elected, I want to be someone you can approach with a concern, a question or an idea and know that your voice matters. I want to ask the difficult questions, look carefully at how our tax dollars are spent and make decisions based on what's best for our students and our community, not politics or special interests.

Our schools belong to this community. They help shape the future of our children, our families and Lewis County itself. The decisions made today will affect generations to come, and I don't take that responsibility lightly. The current business of hiring a new Director of Schools is a great example of the responsibility that rests on the board. I am willing and desire to take that on and work alongside a board of people who have the same interest as myself: make sound, meaningful decisions for the betterment and wellness of our schools, our community, and our youth who will go on to become the productive citizens that carry Lewis County on.

Early voting is happening now and ends Thursday, October 29. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.

I hope you'll take the time to learn about the candidates, consider what's important to you and make your voice heard in this election.

It would mean a great deal to me to have the opportunity to serve the families of District 7. I believe we all want the same thing at the end of the day: strong schools, supported teachers, responsible leadership and a brighter future for our children.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you for caring about the future of Lewis County Schools.

Jerry Churchwell
Candidate for Lewis County School Board, District 7

Stronger Schools. Stronger Community.

Paid for by Jerry Churchwellss than a week away from Election Day

10/28/2026

The Lewis County School board met on October 27, 2026 for a special-called meeting. All nine board members were present to discuss and identify candidates to interview for the Director of Schools position. The floor was opened for discussion, and no school board members chose to participate. After quietly reviewing their individual packets, each member was asked to vote Yes or No for each candidate. The votes were as follows:

Candidate D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9
Dr. Jennifer Barnett N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Jamie Elliott N N Y Y Y Y N N N
Jonah Keltner Y N Y Y Y Y Y N Y
Terence Lankford N Y N N N Y N N Y
Stacy Stuppy Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Dr. Patrick Tierney N Y N N Y Y N Y Y
Allen Trull Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Dr. Tim Webb Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

The 6 candidates moving forward into the interview stage are:

* Stacy Stuppy
* Allen Trull
* Dr. Tim Webb
* Dr. Jennifer Barnett
* Jonah Keltner
* Dr. Patrick Tierney

Paula Dyer will be calling those six candidates with a majority YES in the morning, and the board will set the interview date(s) at the Regularly Scheduled meeting on November 10th.
In the meantime, board members have a duty to vet each candidate by calling references and researching/verifying the information in their resume/packets.

School Board Members are:

District 1: Cassie Couch
District 2: Glenda Atkinson
District 3: Lindsey Himes
District 4: Morgan Spicer
District 5: Matthew Adkins
District 6: Jack Holt
District 7: Daniel Norris
District 8: Paula Dyer
District 9: Cody Mitchell

10/26/2026

Director of Lewis County Schools:
Who?
How?
Why?

Lewis County Schools Board of Education – Director of Schools Search UpdateThe Lewis County Board of Education held a Sp...
10/26/2026

Lewis County Schools Board of Education – Director of Schools Search Update
The Lewis County Board of Education held a Special Called meeting on Saturday, October 24, 2026, which was open to the public.
The purpose of the meeting was to open and review the application packets submitted for the Director of Schools position and score each application as part of the selection process.
The following eight individuals submitted applications:
- Dr. Jennifer Barnett: Grundy County
- Dr. Jamie Elliott: Tiptonville
- Jonah Keltner: Lewis County
- Dr. Terence Lankford: Knox County
- Stacy Stuppy: Lewis County
- Patrick Tierney: Lewis County
- Allen Trull: Perry County
- Dr. Tim Webb: Gulf Shores, Alabama
The Lewis County Board of Education remains committed to a transparent and thorough selection process as it works toward identifying the next Director of Schools.
Additional updates will be shared as the selection process moves forward.

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