Hohenwald, Tennessee
Hohenwald is a city of 3,884 people in Lewis County, Tennessee, founded in 1878.
Why visit Hohenwald
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lewis County Courthouse, Lewis County Museum and The Elephant Sanctuary.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Hohenwald
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About Hohenwald
Hohenwald is a city in and the county seat of Lewis County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hohenwald had a population of 3,668. The name "Hohenwald" derives from German meaning “High Forest".
From the Wikipedia article Hohenwald, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Lewis County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Tennessee, United States
Lewis County Museum
Museum
108 East Main Street, Hohenwald
Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00 || "Major Holidays closed"
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes12
Rong Garden Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese
22 North Park Avenue
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00; Tu off; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
471 East Main Street, Hohenwald
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
435 East Main, Hohenwald
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr 06:00-23:00; Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.3 mi
551 East Main Street, Hohenwald
Mo-Th 09:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-01:00; Su 09:00-24:00
History
The town was founded in 1878 and later merged with a town named "New Switzerland" to the south. New Switzerland was founded in 1894 by Swiss immigrants in conjunction with the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway. The railway's extension to Hohenwald served as a catalyst for the towns early economic growth. This rail link enabled the export of timber and agricultural products, key to the local economy, transforming Hohenwald into an important commercial center in Lewis County. This significantly influenced Hohenwald's demographic expansion and urban development, illustrating the profound impact of rail infrastructure on the growth of small American towns during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
From the History section of Hohenwald, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Lewis County Intermediate School
School · 0.6 mi
310 Park Avenue South, Hohenwald
Volunteer State Virtual Academy Elementary School
School · 0.4 mi
206 South Court St, Hohenwald
Volunteer State Virtual Academy High School
School · 0.4 mi
206 South Court St, Hohenwald
Volunteer State Virtual Academy Middle School
School · 0.4 mi
206 South Court St, Hohenwald
Healthcare1
Map of Hohenwald
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 28°F | 4.4 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 31°F | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 39°F | 5.4 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 47°F | 5.6 in |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 5.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 48°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 38°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 32°F | 5.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hohenwald (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lewis County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-06-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Centerville Municipal Airport (GHM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Centerville 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Lawrenceburg 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Clifton 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Columbia 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Bon Aqua Junction 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Dickson 37 mi north, about 59 min by car
- Burns 37 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Spring Hill 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Fairview 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Franklin 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hohenwald City Hall, Tennessee, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lewis County Courthouse, Tennessee, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
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