Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and officials with BRS Offroad North America announced last week that the company will establish new operations in Lewis County. The offroad and luxury camper manufacturer will invest $1.7 million dollars to establish headquarters and manufacturing operations in Hohenwald, creating 115 new jobs. BRS Offroad recently purchased a building, located at 320 Summertown Highway, where the company will build its Sherpa, Pursuit and Pullman models. BRS Offroad is partnering with the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Hohenwald to develop training opportunities and invest in the local community. Those interested in applying for a position with the company can go to www.brsoffroad.us to learn more.

Lewis County Head Start will hold a recruitment day Monday, April 12. The event will be in Memorial Park and Lewis County Head Start. Because of Covid-19 precautions, proof of income and legal documentation of birthdate may be presented at either location and an appointment will be made to complete application. Get more information by calling (931) 796-4898.

The Lewis County Historical Society will meet Monday, April 12. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Strand Theatre with parking available by the Lewis County Museum of Natural History and along Main and Maple Streets. Several items are on the agenda for the gathering including election of officers, meeting schedule, social media and more. Membership dues will be collected. The cost of membership remains $10.00 annually. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.

The Lewis County Board of Education is set to meet in regular session Tuesday, April 13. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Lewis County Middle School Auditorium on Park Avenue South. Items on the agenda for the gathering include recognition of the high school top ten students, the Director’s Report, next school year’s calendar and budget amendments.

The first of two job BRS Offroad America April Job Fairs will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 15. The event will be at The Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Hohenwald ion West Main Street across from the high school. One hundred fifteen jobs are available at the new Hohenwald production facility on Summertown Highway. More information is available by emailing brscareers@si3.io. The second job fair event will be held at the Hohenwald Emergency Operations Center on North Oak Street from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 29.

The Spring Fever 5K will be held Saturday, April 17. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. at Lewis County Middle School and conclude there. Registration fee will be $ 25.00. Proceeds from the race will benefit local Special Olympics athletes. For more information or to register, go to springfever5k.racewire.com. The event is sponsored by Lewis County Schools Coordinated School Health and Powers Foodtown.

Ronnie Howell and Friends will perform at the Lewis County Senior Citizens Center on Saturday April 17 at 6:00 p.m. Due to Covid-19 safety precautions no food or drink will be served. Everyone is invited to the community event. You do not have to be a Senior to attend. For more information, call (931) 796 5564.

The Lewis County Elks Lodge will present a 5K Color Walk/Run to benefit Autism and Special Needs children through Lewis County Special Education. The event is Saturday, May 1. The run/walk will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the lot beside the Lewis County Public Library and end at The Lewis County Elks Lodge on Highway 412. Lewis County’s South Central Area Transit Service will provide transportation back to the starting point from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration fee is $ 35.00 per person or $ 100 for a family of four. The fee includes commentative tee-shirt, food and entertainment. For more information, call (931) 306-4327.

The Tenth Annual Ticked Off at Cancer Benefit Ride has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 8. The cost is $ 25.00 which includes commemorative tee-shirt and food. All monies raised will benefit the Lewis County Cancer Victims Fund. The ride begins at 10:00 a.m. that morning departing from The Lewis County Elks Lodge. The ride concludes there with a live auction, food, games and live music. For more information, call (931) 306-1532.

The Lewis County UT Extension Office will offer a 4-H Day Camp at NACO on Napier Road. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May 26 and 27. The camp will be for students in fourth through sixth grades. Activities will include fishing, crafts, sports and fishing. Each camper will receive a fishing pole to take home. Space is limited and there will be no transportation provided. Registration information and forms are available on the Lewis County UT Extension Office Facebook page or by calling (931) 796-3091.

The Lewis County Health Department is now booking appointments for COVID-19 Vaccinations. To learn more about the phase plan, find the phase Lewis County is vaccinating and/or book your appointment, click on covid19.tn.gov or call (931) 796-2204. The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified Command Group have added new features to the COVID19.tn.gov website to make it easier for users to find county-specific information and request an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination.

Covid 19 Vaccinations are also available free of charge at the Walmart pharmacy. The vaccine is available to those currently qualified under Tennessee’s phase plan. An appointment is required and can be made online at www.walmart.com.

The Tennessee Recovery Project provides free resource connections for residents impacted by Covid-19. Resources available include short-term supportive counseling, referrals for community resources, emotional wellness, coping skills and more. The project is administered locally by Centerstone. For more information, call (931) 796-5916 or (888) 460-4351.