Hohenwald
City in Lewis County, Tennessee
Hohenwald is a city in Lewis County, Tennessee, with 3,668 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 978 ft (298 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Summertown, 16.0 miles SE.
- 3,668residents (2020 Census)
- 978 ftelevation · 298 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 696 / sq mipopulation density
- 38462ZIP code
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".
Meriwether Lewis, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, died and was buried seven miles east of the town at Grinder's Stand in 1809. Rod Brasfield, an old Grand Ole Opry comedy star, made his home in Hohenwald and referred to it in his routines. David Sisco, who in 1974 placed ninth in points in the Winston Cup Series, is a native of Hohenwald, as was author William Gay, whose books include The Long Home, Provinces of Night, I Hate to See That Evening Sun Go Down, and Twilight.
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. Hohenwald is also the home of the Elephant Sanctuary, the largest natural-habitat sanctuary for elephants in the United States. Hohenwald is one of only a few Mid-American towns that have met the Transition Towns criteria. The Buffalo Valley addiction extended care community is located there providing treatment and long-term housing for recovering persons. The Lewis County Courthouse and Hohenwald Rail Depot are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Hohenwald
- Median household income
- $51,440
- Median home value
- $125,600
- Median rent
- $968/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Hohenwald had 3,668 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,668 |
|---|---|
| Density | 696 per sq mi (269 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hohenwald at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lewis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,668 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.27 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5515° N, 87.5539° W |
| ZIP code | 38462 |
| Official website | hohenwald.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4735160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hohenwald
- Summertown16.0 mi SE
- Linden16.8 mi W
- Lobelville19.4 mi NW
- Waynesboro19.5 mi SW
- Centerville20.1 mi N
- Mount Pleasant21.1 mi E
- Ethridge21.3 mi SE
- Lawrenceburg24.3 mi SE
- Wrigley26.6 mi NE
- Clifton27.4 mi SW
- Lyles28.0 mi NE
- Collinwood28.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Hohenwald
What county is Hohenwald in?
Hohenwald is in Lewis County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Hohenwald, TN?
3,668 people lived in Hohenwald at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hohenwald, TN?
The ZIP code of Hohenwald is 38462.
What is the elevation of Hohenwald?
978 feet (298 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hohenwald?
Summertown (16.0 mi), Linden (16.8 mi), Lobelville (19.4 mi), Waynesboro (19.5 mi), Centerville (20.1 mi).
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