Hatchie Press Week in Review: December 1 – 7, 2025 (and more)

Hardeman County Christmas Community Calendar

Hardeman County is merry and bright for Christmas. Find out what is happening and where to find the holiday fun and happenings. { read article }

Grand Junction Unveils Helipad to Improve Emergency Access for Residents {video}

The rural City of Grand Junction located in the southwest part of Hardeman County now has a helipad, which will enable its citizens to receive more immediate care when time sensitive transportation is necessary. { read article }

Couple Indicted on Federal Child Exploitation Offenses in Bolivar Incident

A federal grand jury in Jackson, Tennessee recently returned an indictment charging an East Tennessee couple with multiple federal child sexual exploitation offenses. { read article }

Bethany Miller Announces Candidacy for Tennessee House of Representatives, District 80

Bethany Miller, a lifelong resident of Bolivar, proudly announces her candidacy for State Representative for Tennessee House District 80 in the August 2026 election. { read article }

32 County Positions Are Up for Election in 2026

Considering a run for local office?

State Senator Page Walley recently announced that the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is providing Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) in Hardeman County. { read article }

Backermann’s Country Market to Begin 2026 Under New Ownership

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Mark Yoder of Backermann’s Country Market shared a heartfelt message on the company website announcing the store has been sold. { read article }

Adult Learners Enrolling, Completing, and Advancing Through Tennessee Reconnect

A new report from the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, shows strong and sustained progress for adult learners supported through Tennessee Reconnect, the state’s free tuition program for adults returning to college powered by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. { read article }

Shelby Jackson Earns Prestigious Southern Council of Optometrists Endowed Scholarship

Bolivar resident Shelby Jackson was recently honored with the Southern Council of Optometrists Endowed Scholarship award. It is quite an accomplishment for Ms. Jackson, who is a first-year student at Southern College of Optometry (SCO) in Memphis. { read article }

Bolivar Central High School 2025/2026 Basketball Schedule

The Bolivar Central High School Tigers are in the 3A District 15, which includes Bolton, Brighton, Covington, Fayette-Ware, and Millington High Schools. { read article }

Middleton High School 2025/2026 Basketball Schedule

The Middleton High School Tigers and Lady Tigers are in the 1A District 13, which includes Bradford, Halls, Humboldt, and West Carroll High Schools. { read more }

Hardeman County Marriage Licenses Issued Novmeber 2025

Congratulations to the new couples taking their next steps together.  { read article }

BCHS HOSA Club’s Adopt-A-Resident Program Hopes to Bring Comfort and Joy to Local Residents

The Bolivar Central High School (BCHS) HOSA Club, which consists of 95 high school students, debuted its Adopt-A-Resident Program this school year. { read article }

Hardeman County Arts Center Broadens Its Season to Engage Wider Audiences

The Hardeman County Arts Council (HCAC) entered its 2025/2026 production season with a lineup of events broadening its entertainment appeal to a variety of audience goers. { read article }

Hatchie Press Community Calendar: December 8, 2025

Check out the Hatchie Press Community Calendar to learn events happening this week. { read article }

Obituaries Notice

Hatchie Press shares obituaries from Hardeman County funeral homes for you to see them all in one place. See the people who passed away and are being remembered by family and friends who love them. { read obituaries }