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,[7] Provinces of Night,[8] I Hate to See That Evening Sun Go Down,[9] and Twilight.

[10] 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.

[11] The Buffalo Valley addiction extended care community is located there providing treatment and long-term housing for recovering persons.

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.

[13] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.3 square kilometers (4.4 sq mi), all land.