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Overholt family’s home destroyed by fire in Humphreys County
By Tony Garcia at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
HURRICANE MILLS, Tenn. (WSMV) - The family behind a well-known market in Humphreys County lost their home on Monday night.According to the Perry County Rescue Squad, the Overholt’s family home, which sits behind the Overholt’s Farm Market on Highway 13, caught fire on Monday night.The rescue squa...
Key takeaway According to the Perry County Rescue Squad, the Overholt’s family home, which sits behind the Overholt’s Farm Market on Highway 13, caught fire on Monday night.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The loss of the Overholt family's home in Humphreys County is a stark reminder of the risks that come with rural living, where fire departments may be volunteer-based and response times can be longer. The fact that both the Lobelville Volunteer Fire Department and the Humphreys County Fire Department responded to the blaze highlights the cooperative efforts of local emergency services in the area. The Overholt's Farm Market, a well-known fixture in the community, will fortunately remain open, which is crucial for the local economy and food supply. As the family rebuilds, the community will likely rally around them, demonstrating the strong social bonds that exist in rural areas like Humphreys County. The market's decision to stay open also underscores the resilience of local businesses in the face of adversity, and their importance to the community's daily life.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? HURRICANE MILLS, Tenn. (WSMV) - The family behind a well-known market in Humphreys County lost their home on Monday night.According to the Perry County Rescue Squad, the Overholt’s family home, which sits behind the Overholt’s Farm Market on Highway 13, caught fire on Monday night.The rescue squa...
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