City may surrender Old Hobson Street When TDOT redesigned the intersection at Chancery and Hobson streets in 1976 for a widening project, a portion of Hobson Street was cut from the design. That section of street was later developed by James Walling who constructed a gas station/ convenience store called The Village. A Walling heir has asked city officials to officially abandon the street. - photo by Lisa Hobbs McMinnville officials are considering a measure to abandon Old Hobson Street. Latest Pet adoptions free this month Slip slidin' away Student jailed for threats Silver and Gold Band to play Saturday, Sunday