Southern Regional Technology Center Grand Opening and Drone Show

Date and Time

Friday Aug 21, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:50 PM CDT

6:30 p.m.: Grand Opening Ceremony
7:00 - 8:15 p.m.: Open House & Live Music
Approximately 8:30 p.m.: Drone Show

Location

Columbia State Community College
1665 Hampshire Pike
Columbia, TN 38401

Fees/Admission

Free admission.

Website

https://www.columbiastate.edu/foundation/srtc.html

Contact Information

Tammy Rosson, Director of Events and Alumni Relations
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Description

Columbia State Community College is excited to invite your members and community to join us for the Southern Regional Technology Center (SRTC) Grand Opening and Drone Show on Friday, August 21, at our Columbia Campus (1665 Hampshire Pike), and we'd appreciate your help spreading the word about this free family-friendly event.

This special evening celebrates the opening of the Southern Regional Technology Center, a collaborative partnership between Columbia State, TCAT Pulaski and TCAT Hohenwald that will help prepare students for high-demand careers across our region. Learn more about this regional hub for education and training: ColumbiaState.edu/SRTC.

The evening will feature:

A grand opening ceremony
An opportunity to explore the new Southern Regional Technology Center and discover the future of workforce training
Live music by Merchants of Cool
A spectacular drone show celebrating the grand opening of the SRTC, Columbia State's 60^th Anniversary as Tennessee's first community college, and America's 250th

Event Schedule

6:30 p.m.: Grand Opening Ceremony
7:00 - 8:15 p.m.: Open House & Live Music
Approximately 8:30 p.m.: Drone Show

Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic suppers and enjoy an evening of celebration and innovation. Admission is free.