City of Columbia Accepting Applications for Fall 2026 Columbia 101 Program
City of Columbia Accepting Applications for Fall 2026 Columbia 101 Program Columbia, TN (July 14, 2026) - Have you ever wondered how the City of Columbia operates or wanted to learn more about the people and services that keep our community running? The City of Columbia is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 session of Columbia 101, an interactive civic engagement program that gives residents an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at their local government.Designed to educate, engage, and inspire,
City of Columbia to Host Community Information Session on Strategic Branding Initiative
City of Columbia to Host Community Information Session on Strategic Branding InitiativeColumbia, TN (July 7, 2026) – The City of Columbia invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to attend a public informational session to learn more about the City's comprehensive branding initiative and how they can participate in shaping Columbia's future.The meeting will provide an overview of the branding process, explain opportunities for public involvement, and outline how community input will
City of Columbia Announces Mt. Olivet Bridge Closure; TDOT Replacement Project Scheduled
City of Columbia Announces Mt. Olivet Bridge Closure; TDOT Replacement Project Scheduled Columbia, TN (July 8, 2026) -The City of Columbia is notifying residents that the Mt. Olivet Bridge will close effective Monday, July 13, 2026, due to structural concerns. The Mt. Olivet Bridge replacement project is a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) project funded by the State of Tennessee and is currently scheduled for 2029. Due to the impact the closure could have on and daily local travel, the
Leadership Maury Class of 2026 Completes Community Blessing Boxes Project
Leadership Maury Class of 2026 Completes Community Blessing Boxes ProjectColumbia, TN – July 8, 2026 — The 38th class of Leadership Maury is pleased to announce the completion of their community project, Blessing Boxes. This initiative was developed by the 36 members of Leadership Maury’s Class of 2026 as part of their commitment to serving and strengthening the Maury County community.“This class had some great ideas, and they came together to create a wonderful project that will benefit the community for
City of Columbia Celebrates America 250 by Honoring Local History and Community Legacy
City of Columbia Celebrates America 250 by Honoring Local History and Community LegacyColumbia, TN (June 23, 2026) – In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the City of Columbia is recognizing the community’s rich heritage and the valuable contributions of individuals who helped shape its history.As part of the America 250 commemoration, the City has launched Columbia250USA.com, a dedicated microsite designed to share information about local events and highlight some of the people who have left a
Puckett’s Love initiative and Summer Feeding Program
Puckett's Love Initiative Returns to Support Hospitality Workers and Children in Need A. Marshall Hospitality to support hospitality workers and children across the Southeast this summer NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A. Marshall Hospitality is giving back in multiple ways this summer through its Puckett's Love initiative and the return of its Summer Feeding Program. Throughout the summer, the family-owned restaurant group will support hospitality workers in need and provide complimentary meals to children across
Puckett’s Columbia Launches “Live on the Square” Concert Series
Puckett’s Columbia Launches “Live on the Square” Concert Series Beloved Southern restaurant expands commitment to local music with new First Fridays partnership COLUMBIA, Tenn. – Puckett’s Columbia is turning up the volume on its live music roots with the launch of its new “Live on the Square” concert series, bringing family-friendly performances to downtown Columbia as part of the city’s popular First Fridays events. Hosted in the restaurant’s Guitar & Cadillac Hall, the series highlights local and
Youth Education Foundation Presents Columbia State with Expanded Scholarship Funding for Students
Youth Education Foundation Presents Columbia State with Expanded Scholarship Funding for Students(COLUMBIA, Tenn. – May 11, 2026) — Columbia State Community College recently hosted a scholarship signing with the Youth Education Foundation to strengthen ties and support for local students.The $10,000 scholarship will benefit students eligible for the Youth Education Foundation Tennessee Promise Scholarship Fund who are based in Maury County.While Tennessee Promise covers tuition, the YEF scholarship
Money Available Through Small Business Administration For Local Businesses
Title: Money Available Through Small Business Administration For Local BusinessesSub-Heading: Apply by January 11, 2027 Multiple federal agencies have programs to help residents recover when disaster strikes. In Cannon County, the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience is offering economic injury disaster loans to businesses that experienced financial losses due to Winter Storm Fern. The economic injury disaster loans, or EIDL, provide working capital to help
City of Columbia Unveils Historical Marker
City of Columbia Unveils Historical Marker Marking the Site of the 1977 Maury County Jail Fire Columbia, TN (June 26, 2026) - The City of Columbia recently unveiled a historical marker commemorating the Maury County Jail Fire of 1977 during a ceremony held on the 49th anniversary of the tragedy, preserving the history of one of the most significant events in the community's past through the City's Historical Marker Program. On June 26, 1977, a deadly fire broke out inside the Maury County Jail,
