Columbia State, TCATs Host Southern Regional Technology Center Grand Opening
COLUMBIA, Tenn. – Sept. 16, 2026 — Columbia State Community College, alongside partners, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology - Hohenwald and Pulaski, hosted a grand opening and drone show for the new Southern Regional Technology Center on Friday, Aug. 21. The event drew community members, as well as local and state leaders, to celebrate the opening of the new facility, which will serve as a regional hub for hands-on training and career education in high-demand fields including medical laboratory
Columbia Proclaims “Fruit Tea Capital of the World” and Names Fruit Tea Official City Drink
Columbia, TN (September 16, 2026) – The City of Columbia announced two proclamations during this past weekend’s Fruit Teaser event: proclaiming Columbia the “Fruit Tea Capital of the World” and designating Fruit Tea as the official drink of Columbia. The proclamations were presented by Mayor Chaz Molder during the Fruit Teaser event hosted by Columbia Main Street on Saturday, September 12.The proclamations recognize Columbia’s longstanding connection to Southern Fruit Tea, a tradition that has been part of
Officer-Involved Shooting — Columbia Police Department
Columbia, TN (September 12, 2026) - Columbia Police Chief Jeremy Haywood released the following statement regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday morning at a residence on Skyview Drive. At approximately 9:33 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, officers with the Columbia Police Department responded to 302 Skyview Drive following a call for service reporting that a 48-year-old male, Matthew Kirk, who resides at the residence, was outside with a handgun and firing rounds into the
Columbia Hero Samuel Hardin Adcock Honored with Carnegie Medal
Columbia, TN (September 14, 2026) - Columbia resident Samuel Hardin Adcock was honored Thursday evening with the Carnegie Medal for his heroic actions to rescue a man from drowning in the Duck River at Chickasaw Trace Park.Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder and the Columbia City Council presented the medal to Adcock during the September City Council Meeting at Columbia City Hall.“Samuel’s actions that day demonstrated tremendous courage and selflessness,” said Mayor Chaz Molder. “He saw someone in danger and
Columbia Police Department Participates in Statewide Operation Targeting Illegal Massage Parlors, P
Columbia, TN (September 10, 2026) - The Columbia Police Department, working in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies, executed two search warrants Wednesday as part of a months-long investigation into suspected prostitution and human trafficking connected to massage parlors in Columbia. The investigation was conducted in coordination with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s
Mayor Chaz Molder to Present Carnegie Medal to Columbia Hero Samuel Hardin Adcock
WHAT: Carnegie Medal presentation honoring Columbia resident Samuel Hardin Adcock WHO: Samuel Hardin Adcock, Columbia City Council, and members of the community WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2026 WHERE: Columbia City Hall 700 N Garden St. Columbia, TN 38401 Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder will present the Carnegie Medal to Columbia resident Samuel Hardin Adcock during the September City Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 10. Adcock was awarded the Carnegie Medal for his
New Program Allows Public to Hire Off-Duty Columbia Police Officers
Columbia, TN (September 8, 2026) - The Columbia Police Department is announcing a new program that will allow off-duty Columbia Police officers to be hired for approved events, activities, traffic control, security and other services throughout the community. Beginning September 2026, those seeking an additional law enforcement presence for an event or other approved need will be able to request an off-duty Columbia Police officer through the Off-Duty Management platform. The new program provides the
Columbia Fire & Rescue Joins Multi-Agency Response to Ross Fire in Texas
Columbia, TN (August 30, 2026) - Columbia Fire & Rescue will deploy personnel and equipment to Texas to assist with ongoing firefighting efforts related to the Ross Fire, following a request for assistance from the State of Texas to the State of Tennessee.Columbia Fire & Rescue will participate as part of a Middle Tennessee deployment team. The department will send six personnel, one fire engine and one service/support truck to assist with firefighting operations in the area west of Fort Worth.The Columbia
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
