Columbia State Pryor Art Gallery to Host Contemporary Collective Exhibit: ‘We Contain Multitudes’
(COLUMBIA, Tenn. – July 29, 2026) — The Columbia State Community College Pryor Art Gallery will soon host a new exhibit titled "We Contain Multitudes," beginning in early August. Contemporary Collective is a Nashville-based group of abstract artists who formed in 2012. Pryor Art Gallery Curator Tori Zemer, who was already familiar with the work of several of the Collective's artists, welcomed the opportunity to host the exhibition after connecting with group member and local artist Kim Sanderson. Though
Tennessee Lady Vols to Face Belmont at 2027 Midstate Classic in Columbia at Ridley Sports Complex
Tennessee Lady Vols to Face Belmont at 2027 Midstate Classic in Columbia at Ridley Sports Complex Columbia, TN (July 23, 2026) - The City of Columbia is excited to announce that the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers will take on the Belmont University Bruins at the 2027 Midstate Classic on Tuesday, April 13, 2027, at Ridley Sports Complex. University of Tennessee Head Coach Karen Weekly said her team is looking forward to returning to Columbia. "We’re excited to once again be coming to Columbia,
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 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
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
