In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

☀️ Columbia’s Wednesday Weather - Sunny w/ high of 70, low of 51

🎶 Columbia's Muletown Revue Brings Local Musicians Together for Community Benefit

👉 11/18: 2026 State of Education Lunch

📰 James Craig Foundation Continues 20-Year Tradition of Supporting Columbia Central Students

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

🗓 Know of Some Local Events Not Listed? Send us the Details!

Columbia's Muletown Revue Brings Local Musicians Together for Community Benefit

On a map of Middle Tennessee, it's unclear where the city limits of "Music City" are drawn, but If Columbia is not included, it's time to redraw the map. For all the music players and music lovers in the local area, Muletown Revue will rock the night of November 10. The live music event starts at 7pm at Columbia State Community College's 500-seat venue, the Cherry Theater. It's a chance to watch local talent and hear classic songs made famous by the Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, the Beach Boys, Santana, the Supremes and others.

Muletown Revue is an annual benefit concert conceived by Dr. Steve Simmons and Dr. Bob Thompson, both of whom are gifted musicians who created the event to showcase local talent and raise funds to support nonprofit organizations in the community.

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit local arts nonprofit Watershed Public Theatre (WPT), Maury County’s professional theatre company, which has partnered with Dr. Simmons to produce the event. As a nonprofit organization, WPT offers many different outreach programs that help educate the youth and strengthen other community nonprofits. Watershed Public Theatre is also in its tenth season presenting plays and musicals, which engage more than 2,000 Middle Tennesseans in performing arts annually.

Several performers of past Muletown Revues will return this November, joining some first-time musicians, to help continue a Columbia musical tradition. Joining Dr. Simmons and Dr. Thompson onstage will be the uplifting sounds of the Williamsport Ukulele Orchestra led by Rick Mullen.

Also lending their talents to the stage are many local luminaries, including Jay Arnold, Ashley Barnett, Eva Marie Briggs, Skylar Brooks, Scott Burt, Mario DaSilva, Meco Dooley, Kate Foreman, Sharon Frierson, Scott Gaines, Gary Grau, Ava Grace Hansen, Jean Marie Hull, Libby Johnson, Milly Johnson, Sherry Johnson, Noah Jones, Aaron Law, Alan Long, Angie Manning, Caleb Mathis, Adam McInnes, Elizabeth Minyard, Jeff Minyard, Josh Minyard, Mike Morjal, Eden Pruett, Andrea Russell, Clark Simmons, John Schweri, Rob Smeets, and Greg Winter.

Each $25 admission charge for Muletown Revue will contribute to building an even stronger creative community in Columbia. Admission is free for children under the age of 12. Old memories meet new memories, music veterans meet newcomers on a special night, November 10 at 7pm. The Cherry Theater is located at the Columbia State campus, 1665 Hampshire Pike in Columbia, TN.

11/18: 2026 State of Education Lunch

Join Maury County Alliance on Wednesday, November 18 at 11:30 am for the annual State of Education Lunch featuring Maury County Public schools. The program will take place at the War Memorial Building located at 308 W. 7th Street in Columbia.

During this year's event, Maury Alliance President & CEO, Wil Evans will lead a panel discussion with representatives from Maury County Public Schools including Lisa Ventura, MCPS Superintendent. They will discuss the current state of public education, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs and the 2026 Education Report. 

The cost is $25 for Maury Alliance Members and $30 for non-members and includes lunch.

Visit here for more information.

James Craig Foundation Continues 20-Year Tradition of Supporting Columbia Central Students

From the City of Columbia’s post today…

Recently, Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder and members of the James Craig Foundation had the honor of presenting a check to Columbia Central High School to support a variety of educational programs, scholarships, and student assistance initiatives.

The James Craig Foundation was established by Dr. James Craig, a 1951 graduate of Columbia Central High School, and his wife, Bobbie Craig. For over 20 years, the foundation has played a pivotal role in supporting CHS students by providing funding for scholarships, educational resources, and various school programs.

The foundation's contributions support a wide range of initiatives, including:

Scholarships, Tutoring and mentoring programs, Classroom calculators, Science fair grants, Family Resource Center, ACT preparation software and classes, Advanced Placement testing assistance, Class fees for students in need, Remediation software, Caps and gowns for students in need, Girls State and Boys State assistance, Success Fest, recognizing students earning all A's and B's, and the Night of Stars Dinner, honoring senior students receiving scholarships and awards.

Through the continued generosity of the James Craig Foundation, Dr. Craig's lasting legacy continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Columbia Central High School students year after year!

Upcoming Local Events

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Wednesday, November 4th

• Recess at Columbia Aquatics & Rec Center - 10:15 - 11:15 AM

• Open Play Pokemon - 3:00 - 6:00 PM

• Vet2Vet Meet Up at Twisted Copper Brewing Company - 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Thursday, November 5th

• Connect Spring Hill at Viking Pizza - 9:00 - 10:00 AM 

Friday, November 6th

• First Fridays in Downtown Columbia - 5:00 - 8:00 PM (🎄 Christmas Tree Lighting at 7:30)

• Spring Hill Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards Gala - 6:00 - 10:00 PM

Saturday, November 7th

• Nashville Cars & Coffee - 8:00 - 11:00 AM

• Bear Creek Farmers Market - 9:00 AM

• Columbia Farmers Market - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Hidden Gem Farmers Market (Spring Hill) - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• No Trash November Community Cleanup - 9:00 - 11:00 AM

• Polish Oktoberfest at Twisted Copper Brewing Company - 4:00 - 7:00 PM

• Vinyl Listening Night at Buffalo Co - 7:00 - 9:00 PM

• Let’s Hike! Yanahli Park: Native American History Month - 10:00 - 11:30 AM

• Classic Car Show at Williams Funeral Home (Mt. Pleasant) - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Family Day at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm (Franklin) - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• City-Wide Tornado Siren Test - 1:00 PM

• Fire vs. Police Softball Challenge at Evans Park (Spring Hill) - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday, November 8th

• Veterans Tribute at Columbia First United Methodist Church - 2:00 PM

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, November 5
Todd Ciprian - Tito’s, 6-9 PM
Gwynne Alden - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30-9 PM

Friday, November 6
Mustard & Biscuits - Grinder’s Switch Winery, 6-8 PM
Stevierock - Acapulco Mexican Grill, 6:30-8:30 PM
Matt Nichols - Puckett’s, 6:30-8 PM
Birchwood Blaze - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30-9 PM
The Piano Men - The Mulehouse, 8 PM
The Wannabeatles - Puckett’s, 8-10 PM

Saturday, November 7
Curated Writers Round - The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Martini & Steel - Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
Barracuda - America’s Heart Tribute - The Mulehouse, 8 PM
The Wentzel Brothers Band - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM