In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

☀️ Columbia’s Tuesday Weather - Sunny w/ high of 82, low of 50

👉 Get Informed with the Maury County Candidate Guide for the November General Election

🗳️ 10/10: TN at the Ballot: A Conversation with the Candidates

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Get Informed with the Maury County Candidate Guide for the November General Election

The Maury County Candidate Guide for the November General election is available now!

This is a great resource for Maury County residents to learn more about the candidates running for:

• Tennessee House - District 64
• Tennessee House - District 71
• Columbia City Mayor
• Columbia Vice Mayor
• Mount Pleasant Commission

Read about each candidate, learn their vision for Columbia, Mount Pleasant, and Maury County, and make an informed decision before Election Day.

View the guide online here.

Just a reminder: early voting is October 14th-October 29th, and election day is Tuesday, November 3rd.

10/10: TN at the Ballot: A Conversation with the Candidates

The United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 1853 Community Action Program (CAP) Committee, in partnership with the Maury County NAACP, will host TN at the Ballot: A Conversation with the Candidates on Saturday, October 10.

This nonpartisan community forum will give voters an opportunity to hear directly from candidates appearing on the November ballot and learn more about the issues affecting Tennessee families, workers, and communities.

WHEN: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 12:30 PM

WHERE: UAW Local 1853 Banquet Hall, 125 Stephen P. Yokich Parkway, Spring Hill, TN

CONFIRMED CANDIDATES:

Governor of Tennessee

Jerri Green
Misam Abidi
Ray Brown
Lauren Pinkston
Dave Seeman
Robert C. Vick

U.S. Senate

Marquita Bradshaw
Robert Jones
Jeremy Hearn

U.S. Congressional District 9

Rep. Justin Pearson

All candidates who will appear on the November ballot for these races have been sent an invitation to participate. 

The forum is nonpartisan and open to candidates regardless of party affiliation.

This forum is free and open to the public. Community members are encouraged, but not required, to RSVP in advance to help organizers prepare for anticipated attendance and seating.

Editor's note: Content provided by event organizers. Confirmed participants as of publication include Democratic and independent candidates. The lineup may change before the event.

Upcoming Local Events

🗓 Have an event to add? Send us the Details!

Tuesday, October 6th

• Columbia FoodLand Blood Drive - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• Hyundai of Columbia Blood Drive - 2:00 - 6:00 PM

• Hampshire Farmer's Market - 3:00 - 6:00 PM

• Paint Night at Twisted Copper - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, October 7th

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

• Open Play Pokemon - 3:00 PM

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

Thursday, October 8th

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

• Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00 AM

• Columbia City Council Meeting - 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Friday, October 9th

• Oktoberfest Heritage Festival (Hohenwald) - 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

• Tennessee Craft Fair (Nashville) - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Trick or Treat on the Trail - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

• Fuel Total Systems Blood Drive (Mount Pleasant) - 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM

• Movies on the Patio at Aquatics & Rec Center: Toy Story - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

• Movie at the Mansion (Rippa Villa) - 6:00 PM

Saturday, October 9th

• Cars & Caffeine (Franklin) - 7:00 - 10:30 AM

• Yard Sale at New Harvest Family Church (201 McGuire St) - 7:00 AM

• Yoga in the Park at Woodland Park - 8:00 - 9:00 AM

• Music City Kartplex Rhythm & Race - All Day

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

• Bear Creek Farmers Market - 9:00 AM

• Magician's Market at Henry Horton State Park - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Riders Rally at Deer Run - 9:00 AM

• Elevate Vitality Fitness Outdoor Bootcamp at Maury County Park - 10:00 AM

• 2nd Saturday Market at The Factory at Columbia - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Oktoberfest Heritage Festival (Hohenwald) - 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

• Tennessee Craft Fair (Nashville) - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Saturday Morning Art Club at Butler Stationery - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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

• Bingo on the Deck at Keg Springs Winery - 1:00 - 3:00 PM

• Maury County Recovery Fest - 2:00 PM

• Songwriter Round / Comedy Night at Packard Playhouse - 7:00 PM

Sunday, October 10th

• Tennessee Craft Fair (Nashville) - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

*Stay tuned as we add more events often!

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Tuesday, October 6
Songwriters Round - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 6-9 PM

Thursday, October 8
Todd Ciprian - Tito's, 6-9 PM
James Gregory - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30-9 PM

Friday, October 9
TBA - The Spot: Burgers & Beer, 5-8 PM
Ryan Keeler - Buck & Board, 6-8 PM
Six One Five Collective - Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Alyssa Marie Coon - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30-9 PM
Scott Southworth & The Honky Tonk Anonymous Band - Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM
Escape - Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Saturday, October 10
Second Chance Countrygrass - Hampshire Hills Distillery, 11 AM-2 PM
The Vineyard Sessions - Natchez Hills Vineyard, 2-5 PM
Carson Phillips - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3-7 PM
7 X Band - Hampshire Hills Distillery, 3-7 PM
Curated Writers Round - The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Chuck Johnson & The Handsome Hooligans - The Rebel Bar & Grill, 7:30 PM
Jake & Mikayla - Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM

Sunday, October 11
Grasskickers - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1-5 PM
Badd Penny - The Rebel Bar & Grill, 4:30 PM