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Firefighters Rescue Injured Worker After 20-Foot Fall at Santa Fe Unit School

Issue #778

July 23, 2026

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🌥️ Columbia’s Friday Weather - Cloudy, partly cloudy w/ high of 86, low of 69

🚒 Firefighters Rescue Injured Worker After 20-Foot Fall at Santa Fe Unit School

👉 9th-12th Graders Invited to Apply for Junior Main Street

🎤 7/25: Nashville Yacht Club Band at The Mulehouse

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Firefighters Rescue Injured Worker After 20-Foot Fall at Santa Fe Unit School

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From Maury County Fire Department’s post…

This morning at 09:24, the Maury County Fire Department was dispatched to 2629 Santa Fe Pike at Santa Fe Unit School for a person who had reportedly fallen and was seriously injured. 

The first arriving unit found that a subcontractor working to install a new underground tank as part of the school’s septic system had fallen approximately 20 feet to the bottom of the tank. 

Once this information was known the call was upgraded to a technical rescue which brought additional rope trained personnel and MCFD Truck 21 to the scene to assist with rescue efforts. Two MCFD Firefighters and a Maury Regional EMS Paramedic entered the concrete vault to provide patient care. Ventilation and air monitoring were initiated. The ladder truck was carefully maneuvered into place to set up an aerial high point. Members quickly rigged a rope system and lowered a stokes basket to rescuers in the hole. The patient was secured in the basket and successfully raised out of the hole and transferred to Maury EMS and Vanderbilt Lifeflight personnel. The patient was airlifted from the scene to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Special thanks to Columbia Power and Water for a prompt response to shut down overhead power lines in the event our aerial had to maneuver close to them.

We would like to credit the hard work of our Special Operations Division over the past several years who continuously provide training to our members to ensure they are prepared for responses such as this. 

Agencies on scene/assisting: 

Maury County 911, Maury Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Maury County Office Of Emergency Management, Vanderbilt LifeFlight, Columbia Power & Water Systems

9th-12th Graders Invited to Apply for Junior Main Street

Junior Main Street is back for the 2026–2027 school year!

We are seeking 9th–12th grade student attending a Maury County public, private, homeschool, or online school who are ready to make a difference in this community! 

Junior Main Street is more than volunteering. This is a hands-on opportunity to become a leader. Throughout the school year (September–April), students will explore what makes a thriving downtown by:

  • Leading beautification projects

  • Helping plan and manage community events

  • Supporting downtown businesses with marketing and promotions

  • Working alongside community leaders

  • Developing leadership, teamwork, and real-world skills

Students who complete the program will earn 30+ volunteer hours while making a lasting impact on Downtown Columbia.

Applications are open now and close August 10!

Spots are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of something bigger than yourself.

7/25: Nashville Yacht Club Band at The Mulehouse

Who’s ready for a fun night of dancing and enjoying the music of one of Nashville's most popular groups? 

The Nashville Yacht Club Band is an 8-piece tribute to the pop and R&B sounds of the 70s & 80s. Dazzling, note-perfect renditions of your favorite smooth party hits. A unique collection of vintage AM Gold, roller disco classics & timeless dance floor staples performed by some of Music City’s most captivating players and singers. You will hear classics by Toto, Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, ABBA and many, many more! 

Saturday, Jul 25, 2026
Doors: 7:00PM | Show: 8:00PM

Find more information and purchase tickets here.

Check out the band’s highlight reel here. 

Upcoming Local Events

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

Thursday, July 23rd

Friday, July 24th 

Saturday, July 25th

Sunday, July 26th

  • Yard Sale (1102 Morningside Dr) - 8:00 AM - ?

Monday, July 27th

Tuesday, July 28th

👇 Click the Links to Learn About our Local Business Sponsors! 👇

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, July 23
Todd Ciprian - Tito's, 6-9 PM

Friday, July 24
TBA - The Spot: Burgers & Beer, 5-8 PM
Jane & Jo - Buck & Board, 6-8 PM
Open Mic - Grinder's Switch Winery, 6-8 PM
Music City Dueling Pianos - The Mulehouse, 7 PM
Kenny & Bob Acoustic Duo - Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM

Saturday, July 25
The Vineyard Sessions - Natchez Hills Vineyard, 12-6 PM
CrossBridges - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3-7 PM
Sins Country - Hampshire Hills Distillery, 5-9 PM
Def Leprechaun Band - The Rebel Bar & Grill, 6 PM
TBA - River Terrace, 6-8 PM
The Velvet Troubadours (Music on the Porch Series) - Manor Hall, 216 Pleasant St, Mt Pleasant, 6-9 PM
Shannon & The Harpeth River Boys - McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery, 7-9 PM
Karli & James - Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM
Nashville Yacht Club Band - The Mulehouse, 8 PM
Vaughn Station Band - The Boondox, 8 PM
Downsouth Band - Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Sunday, July 26
Maddie Rose - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1-5 PM
Parker & Joe - Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 2-5 PM

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