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Commission Approves Proposal to Transform Courthouse into County Museum & Meeting Space

Issue #006

23 Feb

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

📆 List of Upcoming Events

☀️ Columbia Weather - Sunny with a high of 63

👍 Commission Approves Proposal to Transform Courthouse into County Museum & Meeting Space

🎶 Night of Music With Hit Songwriters Gary Hannan, Wynn Varble & Dave Gibson - 2/23 at Puckett’s

 📰 Annual Kiwanis Yard Sale to Benefit Maury County Imagination Library

Upcoming Local Events

February 23rd

February 24th

February 25th

February 27th

February 29th

March 1st

Commission Approves Proposal to Transform Courthouse into County Museum & Meeting Space

The Maury County Commission has initiated plans for repurposing the historic courthouse as a partial museum following the completion of the new Maury County Judicial Center on South Main Street. During a recent meeting, a unanimous approval was granted for a resolution outlining the concept for the courthouse's future use.

Commission Chair Eric Previti expressed gratitude to the commission for preserving history and taking the initial steps toward repurposing the courthouse. The proposed concept involves converting the first floor into a county museum, designating the second floor for the county mayor's office, commission meetings, and the Grand Jury room, while the third floor would serve as a secured area for Circuit Court judges and their staff.

Previti emphasized that cost estimates would be provided at a later date, clarifying that the resolution is a preliminary concept for discussion without immediate expenditures. The resolution also outlines the publication of a request for qualifications (RFQ) to seek guidance on potential costs, building codes, and compliance with relevant laws from qualified individuals or groups.

While acknowledging that further talks, meetings, and decisions lie ahead, Previti affirmed the commitment to telling Maury County's story through the repurposed courthouse.

Night of Music With Hit Songwriters Gary Hannan, Wynn Varble & Dave Gibson 2/23 at Puckett’s

 

This lineup should make for a great night of music at Puckett’s!

Show at 7:30 PM, $20 cover charge, tips appreciated, Book Online or call 931-490-4550 for show and dinner reservations.

Gary Hannan 

A multi genre hit songwriter, Hannan’s songs have been covered by the highest selling solo artist of all time, Garth Brooks and superstar Blake Shelton! His songs ‘Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off’ by Joe Nichols and ‘Back When I Knew It All’ by Montgomery Gentry both topped the Billboard charts. Gary’s contributions include CMA and ACA winning Country Album of the Year, also receiving a Grammy nomination and achieving double Platinum status.

Other notables to sing his songs include, Nickleback, Brad Paisley, Darryl Worley, Chris Young, John Michael Montgomery, Joey and Rory, Craig Morgan, Michael Peterson, Clinton Gregory and Many more. New releases include ‘Friends Don’t Let Friends Drink Alone’, recorded by William Shatner (Star Trek) and Jeff Cook (Hall Of Fame member of the supergroup, ‘Alabama’ and ‘Shotgun Wedding ‘ by Montgomery Gentry who also just re released ‘Back When I Knew It All’ as a duet featuring Brad Paisley.

Wynn Varble

After many years of playing in honkytonks & bars, Wynn decided to make the move to Nashville. His first radio single was “Fit to Be Tied Down” by Sammy Kershaw. Since then, Wynn has had numerous hits including three number ones… all three were nominated for “Song of the Year” by the CMA and/or ACM. Wynn’s three number one songs are: “Have You Forgotten” by Darryl Worley, “Waitin’ on A Woman” by Brad Paisley, and “I’m A Little More Country Than That” recorded by Easton Corbin. In addition to his number ones, Wynn’s had songs recorded by artists such as Garth Brooks, Cody Johnson, Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson, Mark Chesnutt, Kellie Pickler, Lee Ann Womack, and many others.

In 2009, Wynn received the Nashville Songwriters Association’s Songwriter of the Yer Award. He made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2011. Additionally, Wynn has appeared on several tv shows and was featured weekly on the Joey & Rory Show for several years. Wynn writes nearly every day and tours extensively. He is currently signed with BMG Music Publishing.

Dave Gibson

Born in El Dorado, Arkansas and raised in Odessa, Texas, Gibson grew up loving music and, in particular, songwriters. Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison were two Texans who most influenced his vocal stylings, and later Elvis Presley’s dynamic and commanding performances gave Gibson something more to strive for. In 1982, he patched up a rickety Ford van and headed east to Nashville armed with raw talent, determination and an infectious personality.

A keening baritone with a wry sense of humor, Gibson was always drawn to the story-telling part of country music, and loved to deliver a surprise last line with his signature guffaw. It wasn’t long before the jaded office doors of Music Row creaked open and Gibson found himself in front of an array of power brokers, including producers Tony Brown, Norro Wilson, Oak Ridge Boys, Duane Allen, and eventually, Doug Johnson. He landed a publishing deal with The Oak Ridge Boy’s company, Silverline Music, and began co-writing with a who’s who of hit makers. The industry soon began to take notice of this fledgling writer and he started getting cuts by Steve Wariner, Joe Diffie, Confederate Railroad, Tanya Tucker, Alabama, Pam Tillis, and Montgomery Gentry. He earned six number ones, and Alabama’s “Juke Box in My Mind” stayed at number one for an impressive four weeks. Dave soon became a much sought after writer and writing partner in Nashville.

Annual Kiwanis Yard Sale to Benefit Maury County Imagination Library

Saturday, February 24, 2024
8am – 12pm
Memorial Building
308 W 7th St, Columbia

Don’t miss the 20th annual Kiwanis Yard Sale to benefit Maury County Imagination Library. You can donate your items for the yard sale. Drop off is Friday, February 23 from 1pm – 4pm. Items accepted are gently used household items. Items not accepted include clothing, TVs, sleeper sofas, computers, printers and monitors.