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The Drake Breaks Ground: High-Rise Apartment Complex Reshapes Downtown Columbia's Horizon

Issue #013

01 Mar

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

📆 List of Upcoming Events

☁️ Columbia Weather - Cloudy with a high of 44

📰 The Drake Breaks Ground: High-Rise Apartment Complex Reshapes Downtown Columbia's Horizon

🍽 7th Annual Veterans Banquet

🎉 Grand Opening Weekend: The Shoppes in Trotwood Square

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The Drake Breaks Ground: High-Rise Apartment Complex Reshapes Downtown Columbia's Horizon

Credit: Bristol Development Group

Construction is currently in progress in downtown Columbia, specifically along East 6th Street, where multiple projects are set to transform the area, including the city's first high-rise apartment complex, The Drake. The ongoing construction may cause some temporary inconvenience, but the completed projects aim to contribute to the flourishing downtown scene, featuring a mix of businesses, modern residential options, and historic preservation.

The Drake, a high-rise apartment complex managed by Franklin-based Bristol Development, is set to offer 293 rooms, a non-public parking garage, ground-level retail spaces, a courtyard, and various amenities. The project is expected to be completed by early 2026. Bristol Development has already acquired the property, submitted building and construction plans for review, and obtained a demo permit for site preparation and demolition.

The completion of The Drake, alongside other major projects like the Maury County Archives expansion, will reshape the landscape of downtown Columbia, creating a new and dynamic environment.

The Maury County Archives, undergoing construction adjacent to The Drake, has been expanding for nearly a year and is anticipated to conclude by the end of this year. The expansion will add 18,000 square feet to the existing 8,500-square foot facility, providing crucial space for preserving local documents, artifacts, and historical items.

Further down at the intersection of East 6th Street and North Main Street, additional projects are underway, including the construction of new restaurants and a butcher. Plans for a museum dedicated to the city's automotive history are also in the works.

The Drake apartments will encompass four stories, with an additional lower level acting as a basement, featuring one, two, and three-bedroom units. Alongside private garage parking, The Drake will offer amenities such as a courtyard with a pool, dog park, pet spa, bike lounge, fitness center, and a music/podcast studio. The facility will also include retail space along Woodland Street.

Bristol Development's Charles Carlisle highlighted the modern features of The Drake, catering to those seeking urban living without the responsibilities of home maintenance. The development will feature a co-working space resembling a coffee shop, available 24/7 for residents. Carlisle expressed his company's attraction to Columbia's thriving atmosphere, growth in small businesses and retail, and commitment to preserving its history. He sees The Drake as contributing to a new and exciting chapter in downtown Columbia's ongoing revitalization.

7th Annual Veterans Banquet

The 7th annual Veterans Banquet takes place 6 p.m. Saturday at the Spring Hill UAW Hall, 125 Stephen P. Yokich Parkway.

The event will include a catered dinner, a guest speaker, as well as door prizes and a silent auction.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at any Vet 2 Vet meetups or by calling Ray Turner at (931) 446=9200.

Grand Opening Weekend: The Shoppes in Trotwood Square

Come support local businesses this weekend with the official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for The Shoppes in Trotwood Square!

Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2
1129 Trotwood Ave Suite 1, Columbia

Events include:
March 1st (First Friday) 10am-8pm
Ribbon cutting at 2pm
Diamond L Customs will be selling burger plates on Saturday

March 2nd 10am – 3pm
Western/Rustic Style Boutiques all under 1 roof!
Western Clothing/Fashion
Kid’s Clothing
Home Decor
Wooden Art
Lazer Engraved items and more!
3 Rustic Souls Boutique
B Squared Boutique 931
More than Just Wood
Diamond L Customs