In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

☀️ Columbia Weather - Sunny with a high of 83

⚠️ From Roadkill to Funeral Processions: Do You Know These Tennessee Road Laws?

🚒 Touch a Truck: April 20th

🎉 Boys & Girls Clubs Hero of the Year Celebration

🛍 Muletown Flea Market This Saturday

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

Upcoming Local Events

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April 16th

• Lunch & Learn: “See Beyond the Spectrum” at The King’s Daughters’ School - 11:30 AM

• Opening Day of Hampshire Farmer’s Market - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

• Candle Making Class at Muletown Lumberyard - 6:00 PM

• The Marine Corps League LCPL Andrew P. Carpenter Detachment 1286 Monthly Meeting (Memorial Bldg, 308 West 7th - all Marine, Navy veterans and spouses welcome) - 6:00 PM

April 18th

• Prodigy Running Club Preview Day - 4:00 - 5:30 PM

April 19th

• Facepainting & Cupcakes at Whirlygig’s Kid’s Consignment - 10:30 AM

April 20th

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

• Big Bleu Pickin’ Party - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Muletown Flea Market - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Farmer’s Market - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Multi-Family Yard Sale in Chapel Hill - 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Touch a Truck 2024 at Riverwalk Park - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Tractor Supply Adoption Event - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

April 23rd

• 931 Skin + Co. Aesthetics & Wellness Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting - 12:00 - 8:00 PM

• The Science of Magic at Columbia Academy - 7:00 PM

April 25th

• Spring Hill Hero of the Year Celebration - 6:00 PM

April 27th

• Tripp’s ACE Spring Day & Remodel Celebration - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

From Roadkill to Funeral Processions: Do You Know These Tennessee Road Laws?

Getting behind the wheel means more than just following the basics of driving. Especially in Tennessee, there are some lesser-known traffic laws you should be aware of before hitting the road.

1.) Keep Your Hands Off Your Phone 

Since 2019, Tennessee's "hands-free driving law" has made it illegal for drivers to hold a cellphone while operating a vehicle. This law aims to curb distracted driving by prohibiting activities like texting, watching videos, or recording while driving. The recent "Eddie Conrad Act," effective since January 2024, imposes stricter penalties, particularly targeting those under 18, who could face license suspension for repeat offenses.

2.) Roadkill Meals, Anyone? 

Surprisingly, Tennessee law permits consuming "wild game animals" accidentally killed by vehicles. However, there are rules: drivers must notify authorities within 48 hours for certain animals like deer or bears to legally possess the carcass.

3.) Helmets Required for Young Bicyclists

Bicyclists aged 16 and under must wear protective helmets while riding, as mandated by Tennessee law. Additionally, carrying more than one passenger is prohibited unless the bicycle is designed for it.

4.) Move Over for Stationary Vehicles

Tennessee's Move Over law requires drivers to slow down or move over when passing any stationary vehicle displaying flashing hazard lights. Recent legislation increased fines for violations, aiming to enhance safety on the roads.

5.) Leave Your Skunk at Home

Crossing state lines into Tennessee? Remember, it's illegal to import skunks into the state, except for zoos and research facilities, according to state law.

6.) Funeral Processions and Right-of-Way

While it's a common gesture in the South, there's no legal requirement for motorists to pull over for funeral processions. However, drivers must yield the right-of-way to procession vehicles at intersections and refrain from passing or disrupting the procession.

7.) Don't Hog the Left Lane

Tennessee's "Slow Poke Law" prohibits driving in the left passing lane unless overtaking another vehicle. Violators face fines, with exceptions for certain conditions like inclement weather or construction.

Touch a Truck 2024: April 20th

Don't miss Columbia Parks & Recreation’s upcoming Touch A Truck 2024 event on Saturday, April 20th from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at Riverwalk Park!

Be sure to say hi to Hanna and the Columbia Fire & Rescue, Tennessee team while you're there.

For more information please contact Miguel Dario at (931) 922-8381 or [email protected].

Boys & Girls Clubs Hero of the Year Celebration

The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee are hosting their 3rd annual Spring Hill Hero of the Year Celebration! Presented by Ole South Builders.

Spring Hill community members are competing to be named "Hero of the Year" over a 6-week campaign to raise funds and awareness. We will come together on Thursday, April 25th from 6-8pm at the UAW Hall to enjoy great music, celebrate our youth and name the winner! 

The event will feature a songwriters round by Casey Beathard and Monty Criswell, two Grammy nominated songwriters, and introductions of each of our 2024 Hero candidates before we crown the winner.

Tickets are available for $55/person and tables of 10 are available for $500 each. Go here to get tickets.

All funds raised by this event will support Club youth in Spring Hill. Across four locations (Marvin Wright, Spring Hill Elementary, Battle Creek Elementary, and Battle Creek Middle), we currently serve more than 350 youth in Spring Hill each year! Your gift will provide them with life-changing programs around our three priority outcome areas: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character & citizenship.

Muletown Flea Market This Saturday

Join us for the Muletown Flea Market in the Columbia Arts District YEAR ROUND every 3rd Saturday!

Free to attend
Local vendors
Live music at noon
Loyalty Card Program
More shopping in the Columbia Arts Building!

On the lawn at Glover’s 1200 S High St. from 10am to 5pm you will find tons of unique local art, vintage and secondhand clothing, handmade items, baked goods, and more!

Come support small businesses and meet some amazing vendors! For vendor info, email [email protected]