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Brad Paisley Honored as ‘Tennessean of the Year’ by Governor Bill Lee

Issue #064

21 Apr

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🌤 Columbia Weather - Partly cloudy with a high of 60

🏅 Brad Paisley Honored as ‘Tennessean of the Year’ by Governor Bill Lee

🍳 Annual Farm City Breakfast on Friday

🦸 Today: Superhero Party at aMuse’um

🚨 Missing 15 Year Old

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Brad Paisley Honored as ‘Tennessean of the Year’ by Governor Bill Lee

Picture from Brad Paisley’s Instagram

At the Governor’s Residence, country music star Brad Paisley was recognized with the 'Tennessean of the Year - Music' award by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee during the CEO Roundtable Series 2024. This exclusive event honors Tennessee's business and innovation leaders, highlighting the accomplishments of those driving the state's progress.

During the gathering, Brad Paisley reflected on the importance of community in fostering innovative ideas. The CEO Roundtable, featuring Governor Lee and facilitated by Worthington Advisory, is a platform for Tennessee’s leading figures in business to connect and discuss key issues. It provides a unique opportunity for attendees to network with influential industry figures and gain insights into the trends shaping Tennessee's business landscape.

Alongside Brad Paisley, other notable honorees at the event included Bob Higgins, awarded 'Innovator of the Year,' John Ingram, named 'CEO of the Year,' and Dr. Adrienne Battle, who received the 'Changemaker Award.' The 'Tennessean of the Year - Business' honor was awarded to FedEx and The Fred Smith Family, while Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee received the '2024 Tri Star Award.'

Paisley's philanthropic contributions to Tennessee are significant. In 2021, he worked with Governor Lee on the 'Tennessee on Me' campaign to promote state tourism. He also co-founded The Store, a nonprofit grocery store in Nashville, with his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Belmont University. His other charitable efforts include support for the Boys & Girls Club of Tennessee, St. Jude's Country Cares, and the Monroe Carrol Jr. Children's Hospital. Additionally, Brad has helped promote the '1 for All Campaign for the First Amendment' with MTSU and headlined Nashville’s 'Let Freedom Sing' concert.

These recognitions underscore Brad Paisley's influence both in music and philanthropy, highlighting his commitment to making a positive impact on Tennessee's communities.

Annual Farm City Breakfast on Friday

My cousin and I made pancakes for breakfast, so we figured since we had a camera, good lighting, fruit and a lot of syrup, we’d have a go at taking a photo like the professionals.

The Maury Alliance Agribusiness Committee invites you to their annual Farm City Breakfast honoring the agriculture and agribusiness industry of Maury County.

This year's Farm City Breakfast will be held on Friday, April 26th at the Ridley 4-H Center (850 Lion Pkwy). The breakfast line opens at 6:45 am with the program beginning at 7:00 am and concluding by 8:30 am. 

The Keynote Speaker is Mr. Eric Mayberry, President of Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation and we will be honoring the Biffle Potts Farm in Hampshire as a Century Farm.

There is no charge to attend the breakfast, however we will be collecting donations during the event for our 2024 Farm City Scholarship Memorial Fund. This year scholarships will be given in memory of Dee Cee Neeley.

Learn more about the scholarship opportunities by visiting www.mauryalliance.com.

Press Release

Today: Superhero Party at aMuse’um

Calling all Superheroes, get here in a flash!

Children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite superhero!

Members: $15

Non-Members: $20

*Only children require a ticket.

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

1:00-2:30 pm

123 West 7th St., Columbia, TN

Missing 15 Year Old

The Columbia Police Department is trying to locate a 15-year-old runaway juvenile, Wrayna Janelle Barner.

Barner was last seen on April 18th, 2024, in the area of Archway Drive. Barner is 5’07” tall and weighs 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Any person with additional information that may assist in this or any other investigation is encouraged to contact Columbia Police Department Dispatch (24 hours) at 931-388-2727, Maury County Crime stoppers at 931-381-4900, or Columbia Police SAFE Tip Email to [email protected]