Free Fishing Day For Tennessee Residents

Issue #112

08 Jun

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

⛅️ Columbia Weather - Mostly cloudy with a high of 86

🎣 Free Fishing Day For Tennessee Residents

🎭 Watershed Public Theatre’s The Importance of Being Earnest

📰 Columbia State Community College Announces 2024 Summer Camps

📌 Second Saturday at the Factory

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Upcoming Local Events

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Saturday, June 8th

Sunday, June 9th

Monday, June 10th

Thursday, June 13th

Friday, June 14th

Saturday, June 15th

Free Fishing Day For Tennessee Residents

The 2024 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 8 in Tennessee. All state residents and visitors of any age may fish for free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. Additionally, youth ages 15 or younger may fish for free the entire week, beginning on Free Fishing Day and continuing through the following Friday, June 14.

Every year since 1991, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has provided the annual free fishing opportunity in hopes of introducing children and families to fishing and outdoor recreation. Each year, the agency stocks several thousand pounds of fish across the state to ensure high-quality and exciting fishing for participants. Fishing is not only a great family activity but also helps bring awareness to the natural environment. 

TWRA and numerous communities and partner organizations have planned special fishing events across the state. A special thanks goes to Academy Sports + Outdoors for its continued statewide sponsorship for Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day. Visit the TWRA events page for a full list of locations and details.

Free Fishing Day is named in honor of Bobby Wilson who retired in 2022 after more than 40 years of service to the TWRA. He served in the Fisheries Division for 35 years, before being named TWRA Deputy Director in 2015 and Executive Director in 2020.

Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day and Free Fishing Week applies to Tennessee’s public waters, TWRA owned and operated lakes, and state park facilities. Some privately owned pay lakes continue to charge during this special day and week. Anglers will need to consult with those operators if there are any questions about a facility.

Press Release

Watershed Public Theatre’s The Importance of Being Earnest

Debonair bachelors Jack and Algernon each lead a hidden double life, both taking on the same pseudonym of Ernest. When a weekend in the country gives their alter egos the chance to win the hearts of their beloveds, things go awry as they struggle to maintain their lavish web of lies. Hilarity ensues in this satirical masterpiece about class and name-dropping.

Suitable for all ages (Rated G)
Approximate run time: 90 minutes

June 7, 8, 14, 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm
June 9, 16 at 3:00 pm

The Ledbetter Auditorium
Columbia State Community College (inside the Clement Building)
1665 Hampshire Pike

Columbia State Community College Announces 2024 Summer Camps

Columbia State Community College’s Columbia Campus is excited to announce summer camps for 2024. 

The Game Design Unity Camp will run from June 10 - 14 for rising 6th through 8th grade students. Campers will craft virtual worlds, master optimization techniques and bring their video games to life with sounds and animations. Join us for an adventure in creativity and technology!

Rhythm Retreat – Music Camp will run from June 24 - 27 for rising 4th through 6th graders. Student participants will experience drumming, comprehend new piano skills, enjoy music games and take part in choral singing.

Innovate & Illuminate will run from July 8 – 12 for rising 6th through 8th graders. Participants will learn to make fun and useful projects using the fundamentals of circuit building and microcontroller programing.

For more information and to register, visit this site or email [email protected].

Press Release

Second Saturday at the Factory

Need plans for Saturday? 

 Head out to the Factory at Columbia from 11am - 3pm for their Second Saturday event! 

Shop from wonderful vendors, treat yourself to some delicious food, enjoy hearing live music, and maybe even adopt a new furry friend.

While you're there, you can also check out all the amazing businesses that are always there to welcome you! 

11AM - 3PM
101 N James M Campbell Blvd

🎵 This Week’s Live Music 🎵

Saturday 6/8
Michael Forkuo & Terell Davy, Just Love Coffee, Spring Hill, 9 AM-1 PM
Nick Bentley, Keg Springs Winery, 2-5 PM
Box of Rox, Amber Falls Winery, 3-7 PM
Pickin' in the Park, Harvey Park, 5-7 PM
Jake Clayton, Rebel Bar & Grill, 5-8 PM
Aaron Sizemore Band, The Tilted Mule, 7 PM
Brandt Archer & Damien Boggs, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
CJ & The Whiskey Sundown Band, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM
Hammbone, The Boondox, 8-11 PM
Dark Waters Project, Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM

Sunday 6/9
Amanda Nolan, Just Love Coffee, Spring Hill, 9 AM-1 PM
Bald Kernal, Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1:30 PM
Kamber & Christian, The Tilted Mule, 2 PM
Grayson, Rebel Bar & Grill, 4 PM
Jacob Frish, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 5-8 PM
Kenny Durham, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

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