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New Turf for Columbia Central High Football Field Approved by School Board

Issue #114

10 Jun

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🌤 Columbia Weather - Mostly sunny with a high of 81

🏈 New Turf for Columbia Central High Football Field Approved by School Board

🌻 Sunflower Festival 2024 at Red River Farms

📌 Monday Classes at Asgard Brewing Co.

💕 Singles Night Mix & Mingle at River Terrace

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Monday, June 10th

Tuesday, June 11th

Wednesday, June 12th

Thursday, June 13th

Friday, June 14th

Saturday, June 15th

Saturday, June 22nd

New Turf for Columbia Central High Football Field Approved by School Board

White hashmark lines down the sideline of a green football field.

The Columbia Central High School football field will soon have artificial turf following a decision by the Maury County School Board. The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the county Parks and Recreation Department to install turf and rent out the football field at Central High School.

This agreement provides the necessary funds to install artificial turf at Lindsey Nelson Football Stadium, near Columbia Central High School. The school board will be responsible for replacing the turf every 10 years, while the parks department will handle all maintenance.

The school board will have first priority for events and games at the stadium, though the parks department can rent it to third parties with the board's approval.

The measure passed despite dissent from Board Members Michael Fulbright and Justin Haucke. Fulbright expressed concerns about the board being asked to accommodate the county's needs without reciprocation. Board Chair Will Sims supported the measure, highlighting the parks department's positive track record in maintaining the field, thus relieving the school board of that responsibility.

Haucke raised concerns about the potential presence of "forever chemicals" in artificial turf and expressed a preference for real grass fields. Ultimately, the board approved the memorandum, allowing for the installation of synthetic fields for baseball, football, and softball near Central High School. Haucke cast the sole dissenting vote.

Sunflower Festival 2024 at Red River Farms

Take a drive up to Springfield for the Sunflower Festival at Red River Farms! (1.5 hours from Columbia)

Admission includes:

-Hayride around the farm and sunflowers
-10 acres of sunflowers to view
-Selfies in the sunflowers
-Craft fair with 60+ vendors
-Small Petting Zoo
-Kids Zone Play Areas

Pick-your-own sunflowers 

$10 per wide mouth mason jar. Pick as many as you can fit inside the jar! The jar is provided for you!

Helicopter rides are returning to the festival this year!

This is not included in our admission price. The helicopter provider will have a tent setup for you to sign up and pay for their services if you wish to participate. Helicopter rides are $35 per person.

Friday, July 12, 2024 10a.m.-7p.m.
Saturday, July 13, 2024 10a.m.-7p.m.
Sunday, July 14, 2024 12p.m.-6p.m.

Admission $15 per person | Children 4 and under are free!

**Tickets are required in advance and can be purchased through our website or at the ticket link in this event page. No tickets will be available to purchase at the gate.

Located at:
5350 Draper Road
Springfield, TN 37172

Monday Classes at Asgard Brewing Co.

Asgard Brewing Co. is offering classes on Mondays this month. Here’s your chance to try something new!

Monday, June 10th: Pottery Painting. Sign up by sending an email to [email protected]

Learn the ancient secrets of brewing with Asgard’s Head Brew Wizard, Bryce Johnston. Sign up by sending an email to [email protected]

Singles Night Mix & Mingle at River Terrace

Come to River Terrace's inaugural "Singles Night Mix & Mingle" cocktail party event on Tuesday, June 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks/tea included, with full wine & spirits bar available separately. $25 + tax & min 18% gratuity.

Limited to maximum of 50 attendees, and is BY PREPAID RESERVATION ONLY! To make reservations, PM owner Elizabeth Landry with credit card info & number of attendees, or call River Terrace with this info after 4:00pm Mon - Sat at (931) 223-5135. Make your reservation soon, this event will fill up quickly!

🎵 Sunday’s Live Music 🎵

Monday, June 10th
Radio Farm, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM
Brandon Couch & Amanda Janson, Just Love Coffee - Spring Hill, 6 PM

Tuesday, June 11th
Jay Hoppus, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM
Writers at Rebel's (6 performers), The Rebel Bar & Grill, 6:30 PM

Wednesday, June 12th
Austin Byrd, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM

Thursday, June 13th
Taylor Hughes, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM
Murphy Ridge, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM

Friday, June 14th
Tom Saffel & Robert Johnson, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Troy Kemp, Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM
The Wentzel Brothers Band, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Saturday, June 15th
Jazz Brunch w/ Rick Armentrout "The Unforgetables”, Puckett's, 10 AM - 2 PM
Bald Kernal, Highland Realm Blueberry Bash, 4 PM
Khris Glaring, The Tilted Mule, 7 PM
The Def Leprechaun Band, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Tristate Ramblers, Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM
Polly's Pocket, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Sunday, June 16th
Jack Cassidy, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM
Brandon Bartley, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 6-8 PM

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