Vols Secure Third College World Series Trip in Four Years

Issue #115

11 Jun

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

☀️ Columbia Weather - Sunny with a high of 79

⚾️ Vols Secure Third College World Series Trip in Four Years

📰 Columbia City Council to Decide on Budget, Tax Rate, and Pay Increases

☕️ Wednesday: Monthly Chamber Coffee

🎉 Saturday: 8th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Riverwalk Park

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Upcoming Local Events

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Tuesday, June 11th

Wednesday, June 12th

Thursday, June 13th

Friday, June 14th

Saturday, June 15th

Tuesday, June 18th

  • Marine Corps League LCPL Andrew P. Carpenter Detachment 1286 - Monthly Meeting, Memorial Bldg, 308 West 7th - 6:00 PM

Saturday, June 22nd

Vols Secure Third College World Series Trip in Four Years

Tennessee secured its seventh College World Series appearance with a decisive 12-1 victory over Evansville on Sunday. This achievement marks Tony Vitello’s third trip to Nebraska in four years.

The Vols have an impressive 5-1 record in Super Regionals and have had a notable season, not just due to their advancement to Omaha but also because of the team's performance and mindset. Vitello emphasized this success to the media following the win.

Tennessee will face Florida State at 7 p.m. on Friday in their opening game of the College World Series.

Columbia City Council to Decide on Budget, Tax Rate, and Pay Increases

Columbia elected officials are nearing the final stages of approving the city's annual budget, which amounts to approximately $75.8 million for the 2024-25 fiscal year and includes a 5% raise for city employees. The Columbia City Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed budget at its regular meeting on June 13. This session will also address items such as setting the city's tax rate and employee compensation plans.

The current tax rate for all taxable property in Columbia is expected to remain at $0.8251 per $100 of assessed value. During a recent meeting, council members discussed potential budget amendments that could provide additional funding to certain civil organizations.

One such request came from the South Central Resource Agency, which sought an additional $1,000 for a grant match with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support the Meals on Wheels program. Additionally, Maury County Animal Services is seeking to expand its animal shelter, necessitating further funding.

Mayor Chaz Molder emphasized the importance of supporting the animal shelter due to Columbia's significant utilization of its services. The city currently allocates $50,000 quarterly, or $200,000 annually, to the shelter. Molder proposed a 10% increase in this allotment, amounting to an additional $20,000 per year. He noted that Mt. Pleasant has already committed an additional $7,000 annually to the shelter.

The council will vote on these proposed amendments and funding increases before voting on the overall budget. The meeting will take place at City Hall on Thursday, June 13, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Monthly Chamber Coffee

Join Maury Alliance for the June Chamber Coffee hosted by Tin Cottage. This is a free networking event and members and future members are welcome to attend, remember to bring plenty of business cards! Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Jun 12, 2024
9– 10AM
Tin Cottage
125 W 7th St

Saturday: 8th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Riverwalk Park

We can’t wait to see you all on June 15 at Riverwalk Park for our 8th Annual Juneteenth Celebration!

Get ready to enjoy live music, games, local vendors to shop and eat, 1-V-1 B-Ball tourney, a free kids zone, giveaways & more! Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, water, sunscreen, and anything to keep you cool!

We love our volunteers, vendors, sponsors and everyone involved who helps the success of this event each year! If you are interested in participating as more than a guest, please click here to register today!

🎵 This Week’s Live Music 🎵

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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