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Spring Hill Single Mother Braces for Rebuilding After Tornado Devastation

Issue #119

15 Jun

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🌤 Columbia Weather - Mostly sunny with a high of 94

📰 Spring Hill Single Mother Braces for Rebuilding After Tornado Devastation

⚾️ Vols Beat Seminoles 12 to 11 in Thrilling College World Series Win

😋 Father’s Eat Free at Joey’s Italian Ices

⛳️ 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit the aMuse'um Children's Museum

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

📣 We Want To Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

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

Upcoming Local Events

🗓 Have an event to add? Send us the Details!

Saturday, June 15th

Monday, June 17th

Tuesday, June 18th

  • Hampshire Farmers Market - 3:00 - 6:00 PM

  • Marine Corps League LCPL Andrew P. Carpenter Detachment 1286 - Monthly Meeting, Memorial Bldg, 308 West 7th (use parking lot in back of building). Contact here with questions. - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, June 19th

Thursday, June 20th

Friday, June 21st

Saturday, June 22nd

Spring Hill Single Mother Braces for Rebuilding After Tornado Devastation

Following the EF3 tornado that swept through Maury County weeks ago, Brooke Huckaby, a single mother of three from Spring Hill, found herself among the worst affected. Her family's long-held property on Blackburn Lane, known as 'Huckaby Hill,' was devastated by the storm, altering its familiar landscape beyond recognition.

Brooke's decades-long connection to this land, purchased by her father years ago, has been severely disrupted. The tornado obliterated her trailer, displacing it by six feet from its original position. Now faced with the daunting task of rebuilding, Brooke and her family are grappling with the enormity of starting anew.

On the evening of May 8, while preparing dinner for her children, Brooke received a crucial call from her aunt, who resides nearby. Sensing imminent danger, her aunt urgently told Brooke and her children to seek shelter immediately. Leaving half-cooked chicken nuggets behind, they sought refuge in the basement just moments before the tornado struck.

Recalling the terrifying ordeal, Brooke likened the tornado's deafening roar to that of a passing train, causing intense pressure changes that popped their ears. Despite the devastation to their home, Brooke expressed gratitude that her family emerged physically unscathed from the disaster.

Navigating the aftermath as a single mother of three has proven exceptionally challenging for Brooke. She acknowledged the uncertainties that now accompany each day, unsure of what the future holds or where their path will lead next. Despite these hardships, Brooke remains resolute and hopeful, believing in better days ahead despite the current darkness.

In response to the overwhelming support needed for her family's recovery, a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist Brooke Huckaby in rebuilding her home.

Vols Beat Seminoles 12 to 11 in Thrilling College World Series Win

Dylan Dreiling's walk-off single completed a dramatic rally for Tennessee in the bottom of the ninth, securing a thrilling 12-11 victory over No. 6 Florida State in their Men's College World Series opener on Friday night at Charles Schwab Field. This victory was bolstered by an extraordinary performance from Christian Moore, who became only the second player in College World Series history to hit for the cycle, and the first since Jerry Kindall of Minnesota achieved the feat in 1956.

NEXT: After an off day tomorrow, Tennessee will play No. 3/6 North Carolina in Sunday night's winner's bracket game at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The Tar Heels were also walk-off winners on Friday, defeating Virginia, 3-2 in the afternoon game.

Father’s Eat Free at Joey’s Italian Ices

Father’s Day Is This Sunday!

We are giving all the Dads 1 FREE Small Ice of their choice!

So Moms who had everything planned we just gave you one more thing to add to the agenda!

We appreciate all you Dads out there and hope you’ll come celebrate with us!

812 South Main St., Columbia

4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit the aMuse'um Children's Museum

All proceeds will benefit aMuse'um's mission as a local non-profit. This annual event is one of their largest fundraisers and supports its mission and access initiatives.

Your commitment will provide resources for the Museums for All and Access Membership programs that give families with EBT/SNAP/WIC cards access to the museum at a discounted rate. 

We still have a few team spots available. Invite your friends and join us fore a great day on the course!

Monday, June 24th
8AM Start
Graymere Country Club

4-Man Teams include greens fees, carts, lunch, swag bags, refreshments, and a hole-in-one contest.

🎵 This Week’s Live Music 🎵

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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