In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

⛅️ Columbia Weather - Mostly cloudy with a high of 86

📰 Columbia Seeks TDOT Partnership for Long-Awaited Bear Creek Pike Expansion

🛍 4 Day Children’s Treasure Consignment Sale 

🎭 Free Event: A Midsummer Night's Dream Under the Stars at Riverwalk Park

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Upcoming Local Events

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Tuesday, August 20th

• Connecting at The Factory (Business Networking) - 9:00 AM

• Candy Construction Activity (Free) - 4:30 PM

• The Marine Corps League LCPL Andrew P. Carpenter Detachment 1286 Monthly Meeting - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Wednesday, August 21st

• 2024 Education Lunch at Muletown Lumberyard - 11:30 AM 

• Suncatcher Art Program at Farmers Market Pavilion (Free) - 4:00 - 6:00 PM

• Children’s Treasure Consignment Sale - 7:00 PM

Thursday, August 22nd

• Children’s Treasure Consignment Sale - 8:15 AM - 6:30 PM

• Connect Spring Hill at Viking Pizza (Business Networking) - 9:00 - 10:00 AM

• Bingo Night - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

• Tailgate Party at The Blue Hydrangea - 4:00 - 7:00 PM

• A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Riverwalk Park - 7:30 - 9:30 PM

Friday, August 23rd

• Children’s Treasure Consignment Sale - 8:15 AM - 6:00 PM

• Artists Meetup at Riverwalk Park - 5:30 - 7:30 PM

• A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Riverwalk Park - 7:30 - 9:30 PM

Saturday, August 24th

• Columbia Farmers Market - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Children’s Treasure Consignment Sale (1/2 off day) - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Hardison Mill Farmers Market - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Living Soil Workshop at Hardison Mill - 8:30 AM

• Paw Painting at Maury County Park - 10:00 AM

• Hidden Gem Farmers Market - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Tripp’s ACE Grilling Up for Labor Day - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Take it or Leaf it: Plant Exchange at Vida Nova Coffee Lounge - 3:00 - 5:00 PM

• Muletown Mission Possible Fundraiser - 6:30 PM

• A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Riverwalk Park - 7:30 - 9:30 PM

Columbia Seeks TDOT Partnership for Long-Awaited Bear Creek Pike Expansion

The Columbia City Council is once again seeking a partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to advance the long-delayed Bear Creek Pike widening project. The plan aims to expand 7.2 miles of the road from U.S. Highway 31 to the Interstate 65 interchange, which is currently undergoing a $29 million upgrade.

The Bear Creek project has faced numerous setbacks over the years, including new legal requirements for roadway projects, such as additional right-of-way acquisition procedures that were not in place when the project was initially approved. Despite these challenges, council members voted on Thursday to reapply for a partnership with TDOT, hoping to secure an updated design and begin construction in the coming years.

The city’s previous attempt to secure TDOT funding in 2023 was unsuccessful, despite committing $4.5 million and requesting $10 million over 10 years. However, city officials remain determined to push the project forward.

Resident concerns have been raised about specific safety issues along Bear Creek Pike, such as the left turn lane out of McDonald's near the U.S. 31 intersection, which poses a hazard to drivers. City officials have acknowledged these concerns and plan to address them as the project progresses.

City Engineer Glenn Harper explained that recent changes in right-of-way acquisition requirements have contributed to the project's delays, adding up to 24 months to the timeline due to the appraisal process. The project will also involve eliminating concrete medians that allow left turns, potentially disrupting traffic during construction.

Harper noted that while the project is fully funded for construction, the involvement of state and federal funds has complicated the process, contributing to ongoing delays.

4 Day Children’s Treasure Consignment Sale

4 DAY CHILDREN’S POP UP SALE

August 21- August 24, 2024

The National Guard Armory
844 N James Campbell Blvd Columbia, TN 38401

We are a ONE STOP SHOP for everything your sweet littles need at just a fraction of the cost!! Save your 💵 on essentials and put it towards making lasting memories this fall/winter!

Things we offer:

Infant sizes all the way up to junior sizes
Shoes galore 
Baby equipment 
Toys for all ages 
Sweet Boutique Items 
All your Fall & Winter Needs

More information at ctsale.com

With THOUSANDS of items to shop, there is truly something for everyone.

We are blessed to have consignors who bring the quality upscale items and also the everyday basics we all need!

We will be offering VIP tagging again this sale, but spots are LIMITED!! If you want on this list let us know.

Our EASY Computer Tagging will speed up your processing time & we are SO EXCITED ABOUT IT!!! LESS TIME TAGGING = MORE PROCESSED ITEMS (maybe I’m the only one who feels like I never get it all done!)

Schedule:

Mon. 8/19 DROP OFF 9am-630pm
Tue. 8/20 DROP OFF 8:15am- 3:30pm
Wed. 8/21 CONSIGNOR PRESALE 6:00pm

For the first time EVER public shops presale!!! Come at 7:00pm

***No strollers at PreSales for safety reasons

Thurs. 8/22 8:15am-6:30pm (Restock Day!)
Fri. 8/23 8:15am-6pm
Sat. 8/24 - 1/2 off Day - 8am- 5pm Many items 50% off

***Saturday is our last selling day.

Sunday Consignor pickup 12pm-3:30pm

Find more information here

Free Event: A Midsummer Night's Dream Under the Stars at Riverwalk Park

Bring the whole family to this FREE event!

The Artist's Lab for Watershed Public Theatre presents one of William Shakespeare's most popular plays, A Midsummer Night's Dream, at Columbia's Riverwalk Park. 

Pack a picnic and bring your blankets/chairs for an evening of theatre under the stars!

You have six chances to experience the magic:

• Thursday, August 22 7:30 pm 

• Friday, August 23 7:30 pm

• Saturday, August 24 7:30 pm

• Thursday, August 29 7:30 pm

• Friday, August 30 7:30 pm

• Saturday, August 31 7:30 pm

Arrive early for the best seats, fun give-aways for the kids, photo ops and more! Although this is a free event, WPT is accepting donations to support our mission of sharing theatre with the community. 

*Come to the Monthly Artists Meetup on Friday, August 23 before the show (5:30-7:30) - Mingle and connect with local artists and creators while enjoying light refreshments. Make a night of it by staying for the performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream! 

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Monday, August 19th

Alyssa Hart, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM

Tuesday, August 20th

Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

Wednesday, August 21st

Rhonda Funk, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

Thursday, August 22nd

Todd Ciprian, Tito's Spring Hill, 6-9 PM
Josey Clay, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM
The Alderson Jazz Collective, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM

Friday, August 23rd

Kiana Renae, Grinder's Switch Winery, 7-9 PM
November Blue, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
The Howlin Embers, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
Zone Status, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Saturday, August 24th

422 West, Hampshire Hills Distillery, 2-6 PM
Steven Cade, Keg Springs Winery, 2-5 PM
Grasskickers, Amber Falls Winery, 3-7 PM
Johnny Jameson & the Empty Pints, The Tilted Mule, 7 PM
Music on the Porch, 600 North Main Street, 7-9 PM
Tim Turner Band, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Cole Ritter, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
MFT, The Rebel, 7:30 PM
South Bound Crows, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Sunday, August 25th

Jim Fox Trio, Amber Falls Winery, 1-5 PM
Jeffrey Joslin, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM
1 & Dun, The Rebel, 4 PM
The Reveal Acoustic, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 5-8 PM
Bridges and Backroads Concert, The Old Mill Barn, 7-9 PM

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