Chris Cummins Named Full-Time Chief of Columbia Fire & Rescue

Issue #191

26 Aug

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☀️ Columbia Weather - Sunny with a high of 97

🚒 Chris Cummins Named Full-Time Chief of Columbia Fire & Rescue

🚨 Maury County Fire Department Assists in Marshall County Structure Fire

🏍 Saturday: Maury County Fair Motocross

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Monday, August 26th

Tuesday, August 27th

Wednesday, August 28th

Thursday, August 29th

Friday, August 30th

Saturday, August 31st

Sunday, September 1st

Monday, September 2nd

Chris Cummins Named Full-Time Chief of Columbia Fire & Rescue

From City of Columbia, TN - Government’s Facebook Post:

The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the appointment of Interim Fire Chief Chris Cummins as the new full-time Chief of Columbia Fire & Rescue, Tennessee, effective September 3, 2024.

Chief Cummins brings over three decades of distinguished service with Columbia Fire & Rescue, including a substantial period as a volunteer firefighter in both Maury and Lawrence Counties. His extensive experience and unwavering commitment to public safety have already made a notable impact during his tenure as Interim Chief.

In his new role, Chief Cummins will oversee all facets of Columbia Fire & Rescue, including emergency response operations, training programs, and community outreach initiatives. His leadership will continue to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents and visitors.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Cummins on his permanent appointment. We look forward to his continued contributions to our community.

Maury County Fire Department Assists in Marshall County Structure Fire

From Maury County Fire Department’s Facebook Post:

MUTUAL AID STRUCTURE FIRE

Today at 11:26am MCFD was dispatched on a mutual aid request to Bear Creek Rd in Marshall County. Responding units: Engines 21 & 23, Tanker 21, and Deputy 20 with a total of 10 personnel.

Units arrived and went to work for approximately 3 hours.

Saturday: Maury County Fair Motocross

Get revved up for an exhilarating night of motocross at the Maury County Fair & Expo! Join us on Saturday, August 31st at 6:30 pm in the Big Arena for a lot of action and fun! 

Interested in participating? Registration starts at 1 pm and practice will be held at 4:00 pm on the day of. Visit here to take a look at the rules.

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Monday, August 26th

Alyssa Hart, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

Tuesday, August 27th

Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

Wednesday, August 28th

Jeffrey Joslin, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM

Thursday, August 29th

Oliver Pigott, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM
Todd Ciprian, Tito's Spring Hill, 6-9 PM
Murphy Ridge, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM

Friday, August 30th

Amanda Walker, Buck & Board, 6-9 PM
Tom Saffell & Robert Johnson, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Troy Kemp, Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM
The Reveal, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Saturday, August 31st

Gil Gann, Amber Falls Winery, 3-7 PM
TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 4-7  PM 
Bronwen Fair, Buck & Board, 5-8 PM
Labor Day Barn Bash, The Barn at the Phelps Farm, 6:30-9 PM
Johnny Jameson and The Empty Pints, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Blake O'Connor, Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM
Polly's Pocket, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Sunday, September 1st

Martin Lane, Amber Falls Winery, 1-5 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM
Labor Day Barn Bash, The Barn at the Phelps Farm, 6:30-9 PM
The Hammbone Band, The Boondox, 8 PM

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