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Columbia State Breaks Ground on 88,000 sq. ft. Southern Regional Technology Center

Issue #201

05 Sep

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📰 Columbia State Breaks Ground on 88,000 sq. ft. Southern Regional Technology Center

🚒 Structure Fire in Culleoka Leaves Family Displaced  

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Columbia State Breaks Ground on 88,000 sq. ft. Southern Regional Technology Center

Credit: Columbia State

On August 28, Columbia State Community College celebrated the groundbreaking of the Southern Regional Technology Center (SRTC) on its Columbia campus. The 88,000-square-foot facility will serve as a regional hub for education and workforce training, aiming to meet the needs of both the community and local employers. The SRTC will be a key player in economic and workforce development, offering cutting-edge industry and healthcare training with a focus on internships, apprenticeships, program development, and job placement. Students will have access to diplomas, technical certificates, and associate of applied science degrees.

The new building will host a variety of programs, including Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care, Medical Informatics, Engineering Systems Technology (featuring Mechatronics and Robotics), Veterinary Technology, Practical Nursing (LPN), Automotive Technology, HVAC, and Welding.

This project is a result of a collaboration between Columbia State Community College and Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology in Hohenwald and Pulaski.

“It started with a capital project for a health sciences building,” explained Dr. Janet F. Smith, president of Columbia State. “When Northfield closed, we saw an opportunity to redesign the project to provide increased programs and opportunities for the healthcare and industrial workforce. Thus, the three colleges forged a partnership that has brought us to today.”

Dr. Flora W. Tydings, TBR chancellor, praised the partnership, saying, “You will not find three better partners working together for the benefit of the community and the students to make this building a reality. So a student can come here—take programs at the technical college, take programs at the community college—and go back and forth between the two, if that’s what they need to do to advance their career. This is a historic marking for what we’re doing in the state of Tennessee.”

The SRTC will offer hands-on training with the latest technologies, including programs in high-demand fields like HVAC and Welding. “These programs are designed to equip our students with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in high-demand industries,” said Dr. Tydings. “By providing the hands-on training with the latest technologies, we are ensuring that our graduates are not only job-ready, but they’re future-ready as well.”

The Southern Regional Technology Center is expected to open for students in fall 2027.

Structure Fire in Culleoka Leaves Family Displaced

From Maury County Fire Department’s Facebook post:

🔥 STRUCTURE FIRE 🚨

September 3rd at 5:42PM units were alerted to a possible electrical fire on Cantebury Drive in Culleoka. While en route additional callers reported a working fire. 

Responding units: Engines 21, 26, 30, 32, Tankers 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 32, Squad 32, District 22, MED 20, OPS 20, Deputy 20. 

Upon arrival heavy fire was showing from a bedroom and a portion of the attic. Members commenced with an offensive attack with two hand lines. Members quickly made it into the attic space and controlled the fire that had extended across the attic. 

The family is displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross. 

One civilian was transported with smoke inhalation and one FF was treated on scene for minor injuries. 

🤣 Clean Comedy Night at The Packard Playhouse

On Friday, Comedian/Guitarist Paul Aldrich hosts a night of Comedy & Music featuring comedian Rik Roberts.

Rik Roberts is a Nashville-based clean comedian who's been featured on PureFlix Comedy All-Stars, SiriusXM radio, Huckabee, the Mayberry Man movie, and in his DryBar Comedy special, "Put Down The Sweet Tea."

Packard Playhouse
614 N. Main St., Columbia

Friday, Sept. 6
7:00 PM

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, September 5th

Marty Raybon, The Mulehouse, 5:30-9 PM
Todd Ciprian, Tito's Spring Hill, 6-9 PM
Justen Harden, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM
Neal Pennington, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM

Friday, September 6th

The Bird & The Bear, Buck & Board, 6-9 PM
Summer Joy, Ransom Spirits and Provisions, 7 PM
November Blue, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Scott Southworth & The Honky Tonk Anonymous Band, Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM
Golden Soul Review, Grinder's Switch, 7-9 PM
Smokin' Peas, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Saturday, September 7th

Crossbridges, Amber Falls Winery, 3-7 PM
TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 4-7 PM
Kamber, Buck & Board, 5:30-8:30 PM
Tom Saffell & Robert Johnson, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 Pm
Herrick, Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM
Jesse Kramer & The Hwy 12 Band, The Rebel, 7:30 PM
8-Track, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Sunday, September 8th

TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 1-4 PM
John Salaway, Amber Falls Winery, 1-5 PM
Brian & Aletha Golden, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM

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