First Watch Sets Opening Date for New Columbia Restaurant

Issue #202

06 Sep

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In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🌤 Columbia Weather - Partly cloudy with a high of 90

🍽 First Watch Sets Opening Date for New Columbia Restaurant

🎉 TONIGHT: Columbia First Fridays!   

🚶 TODAY: Downtown Walking Tour With Mingle Maury 

⭐️ TONIGHT: Parent’s Night Out - Courtesy of Discovery Gymnastics

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Upcoming Local Events

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Friday, September 6th

Saturday, September 7th

Sunday, September 8th

Monday, September 9th

Tuesday, September 10th

Wednesday, September 11th

Thursday, September 12th

Friday, September 13th

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First Watch Sets Opening Date for New Columbia Restaurant

Credit: First Watch

First Watch, the popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant, is set to open its new Columbia location on Monday, September 16, 2024. The restaurant, located at 202 S. James M. Campbell Boulevard in the former O’Charley’s space, will feature a 6,265-square-foot dining area that seats over 150 guests, an outdoor patio with umbrellas, and an indoor bar.

To celebrate the grand opening, customers dining in from September 16 through September 20 will receive a complimentary Project Sunrise coffee with their meal. Known for its fresh, chef-inspired menu, First Watch offers an elevated twist on traditional breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes, all made to order without heat lamps, microwaves, or deep fryers. Popular items include Avocado Toast, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and Million Dollar Bacon. In addition to its core menu, First Watch rotates a seasonal menu five times a year, featuring fresh ingredients inspired by the sun’s seasonal changes. The Columbia South location will debut its first seasonal menu in Winter 2024.

The new restaurant will employ approximately 30 staff members and follows a unique one-shift-a-day model, operating from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, with no night shifts, allowing employees to enjoy their evenings. Interested applicants can apply at careers.firstwatch.com.

First Watch offers pickup, delivery, and dine-in services. Guests can place an order or join the digital waitlist by visiting firstwatch.com.

TONIGHT: Columbia First Fridays!

Experience historic downtown Columbia like a local every First Fridays of the month! Make an evening of it in historic downtown Columbia, Tennessee where this family-friendly event transforms downtown into a high energy scene of live music, friendly faces, and local flavor every first Friday of the month, April through December each year.

Experience the local restaurants, craft beverage scene, boutiques, and shops you'll find every day, but with that extra kick of outdoor live music, food trucks, vendors, and makers. 

This favorite event has been enchanting visitors and locals since 2017. Shops keep their doors open late, inviting you to browse their unique offerings. Street musicians add a touch of magic to the atmosphere, while delicious aromas from local restaurants and food trucks are calling, ready to satisfy your cravings. And we've even added a mini cruise-in for car lovers! Bring your friends, bring your family, connect with the locals, and experience the spirit of this charming town under the Tennessee sky.

💦 Don't forget to stop by the dunk tank! Proceeds go to Fire Station 1 in their efforts to obtain a Baby Safe Haven Box.

Check out what's happening inside our storefronts during First Fridays:

🎶 Ted's - Enjoy live music! 

🍷 Gather - Savor pantry tastings! 

🎵 Farmstead Market - Groove to live music in the wine lounge! 

🍽 Baxter's - Indulge in gourmet food samples and explore the marketplace open house with drawings and door prizes! 

🍄 Columbia Health Foods - Sample Host Defense's mycoBrews with their mushroom delights! 

🎨 Gallery 48 - Meet Sherry Scheitel, aka "Stillwatersart," for a jewelry-making demonstration!

🍽 Bleu 32 - Enjoy a taste of chez Babette in the cafe! 

🎁 ēlia - Look out for a giveaway and potentially a painter setting up

👒 Southern Exposure will feature Larra Mirk Hat Bar and jewelry

🌟 Smith & York Co. - Young Entrepreneurs Liam York & Hannah Guthrie—Adoorably Done—will showcase a variety of handmade Disney Doorables ink pens perfect for kids and Disney fans!

And don’t forget Strolling on 6th (on W. 6th St) and the Block Party just a little ways further at New South Marketplace (510 N. Garden St).

Don't miss out on these fantastic local happenings!

TODAY: Downtown Walking Tour With Mingle Maury

Want to discover Maury County?

Join us for a taste of downtown with our very special welcome tour presented by Mingle Maury! Learn about local spots, county history, and meet local officials all while walking historic downtown Columbia before Columbia First Fridays.

Our simple southern welcome!

Recalling a time when we never met a stranger... and newcomers were welcomed into our homes to share a meal of southern hospitality. Walk away knowing a little more about your new county.

Let's Mingle, Maury!

TONIGHT: Parent’s Night Out - Courtesy of Discovery Gymnastics

Date Night!! Friday is Parent's Night Out! Bring your kids to us!

For only $20 per child, we provide pizza for your kids at this action-packed event, designed for three and a half hours of pure fun, while adults enjoy some time out!

Parents Night Out runs from 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

This event is designed for ages 4-11. All children must be independently potty trained to attend. Reservations should be made in advance and must be paid in full at the time of reservation. Space is limited!

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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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