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Maury County's Growth Spurs Fire Department to Hire Six Full-Time Firefighters

Issue #221

25 Sep

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

☁️ Columbia Weather - Cloudy with a high of 76

🚒 Maury County's Growth Spurs Fire Department to Hire Six Full-Time Firefighters

📰 Inaugural Columbia 101 Program is a Success! 

🕯 Saturday: Athenaeum Candlelight Tour 

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Upcoming Local Events

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Wednesday, September 25th

Thursday, September 26th

Friday, September 27th

Saturday, September 28th

Sunday, September 29th

Maury County's Growth Spurs Fire Department to Hire Six Full-Time Firefighters

In response to Maury County's rapid population growth and increased emergency calls, the Maury County Fire Department will hire six full-time firefighters starting in October. This move aims to improve response times, particularly in remote areas, where current volunteer firefighters often face delays. The new firefighters will work from the main fire hall, providing immediate support for emergencies. County officials have allocated $400,000 for the new hires, who are expected to enhance the department's efficiency. With new fire stations and staff in place, the department hopes to address the growing demand for fire services.

Inaugural Columbia 101 Program is a Success! 

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

The City of Columbia is excited to announce the successful completion of the inaugural Columbia 101 program! This two-day event, held on September 17th and 18th, gave participants a hands-on opportunity to engage with city officials, all city departments, learn about local government services, and explore ways to get involved in the community.

Attendees toured a variety of city facilities, including Fire & Rescue, Public Works, and Wastewater, gaining valuable insights into how the city operates behind the scenes. Special thanks to our guest speakers Melissa LaForest of Keep Maury Beautiful, Inc. and Kara Williams of Maury Alliance!

Columbia 101 will be offered twice a year, open to all City of Columbia and Maury County residents. Stay tuned for details on the next session! Visit this link for more info about this great program!

Saturday: Athenaeum Candlelight Tour 

The Athenaeum Rectory, one of Columbia’s premier historic sites, located at 808 Athenaeum Street, will be hosting their Annual Candlelight tour on Sept 28 from 7-9 PM. Come tour the Rectory the way it needs to be seen, by nothing but Candlelight and learn the mourning customs of the 19th century. Tickets are $10 per person and available at the door. The ticket price goes towards the perpetual upkeep of the Athenaeum Rectory historic site. Learn more by visiting historicathenaeum.com.

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Wednesday, September 25th

Rhonda Funk, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

Thursday, September 26th

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

Friday, September 27th

Shannon McCue, The Spot Burgers and Beer, 5pm - 8pm
Cochise County, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Mount Sinai Boys, Grinder's Switch, 7-9 PM
Troy Kemp, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
Downsouth Band, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Saturday, September 28th

Sean Carson, Keg Springs Winery, 2-5 PM
Bald Kernal, Amber Falls Winery, 3:30-6:30 PM
TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 4-7 PM
Music on the Porch Series, 401 Hay Long Ave, Mt. Pleasant, TN, 6-9 PM
Stevierock, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Billy Tarkington, The Rebel, 7:30 PM
Stone Silo, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
Backlit, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Sunday, September 29th

TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 1-4 PM
Jim Fox Trio, Amber Falls Winery, 1-5 PM
Stranger Than Fiction, The Rebel, 4 PM
Mary Lou, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

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