$20 Million Grant Awarded For Duck River Conservation

Issue #258

01 Nov

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🌧 Columbia Weather - Scattered showers with a high of 68

📰 $20 Million Grant Awarded For Duck River Conservation

🚨 Spring Hill Police Detain Teens in Prank Gone Wrong Before Summit/Independence Game 

👻 Haunting in the District Rescheduled to Combine With First Fridays Tonight!

📌 Saturday: Free Family Day at Harlinsdale Farm with Lt. Dan Band & Five For Fighting

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Friday, November 1st

Saturday, November 2nd

Monday, November 4th

Tuesday, November 5th

Wednesday, November 6th

Thursday, November 7th

Friday, November 8th

Saturday, November 9th

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$20 Million Grant Awarded For Duck River Conservation

The Duck River, one of the most biodiverse waterways in the United States and a vital water source for nearly 350,000 Tennesseans, is facing significant environmental threats. To aid in the river’s restoration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently granted $20 million to the Duck River Watershed Society. This funding will support a five-year initiative to address pollution and other hazards impacting the river’s health.

The Duck River is home to over 650 aquatic species, including several endangered mollusks, which naturally filter and purify the water. However, agricultural runoff and livestock waste are degrading these creatures' habitats, reducing the river's natural filtration ability. The Duck River Watershed Society’s restoration project will focus on collaborating with farmers to adopt practices that prevent livestock from contaminating the water and eroding the riverbanks. This effort includes installing alternative water sources for animals and stabilizing the riverbank.

During the initial months, the society will assess farms along the river to prioritize areas most in need. The goal is to restore up to 30 miles of the Duck River, at a projected cost of $1 million per mile, ensuring the long-term sustainability of this essential waterway.

Spring Hill Police Detain Teens in Prank Gone Wrong Before Summit/Independence Game

Eight juveniles were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a vandalism incident ahead of the Friday football game between Summit and Independence High Schools. Spring Hill Police report that the juveniles targeted homes with pranks that escalated to dangerous levels. In one instance, a large firework was thrown near a house, igniting toilet paper-covered bushes, which the homeowner managed to extinguish with a garden hose. Another property suffered egg damage to the extent of felony vandalism due to the mess on vehicles and the home itself.

The juveniles were taken to the Williamson County Juvenile Detention Center and charged with vandalism. Arrest warrants are also pending for the adults involved in the incident. Spring Hill Police issued a statement urging residents to refrain from engaging in extreme pranks related to the upcoming football rivalry.

Haunting in the District Rescheduled to Combine With First Fridays Tonight!

From Columbia Main Street’s Facebook post…

Attention, everyone! We're all disappointed about the Haunting in the District getting canceled due to weather, but we have some exciting news! 

Join us for a "mini" Haunting in the District during our November First Fridays!

There will be several candy stations set up for families to go trick-or-treating! So, wear your best Halloween costumes and come to the downtown square from 5-8 pm on Friday night!!

You are in for a true treat with all of our First Fridays vendors, who will have delicious food and amazing products for sale.

Let's make this a spooktacular evening together!

Saturday: Free Family Day at Harlinsdale Farm with Lt. Dan Band & Five For Fighting

Celebrating Community, History and Fun!

Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

10AM - 4PM @ The Park at Harlinsdale Farm

239 Franklin Rd | Franklin TN 37064

In Celebration of the 20th year of The Park at Harlinsdale Farm and the 225th year of the founding of Franklin, Tennessee.

Franklin Parks’ Family Day offers many opportunities for families to have a great time on this historical farm. This free festival features miniature train rides, hayrides, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Festival attendees can also enjoy cane pole fishing in the pond. Don't miss the Touch-a-Tractor area, which will consist of small excavators the kids can operate and large tractors the kids can sit on. This year we will have our returning special guest the Gary Sinise Foundation, where The LT. Dan Band will be performing on stage along with their opening act Five For Fighting.

FREE FOR ALL TO ATTEND!

Details and Additional Information:

Parking: There will be parking at the South and North Entrance of the Park. Motorcycles will be allowed to park along the gravel fence line (please follow directional signs).

Entertainment: Gary Sinise and The LT. Dan Band and Five For Fighting
Tractor Supply Arena: Many Equestrian related events will be held in the arena starting at 11AM, Sponsored by Friends of Franklin Parks.
Food Trucks: Available for purchase from 10AM-4PM.
Stations: Hayrides, Pony rides, Petting Zoo, Crafts, Games, Fishing, Live music, Pumpkin patch, Corn maze, Train rides, Face painting

What to bring (all optional): Chair, blanket, water, sunscreen and a good time.

Run of Show (subject to changes):

***ALL FAMILY DAY STATIONS WILL END AT 2PM!***

10AM - 2PM: Welcome | Family Day
11AM - 1:30PM: Tractor Supply Co. Arena | Equestrian Talent
1:00PM: Opening Act: Five For Fighting
2PM - 4PM: Gary Sinise and The LT. Dan Band

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 615-794-2103.

NOTE: This is event is rain or shine. Event will be cancelled if extreme weather arises.

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Friday, November 1st

Cherish McKellar, Farmstead Market & Cellar, 6-8 PM
November Blue, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Classic Vinyl, Grinder's Switch, 7-9 PM
Brother Maven, Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM

Saturday, November 2nd

TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 4-7 PM
Jimmy Fortune, Homestead Hall at Hardison Mill, 7 PM
Tom Saffell & Robert Johnson, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Willie Vanhook & Cliff Waddell, The Rebel, 7:30 PM
Troy Kemp, Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM

Sunday, November 3rd

TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 1-4 PM
Kenny Durham, Puckett's, 6-7:30 PM

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