In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

☁️ Columbia Weather - Cloudy with a high of 66

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Parade Honors 101-Year-Old WWII Veteran as Grand Marshal

📰 November 13th: City of Columbia to Unveil New Sculptures

📌 TONIGHT: Movie Line Mania at Fairview Park

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Upcoming Local Events

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Friday, November 8th

• Grand Estate Sale (Pulaski) - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Christmas Open House at Ye Peddler Gift Shop - 10:00 AM

• Blood Drive at Riverwalk Park - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Pickin’ Leiper’s Fork - 12:00 - 5:00 PM

• Movie Line Mania at Fairview Park - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

• Country Dance Night at The Mulehouse - 7:30 PM

• Terrier Takeover Friday - UKC Conformation - 4:30 PM

Saturday, November 9th

• Columbia Rotary Pancake Day - 6:00 AM

• Spring Hill FFA Alumni Tractor & Car Show - 8:00 AM

• Kings Baking Co. Grand Opening - 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Grand Estate Sale (Pulaski) - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Bird Walk by the River at Riverwalk Park - 8:30 - 9:30 AM

• Pickin’ Leiper’s Fork - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Franklin Flea Market - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Shred Day at Ascend Federal Credit Union - 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

• Columbia Academy Softball Christmas Market & Cornhole Tournament - 10:00 AM

• Columbia Farmers Market - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Hidden Gem Farmers Market - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• 🇺🇸 Veterans Celebration at The Factory at Columbia - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Winos For Rinos Event at Amber Falls Winery - 5:00 - 9:00 PM

• Margaret’s Big Fat Greek Birthday Party at Grecian Family Restaurant - 6:30 - 9:00 PM

• Clean Comedy Night at Packard Playhouse - 7:00 PM

Sunday, November 10th

• Pickin’ Leiper’s Fork - 9:00 - 4:00 PM

• Family Christmas Pictures with Santa at C1 Church - 10:00 AM

• Franklin Flea Market - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• “Charred Christmas” Wood burning Ornament Workshop - 12:00 - 2:00 PM

• Free Health & Wellness Presentation at Columbia SDA Church - 1:00 - 3:00 PM

• Free Play at Muletown Bearded Axe For All Active Duty, Reserve & Veterans - 2:00 - 7:00 PM

Monday, November 11th

• Veterans Fundraiser at Grecian Family Restaurant & Bakery - 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

• Vet 2 Vet Breakfast Meet Up at Puckett’s - 7:00 - 9:00 AM

• Free Breakfast for Veterans & Spouses at Columbia Elks Lodge - 7:30 AM

• Spring Hill High School Veterans Day Program - 10:00 AM

• Maury County Veterans Day Parade - 11:00 AM

Veterans Day Parade Honors 101-Year-Old WWII Veteran as Grand Marshal

Claude Hillenbrand, a 101-year-old veteran of World War II, will take the honored role of grand marshal in this year’s Veterans' Day Parade. A former gunner on the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber, Hillenbrand flew 35 missions in the European Theater, including high-stakes sorties over Berlin and Munich, and pivotal bombings ahead of the D-Day invasion and the liberation of Paris. His service is marked by close encounters, with his aircraft hit multiple times but never downed.

Currently residing at Morning Pointe in Spring Hill, Hillenbrand transitioned to civilian life with a career on the L&N Railroad as a brakeman, later driving a tractor-trailer. He shared a long and fulfilling life with his two late wives, Mae and Barbara, with whom he spent 52 and 18 years, respectively. He is one of only three surviving members of the 452nd Bombing Group.

Hillenbrand’s selection as grand marshal was led by the Maury County Veterans Services office, following a suggestion from Morley Levine. In addition to this honor, he was celebrated as a guest of honor at the Grand Ole Opry earlier this year and served as grand marshal at Franklin’s Veterans' Day Parade in 2023, joined by his son, John, a Vietnam War veteran.

Learn more about Claude’s life and 3 years of service during World War II in this article on the Morning Pointe website.

👉 The Maury County Veterans Day Parade starts at 11 AM at Columbia Plaza (by the post office), heads down West 7th and turns down High St at the Polk Home and ends at the Mulehouse.

November 13th: City of Columbia to Unveil New Sculptures 

The City of Columbia is excited to announce the unveiling of two new sculptures in the heart of the Columbia Arts District. This special event will showcase the talents of local artists Kevin Hale and Joseph Hazelwood. The unveiling will take place on Wednesday, November 13, at 3:00 PM in the Columbia Arts District. The event will begin with a brief ceremony and an introduction of the artists, followed by the unveiling of all three sculptures. The community is invited to celebrate these additions to the landscape of our local Arts District.

The unveiling will take place on November 13th at 3:00pm on the corner of S. Garden and 11th Streets in the Columbia Arts District.

TONIGHT: Movie Line Mania at Fairview Park

Are you a movie buff? Test your knowledge and memory at Movie Line Mania tonight! From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Dr. Christa S. Martin Community Center in Fairview Park, join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and famous movie quotes.

Date: Friday, November 8th
Location: Fairview Park - Dr. Christa S. Martin Community Center
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Come out, bring your friends, and see who can guess the most lines! This event is perfect for movie lovers of all ages.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Fitzpatrick at [email protected] or 931-548-9544

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Friday, November 8th

Nick Bentley, Grinder's Switch, 7-9 PM
Cochise County, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Troy Castelland, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
Escape, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Saturday, November 9th

TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 4-7 PM
November Blues, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
The Deltaz, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
5x5, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Sunday, November 10th

TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 1-4 PM
Mary Lou, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM