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Hoover Family Lights Up the Season with Their Free & Festive 80,000-Light Display

Issue #284

27 Nov

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

☁️ Columbia Weather - Cloudy with a high of 58 / low of 48

🎄 Hoover Family Lights Up the Season with Their Free & Festive 80,000-Light Display

🏃‍♂️ Saturday: The 8th Annual Spring Hill Turkey Burn

📚 Conway Boyz Release Third Book, The Magic Elf, at Local Signing Event

🛍 Shop Early Black Friday Deals on Amazon!

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Upcoming Local Events

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Wednesday, November 27th

Thursday, November 28th

Friday, November 29th (160th Anniversary of the Battle of Spring Hill)

Saturday, November 30th (160th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin)

Sunday, December 1st

Hoover Family Lights Up the Season with Their Free & Festive 80,000-Light Display

Since 2005, when 16-year-old Chad Hoover created a display in Franklin with just under 10,000 computerized Christmas lights, the Hoover family has kept up the tradition through the years. After relocating to Chapel Hill, TN in 2019, the display now offers an impressive spread of 80,000 lights. Visitors may park on the side of the road, tune to 87.9FM, and enjoy an exciting 20 minute performance of lights dancing to music.

How much does it cost?

The show is absolutely free! This is our way of spreading Christmas cheer. We would like to encourage you to donate to your favorite charity.

What’s the radio station?

Tune your radio to 87.9 FM. The lights are sychronized to music!

What happens in case of rain?

Unfortunately electricity and water do not get along! Despite our best efforts to waterproof, heavy rain may cause parts of the show to stop working. Be sure to like our Facebook page for the latest information!

How long does the season run?

Opening night is the Friday after Thanksgiving. The final show of the season will be on New Year’s Eve.

Location:
1390 Neil Road
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(26 minutes from Downtown Columbia)

Saturday: The 8th Annual Spring Hill Turkey Burn

Tennessee Children’s Home is having Spring Hill’s 8th Annual Turkey Burn, a 1K | 5K | Half Marathon event on November 30, 2024.

Come enjoy a beautiful run through the hilly back roads of Maury County and Spring Hill. The race will start and finish at Spring Hill High School. Nashville Striders is our race management team. 

The money raised will support the Middle Tennessee campus of Tennessee Children's Home and the programs provided. Children and youth, who otherwise would not have opportunities to learn about Christ, have educational services, and physical necessaries. We count on people like you to help provide this safe and secure environment. We hope that you will consider making an impact in this way, and that you understand how life changing your gift will be for children and youth who will be given opportunities because of your sponsorship and donation. 

The course will be multi-surface, gravel, asphalt, and cement. Come enjoy a beautiful run through the hilly back roads of Maury County and Spring Hill. The race will start and finish at Spring Hill High School. 

Conway Boyz Release Third Book, The Magic Elf, at Local Signing Event

Click image above to see a video from their last book release event

Young Authors Kanye and Ryon, known as the "Conway Boyz," are set to release their third book, The Magic Elf. These talented cousins are pursuing their dreams of becoming successful writers, actors, and movie producers. As the youngest male authors to host a book signing in Maury County, their dedication and creative achievements set a remarkable example.

Their first two books, Nightman and Mammon, are available for pre-order. Their latest work, The Magic Elf, will be featured at a book sale and signing event this Saturday at the Factory in Columbia, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The pair began writing when they were just eight years old, a journey supported and nurtured by their family. Their stories often incorporate biblical themes, integrating scripture and characters inspired by people in the Bible. Kanye and Ryon collaborate closely on their projects, with Kanye pitching ideas that the cousins develop together.

The Conway Boyz’s writing reflects a Manga-style storytelling approach, blending literary depth with engaging narrative structure. While Ryon is influenced by the graphic novels of Frank Miller, Kanye draws inspiration from creators like Todd McFarlane, Stan Lee, and Tom King’s Batman stories.

The family has been a steadfast source of encouragement, celebrating the boys’ unique focus and dedication to writing. Their creativity stands out as they work on stories together, crafting ideas and developing narratives.

This Saturday, the Conway Boyz will participate in the Minority-Owned Business Pop-Up event at the Factory, sharing their work and inspiring others with their remarkable journey.

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Wednesday, November 27th

Troy Castelland, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

Thursday, November 28th

Todd Ciprian, Tito's Spring Hill, 6-9 PM

Friday, November 29th

Tom Saffell & Robert Johnson, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Christmas Barn Bash w/ David Phelps, The Barn at the Phelps Farm (Culleoka), 7 PM
Kristy Cox, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
615  Rewind, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Saturday, November 30th

TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 4-7 PM
November Blue, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Christmas Barn Bash w/ David Phelps, The Barn at the Phelps Farm (Culleoka), 7 PM
Kenny Durham Trio, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
CJ & The Whiskey Sundown Band, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Sunday, December 1st

TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 1-4 PM
Christmas Barn Bash w/ David Phelps, The Barn at the Phelps Farm (Culleoka), 7 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

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