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Spring Hill Acquires 111 Acres, Halts 1,000-Unit Housing Development for Water Project

Issue #369

03 Mar

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🌧 Columbia’s Tuesday Weather - Rain w/ high of 70 & low of 49

📰 Spring Hill Acquires 111 Acres, Halts 1,000-Unit Housing Development for Water Project

📰 Central High Student Kelsey Judd to Represent Maury & Giles Counties in TN Youth of the Year Competition

📌 3/7-3/8: Celebrate 1st Birthday Weekend at The Shoppes in Trotwood Square 

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Friday, March 7th

Saturday, March 8th

Spring Hill Acquires 111 Acres, Halts 1,000-Unit Housing Development for Water Project

From City of Spring Hill, TN - Municipal Government’s post… 

On Monday night, the Spring Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to approve Resolution 25-68 to purchase 111 acres of land that was planned to become a high-density housing subdivision named “Stone Creek.” 

The developer had proposed to build more than 1000 new housing units in this development, with about 66% of those being townhomes. Instead, this land will be used to further one of the most important projects in Spring Hill — the Advanced Purification Project. The planned reservoir connected to this project will reside on this newly acquired property.

"I am thankful that City Staff was able to pull off a major win for Spring Hill residents. We are taking more than 1,000 residential units off the table and replacing them with a solution to our water needs," said Mayor Jim Hagaman. “This BOMA has been committed to the idea of smart growth, and we hear our residents’ concerns. This is a huge step in the right direction.”

The land sits adjacent to I-65 near the Brandon Woods subdivision and just south of approximately 45 acres of land that was previously donated to the City.

Central High Student Kelsey Judd to Represent Maury & Giles Counties in TN Youth of the Year Competition

The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee (BGCSCTN) proudly named Kelsey Judd as the 2025 Youth of the Year during a ceremony at Guitar & Cadillac Hall at Puckett’s in Columbia. A 15-year-old student at Central High School, Kelsey was selected for her resilience, leadership, and commitment to academic and personal growth. 

The prestigious event welcomed an audience of more than 100 guests, including the seven Youth of the Year candidates, their families, Board Members, elected officials, and dedicated supporters of the Boys & Girls Club. A distinguished panel of judges oversaw the competition, featuring Demetrius Nelson, pastor at Carmack Boulevard Church of Christ; Rod Holliman, managing partner of Honest 1 Auto Care; and Elizabeth Gallegos, Align Maury Program Manager with the Maury Alliance.

Board Chair Gale Moore opened the event with a warm welcome, setting a celebratory tone for the proceedings. Junior C., a Youth of the Year candidate, followed with an invocation, offering attendees a moment of reflection. BGCSCTN CEO Ginny Wright then took the stage to highlight the significance of the Youth of the Year program and its role in developing young leaders. She also acknowledged the judges and local elected officials in attendance.

Each of the seven candidates was introduced through short interview videos, sharing their personal journeys with the Club before stepping onto the stage to deliver inspiring speeches. Following their remarks, BGCSCTN leadership presented each finalist with a certificate of achievement, recognizing their dedication, growth, and accomplishments in the Youth of the Year program.

The event concluded at 12:30 p.m., with Kelsey’s heartfelt remarks as the newly named Youth of the Year, followed by closing comments from BGCSCTN leadership.

For Kelsey, this honor represents the culmination of a journey marked by perseverance and self-discovery. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at a young age, she often felt different from her peers. However, the Boys & Girls Club provided a space where she always felt included and supported.

“They always made sure I felt included, whether I was counting carbs during snack time or learning how to manage my insulin properly,” she shared in her speech.

Beyond her health challenges, Kelsey faced personal hardships, including her parents’ divorce, frequent moves, and the instability brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through it all, the Club remained a constant source of stability and belonging.

“No matter where we moved or how many changes I went through, I could always count on the Club for stability and a sense of belonging,” she said.

She credits the Club’s SMART Girls program for helping her build confidence and develop positive relationships. She also acknowledges Ms. K, a former Club staff member, who played a key role in her emotional growth.

“She always made me feel heard and let me know it was okay to have emotions. I still use the breathing techniques she taught me when I’m feeling nervous.”

With aspirations of becoming a pediatric nurse, Kelsey plans to attend East Tennessee State University, inspired by her own experiences.

“I want to help children, especially those who might face health challenges like I have, and give them the same support the Boys & Girls Club has given me.”

As the 2025 Youth of the Year, Kelsey now embodies the Club’s mission—to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential.

The Youth of the Year program is the Boys & Girls Club’s highest honor, recognizing young people who exemplify leadership, service, academic achievement, and a commitment to healthy lifestyles. As this year’s winner, Kelsey will serve as the official youth ambassador for Giles and Maury Counties, speaking at community engagements and advancing to the Tennessee State Youth of the Year competition in March.

3/7-3/8: Celebrate 1st Birthday Weekend at The Shoppes in Trotwood Square

Come celebrate with us at our grand 1st birthday weekend!

March 7 & March 8

We will have special gifts, eats & treats, specials, giveaways, free B2 t-shirts & so much more!

The Shoppes in Trotwood Square
1129 Trotwood Ave, Suite 1 - Columbia, TN 38401

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Tuesday, March 4th

Rob Harris, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM
Los Swamp Monster, The Rebel, 6 PM

Wednesday, March 5th

Austin Byrd, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

Thursday, March 6th

Matt Marinchick, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM
Todd Ciprian, Tito's Spring Hill, 6-9 PM
Neal Pennington, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM

Friday, March 7th

Nick Bentley, Grinder's Switch, 6-8 PM
The Tim Turner Band, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Songwriter Series ft. J. Michael Harter, Rhonda Funk, Lockwood Barr & Collins Horton, The  Mulehouse 7 PM
Smith & Gone, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
Escape, Fozzy's Bar &  Grill, 8-11 PM

Saturday, March 8th

Andy Liter & the Lite Beers, McCreary's Irish Pub, 7-9 PM
Kenny Durham Trio, Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
CJ & The Whiskey Sundown Band, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Sunday, March 9th

Brandon Bratley, Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 4-7 PM
Aaron Sizemore Band, The Rebel, 4 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

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