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Spring Hill Accepts Donation of Historic Artifacts Unearthed at Legacy Pointe Construction Site

Issue #432

May 10, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

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📰 Spring Hill Accepts Donation of Historic Artifacts Unearthed at Legacy Pointe Construction Site 

📰 Columbia Fire & Rescue Adds First-Ever Tanker to Fleet

🎉 Celebrate Tennessee’s 229th Birthday at the State Museum

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Spring Hill Accepts Donation of Historic Artifacts Unearthed at Legacy Pointe Construction Site

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

On Monday, BOMA passed Resolution 25-118, accepting the donation of hundreds of artifacts recovered from the Legacy Pointe construction site, located near Spring Hill Crossings.

Prior to development of the site, SouthStar voluntarily conducted a cultural resources survey of the tract of land to determine if significant cultural resources could potentially be affected by the project. As a result, SouthStar was able to locate, recover, and curate historic and cultural artifacts of importance to the history of Spring Hill, Middle Tennessee, and the United States.

Artifacts recovered include Civil War era bullets, pieces of artillery shells, and even an arrowhead dating back thousands of years.

The City of Spring Hill is grateful for the diligence of Southstar, making sure these pieces of history are not forgotten. The artifacts will be displayed in the future at Rippa Villa and other sites around the City of Spring Hill.

Columbia Fire & Rescue Adds First-Ever Tanker to Fleet

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From City of Columbia, TN - Government’s post…

Columbia Fire & Rescue, Tennessee has added its first-ever tanker—a 2025 Fire Master Tanker—to enhance emergency response capabilities and support structure fire operations across the city.

Built on an International chassis, the new vehicle features a 2,000-gallon water tank and a 1,250 GPM pump, along with hoses and firefighting tools that allow it to function as a secondary pumper when needed.

The $468,100 investment reflects the City of Columbia’s ongoing commitment to strengthening fire suppression efforts and ensuring long-term preparedness.

Through continued partnership with Maury County Fire under the Automatic Aid Agreement, the addition of this tanker further bolsters a coordinated regional response network.

The vehicle is expected to enter service on May 12, 2025, following final equipment installation and personnel training.

Celebrate Tennessee’s 229th Birthday at the State Museum

To celebrate Tennessee’s 229th Birthday one day early, the Tennessee State Library & Archives, the Tennessee State Museum, and Bicentennial Mall State Park are hosting free, family-friendly events as part of the 2025 Statehood Day Celebration on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

“Statehood Day at the Library & Archives provides a unique opportunity for visitors to view Tennessee’s three original constitutions,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “These documents remain the foundation of our modern form of government, and they are only on display once a year at this celebration. We encourage all to join us for a day filled with enjoyable activities.” 

Statehood Day Celebration events at the Tennessee State Library & Archives begin at 10:00 a.m. Tennessee’s three priceless original constitutions will be presented, displayed, and guarded by members of the Highway Patrol’s Honor Guard during the opening ceremony at 11:00 a.m. The Library & Archives will also host living history interpreters and other family-friendly activities throughout the day, and food trucks will be stationed nearby. Behind-the-scenes tours, including stops at the robotic retrieval system and blast freezer, begin at 11:30 a.m. Tour space is limited, and reservations may be made on the day of the event. The day concludes at 2:00 p.m.  

“The staff at the Library & Archives, the State Museum, and Bicentennial Mall State Park have done an incredible job planning a tremendous celebration for our 229th birthday,” said Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist Jamie Ritter. “We hope families from across Tennessee join us for a fun, educational, and historic celebration on the Bicentennial Mall State Park Campus.”

The Tennessee State Museum will open at 10:00 a.m. to the public and offer highlight tours, Storytime with reigning Miss Tennessee Carley Vogel, period games on the front lawn, and a cupcake celebration. Highlight Tours will be provided at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Vogel will read in the Children’s Gallery at 10:30 a.m. The cupcake celebration, which will include Vogel reading the Tennessee State poem, “Oh Tennessee, My Tennessee” by Commander William Porter Lawrence, will begin at noon in the Museum’s Grand Hall. 

“The state’s commitment to its history takes center stage here at the foot of Capitol Hill, with Bicentennial Mall, the Library & Archives, and State Museum all connected on one campus,” said Ashley Howell, executive director of the Tennessee State Museum. “If you’re interested in Tennessee history, come see us. Tennessee Statehood Day is our annual opportunity to showcase that commitment and the valuable partnership between our three institutions. We look forward to having everyone join us.”

Park rangers will also offer a guided tour of the Bicentennial State Park at 10:00 a.m. 

To commemorate the day, pick up your “Passport to Tennessee History.” Stop by the Tennessee State Library & Archives, the Tennessee State Museum, and the Visitor’s Center at Bicentennial Mall State Park. Get your book stamped at all locations to receive 10 percent off at the Bicentennial Mall and Tennessee State Museum gift shops.

Upcoming Local Events

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Monday, May 12th

Tuesday, May 13th

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May 15-17: Franklin Rodeo
May 29 - 31: Music City Rodeo

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Saturday, May 10th

Tom Dixon, Keg Springs Winery, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Grasskickers, Amber Falls Winery, 3:00 - 8:00 PM
Mellie Koska, Buck & Board, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Jake Clayton Band, The Rebel, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Porch Series Writers Round - Michael Farren, Ava Mabury, Dave Kennedy, The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM Reservations Here 
The Wannabeatles, Puckett’s, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Resurrection, The Mulehouse, 8:00 PM
Zone Status, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Sunday, May 11th

The Sins, Amber Falls Winery, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Deltaz Duo, The Rebel, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Archer, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

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