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Maury County Celebrates $5.9B in Investment, Nearly 7,000 Jobs Over Last Decade

Issue #443

May 21, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

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📰 Maury County Celebrates $5.9B in Investment, Nearly 7,000 Jobs Over Last Decade

📰 Maury Regional Medical Center Named Among Top 15% Nationwide for Patient Experience

📌 May 24: Columbia Sports Cards & Memorabilia Show

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 Today’s Live Music

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Maury County Celebrates $5.9B in Investment, Nearly 7,000 Jobs Over Last Decade

During Economic Development Week, the Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance celebrated a decade of economic growth, highlighting major achievements and future prospects for the region.

Over the past 10 years, Maury County has seen 44 successful projects, resulting in $5.92 billion in capital investment and the creation of approximately 6,826 new jobs. In a recent update to the Columbia City Council, Maury Alliance shared that 18 projects are currently active, with nearly half involving expansions by existing local businesses. This marks a significant increase from historical trends and reflects both the success of local industries and a targeted strategy to foster sustainable growth.

The county has also maintained low unemployment rates, with the latest figure for March reported at 2.9%.

To commemorate the week, the Alliance shared key milestones on social media. Retail sales in Maury County rose by more than 85% from 2013 to 2023. Among the featured wins was Landmark Ceramics’ $72 million expansion in Mt. Pleasant in 2016, which added 78 jobs. From 2018 to 2023, the county’s overall workforce quadrupled, and average annual income increased by 7.1%.

Workforce development has also been a key focus. In partnership with Maury County Public Schools and the Youth Education Foundation, the Alliance launched a program that earned the Work Ethic Distinction from the State of Tennessee. This initiative gives graduating high school seniors a credential that prioritizes them for interviews with participating local employers, supporting students who aim to enter the workforce immediately after graduation.

Maury Regional Medical Center Named Among Top 15% Nationwide for Patient Experience

Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has been recognized as a 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor.

The award places MRMC among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide for patient experience and marks the third consecutive year MRMC earned this distinction (2023–2025).

“This award reflects the dedication of Maury Regional Health in providing safe, patient-centered care,” said CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “Every member of our organization contributes to this achievement, from physicians and those who provide direct, bedside care to all those who serve in equally important supportive roles. Their efforts attempt to ensure that patients not only receive excellent clinical care but also feel heard, respected and supported during every step of their health care journey.”

Each year, Healthgrades recognizes the top hospitals nationwide that provide an exceptional experience for patients during their hospital stay. As part of its annual analysis, Healthgrades evaluated more than 3,000 hospitals, applying a scoring methodology to 10 patient experience measures. These measures focus on patients’ perceptions of their hospital care, including staff communication, medication explanations and cleanliness. MRMC’s Outstanding Patient Experience Award is the direct result of positive patient feedback in these critical areas.

In addition to the Patient Experience Award, MRMC received recognition for excellence in orthopedics. Highlights from the 2025 Healthgrades Hospital Ratings & Awards include:

  • Named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ for four consecutive years (2022–2025)

  • Recipient of the Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ for four consecutive years (2022–2025)

  • Named among the top 5% and 10% in the nation for overall orthopedic services for four consecutive years (2022-2025)

  • Five-star recipient for spinal fusion surgery for three consecutive years (2023–2025)

  • Five-star recipient for hip fracture treatment for five consecutive years (2021–2025)

“Our team at TOA Columbia is honored to be recognized among the top orthopedic programs in the nation,” said Scott McCall, MD, orthopedic surgeon on Maury Regional Health’s medical staff and associated with Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA). “These distinctions reflect our commitment to providing exceptional surgical outcomes and personalized orthopedic care. From the initial consultation to rehabilitation, we focus on each patient’s unique journey to recovery — and that dedication is evident in these national recognitions.”

As part of its 2025 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care.

“We commend Maury Regional Medical Center for going above and beyond to ensure patients have the best possible experience during their hospital stay and recovery process,” said Debra Gradick, MD, FACEP, senior physician consultant at Healthgrades. “Better patient experiences lead to better health outcomes, which is why it’s so important for patients to choose a hospital that excels at providing high-quality, compassionate care.”

To learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and view the full methodology for the Outstanding Patient Experience Award, visit healthgrades.com.

May 24: Columbia Sports Cards & Memorabilia Show

Brand new card show is coming to Columbia over Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 24. Takes place 8am-2:30pm.

50 TABLES

LOTS OF SPORTS CARDS & POKEMON

FREE PARKING

ONLY $1 ENTRY

Come hang out for a few with collectors from all over central Tennessee and beyond!

Takes place at the US Army National Guard Gymnasium at 844 North James Campbell Blvd next to Highway 43.

Sellers can email [email protected] or text 931-447-9445 for table details. SEE YOU THERE!

Upcoming Local Events

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Wednesday, May 21st

Thursday, May 22nd

Friday, May 23rd

Saturday, May 24th

Sunday, May 25th

📌 Mark Your Calendars…

May 29 - 31: Music City Rodeo
June 5-8: CMA Fest
June 7-8: Nashville Comicon
June 7-8: Great Tennessee Air Show

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Wednesday, May 21st

Oliver Pigott, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Open Mic (Vet2Vet), McCreary’s Irish Pub, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Thursday, May 22nd

Hobo Cain, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Todd Ciprian, Tito’s Spring Hill, 6:00-9:00 PM
Beatles4Sale, McCreary’s Irish Pub, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Friday, May 23rd

Music in May, The Awaken House, 5:00-8:00 PM
Shannon McCue & Friends, The Spot Burgers & Beers, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Lydia Rae, Buck & Board, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
New Binge Music, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00-11:00 PM

Saturday, May 24th

Ben Daniels, Keg Springs, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Carson Phillips, Amber Falls Winery, 3:00 - 8:00 PM
Rett Stocstill, Buck & Board, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
The Def Leprechaun Band, McCreary’s Irish Pun 7:00 - 9:00 PM
The Deltaz, Puckett’s, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
The Petty Junkies, The Mulehouse, 8:00 PM
Grace West Band, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 - 11:00 PM
Power Play, The Boondox, 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Sunday, May 25th

Braise Killen, Amber Falls Winery, 1:00-5:00 PM
Brandon Bartley, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 4:00-7:00 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6:00-7:30 PM

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