Fourth of July Weekend Fatalities Fall from 18 to 4 Across State

Issue #491

July 10, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🌤️ Columbia’s Weather - Partly cloudy, slight chance of thunderstorms, high of 88 & low of 69

📰 Fourth of July Weekend Fatalities Fall from 18 to 4 Across State

📰 Driver Rescued After Vehicle Plunges Down Embankment on Rock Springs Road

📌 July 13: Awaken Spring Hill Business Mixer

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

👉 Your Guide to Summer Camps & Kids Activities in July! 

🗓 Know of Some Local Events Not Listed? Send us the Details!

Fourth of July Weekend Fatalities Fall from 18 to 4 Across State

Preliminary figures from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) show a significant drop in traffic fatalities across the state during the 2025 Independence Day holiday period. Four people were killed in crashes, compared to 18 during the same time frame in 2024.

The holiday enforcement period ran from 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, through 5:59 a.m. Monday, July 7. During that time, THP:

Investigated 132 total crashes
Responded to 49 injury crashes
Made 99 DUI arrests
Assisted 752 motorists

The reduction in lives lost follows the launch of safety campaigns like "Safe on 70", a specialized enforcement and education effort focused on U.S. Highway 70 and surrounding high-crash areas. The campaign began just ahead of the holiday weekend and included increased patrols and community outreach.

“Seeing fatalities fall from 18 to four is progress, but our work continues,” said Colonel Matt Perry, Commander of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. “Troopers were out in force to protect the public, and campaigns like Safe on 70 support our broader safety mission.”

The Tennessee Highway Patrol reminds drivers to slow down, buckle up, and never drive impaired. Troopers will continue high-visibility enforcement throughout the summer travel season.

Driver Rescued After Vehicle Plunges Down Embankment on Rock Springs Road

From Maury County Fire Department’s post…

VEHICLE EXTRICATION & ROPE RESCUE

Tuesday night at 8:00PM units responded to Rock Springs Rd for an MVA. Responding units: Engine 21, Rescue 21, OPS 20, Deputy 20. Upon arrival units found a vehicle down a steep embankment with one subject trapped. Units removed a door to free the patient and set up a rope system to bring the patient to the roadway in a stokes basket. Luckily, only minor injuries were reported.

Agencies on scene/involved:

July 13: Awaken Spring Hill Business Mixer

You are warmly invited to the first-ever Awaken Spring Hill Business Mixer, hosted by Lydia and Scott Ingegneri, owners of The Awaken House. This evening is designed to refresh, inspire, and celebrate you—our fellow business owners—while casting vision for how we can collectively bless and uplift our community.

Join us on Sunday, July 13th from 5:00–7:00 PM for an evening of connection, curated appetizers, and non-alcoholic beverages. 

During the evening, you’ll hear from Lydia, Scott, and their team as they share their heart for Spring Hill, highlight exciting upcoming events at The Awaken House, and offer tangible ways your business can partner in making a meaningful impact. You’ll also discover how The Awaken House could be a resource and benefit to your own business initiatives.

This event is completely free, and as a special thank you, all attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a complimentary stay at The Awaken House Airbnb.

We sincerely hope you can join us for this relaxing and uplifting evening made just for you.

Upcoming Local Events

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Thursday, July 10th

Friday, July 11th

Saturday, July 12th

Sunday, July 13th

📌 Mark Your Calendars…

July 26: The Awaken House 1 Year Birthday Party
July 26: 4th Annual Rebel Rouser Cruise-in
Aug 28 - Sept 1: Maury County Fair & Expo 

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, July 10th

Radio Farm, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Murphy Ridge, McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7:00 PM

Friday, July 11th

Live Music, The Spot, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Rob Harris, Tito’s Spring Hill, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Johnny Jameson & The Empty Pints, McCreary’s Irish Pub, 7:00 PM
Open Mic, Grinder’s Switch, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Late Bloomers, Puckett’s, 7:30 - 9:00 PM 
Escape, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Saturday, July 12th

Nick Bentley, Keg Springs, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Box of Rocks, Amber Falls Winery, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Neil Pennington, McCreary’s Irish Pub, 7:00 PM
Brothers Revolt, Rebel Bar & Grill, 7:30 PM
Song Writers Round, The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
66 Strikes, The Boondox, 8:00 PM
Boomerang, Puckett’s, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Black Hole Suns, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Sunday, July 13th

Don Phillips, Amber Falls Winery, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
DNR, The Rebel Bar & Grill, 2:00 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Vince & Brett, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill 4:00 - 7:00 PM

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