In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🌤️ Columbia’s Weather - Mix of clouds/sun, high of 93 & low of 71

📰 Maury County Schools Show Across-the-Board Gains in 2025 TCAP Results

📰 Maury County Hosts 3-Day Trench Rescue Class with Regional Fire Departments

👉 TODAY: Children’s Entrepreneur Market at The Factory at Columbia

🗓 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!

Maury County Schools Show Across-the-Board Gains in 2025 TCAP Results

Maury County Public Schools (MCPS) saw an increase in proficiency across all subject areas in the 2025 TCAP assessment. Maury County Public Schools students grades 3-12 earned higher scores in English Language Arts 34.1%, math 30.2%, science 38.6%, and social studies 39.8%, compared to 2024 TCAP results based on initial data released earlier this week by the Tennessee Department of Education. Maury County Public Schools will use the data to evaluate improvement initiatives as schools prepare for the upcoming school year.

“I am pleased with the direction our school district is heading,” said Maury County Public Schools Superintendent, Lisa Ventura. “Maury County Public Schools has seen measurable improvement in TCAP scores since 2021, with a 13.1% increase in English Language Arts, a 12.4% increase in math, a 9.5% increase in science, and a 18.5% increase in social studies. I am so proud of the work of our students, teachers, staff, and all MCPS employees. They have worked tirelessly to ensure student success.”

The Tennessee Department of Education will release additional performance data, including school-level results and student growth information in the near future.

Full 2025 TCAP assessment data is available on the Tennessee Department of Education’s website at www.tn.gov/education

Maury County Hosts 3-Day Trench Rescue Class with Regional Fire Departments

The Maury County Fire Department hosted a 3 day trench rescue class this week taught by the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service. Due to the growth across Maury County and surrounding areas the potential for a trench rescue has risen dramatically in recent years. Members of Columbia Fire and Rescue, Chapel Hill Fire Department, and Franklin FD attended the class. Trench rescue is a labor intensive operation and will require multiple agencies to respond; therefore, training together streamlines future responses.

See 40+ pictures from the class here.

TODAY: Children’s Entrepreneur Market at The Factory at Columbia

Something sweet is brewing at The Factory this weekend in place of our usual 2ND Saturday! It’s something pretty special.

Join us in welcoming back the Children’s Entrepreneurial Market from 11:00 to 3:00 Today!

These young creators are bringing their A-game with handmade goods, imaginative flair, and budding business savvy that’ll absolutely win your heart. Support the next generation of dreamers, and makers! Trust us, you’re going to love it.

The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is a national organization and there are many similar markets happening today across the nation!

Upcoming Local Events

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Saturday, July 12th

• Yard Sale (1022 Sunnyside Dr) - 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• Cars & Caffeine at 111 Motorcars (Franklin) - 7:30 - 10:30 AM

• Columbia Farmers Market - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Silent Book Club - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Community Block Party - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Nature Artisan Craft Market - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

• Art Club at Butler Stationary - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

• Hidden Gem Farmers Market (Spring Hill) - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Children’s Entrepreneur Market - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Pinball Tournament at Quarter Bandits Arcade (Spring Hill) - 4:00 - 8:00 PM

• 2025 Muletown Frog Gigging Tournament - 5:00 PM

• Skate Jam 2025 (Spring Hill) - 6:00 PM

• Summer Dance at Riverwalk Pavilion w/ Merchants of Cool Big Band - 7:00 - 9:00 PM

• Harlinsdale Roundup (Franklin) - 7:30 PM

• Maury County Sheriff’s Rodeo - 8:00 PM

• Movies in the Park - Captain America: Brave New World - 8:30 PM

Sunday, July 13th

• Hammer Drop Mountain Bike Race & Festival at Henry Horton State Park - 8:00 AM

• Singo Bingo at Grinder’s Switch - 2:00 - 3:00 PM

• Awaken Spring Hill Business Mixer - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

MORE EVENTS COMING SOON!

📌 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

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