Columbia Honors Bulldogs’ Back-to-Back State Championships

Issue #530

August 18, 2025

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⚾️ Columbia Honors Bulldogs’ Back-to-Back State Championships

📌 8/19: Discover Local Programs in the Community at Kid Connect Expo

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

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Columbia Honors Bulldogs’ Back-to-Back State Championships

Columbia has officially recognized the Columbia Academy Bulldogs baseball team for its remarkable achievement of winning back-to-back Division II-A State Championships, proclaiming August 15 as Columbia Academy Bulldogs Baseball Team Day.

During the City Council’s August 14 meeting, proclamations were presented to the athletes, celebrating their 2024 and 2025 titles. City leaders praised the team for an accomplishment that many considered nearly impossible, noting how the Bulldogs continue to represent the spirit and future of the community with pride.

The 2025 season began with the theme “Take Two” and quickly lived up to it. The Bulldogs opened with 18 straight wins and went on to set a school record with 28 consecutive victories, including an undefeated run at the State Final Four. Their championship season culminated in a 2-0 shutout over Clarksville Academy on May 23 at Middle Tennessee State University.

Coaches and city officials emphasized just how rare this level of success is in high school sports. Winning a single state title is considered difficult, but capturing two in a row — while dominating nearly every game — is an achievement they believe will be remembered for years to come.

The proclamations also highlighted the team’s place in school history: the first Columbia Academy baseball team to reach Murfreesboro in consecutive years and the first to secure back-to-back state championships.

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8/19: Discover Local Programs in the Community at Kid Connect Expo

Looking for music lessons, tutoring, sewing or other enriching opportunities for your child, but aren’t sure what's out there?

Join us for the KidConnect Expo at Acton TriStar Academy.

This unique event brings together local family-focused businesses that serve children, many of which operate without a storefront and are hard to find.

From piano and sewing lessons, to speech services and more, you'll discover amazing resources offered by passionate professionals right here in our community.

Come meet the faces behind these homegrown businesses, ask questions, and find the right fit for your family-all in one place!

You will also have the chance to tour Acton TriStar Academy, a learner-driven, hands-on school helping young people discover their unique gifts and grow into confident, capable heroes.

Tuesday, August 19th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
762 Beechcroft Rd., Spring Hill

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Tuesday, August 19th

Songwriters Open Mic, Whiskey Alley, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Justen Harden, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Wednesday, August 20th

Austin Byrd, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Thursday, August 21st

Robb Harris, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Todd Ciprian, Tito’s Spring Hill, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Larkin & Leigh, Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30 - 9:00 PM

Friday, August 22nd

TBA, The Spot, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Brian & Melanie Jones, Buck & Board, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Nick Bentley, Grinder’s Switch Winery, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Kirwin and the Band!, McCreary’s Irish Pub, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
The Heels, Puckett’s, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Natasia Greycloud, Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Smokin’ Peas, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 - 11:00 PM
Song Writers Round, The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM

Saturday, August 23rd

Sean Carson, Keg Springs, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Martin Lane, Amber Falls Winery, 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Rett Stocstill, Buck & Board, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Music on the Porch, 600 N Main St, Mt Pleasant TN, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Summer Series, The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
The Mighty Trainwrecks, Puckett’s, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
McCartney Forever, The Mulehouse, 8:00 PM
Laura Drake, The Boondox, 8:00 PM 
Broke by Monday, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Sunday, August 24th

Bronwen Fair, Amber Falls Winery, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Shannon (Jill FM), Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

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