In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🌥️ Columbia’s Weather - Mostly cloudy w/ High of 92, low of 68

📰 Mayors of Columbia, Spring Hill, Mt. Pleasant, and Maury County Gather for Annual Breakfast Event

📰 Spring Hill Police Launch Safe Exchange Zone for Online Sales and Custody Hand-Offs

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Mayors of Columbia, Spring Hill, Mt. Pleasant, and Maury County Gather for Annual Breakfast Event

Join Maury Alliance for a special morning of breakfast, conversation, and community insight with our local mayors!

This annual gathering brings together local leaders for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and a shared vision for Maury County’s future. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear updates on local initiatives, ask questions, and strengthen connections that impact our region.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast provided by Puckett’s Restaurant.

Speakers:

    • Moderator – Maury Alliance President Wil Evans
    • Maury County Mayor – Sheila Butt
    • City of Columbia Mayor – Chaz Molder
    • City of Mt. Pleasant Mayor – Bill White
    • City of Spring Hill Mayor – Matt Fitterer

The event will take place at the Memorial Building located at 308 W. 7th Street on Tuesday, September 16th from 7:30-9:00am.

The cost is $25 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members.

Find more information and register here.

Spring Hill Police Launch Safe Exchange Zone for Online Sales and Custody Hand-Offs

The Spring Hill Police Department has introduced a safe exchange zone to help reduce the risks that sometimes come with in-person meetups. Whether it’s arranging a sale from an online marketplace or coordinating a custody handoff, these situations can be unpredictable.

The designated area is located at the new SHPD headquarters, which opened in May. It’s monitored by cameras around the clock, providing constant surveillance. In addition, a newly installed emergency button offers a direct line to dispatch in case assistance is needed.

Safe exchange areas aren’t a new idea, but they aren’t widely known in many communities. Spring Hill officials decided to continue the practice after seeing its value at the department’s previous location.

Although incidents of violence during exchanges are uncommon, they do occur. By offering this monitored site, the department hopes to give residents peace of mind and an extra layer of safety.

For those who choose not to use the designated zone, police recommend meeting in a public, well-lit location with plenty of people around and arranging exchanges during daytime hours.

Upcoming Local Events

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Wednesday, August 20th

• Ground Breaking For New Baseball Field at Maury County Park - 9:30 AM

• Vet2Vet Meet Up at McCreary’s - 5:30 - 7:00 PM

• Trivia Night at August Sage - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Thursday, August 21st

• Connect Spring Hill at Viking Pizza - 9:00 - 10:00 AM 

• Bingo at Aquatics & Rec Center - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

• Video Game Open Play at Aquatics & Rec Center - 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Friday, August 22nd

• Tennessee Titans First Pre-Season Home Game - 7:00 PM

• Country Dance Night at The Mulehouse - 7:30 PM

Saturday, August 23rd

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

• The Market at Henry Horton State Park - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• Spring Hill Cars & Coffee - 8:00 - 11:00 AM

• Estate Sale (120 Green Vale Dr.)

• Mission Unchanging K-5th Event at The Well Church - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Fly Fishing Clinic (Franklin) - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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

• Tripp’s ACE BBQ Party - 11:00 AM

• Stunt Show & Block Party at Moonshine Harley Davidson (Franklin) - 1:00 - 3:00 PM

• Writer’s Group at Spring Hill Public Library - 2:00 - 3:30 PM

• 2025 Music City Brewers Fest - 4:00 - 9:00 PM

• Nashville SC vs. Orlando - 7:30 PM

Sunday, August 24th

• Scoop & Slime Event at Hattie Janes Creamery - 2:00 - 4:00 PM

• Sip & Solve Puzzle Competition at Grinder’s Switch - 2:00 - 4:00 PM

📌 Mark Your Calendars…

Aug 14 - 23: Tennessee State Fair (Lebanon)
Aug 28 - Sept 1: Maury County Fair & Expo 
Sept 27 - 28: Pilgrimage Music & Heritage Festival

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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