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New Plan Targets Speeding and Distracted Driving in Spring Hill Neighborhoods

Issue #551

September 09, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

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📰 New Plan Targets Speeding and Distracted Driving in Spring Hill Neighborhoods

🎵Pilgrimage 2025: John Mayer, Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours Headline in Franklin

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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New Plan Targets Speeding and Distracted Driving in Spring Hill Neighborhoods

Spring Hill leaders have voted to update the city’s neighborhood traffic calming program, shifting the focus toward education and enforcement as the primary tools for addressing speeding and distracted driving. The decision came during a unanimous vote by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen at their September 2 meeting.

For years, the program relied heavily on physical changes like speed bumps and narrowed lanes to slow traffic. City officials now want to encourage safe driving through increased awareness and stronger enforcement before considering engineering measures. The hope is that by reminding residents of their responsibility behind the wheel, fewer interventions will be needed.

Much of the concern centers around residential streets, where speeding and distracted driving pose risks to children and families. City leaders noted that the drivers causing problems are often residents themselves, emphasizing that safety begins with individual responsibility.

The decision reflects a broader regional focus on traffic safety. Murfreesboro recently reported progress through its own traffic calming program, and Nashville’s Department of Transportation has identified more than two dozen streets in South Nashville and Antioch for upcoming improvements that combine enforcement with engineering.

In Spring Hill, officials said there is no single “worst” area for traffic concerns. Instead, problems vary depending on who is asked, with many residents feeling their own neighborhoods face the greatest challenges. The updated approach aims to provide more consistent safety across the city while addressing residents’ concerns through enforcement and education.

Pilgrimage 2025: John Mayer, Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours Headline in Franklin

The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is set to return September 27–28, 2025, bringing two full days of live music to Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin. Each year, this festival turns the historic farm into a celebration of sound, food, and Southern culture, drawing big-name artists and rising stars right up the road from Columbia.

This year’s lineup features a mix of Grammy-winners and crowd favorites including John Mayer, Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours, Young the Giant, and Grace Potter. Alongside the headliners, fans can expect a variety of performances that highlight the best in rock, country, Americana, and roots music.

On Saturday, 9/27, festival goers can catch performances from Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours, Father John Misty, Maggie Rose, Taylor Hunnicutt, Sam Barber, Colony House, American Aquarium, Angel White, Will McFarlane, and Ben Chapman’s Peach Jam featuring JD Clayton and Meg McRee.

On Sunday, 9/28, the stage will light up with John Mayer performing with his full band, along with Young the Giant, Grace Potter, Sam Fender, Better Than Ezra, The Heavy Heavy, Eddie 9V, verygently, Christina Vane, and the Sam Grisman Project joined by Vince Herman and Lindsay Lou.

With its diverse lineup and welcoming atmosphere, Pilgrimage has grown into a signature Middle Tennessee event where fans of all ages can enjoy world-class performances in a uniquely Southern setting.

Upcoming Local Events

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Tuesday, September 9th

Wednesday, September 10th

Thursday, September 11th

Friday, September 12th

Saturday, September 13th

MORE EVENTS COMING SOON!

📌 Mark Your Calendars…

Sept 5-14: Nashville Fair 
Sept 16: Breakfast with the Mayors
Sept 27 - 28: Pilgrimage Music & Heritage Festival
Oct 11: Columbia Fall Fest

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, September 11th

Brooklyn Ray, Puckett’s, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Todd Ciprian, Tito’s Spring Hill, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Rob Roscoe, Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Friday, September 12th

TBA, The Spot: Burgers & Beers, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Nick Duhe, Buck & Board, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Open Mic, Grinder’s Switch Winery, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Night of Worship, The Awaken House, 7:00 PM
Shannon & The Harpeth River Boys, McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Troy Kemp, Puckett’s, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Emily Otteson, Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
South Bound Crows, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 – 11:00 PM

Saturday, September 13th

Tom Dixon, Keg Springs Winery, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Gil Gann, Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Yonder Trio, Buck & Board, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Los San Patricios, McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Song Writers Round, The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Kenny & Bob, Puckett’s, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
615 Rewind, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 – 11:00 PM

Sunday, September 14th

The Sins, Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1:00 – 5:00 PM

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