Storms Force Road Closures and Emergency Response Across Maury County

Issue #565

September 23, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

⛈️ Columbia’s Wednesday Weather - Scattered thunderstorms w/ High of 78, low of 68

🚨 Storms Force Road Closures and Emergency Response Across Maury County

🎵 Chords For A Cause: Support Kid’s Place and Local Children in Need

🗓 List of Upcoming Events
 
🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Storms Force Road Closures and Emergency Response Across Maury County

Maury County Fire crews stayed busy overnight and into Tuesday morning as heavy storms swept through the area. The department reported a surge in emergency calls, responding to crashes, lightning strikes, and flooding in the county. Several roads, including Mt. Joy Road near Mt. Pleasant, had to be closed due to dangerously high water.

The Maury County Fire Department posted…  

BUSY MORNING!! 

Emergency services across Maury County have been busy this morning with multiple accidents, lightning strikes to homes and trees, vehicles stuck in high water, and more. 

We would like to highlight the exceptional work of Maury County 911 for handling a major influx of calls through the morning hours and keeping a calm, steady voice through all the chaos. Great job.

Chords For A Cause: Support Kid’s Place and Local Children in Need

With Kid’s Place, every number they share has a child’s story behind it.

Kid’s Place is a child advocacy center and nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families affected by sexual abuse and severe maltreatment. Through forensic interviews, trauma-focused therapy, family advocacy, and community education, Kid’s Place provides compassionate care and helps children heal in a safe and supportive environment.

In 2024, 150 children in Maury County walked through their doors for a forensic interview after a report was made of severe child abuse. That meant impactful, brave conversations in a safe space — and it came at a cost of $90,000 to provide.

44 children sat with Kid’s Place therapists for trauma-focused mental health therapy, beginning the hard journey of healing. Those sessions totaled $39,600.

And 186 families leaned on their advocates for guidance, support, and resources as they navigated some of the hardest days of their lives — a service valued at $67,000.

In 2024, providing these essential services to Maury County families came at a cost of $196,600. Yet for the children they serve, the Hope, Help, and Healing they receive is truly priceless. Because of community support, every service at Kid’s Place is offered at no cost to children and families. By joining us on October 2nd, for their fundraiser, Chords for a Cause, a songwriter’s night, you ensure that no child in Maury County has to face abuse alone.

Join A Kid’s Place: October 2nd, 2025 at The Mulehouse, located at 812 S. High Street in Columbia for Live music, community impact and hope for children.

Upcoming Local Events

🗓 Have an event to add? Send us the Details!

Tuesday, September 23rd

Wednesday, September 24th

Thursday, September 25th

Friday, September 26th

Saturday, September 27th

Sunday, September 28th

MORE EVENTS COMING SOON!

📌 Mark Your Calendars…

Sept 30: Columbia Police Department CommUnity Event
Oct 11: Columbia Fall Fest
Oct 11: Whole Hog Festival

👇 Click the Links to Learn About our Local Business Sponsors! 👇

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, September 25th

Austin Byrd, Puckett’s, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Todd Ciprian, Tito’s Spring Hill, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Brandt Archer & Tommy Wheatley, Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Friday, September 26th

TBA, The Spot: Burgers & Beers, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
The Nature Project, Buck & Board, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Murphy Ridge, McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Open Mic, Grinder’s Switch, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Chris Wallin, Larry Gatlin & Gary Chapman, The Mulehouse, 7:30 PM
Justen Harden, Puckett’s, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Banji & The Jets, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 – 11:00 PM

Saturday, September 27th

Nick Bentley, Keg Springs Winery, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Stacey Mitchhart Band, The Mulehouse, 3:00 – 6:30 PM
Martin Lane, Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Ben Cannon, Buck & Board, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Music on the Porch, 106 Pleasant St, Mt Pleasant, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Kirwan, McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
The Deltaz, Puckett’s, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Fall Series, The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Aberration, The Rebel Bar & Grill, 7:30 PM
Open Range, The Boondox, 8:00 PM
Zone Status, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 - 11:00 PM

Sunday, September 28th

Eileen, Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
The Deltaz, The Rebel Bar & Grill, 4:00 PM

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