Fire Heavily Damages Aluminum Plant in Mount Pleasant

Issue #566

September 24, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🌦️ Columbia’s Wednesday Weather - Rain showers early, sunshine later in day w/ High of 79, low of 60

🚒 Fire Heavily Damages Aluminum Plant in Mount Pleasant

🏈 Summertown 4th Grader Named Titans Captain

🎨 9/26-9/28: Nashville’s Artville Festival

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

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Fire Heavily Damages Aluminum Plant in Mount Pleasant

A fire early Wednesday morning caused major damage at Tennessee Aluminum Processors (TAP) in Mount Pleasant. Crews were called to the Hoover Mason Road facility around 5 a.m. after a slag pile containing magnesium caught fire, sending heavy flames through part of the building.

The blaze severely damaged the roof, which has been deemed a total loss. Firefighters from Mount Pleasant, Maury County, Columbia, and Lawrence County worked together to bring the fire under control.

Summertown 4th Grader Named Titans Captain

Fourth grader Haize Dingler from Summertown, Tennessee, was selected as the second winner of Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee’s 16th annual Tennessee Titans Kids Captain contest. The 10-year-old had a moment to remember Sunday as he stood alongside Tennessee Titans captains at midfield for the pregame coin toss ahead of the team’s matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. 

The experience was part of the Titans’ Kids Captain contest, which gives young fans ages 6 through 12 years old four lower-bowl tickets, a parking pass, a red Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee cap, an official Titans jersey, and most notably, the rare chance to step onto the field as an honorary captain. 

Heather Dingler, Haize’s mother, says her son is a passionate Titans fan and loves cheering on the team at home. Acting as the Titans captain wasn’t the only first for Haize on Sunday—it was the first time he had ever attended an NFL game.  

When he’s not cheering on the Titans, Haize enjoys spending time outdoors, fishing, and playing football.  

“Watching Haize walk onto the field alongside his favorite team at his first-ever NFL game was an incredible moment,” said Nakia McFall, Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee agent and agency manager in Lawrence County. “At Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee, we are proud to give back to our customers and community and take part in unforgettable life experiences. We are thrilled to have played a part in a memorable day for Haize Dingler, his family, and the community.” 

From now through December, Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee will choose seven more winners to be a Kids Captain for each of the following home games: 

    • Oct. 19 vs. New England Patriots 

    • Nov. 2 vs. Los Angeles Chargers 

    • Nov. 16 vs. Houston Texans 

    • Nov. 23 vs. Seattle Seahawks 

    • Nov. 30 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 

    • Dec. 21 vs. Kansas City Chiefs 

    • Dec. 28 vs. New Orleans Saints 

Contest entries open three weeks prior to the Titans’ home football games mentioned, and contestants can enter to win anytime throughout the fall season. Entrants must be residents of Tennessee, be ages 6 through 12, and have parental consent to participate. Winners will be notified approximately two weeks before their assigned game and must respond within 24 hours to claim their opportunity to shine on the field. 

9/26-9/28: Nashville’s Artville Festival

Artville is an annual free three-day visual art festival in Nashville September 26 – September 28, 2025. Throughout the weekend, renowned visual artists will be showcasing unique site-specific art installations created exclusively for Artville.

Public Art Installations and American Artisan Festival at Artville — Downtown, Walk of Fame Park

Immersive, large-scale, public art installations, along with food, family-friendly activities, and more. Award recipient artists whose work will appear at Artville 2025 include: Adrienne Outlaw, Brett Douglas Hunter, Brian Wooden, Caleb McLaughlin, Jason Brooks, John Holmes, Keavy Murphree, Kimia Ferdowsi Kline, Marlen Lugo, Dr. Megan Jordan and Evan Roosevelt Brown. These works will be presented alongside the American Artisan Festival, a curated contemporary craft and fine art marketplace featuring 55 top American artisans. Each day is free and open to the public.

Friday, September 26, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 28, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Music City Walk of Fame Park, 131 4th Ave. South, Nashville

Upcoming Local Events

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Thursday, September 25th

Friday, September 26th

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Sunday, September 28th

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

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🎵 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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