Columbia Man Charged in Crash That Injured Mike Wolfe and Girlfriend

Issue #573

October 03, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

☀️ Columbia’s Weather - Mostly sunny w/ High of 83, low of 52

📰 Columbia Man Charged in Crash That Injured Mike Wolfe and Girlfriend

🎃 Where to Find Fall Fun Around Columbia This Weekend

🗓 List of Upcoming Events - Just Updated!
 
🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Columbia Man Charged in Crash That Injured Mike Wolfe and Girlfriend

A Columbia man is facing charges in connection with a crash in Maury County that seriously injured television personality and Columbia business owner Mike Wolfe and his girlfriend two weeks ago.

Lerone Heads, 76, of Columbia, was in Maury County General Sessions Court last week on charges of DUI, vehicular assault, and failure to yield resulting in serious bodily injury. The charges stem from a collision on Santa Fe Pike involving Wolfe’s vintage Porsche 356, which he was driving with girlfriend Leticia Cline as a passenger.

Reports indicate that Heads attempted to make a left turn onto the Pike, leading Wolfe to swerve in an effort to avoid impact. The vehicle collided with the passenger side of the Porsche. Wolfe sustained facial injuries, while Cline suffered more extensive trauma, including fractures, a collapsed lung, and spinal bruising. Wolfe was treated at Maury Regional Medical Center, and Cline was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she remained hospitalized until Sept. 16 after undergoing major surgery.

From Leticia’s Instagram post on Sept. 17th… 

Mike was taken by ambulance and I was airlifted to Vanderbilt Hospital. He was released early Saturday morning after suffering a broken nose, stitches, and heavy bruising to his face. He is incredibly lucky, as he broke the steering wheel and could have been impaled by the steering column.

I remained in the hospital until yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. My injuries are more extensive: a dislocated jaw that is also broken in three places, a broken sternum, broken ribs, collapsed lung, and bruising to my spine. I’ve already had one procedure, and my major surgery is scheduled for Monday the 22nd. After that, I’ll leave with a wired jaw and a long road of rehab ahead.

Even with all this, I know we are lucky. I still have my teeth (though not in the right places), I avoided brain damage, and I am surrounded by an amazing team of doctors, our family, friends, and our pastor. For that, I am deeply grateful.

To everyone who has reached out, prayed, or sent well wishes, you’ll never know how much your kindness has carried us.

I’ve been in crashes before from my days as a motorcycle racer, but I’ve never faced injuries this extensive to my face. It’s been painful and honestly depressing. My voice is my greatest asset, I use it as a city councilwoman, as a writer, and as a business owner. Having it limited is terrifying, but I remain hopeful that with time and care I’ll fully recover.

Read more of Leticia’s post and see pictures of her recovery here.

Where to Find Fall Fun Around Columbia This Weekend

Fall fun is in full swing around Maury County, with local pumpkin patches open for the season! Whether you’re looking to pick the perfect pumpkin or enjoy a family-friendly festival, here are a few spots to check out…

Fridays: 2-6 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM-6 PM
Sundays: 1-6 PM
3005 Sheegog Ln

Their 2025 Season extends through November 1st

Fridays & Saturdays: 9 AM-7 PM
Sundays: 10 AM-6 PM
753 Carters Creek Pike.

Fall Fun at Fernwood

Fri. 8AM-5PM
Sat. 8AM-4PM
1075 N James Campbell Blvd

This FREE event includes a Scavenger Hunt, Corn Maze, Face Painting, Games, and Gift Bags for the Kiddos; a chance to win Fernwood Gift Cards for the Adults; and pumpkins, mums, and fall decor available for anyone to purchase! Gather the Crew and come on out to join in the fun!

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 10AM-12PM
2402 Highland Ave

We'll have… Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Snacks and Drinks, Balloon Animals… and so much more! Whether you're a current daycare family or a neighbor in the community, we’d LOVE to see you there. Costumes are welcome (and encouraged)!

Upcoming Local Events

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Friday, October 3rd

Saturday, October 4th

Sunday, October 5th

📌 Mark Your Calendars…

Oct 11: Columbia Fall Fest
Oct 11: Whole Hog Festival

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Friday, October 3rd

TBA, The Spot: Burgers & Beers, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Tommy Wheatley, Buck & Board, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Mike Peters, McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Josh Keas & Roxy, Grinder’s Switch Winery, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Scott Southwest & The Honky Tonk Anonymous Band, Puckett’s, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Ministry of Fun, Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Saturday, October 4th

Crossbridges, Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Andy Ross Band, The Rebel Bar & Grill, 4:00 PM
Bethany Trainer, Buck & Board, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Tom Saffell & Robert Johnson, McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Rett Stocstill & The Ministry of Fun, Twisted Copper Brewing Company, 7:00 – 10:00 PM
The Heels, Puckett’s, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Fall Series, The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM

Sunday, October 5th

Braise Killen, Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1:00 – 5:00 PM

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