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Two Airlifted After Crash Off Natchez Trace Parkway

Two Airlifted After Crash Off Natchez Trace Parkway

Issue #575

October 05, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

☀️ Columbia’s Weather - Mostly sunny w/ High of 85, low of 68

🚨 Two Airlifted After Crash Off Natchez Trace Parkway

📌 Local Cooks Compete for ‘Best Chili’ at Annual Kiwanis Fundraiser

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 Today’s Live Music

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

Two Airlifted After Crash Off Natchez Trace Parkway

Two people were injured in a serious crash late Friday night on Old Natchez Trace Road near Sutherland Road, according to the Maury County Fire Department.

The vehicle left the Natchez Trace Parkway and struck the bridge structure below the roadway, leaving one of the occupants trapped inside. Emergency crews used hydraulic tools to remove part of the vehicle and free the individual.

Both victims were airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. One was reported in critical condition and the other in serious condition.

Maury Regional EMS and the Maury County Sheriff’s Department also assisted at the scene.

Local Cooks Compete for ‘Best Chili’ at Annual Kiwanis Fundraiser

The Kiwanis Club of Columbia is excited to announce its annual Chili Cook-Off, which will be held in downtown Columbia on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 3 PM to 5 PM. This year's event will be held in conjunction with the much-anticipated Columbia Fall Fest.

The Chili Cook-Off will feature local participants vying for the title of "Best Chili." Both tasting and team tickets are available for purchase online here. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Columbia Police and Maury County Sheriff’s 'Shop with a Cop' program, which provides local children with a fun-filled day of Christmas shopping with a uniformed officer.

"We are thrilled to partner with the Columbia Fall Fest to bring our community together for a fantastic cause," said Ty Cobb, president of the Kiwanis Club of Columbia. Incoming president, Stephen Webb, added, "The 'Shop with a Cop' program is a truly meaningful event for our local youth, and we are grateful for the support of our chili cooks, attendees, and the wider community."

Suzanne Ganser, the event chair for the Chili Cook-Off, shared, "The Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off has become a beloved tradition in Columbia. To make the day even more family-friendly, Kiwanis will also be hosting a dedicated kids' zone with inflatables and a petting zoo, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. The club encourages everyone to come out and enjoy the delicious chili, the festivities of the Fall Fest, and the opportunity to support a great cause."