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Maury County Approves Animal Shelter Expansion, Library and Courthouse Projects

Issue #591

October 21, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

☀️ Columbia’s Wednesday Weather - Sunny w/ high of 70, low of 42

📰 Maury County Approves Animal Shelter Expansion, Library and Courthouse Projects

🎥 Saturday: Muletown Movie Night

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

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

Maury County Approves Animal Shelter Expansion, Library and Courthouse Projects

Maury County is celebrating a wave of progress following Monday night’s County Commission meeting, which brought approval for several major community projects — including the long-awaited expansion of the Maury County Animal Shelter.

From Maury County Animal Services post…  

“THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! 

We are still dancing with excitement over the incredible gift we received on behalf of our community. The shelter expansion passed so we will be moving forward to the next step. We want to thank Mayor Sheila Butt and the County Commissioners that listened to our proposal, gave it serious thought and voted yes to moving forward, and thank you to the community that believes this is a worthy project and made their voices heard. 

And we want to thank our fearless leader, our organized and forward thinking Director, Kim Plachta Raffauf  for her dedication to getting this project through all the little steps it took to bring it to this point. And we have to thank #teammaury for recognizing the value of this project and standing behind us in support.

It is often said that success happens when hard work, luck and timing come together at just the right moment. We are very lucky indeed to have the right leader at the right time with all the hard work of the staff, volunteers and the community behind us. We humbly thank you for your support.”

Eric Previti gave a report about other great things that happened at the meeting…

“A lot of great things happened tonight at the County Commission meeting. We voted to accept guaranteed maximum prices on a new Library from Mount Pleasant, an expansion to the Maury County animal, shelter, and renovation of the old Maury County courthouse. All projects are approved and will be constructed at this point.

For me at this point, I’m very pleased to see all three projects pass. As far as the courthouse goes, I’ve worked for a long time to get to this point. I made promises to a lot of people that I would make sure this courthouse was kept alive and functioning, and that it would not fall into disrepair. I’ll have more about this as we progress. First, we have to go through the process of the asbestos abatement. After that, the renovation will happen. I’m very excited that the County Commission will be moving back into the courthouse where it had been meeting for many years before. I’ll be telling you more soon.”

Saturday: Muletown Movie Night

Join us for the first-ever Muletown Movie Night, hosted by Junior Main Street! This family-friendly event celebrates community, creativity, and the movie magic of Downtown Columbia!

Date: Saturday, October 25
Time: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: County Parking Lot (behind the Courthouse, Downtown Columbia)

Beginning at 3:00 PM, enjoy:

  • Local craft vendors

  • Food trucks

  • Live music

  • Disney trivia

  • A group lesson of the Hoedown Throwdown

At 6:00 PM, the evening features an outdoor showing of The Hannah Montana Movie—filmed in Downtown Columbia 16 years ago.

Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for seating. Dressing in 2009 Hannah Montana style or repping your favorite Crowley’s Corner look is encouraged!

This is a free, community event designed for families, youth, and anyone who loves Downtown Columbia.

Upcoming Local Events

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Tuesday October 21st

Wednesday October 22nd

Thursday, October 23rd

Friday, October 24th

Saturday, October 25th

Sunday, October 26th

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, October 23rd

Todd Ciprian – Tito’s Spring Hill, 6–9 PM
Larkin & Leigh – Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM

Friday, October 24th

Josh Hastick – Buck & Board, 6–9 PM
Nick Bentley – Grinder’s Switch Winery, 7–9 PM
Neal Pennington – McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
John Siegel – Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Ben Cannon – Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM
Benji & The Jets – Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

Saturday, October 25th

Ben Daniels – Keg Springs Winery, 2–5 PM
Grasskickers – Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3–7 PM
Rett Stocstill & The Ministry of Fun – Buck & Board, 5–8 PM
Music on the Porch – Walnut Grove (510 N Main St, Mt Pleasant), 6–9 PM
Johnny Jameson & The Empty Pints – McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
Fall Series – The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Banjo Joe & Danielle – Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Vintage Voltage – The Rebel Bar & Grill, 7:30–10:30 PM
Scotty Morton – The Boondox, 8 PM
8-Track – Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

Sunday, October 26th

Jay Rin – Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1–5 PM
Phoenix Rising – The Rebel Bar & Grill, 4 PM

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