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The Mulehouse Welcomes Nashville Hitmakers for a Night of Stories & Songs

Issue #614

November 18, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

☁️ Columbia’s Wednesday Weather - Cloudy / overcast w/ high of 75, low of 53

🎤 The Mulehouse Welcomes Nashville Hitmakers for a Night of Stories & Songs

🥞 Enjoy Pancakes for a Cause: Columbia’s Shop with a Cop Fundraiser Set for Nov. 29

👉 Calling All Future Leaders: Youth Leadership Maury Opens 2026 Enrollment

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

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

The Mulehouse Welcomes Nashville Hitmakers for a Night of Stories & Songs

Each month, a rotating lineup of Nashville songwriters takes the stage in an intimate setting, offering audiences a closer look at the stories behind their music. The upcoming edition brings together a mix of seasoned hitmakers and respected voices who have shaped some of country and Christian music’s most memorable songs.

The evening is designed to spotlight the craft of songwriting itself — from the inspirations behind chart-topping tracks to the personal journeys that led each artist to Nashville. Attendees can expect a relaxed, living-room style atmosphere that puts the focus squarely on the writers and their work.

About the songwriters:

LESLIE SATCHER
She has recorded two albums of her own, and has additionally co-written several singles for such artists as George Strait, Martina McBride, Pam Tillis, Gretchen Wilson, Patty Loveless, and Vince Gill.

Leslie Satcher wrote “I Said a Prayer” (Pam Tillis), “Gypsy Boots” (Terri Clark), “Politically Uncorrect” (Gretchen Wilson and Merle Haggard), “Tough” (Kellie Pickler), “Troubadour” (George Strait), “When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues” (Martina McBride), and “You Still Shake Me” (Deana Carter).

BRIDGETTE TATUM
She is a country singer, songwriter, and producer known for co-writing Jason Aldean's #1 hit "She's Country." Originally from Florence, South Carolina, Tatum moved to Nashville and has also written songs for other artists, released her own music, and established her own production and mentoring venture.

• "She's Country" - Jason Aldean
• "Big Wood Deck" - Gretchen Wilson
• "Back" - Randy Houser
• "Mary Kay and Maybelline" - Gretchen Wilson
• "Stacy" - Gretchen Wilson
• "Loud" - 2010 ACC Football Official Theme Song
• "Summertime Town" - Gretchen Wilson
• "Farm Party" - THE FARM

GARY CHAPMAN
Gary is an American contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter and former television talk show host. He has won seven Dove awards and five Grammy nominations as an artist! He also hosted TNN's flagship show and the Sam's Place series at the historic Ryman Auditorium.

Gary Chapman along with Amy Grant, wrote the iconic "Tennessee Christmas" song we all know and love!

Enjoy Pancakes for a Cause: Columbia’s Shop with a Cop Fundraiser Set for Nov. 29

The City of Columbia is excited to announce the upcoming Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on November 29th, benefiting the Columbia Police Department’s annual Shop with a Cop program!

Shop with a Cop is a meaningful initiative that strengthens connections between law enforcement and the community by giving children the opportunity to shop for holiday gifts alongside Columbia police officers.

Tickets are just $10, with all proceeds helping make the holiday season brighter for local families in need. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased from any Columbia Police Department officer or at the CPD headquarters located at 707 N Main Street. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the event.

Date: November 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Memorial Building, 308 West 7th Street, Columbia, Tennessee

Join us for a delicious breakfast and help make a difference this holiday season!

Can’t attend the Pancake Breakfast? Donations are still welcome to support this worthy cause.

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Calling All Future Leaders: Youth Leadership Maury Opens 2026 Enrollment

Applications are now open for Youth Leadership Maury!  Youth Leadership Maury is a county-wide program for high school juniors designed to foster leadership skills, community development, and networking.

Class members meet with local decision-makers in several sectors of the community, such as business, government, health, public services and agriculture.

Participants will visit places all over the county to hear speakers and participate in activities to help them learn about Maury County and how to positively impact where they live, learn, work and play.

2026 Program Dates:

Thursday, January 22nd - Team Building Day
Tuesday, February 10th - Economic Development
Thursday, March 12th - State Government
Tuesday, April 14th - Government / Tourism / Health
Wednesday, April 29th - Agriculture / Graduation

Upcoming Local Events

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Friday, November 21st

Saturday, November 22nd

Sunday, November 23rd

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Tuesday, November 18

Muletown Revue - Columbia State Cherry Theatre - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, November 19

Veteran’s Open Mic Night - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM

Thursday, November 20

Todd Ciprian - Tito’s Spring Hill, 6–9 PM
Christian Chapman - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM
Hitmakers Series - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM

Friday, November 21

Open Mic Night - Grinder’s Switch Winery, 6–8 PM
Rory Feek - Homestead Hall, 7 PM
The Mulehouse Songwriter Series - The Mulehouse, 7:30 PM
Tom & Robert - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
Rob Roscoe - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM
Troy Castelland - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Covered Wagon - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

Saturday, November 22

Josh Hunt - Twisted Copper Brewing Company, 7–9 PM
Johnny Jameson & The Empty Pints - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
Jeff Allen - The Mulehouse, 7:30 PM
Song Writers Round - The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Eastern Dreamers - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
South Bound Crows - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

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