In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

☀️ Columbia’s Tuesday Weather - Sunny w/ high of 41, low of 26

📰 Columbia Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

📰 Remembering Columbia’s Role in Civil Rights History

🚒 MCFD Releases 2025 Call Volume

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Columbia Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

From the City of Columbia, TN - Government’s post…

The City of Columbia was honored to participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and proud to issue a proclamation celebrating Dr. King’s enduring legacy. 

A big thank you to the Maury County NAACP for organizing this impactful event and to everyone who participated.

Christa S. Martin commented on how the morning went: “Wonderful program at 9am, March down South Main, pause at The statue of Thurgood Marshall, pause at First Missionary Baptist church the on to Mt. Calvary for breakfast. (Thanks to all our supporters) Then an amazing service awesome participants and sermon from Rev. Holiday and the intergenerational panel. All in all a good day.”

Remembering Columbia’s Role in Civil Rights History

As part of WKRN News 2’s recent “On Tour” coverage of Columbia, one story focused on a chapter of local history that continues to shape the community today.

The report highlighted the work of the Columbia Peace and Justice Initiative, a local nonprofit dedicated to examining Columbia’s past while fostering dialogue and understanding for the future. Central to that effort is a new statue in downtown Columbia honoring Thurgood Marshall, whose connection to the city dates back to 1946, when he came to defend Black residents following the events now often referred to as the Columbia Uprising.

The coverage walked viewers through the tense days surrounding those events, the large-scale response by state authorities, and the legal battles that followed — including the eventual acquittals that marked a significant moment in civil rights history. It also explored Marshall’s later return to Middle Tennessee and how community action played a role in protecting him during a dangerous encounter.

The story then shifted to the modern-day roots of CPJI, which formed in 2015 after local leaders began having open conversations about race, justice, and reconciliation. That work culminated last fall with the unveiling of the Thurgood Marshall statue, funded through broad community support.

Today, CPJI continues its mission through educational programs, public history projects, and Justice Journey trips that connect participants with key moments in the Civil Rights Movement — ensuring Columbia’s role in that history is remembered and shared.

Readers who want deeper historical context and personal perspectives can explore the full News 2 article for more details.

MCFD Releases 2025 Call Volume

From Maury County Fire Department’s post…

2025 saw a 33% increase in call volume across the county. MCFD responds from 13 stations strategically located across our 560 square mile response area. We have 6 full time firefighters (2 per day) that respond from headquarters and are supplemented by approximately 75 “active” volunteers. 

We are proud to serve the citizens of Maury County!

Upcoming Local Events

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Tuesday, January 20th

• Network Columbia Business Networking Meet Up at The Factory - 9:00 AM

• Stroller Workouts & Toddler Hangouts - 9:30 - 10:45 AM

• After School Art Break (Spring Hill) - 3:30 - 5:00 PM

• Maury County Joint Committee Mixer - 4:30 - 5:30 PM

• Maury County Financial Management Board Meeting - 5:00 - 6:00 PM

• Maury County Women’s Club Meeting - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Wednesday, January 21st

• Columbia Historic Zoning Commission Meeting - 4:00 - 5:30 PM

• Columbia Arts Council Meeting - 5:00 - 6:00 PM

• Vet2Vet Meet Up at McCreary’s - 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Thursday, January 22nd

• Connect Spring Hill at Viking Pizza - 9:00 - 10:00 AM 

• Fundraiser for Veteran Suicide Awareness at Texas Roadhouse - 3:00 PM

• Auditions for Aladdin Jr. - 4:00 PM

Friday, January 23rd

• Maury County Chamber 101 - 8:30 - 9:30 AM

• Dolly Parton Pop-Up at The Mulehouse - 5:00 - 9:00 PM

Saturday, January 24th

• Duck River Trail Run - 8:00 - 9:00 AM

• Columbia Farmers Market - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Hidden Gem Farmers Market (Spring Hill) - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Cousins Maine Lobster at Angela’s Attic - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Clothing Swap - 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Sunday, January 25th

• Action Tristar Academy Parent Info Meeting - 1:00 - 2:00 PM

• Dolly & Me Tea Party (Spring Hill ) - 2:00 - 4:00 PM

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Tuesday, January 20th
Songwriters Round - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 6–9 PM

Thursday, January 22nd
Todd Ciprian - Tito’s Spring Hill, 6–9 PM
The Resting - The Mulehouse, 6:30 PM
Gwynne Alden - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM

Friday, January 23rd
Scotty Freel - Grinder’s Switch, 7–9 PM
Christian Chapman - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM
Mika Lynch - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Pretty Grimm - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill (Spring Hill), 8–11 PM

Saturday, January 24th
Johnny Jameson & The Empty Pints - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
Winter Series - The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Austin Gray - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Twilight Train - Neil Diamond Tribute - The Mulehouse, 8 PM
TBA - The Boondox, 8 PM
Vintage Voltage - Gary’s Place (Spring Hill), 8–11 PM
MFT - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill (Spring Hill), 8–11 PM