In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

☀️ Columbia’s Friday Weather - Sunny w/ high of 63, low of 36

📰 Tennessee House Approves Bill Allowing Schools to Display Ten Commandments

📰 MCFD Urges Residents to Follow Burn Permit Rules

👮‍♂️ Columbia Police Department Swears in Six New Officers

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Tennessee House Approves Bill Allowing Schools to Display Ten Commandments

The Tennessee House has approved legislation that would allow local school districts and public charter schools to display historically significant documents on campus, including the Ten Commandments, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Tennessee Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

House Bill 47, sponsored by Rep. Michael Hale, R-Smithville, does not require schools to post the documents but gives districts the option to do so. The measure also provides legal protections for schools that choose to display them.

Under the proposal, districts and charter schools would determine how the documents are presented, including their size and placement. Supporters say the bill promotes flexibility while reinforcing instruction related to the nation’s and Tennessee’s founding principles.

A companion bill is expected to be considered in the Tennessee Senate in the coming weeks.

MCFD Urges Residents to Follow Burn Permit Rules

From Maury County Fire Department’s post…  

Please ensure that storm debris and any other burn piles only contain natural wood material. They cannot contain plastics, building materials, treated dimensional lumber, etc. 

The MCFD tanker fleet was joined by Columbia Fire & Rescue, Tennessee Tanker 1 to suppress this fire today that was effecting nearby medical facilities. 

Burn permits can be obtained at burnsafetn.org 

Columbia Police Department Swears in Six New Officers

From Columbia Police Department’s post…

Yesterday we were honored to have six officers raise their right hands and take the oath to serve and protect this great city and the State of Tennessee. Welcome to Ofc. Billy Toungett, Ofc. Ariel Taylor, Ofc. Brenden Pavlik, Ofc. Jonah Hollister, Ofc. Hunter Garrett, and Ofc. Tyler Berry! These six officers will leave for the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy in March.

Upcoming Local Events

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Thursday, February 12th

• Galentine’s Girls Night at Grecian (Spring Hill) - 6:30 - 9:00 PM

• A Valentine’s Tribute to the Sounds of Sinatra at The Mulehouse - 8:00 PM 

Friday, February 13th

• Food Trucks at First Farmers - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Cousins Maine Lobster at O’Reilly Auto Parts - 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

• Presidential Love Letters at the Polk Home - 7:00 PM

• Galentine’s Day w/ Permalinx by Debbie - 6:30 - 8:00 PM

• Karaoke Night at McCreary’s - 7:00 - 9:00 PM

• Parents’ Pre-Valentine’s Night Out at Love, Rae Grace Boutique (Spring Hill) - 6:00 - 8:30 PM

• Line Dancing Party at Southern Bayou Kitchen (Spring Hill) - 7:00 - 10:00 PM

• Parents’ Night Out at Shining Light Gymnastics (Spring Hill) - 6:45 - 9:45 PM

Saturday, February 14th ❤️

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

• Predator Trapping Education at United Co-op - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• 2nd Saturday Market - Factory at Columbia - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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

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

• Valentine’s Puppy Portraits, Sip & Shop (Spring Hill) - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• Dolly & Me Valentine’s Tea Party - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• Valentine’s Dinner at The Rebel - 5:30 PM

• Mardi Gras Party at Southern Bayou Kitchen (Spring Hill) - 7:00 - 11:00 PM

• A Valentine’s Wine Tasting Experience at The Mulehouse - 5:00  

• After Hours at The Mulehouse - 8:00 PM 

Sunday, February 15th

• Teach Your K9 - Love Your Dog - 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

• Valentine’s Sunday Brunch at Rue 6 Bistro - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, February 12
Todd Ciprian - Tito’s (Spring Hill), 6–9 PM
The French Family - Cherry Theater (CSCC), 7 PM
Patrick McCormick - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM
A Valentine’s Tribute to the Sounds of Sinatra - The Mulehouse, 8 PM

Friday, February 13
Hannah Caffey - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM
Troy Castellano - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Escape - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill (Spring Hill), 8–11 PM

Saturday, February 14
Sweet Niece - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
Winter Series: The Bourbon Gospel - 7:30 PM
Herrick Duo - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Wentzel Brothers Band - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill (Spring Hill), 8–11 PM