MCFD Responds to Multiple Fires Due to High Winds

Issue #691

March 23, 2026

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🌤 Columbia’s Tuesday Weather - Partly cloudy w/ high of 71, low of 51

🚒 MCFD Responds to Multiple Fires Due to High Winds

📰 Employees Rank Maury Regional Health Among Top Workplaces for Third Year in a Row

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

MCFD Responds to Multiple Fires Due to High Winds

Click to see MCFD in action.

On Friday, 3/20, MCFD responded to multiple fires due to high winds.

One of the fires was on Blue Ridge Dr. Responding units: Engines 21 & 32, Tanker 30, Brush 32, and Deputy 20. Engine 21 stretched 200’ of forestry line to contain a brush fire threatening a shed and members dropped two trees to prevent fire spread.

The second fire, which was located on Rippey Lake Rd, was dispatched just as units were clearing from the first incident. Responding units: Engine 21, Tankers 21, 28, 32, Truck 21, Ops 20, Safety 20, Deputy 20, and Mt Pleasant Engine 82 and Asst Chief on auto aid. A brush pile being burned spread to a barn and other surrounding wooded areas. Members contained the fire and dropped several burning trees. No injuries were reported.

Employees Rank Maury Regional Health Among Top Workplaces for Third Year in a Row

Maury Regional Health (MRH) has been certified by Great Place To Work® for the third consecutive year, reaffirming the organization’s ongoing commitment to cultivating an inclusive, supportive and collaborative workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered to thrive. Based entirely on direct feedback from employees, the Great Place to Work® designation reflects MRH’s strong workplace culture and its dedication to listening to team members and investing in their success.

“Our employees are the heart of Maury Regional Health, and their input continues to guide how our culture evolves,” said CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “Earning Great Place to Work certification for a third consecutive year reflects the strong sense of trust and engagement across our work community. By listening and supporting one another, as well as focusing on the personal and professional growth of our teammates, we create a work experience centered on shared purpose, mutual respect and collaboration that keeps us connected to our mission.”

Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and leadership behaviors proven to drive employee retention, innovation and organizational performance. Certification is determined through the Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey, which measures employee perceptions of credibility, fairness, respect, pride and camaraderie, along with a culture brief completed by the organization.

"Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience," says Sarah Lewis-Kulin, the Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Maury Regional Health stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."

Maury Regional Health is committed to providing an environment where employees can grow and excel in their chosen profession. In addition to robust professional development opportunities, MRH offers one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in Middle Tennessee, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans; merit-based pay increases; flexible shift options; an on-site daycare center; education assistance for qualifying candidates; access to earned wages before payday; financial counseling and career navigation support; local discounts; and more.

For more information about Maury Regional Health and its commitment to a thriving workplace culture, visit www.mauryregional.com/careers.

Upcoming Local Events

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Tuesday, March 24th

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Friday, March 27th

Saturday, March 28th

Sunday, March 29th

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Tuesday, March 24
Songwriters Round - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 6–9 PM

Thursday, March 26
Todd Ciprian - Tito’s, 6–9 PM
Gwynne Alden - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM

Friday, March 27
Open Mic - Grinder’s Switch Winery, 7–9 PM
Late Bloomers - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Ryan Keeler - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM
MFT - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

Saturday, March 28
The Def Leprechaun Band - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
Easton Corbin - The Mulehouse, 7:30 PM
The Deltaz - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Sweet T & Trailer Trash - The Boondox, 8 PM
Vintage Voltage - Gary’s Place, 8–11 PM
DownSouth Band - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

Sunday, March 29
Jackie Saturday - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 2–5 PM
Maury County Community Band - Columbia Central High School, 3 PM

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