Mule Day Weekend Heats Up with Backlot Country Fest at The Mulehouse

Issue #695

March 27, 2026

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

☀️ Columbia’s Saturday Weather - Mostly sunny w/ high of 62, low of 40

🎶 Mule Day Weekend Heats Up with Backlot Country Fest at The Mulehouse

📰 SHPD Hosting Women’s Self-Defense Class

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Mule Day Weekend Heats Up with Backlot Country Fest at The Mulehouse

From The Mulehouse…

Join us at The Mulehouse during Columbia’s annual Mule Day celebration for an unforgettable evening filled with an even more unforgettable concert from artists you love! This is your chance to be part of one of the most exciting events of the year, bringing the Mule Day energy straight into the heart of the city after the daytime festivities.

Whether you’re coming with friends, family, or just to celebrate Mule Day in style, our Backlot Country Fest promises amazing music, a lively crowd, and memories that will last long after the weekend ends.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this highly anticipated show. Grab your tickets now and get ready to experience Mule Day like never before.

OUR HEADLINER – THE INCREDIBLE PRISCILLA BLOCK!

A fearless country hitmaker with unapologetic charm and powerhouse vocals, this star has built a career on telling it exactly like it is. Blending sharp wit, small-town roots, and arena-ready energy, she first caught fire online before turning viral momentum into a full-fledged Nashville breakthrough.

Priscilla’s bold anthems celebrating confidence, heartbreak, and living loud have earned major industry recognition, including nominations for ACM New Female Artist of the Year and iHeartRadio’s Best New Country Artist, along with being named to CMT’s Next Women of Country class. Her breakout single dominated playlists and airwaves, paving the way for chart-climbing releases and high-energy tours alongside some of country music’s biggest names.

Now headlining stages across the country, she delivers a high-energy show packed with sing-along hooks, girl-gang spirit, and just the right amount of sass. Mule Day’s Back Lot Concert is about to get a whole lot louder. Learn more about Priscilla HERE.

SHANE PROFITT

A salt-of-the-earth southerner with straight-shooting swagger, Shane Profitt is quickly becoming one of Nashville’s most exciting new acts and is currently touring with Luke Bryan. The 25-year-old from Columbia, TN, started out just wanting to play Hank Jr. songs on guitar. After mastering three chords, he built a following playing weekends at Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant while working for the city mowing ditches.

Since then, he’s sold out the Ryman Auditorium, earned standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry, and released blue-collar anthems like “Better Off Fishin’,” “Guys Like Me,” and the Top 15 single “How It Oughta Be” from Maury County Line.

Now signed with Triple Tigers Records and Maverick Nashville Management, Profitt is stepping confidently into his next chapter — bringing modern Country rooted in real life. Learn more about Shane HERE.

KATIE AUSTIN

Katie Austin is grounded in country storytelling with a modern edge. Her music reminds us life is short, love is complicated, and every emotion is worth feeling. Katie is crafting authentic stories through her music. Known for her lyrical vulnerability and compelling melodies, she blends modern pop sensibilities with classic country storytelling, creating songs that resonate deeply with listeners. Katie’s self-released 2018 Wild Child EP debuted Top 50 iTunes Country Chart

Song Cuts: -Lainey Wilson “Breakin’ Your Heart” on Lainey Wilson’s self-titled EP -Alex Lambert’s debut album “Lonely Avenue” on Riser Records -Jake Hoot “There’s Still Tomorrow” for The Voice winner, Jake Hoot. Learn more about Katie HERE.

THE BANDANA BROTHERS

The Bandana Brothers are a diverse brother band who’ve been writing and playing music for years. In a musical family, Koda and Sauter Sciuto took country music to heart and dove deep into the classics which drives and influences their sound.

With influences that range from traditional country all the way to blues and southern rock, it makes for a unique blend of sounds that create what they call “swampy tonk country”. Originally from Florida, the brothers moved up to Nashville to pursue their Musical aspirations and are looking to take their talent and songwriting to the rest of the world! Learn more about The Bandana Brothers HERE.

SHPD Hosting Women’s Self-Defense Class

The Spring Hill Police Department is inviting women in our community to take part in an upcoming Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class — a nationally recognized self-defense program focused on awareness, prevention, and practical protection skills.

This course goes beyond basic moves. Participants will learn how to spot potentially unsafe situations, reduce risk, build confidence, and practice realistic self-defense techniques in a supportive environment led by trained instructors.

The class is open to women ages 14 and older, with no prior experience required. Whether you’re a student, a mom, a professional, or simply someone who wants to feel more confident and prepared, this course is designed to be accessible and empowering.

Two three-day sessions are available:

• April 20, 21, and 23
• May 12–14
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm each evening

800 Hathaway Blvd., Spring Hill
Cost: $25

Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Upcoming Local Events

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Friday, March 27th

Saturday, March 28th

Sunday, March 29th

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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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