Storm Knocks Out Power to Thousands Across Columbia

Issue #708

April 16, 2026

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🌤️ Columbia’s Friday Weather - Partly cloudy w/ high of 88, low of 67

📰 Storm Knocks Out Power to Thousands Across Columbia

👉 5 Events You Won’t Want To Miss!

🎷 4/18: Whitthorne Jazz Fest

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Storm Knocks Out Power to Thousands Across Columbia

From CPWS tonight… 

9:15 p.m. UPDATE | A large tree fell across a line in Sunnyside. We expect most of that area to be restored shortly, while about 50 customers on Hemingway Ct. and one end of Sunnyside Dr. will remain out for a couple hours or more while we repair the damage. 

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We are aware of a large outage affecting about 850 customers in the Sunnyside area just east of Trotwood where a large tree is on the ground. We also know of another 115 customers out in the Riverside area. 

A large outage is also affecting 2500+ customers from the West 7th/Trotwood split to Cayce Lane. Crews are now getting out to these areas and others where outages have been identified. We expect there could be other outages as this storm system moves through. 

Reminders:  

If you are driving, exercise caution where crews are working

DO NOT TOUCH DOWNED LINES!

Here's how to stay updated and report any issues:

Call us at (931)388-4833 to report outages
Stay up-to-date at: oms.cpws.com 24 | 7 | 365.

Visit our website for outage FAQ'S 

Please note: We don't monitor social media or email for outage reports. For the fastest response, please use the methods listed above. Thank you for your patience as we work on outages.

5 Events You Won’t Want To Miss!

There are quite a lot of cool events on our calendar this weekend but these are 5 we wanted to make sure you knew about!

Big Bleu Pickin’ Party 
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Ready for some flea market fun?! Join us in downtown Columbia on April 18th for the Big Bleu Pickin’ Party!

Bands on the stage, food trucks, and tons of good junk. 

Columbia Cars n Coffee will be going on from 8-11am that morning as well. It all happens at the county parking lot at the corner of Woodland and E 7th St. Bring the whole gang for this free event!

Columbia Cars & Coffee
8:00 - 11:00 AM

Everyone’s favorite community event is back for 2026! If you haven’t been yet… THIS is the one to go to!

Get up close and personal with all kinds of big rigs, emergency vehicles, construction trucks, and more at Touch-a-Truck! Kids (and kids at heart) can climb inside, honk horns, take photos, and explore the vehicles that keep our city moving.

It’s been 14 years since we ventured into this business. Our mission has always been to create quality experiences for everyone through common goods and physical places. Come to our headquarters on April 18th to see our new collection. We’ll also have vendors galore (flash tattoos, burgers, DJ, vintage and more!). Help us celebrate 14 years the right way! See you there.
1202 South Garden Street

We kick off this year‘s series at 6 PM with Austin Bohannon followed by Gary Nichols at 7 PM. Loose Wheels will be on hand with the best burgers in Tennessee and Bri’s Ice Cream with sweet treats! It’s free, open to the public, bring a chair and sit in the yard, or bring a blanket and a cooler, but be sure and bring all your friends and family!
106 Pleasant Street

4/18: Whitthorne Jazz Fest

Join us for our annual Jazz Fest in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, as we highlight the incredible talent of our students and guest performers throughout the day!

Saturday, April 18
Whitthorne Middle School Courtyard
915 Lion Parkway

Music begins at 11:00 AM

Enjoy a full day of live music, along with food, concessions, and limited Jazz Fest shirts available for purchase. All proceeds will go toward supporting music education at Whitthorne Middle School.

Come out, bring a chair, and celebrate jazz with us as a community!

Upcoming Local Events

🗓 Have an event to add? Send us the Details!

🤣 Check out the Nashville Comedy Fest (through April 19th) 🤣

Friday, April 17th

Saturday, April 18th

Sunday, April 19th

Monday, April 20th 

Tuesday, April 21st

👇 Click the Links to Learn About our Local Business Sponsors! 👇

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Friday, April 17 

Lydia Rae - Buck & Board, 6–8 PM 
Open Mic - Grinder's Switch, 6–9 PM 
Tom & Robert - McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
Hannah Geiser - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM 
Troy Kemp - Puckett's, 7:30–9 PM 
Six Stringer Revolver - The Boondox, 8:00 PM
Covered Wagon - Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

Saturday, April 18 

The Vineyard Sessions - Natchez Hills Vineyard, 12–6 PM
Michael Edser & The Grayson Band - The Rebel Bar & Grill, 3 PM 
Carson Phillips - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3–7 PM 
Music on the Porch Series - 106 Pleasant St, Mt Pleasant, 6–9 PM 
Shannon & The Harpeth River Boys - McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM 
Writers Round curated by Michael Farren - The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM 
Walker County - Puckett's, 7:30–9 PM 
Boomerang - The Boondox, 8 PM 
Benji & The Jets - Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM 
Bad Dog - Gary's Place, 8 PM–12 AM

Sunday, April 19 

The Sins - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1–5 PM
Todd Ciprian - Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 2–5 PM

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