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Timeless Treasures Tour Returns May 2 Featuring Spring Hill’s Historic Homes

Issue #717

April 29, 2026

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

⛅️ Columbia’s Thursday Weather - Partly cloudy w/ high of 68, low of 44

👉 Timeless Treasures Tour Returns May 2 Featuring Spring Hill’s Historic Homes

📰 Maury County Commission Expands Public Comment Rules

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Timeless Treasures Tour Returns May 2 Featuring Spring Hill’s Historic Homes

For one day only, the Spring Hill Historical and Genealogical Society will host Timeless Treasures, featuring six private historic homes, along with Rippa Villa and Grace Episcopal Church. Guests are also invited to visit St. Mark United Primitive Baptist Church where trustees will be on hand to share the church’s rich history. Timeless Treasures is Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9AM-4PM.

Timeless Treasures is proud to recognize its Platinum Sponsors for their outstanding support and commitment to preserving and celebrating local heritage. This year’s premier sponsors include Experience Maury County and the Spring Hill Historic Commission.

Grace Episcopal Church - established in 1875, is a stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture and stands as one of the few remaining representations of the style in the state. While touring you will see and hear organist, Deanie Moore, play the 1884 Henry Pilcher’s Sons pipe organ. The tour will be given by Alicia Fitts, who represents the fifth generation of her family to attend Grace Episcopal Church.

Rippa Villa - home of Nathaniel and Susan McKissack Chairs in 1855, was one of the premier farms in Middle Tennessee. The house is a premier example of Greek Revival architecture. On November 29, 1864, the home and families who lived there found themselves in the middle of one of the most dramatic events of the Civil War. Tours at this location will be on the hour and half hour.

Odil Home - is a Craftsman style home built in 1900, became the home of William Fountain and Annilu Odil. Will Odil was born and raised in Spring Hill. He and his brother went on to operate Odil & Sons Hardware and Grocery.

Finley/Hughes/Evans Home - constructed in 1874 by Samuel K. Finley, a local grocer. For a short period of time it became the home of William Hughes from Branham & Hughes Military Academy. The house is now home to a second generation of the Evans family, continuing a shared tradition of work in the field of education and a deep appreciation for antiques.

Sudberry Home - a charming Victorian farmhouse with a history of nearly one hundred and fifty years. The home was once part of the Ewell Farm, known for jersey cattle and race horses.

Polk Home - built in 1892 by Horace M and Mary Louise (Campbell) Polk was set on five acres of land gifted to them by Major Campbell Brown of the Ewell Farm, where Horace worked as the business manager and executor. Antique tractors and music will be at this location for guests to enjoy. Refreshing tea from Rock the Hill Nutrition and ice cream from The Old Stone Creamery will be available to purchase at this site.

Potter/South Creek Farm - was built by Austin W and Amanda Potter circa 1858. The home is an excellent example of the transition between Greek Revival and Victorian Italianate architecture. Austin was a farmer, mercantile businessman and was appointed by James K. Polk as Spring Hill’s postmaster. The current owners

Curry Farm - built circa 1912 by Judge S. Q. and Sarah Weatherly. Judge Weatherly is credited with the discovery of brown phosphorous rock near Mt. Pleasant. His daughter Susie married G.T. (Tom) Curry and they lived in the home and raised their children. They raised beef, cattle, sheep, hogs and tobacco.

St. Mark - the historic church building was erected around 1900. Although church records are limited, supplementary evidence shines a light on Green Thompson, a pioneering figure who served as the church’s first minister. The sacred building not only nurtured the spiritual growth of its congregation but also provided a nurturing environment for African American children to learn and thrive, serving as a local school until the Spring Hill Rosenwald School opened its doors in 1920-1921.

Tickets are $25 and are available till noon on Friday, May 1st at the Maury County Visitors Bureau, Columbia Antique Marketplace, Carters Creek Station Antiques, Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce, Spring Hill Antique Mall, First Farmers & Merchants Bank (Port Royal and Main Street). Tickets will be available the day of tour at Grace Episcopal Church, St. Mark United Primitive Baptist Church and the Curry Farm. Tickets are non-refundable and the event is rain or shine.

Proceeds for the event will be donated to the Historic Spring Hill Cemetery for ongoing maintenance and support. The cemetery is located at 578 McClemore Avenue, Spring Hill, Tennessee.

The Spring Hill Historical & Genealogical Society focuses on preserving Spring Hill, Tennessee’s history and assisting with genealogical research. Stories, photos, artifacts, and genealogy, our mission is to preserve and share our city’s heritage and family history.

Maury County Commission Expands Public Comment Rules

The Maury County Commission voted last week to revise its public comment policy, expanding opportunities for residents and others to speak at meetings. The new rules add a second 30-minute public comment period at the end of each meeting, in addition to the one held near the beginning. Speakers may now address any topic germane to county business without signing up in advance. A separate public comment period will also be held for each agenda item, though advance sign-up is required for those.

Commissioners also removed previously debated language referencing a “citizenship” requirement for speakers. The issue gained attention during discussions about whether a frequent commenter who lives in Marshall County but owns property and conducts business in Maury County could speak without a suspension of the rules. The updated language now refers only to “non-members” of the commission, eliminating the prior wording that mentioned “citizens.”

The commission also discussed decorum rules and whether commissioners should be allowed to respond to statements made during public comment. The changes come as the Tennessee General Assembly recently updated state law to require local governing bodies to allow public comment on any matter germane to their jurisdiction, whether or not it appears on the meeting agenda. Damage assessments of the new policy’s impact and further discussion on decorum may continue in future meetings.

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Upcoming Local Events

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Thursday, April 30th

Friday, May 1st

Saturday, May 2nd

Sunday, May 3rd

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, April 30
Todd Ciprian - Tito’s, 6–9 PM
Yonder Grove - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30–9 PM

Friday, May 1
Tommy Wheatley - Buck & Board, 6–8 PM
TBA - River Terrace, 6–8 PM
Scott Southworth & The Honky Tonk Anonymous Band - Puckett’s - 6:30–8 PM
Golden Soul Revue - Grinder’s Switch - 7–9 PM
Scott Burt Big Band Series - Riverwalk Park (Free, bring a chair) - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Covered Wagon - Twisted Copper Brewing Company, 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Vintage Voltage - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM
Lost in Paradise - Puckett’s, 8:30–9:30 PM

Saturday, May 2
Tom Saffell & Robert Johnson - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
Writers Round Curated by Lance Carpenter - The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
The Zmed Brothers - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Box of Rox - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3–7 PM
Jason Stout - River Terrace, 6–8 PM
Christian Music Nights - Songwriters Round - 104 E. 6th St., 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Sunday, May 3
Breeze Cable - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1–5 PM
Fractured Rose - The Rebel Bar & Grill, 4–7 PM

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