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Maury County Commission Approves Two Rezoning Requests Despite Planning Opposition

Issue #718

April 30, 2026

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

☁️ Columbia’s Friday Weather - Cloudy skies w/ high of 69, low of 44

📰 Maury County Commission Approves Two Rezoning Requests Despite Planning Opposition

👉 May 1st: It’s Flashback Friday in Downtown

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Maury County Commission Approves Two Rezoning Requests Despite Planning Opposition

Maury County Commissioners voted last week to override their Regional Planning Commission on two separate commercial rezoning requests, approving both despite prior recommendations for denial.

In a 12-8 vote, commissioners approved a 3.5-acre commercial rezoning on Fountain Creek Road in Culleoka. Planning commissioners had previously voted unanimously against the request, citing concerns about parcel size, waiting for the county’s comprehensive plan to be completed, and issues with outdated mapping information. However, county commissioners and public commenters largely supported the proposal, pointing to the property’s proximity to existing commercial development and the reputation of the applicant.

Some commissioners cautioned against routinely dismissing planning recommendations, while others said this case differed from typical concerns about large-scale commercial growth.

In a separate 12-9 vote, commissioners also approved a 5.9-acre commercial rezoning on Highway 431, where the Mathews family hopes to open a coffeehouse and host farmers’ markets and Christian events. The planning commission had rejected the proposal twice over zoning consistency and traffic concerns.

Debate among commissioners centered on whether to weigh the family’s stated plans or the broader range of potential future commercial uses allowed under the zoning classification. Alongside the rezonings, the commission approved zoning ordinance updates, including a new 12-month waiting period before a denied rezoning application can be resubmitted, and handled several additional items including board appointments, financial approvals and grant applications.

Read Main Street Maury’s full coverage of this story here.

May 1st: It’s Flashback Friday in Downtown

First Fridays is back in Downtown Columbia this Friday, May 1st…

The theme is Flashback Friday, and LIVE at First Fridays returns to South Main Street with dance hits from every decade. DJ Kyle will be spinning your favorite throwback songs, so grab your partner, lace up your dancing shoes, and get ready to hit the street from 6:30 PM on. You’ll also find INSIDERS playing at downtown restaurants and plenty of delicious fruit tea along the way.

The fun kicks off at 5 PM and runs through 8 PM, with more than 40 Crafter, Maker, and Baker vendors, food and dessert trucks, Garage Night Out, and extended hours with downtown merchants.

Families won’t want to miss the Game Zone on the public square from 5–7 PM. Kids can paint their own pet rock and help cover a recycling can with colorful smiley faces for the Arts District. The interactive arts and crafts station is sponsored by Premier Chiropractic and will be overseen by The Well Outreach.

This free community event is packed with local entrepreneurs, great food, music, and activities for all ages — a perfect way to spend a Friday evening in Downtown Columbia.

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Upcoming Local Events

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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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