Maury Regional Awarded $226K to Strengthen Local Health Care Workforce

Issue #724

May 08, 2026

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🌤️ Columbia’s Saturday Weather - Clouds & sunshine w/ high of 81, low of 54

📰 Maury Regional Awarded $226K to Strengthen Local Health Care Workforce

📰 City of Columbia Proclaims May 1st “Mail Call Day” to Honor 40 Years of Service

🎸 The Ryman’s 134th Birthday Sale

🗓 List of Upcoming Events Just Updated!

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Maury Regional Awarded $226K to Strengthen Local Health Care Workforce

Maury Regional Health has been awarded $226,000 through the State of Tennessee Rural Healthcare Workforce Development Initiatives grant program to establish a Registered Apprenticeship Program aimed at strengthening the health care workforce across southern Middle Tennessee.

The funding will support the development of structured career pathways for up to 183 Maury Regional Health employees, focusing on essential entry-level roles in three critical departments: environmental services, food and nutrition and medical assisting. The program is designed to address workforce shortages while creating long-term career advancement opportunities within the organization.

“This apprenticeship program represents a meaningful investment in our workforce and the future of health care in our region,” said Maury Regional Medical Group President Nathan Miller. “By creating clear, supported pathways for career growth, we are not only strengthening our teams but also ensuring continued access to high-quality care for the communities we serve. This funding allows us to remove barriers, expand opportunity and build a more sustainable health care workforce.”

Through the program, apprentices will be employed with Maury Regional Health while completing a 12- to 24-month structured training model, earning industry-recognized credentials in their fields, completing on-the-job training and receiving technical instruction.

Maury Regional Health plays a critical role in both health care delivery and economic stability in the region. The apprenticeship program will help to support apprentices’ career development through the elimination of financial barriers, advancement pathways and mentorship.

The program is supported by key regional partners, including the Southern Middle Tennessee Local Workforce Development Board, Columbia State Community College and TCAT Hohenwald, which will assist with training, recruitment and credential alignment.

City of Columbia Proclaims May 1st “Mail Call Day” to Honor 40 Years of Service

From the City of Columbia TN’s post…

The City of Columbia was proud to recently present a proclamation recognizing Friday, May 1, 2026, as "Mail Call Day" in honor of Mail Call's 40 years of service to the Columbia community.

Owned by Larry and Anne Wiley, Mail Call has long been a trusted local business. Beyond their business contributions, Larry's service as a Vietnam Veteran and Anne's 42-year career as an educator reflect a lifelong commitment to serving others.

The City thanks the Wiley family and the entire Mail Call team for four decades of service to Columbia!

What’s Up Columbia has used Mail Call several times for our mass postcard mailings - it’s such a great local business with friendly staff who treat you right! If you love this business, take a minute to leave them a review here in honor of 40 years serving our community!

The Ryman’s 134th Birthday Sale

Celebrate the Ryman’s birthday with 134 hours of savings. Grab buy one, get one free* tickets on select Ryman shows throughout the summer, and come see why this stage has been iconic since 1892.

Offer valid through Saturday, May 9 at 11:59 PM local time. 

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Upcoming Local Events

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Friday, May 8th

Saturday, May 9th

Sunday, May 10th 🌺 Mother’s Day 🌺

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Friday, May 8
TBA - The Spot Burgers & Beers, 5–8 PM
TBA - River Terrace, 6–8 PM
Bethany Trainor - Buck & Board, 6–8 PM
John Conlee - The Mulehouse, 7:30 PM
Zachariah Smith - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM

Saturday, May 9
Nick Bentley - Keg Springs Winery, 2–5 PM
Crossbridges - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3–7 PM
Classic Vinyl - Hampshire Hills Distillery, 5–9 PM
TBA - River Terrace, 6–8 PM
Larkin & Leigh - Twisted Copper, 7–8:30 PM
Curated Writers Round - The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Real Deal Band - The Rebel Bar & Grill, 7:30 PM
Will Nance & Friends - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
The Ministry of Fun - Twisted Copper, 8:30–10 PM

Sunday, May 10
The Sins - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1–5 PM

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