Spring Hill's Ambulance Coverage Faces Uncertainty

Issue #752

June 17, 2026

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

⛈️ Columbia’s Thursday Weather - Morning thunderstorms likely w/ high of 84, low of 67

📰 Spring Hill's Ambulance Coverage Faces Uncertainty

📰 Columbia State Foundation Receives Major Gift from Local Financial Advisor

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Spring Hill's Ambulance Coverage Faces Uncertainty

Questions surrounding future ambulance coverage in Spring Hill are being discussed after concerns were raised about how emergency medical services are funded on the Maury County side of the city. According to a report by WKRN, local leaders are exploring possible solutions while Williamson Health has agreed to continue providing EMS coverage to all of Spring Hill for the next six months.

Read the full story and watch WKRN's report above for additional details.

Columbia State Foundation Receives Major Gift from Local Financial Advisor

The Columbia State Community College Foundation recently received a large gift during a luncheon held at Graymere Country Club. The gift was given unrestricted. This means the Columbia State Foundation Board can have flexibility in using the funds to meet the needs identified by the College and the Foundation.

Clay Buttrey, vice president and associate financial advisor at Baird Wealth Management, gave a personal contribution to the Columbia State Foundation to support the college and its impact on the students and communities of southern Middle Tennessee. 

“Clay has talked to me over the years about his support for what Columbia State means to the community,” said Bethany Lay, Columbia State vice president for Advancement and executive director of the Columbia State Foundation. “We are appreciative of this significant gift.”

The check was presented to Dr. Janet F. Smith, Columbia State president, during a luncheon hosted by Buttrey. Columbia State Foundation Board chair, Stacey Shedd, Lay and other community members and friends were present. 

“As board chair, thank you, Clay, for helping the Foundation support the work of the college,” Shedd said. “As a former Columbia State student, I know what a difference this college can make.”

Buttrey began his career in mechanical engineering following his graduation from Tennessee Technological University. He then transitioned careers to begin financial advising with Merrill Lynch and then became a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in 1999. Now a resident of Columbia, he joined Baird Wealth Management in 2020.

“Over the years, I've invested my money and done well,” Buttrey said. “And it's allowed me to do this. I'm happy to give, and I hope to continue to be able to do so.”

The Columbia State Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports and partners with the college to positively impact student success and the communities in which it serves. For more information, visit www.ColumbiaState.edu/Foundation.

Upcoming Local Events

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Thursday, June 18th

Friday, June 19th - Juneteenth

Saturday, June 20th

Sunday, June 21st - Father’s Day

Monday, June 22nd 

Tuesday, June 23rd

Wednesday. June 24th

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Wednesday, June 17
Vintage Voltage - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

Thursday, June 18
Todd Ciprian - Tito’s, 6–9 PM

Friday, June 19
TBA - The Spot: Burgers & Beer, 5–8 PM
Ryan Keeler - Buck & Board, 6–8 PM
Tom Saffell & Robert Johnson - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
Radio Farm - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Jason Minton Band - The Boondox, 8 PM
Zone Status - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

Saturday, June 20
The Vineyard Sessions - Natchez Hills Vineyard, 12–6 PM
Phillips Music - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3–7 PM
Sins Country - Hampshire Hills Distillery, 5–9 PM
Courtyard Jazz, Blues & Cigars - The Mulehouse, 6 PM
TBA - River Terrace, 6–8 PM
Jim Brown & Friends - Mt. Pleasant Music on the Porch, 205 S. Main St, 6–9 PM
Speed Trap - Twisted Copper, 7–9 PM
Sweet Niece - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7–9 PM
Parker & Sonny - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Gritz & Glory - The Boondox, 8 PM
Pretty Grimm - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8–11 PM

Sunday, June 21
The Cliftones - Amber Falls Winery, 1–5 PM
Brothers Revolt, The Rebel Bar & Grill, 3 PM
CJ Conklin, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 2–5 PM

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