In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🌤️ Columbia’s Tuesday Weather - Partly sunny w/ high of 71, low of 39

🎨 Tennessee Veterans Showcase Their Artwork in New Columbia State Gallery Exhibit

🚒 Maury County Fire Department Adds New Truck to Support Firefighters at Major Incidents

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Tennessee Veterans Showcase Their Artwork in New Columbia State Gallery Exhibit

The Columbia State Community College Pryor Art Gallery is hosting an art exhibit with works from military veterans from November through early December.

The focus of the exhibition titled “This Land Was Made for You and Me” is to highlight the range of pieces created by Tennessee veterans.

Each of these award-winning artists has served our country, seen the world and chosen to make Tennessee their home. They have also chosen to contribute to the enrichment of our state with their artwork in various styles of painting and sculpture.

“What I have always loved about the arts is the way they build community, and I can think of no better example than this exhibit,” said Tori Zemer, Pryor Art Gallery curator.

“What started with a simple idea while planning the gallery’s calendar and a couple of phone calls grew into this beautiful exhibition with watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings, as well as sculptures. One artist led me to another, then to another. To have such talented artists who all root for each other and admire each other’s work is so special. I could not be more excited and honored to have their work here in the gallery.”

An official opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Thursday, November 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The exhibit is open through December 2.

The Pryor Art Gallery is in the Waymon L. Hickman Building on the Columbia Campus, located at 1665 Hampshire Pike, and is open Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is free.

For more information about the Pryor Art Gallery and upcoming exhibitions, visit www.ColumbiaState.edu/PryorGallery or their Facebook page.

Maury County Fire Department Adds New Truck to Support Firefighters at Major Incidents

From Maury County Fire Department’s post…

AIR 21 IS IN SERVICE 

Our air truck is now officially in service. The truck is equipped with a Bauer Breathing Air Compressor, 8 cascade bottles, and a two position fill station to refill our air bottles on the scene of fires. The vehicle will also be equipped with rehab equipment to include fans, chairs, tents, coolers and other items to help support our firefighters and surrounding communities during major incidents. 

We appreciate the Maury County Commission for supporting the purchase of the breathing air equipment for the vehicle which replaced our previous portable compressor that was no longer operational. 

Pictured is our Air Manager, Les Vaccarello, who has spent countless hours preparing the vehicle for the equipment along with spec’ing and working with the vendor to ensure the equipment was successfully installed. Les was supported by our full time staff and volunteers who also contributed to the project.

See more pictures of the truck’s features here.

Upcoming Local Events

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Tuesday, November 10th

• Network Columbia Business Networking Meet Up at The Factory - 9:00 AM

• Columbia Planning Commission Meeting - 4:00 - 5:00 PM

• Fall Cattle Meeting at United Co-op - 6:00 PM

• Muletown Revue at Columbia State’s Cherry Theater - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, November 11th

• Maury County Veterans Day Parade - 11:00 AM

• Vet2Vet Meet Up at Twisted Copper Brewing Company - 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Thursday November 12th

• Connect Spring Hill at Viking Pizza - 9:00 - 10:00 AM 

• Ladies Night Out at United Co-op - 6:00 - 8:00 PM

• City Council Meeting - 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Friday November 13th

• Columbia Arts Council Artists Meetup - 5:30 PM

• Comedian Darren Knight (aka Southern Mamma) at The Mulehouse - 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 14th

• Columbia Rotary Pancake Day - 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Columbia Farmers Market - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Slag Mtn 5k + 1 mile Fun Run Benefitting Narrow Gate Foundation - 8:00 AM

• Bear Creek Farmers Market - 9:00 AM

• Franklin Flea Market at Williamson County Ag Expo Park - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Hidden Gem Farmers Market (Spring Hill) - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday, November 15th

• Franklin Flea Market at Williamson County Ag Expo Park - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Kingdom Cars - 2:00 - 4:00 PM

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Tuesday, November 10
Songwriters Round - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 6-9 PM
Muletown Revue - CSCC Cherry Theater, 7 PM

Thursday, November 12
Todd Ciprian - Tito’s, 6-9 PM
Jami Grooms - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30-9 PM

Friday, November 13
StevieRock - Acapulco Mexican Grill, 6:30-8:30 PM
Nick Bentley - Grinder’s Switch Winery, 7-9 PM
Rett Stocstill - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30-9 PM
Troy Castellano - Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM

Saturday, November 14
Maury County Orchestra - Columbia Central High School, 3 PM
Johnny Jameson & The Empty Pints - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7-9 PM
Curated Writers Round - The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Josey Clay - Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM