In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

☀️ Columbia’s Saturday Weather - Sunny & very hot w/ high of 94, low of 72

📰 Woman, 10-Year-Old Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Power Pole on Hwy 31

🥵 Heat Warning in Maury County This Weekend

⚾️ Columbia 8U All Stars Go 7-0 to Capture State Championship

🗓 List of Upcoming Events - Just Updated!

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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

Woman, 10-Year-Old Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Power Pole on Hwy 31

A woman and a 10-year-old boy were injured Tuesday evening after a vehicle crashed into an electrical pole along Nashville Highway.

According to authorities, the vehicle had been driving erratically and at a high rate of speed before leaving the roadway and striking the pole. Live power lines around the vehicle created additional hazards for first responders and bystanders who stopped to help.

The woman, who suffered the more serious injuries, was extricated from the vehicle and flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The child was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

Police arrested the driver, 31-year-old Dalton Polinski, on suspicion of driving under the influence. This was his fourth DUI.

Watch the video that a tow truck driver captured of the incident above.

Read the full story from WKRN here.

Heat Warning in Maury County This Weekend

From Maury County Office of Emergency Management’s post…  

If you or someone you know needs a safe place to cool down, 1st United Methodist Church in Columbia is offering cooling stations over the next few days.

Location: 222 West 7th Street, Columbia, TN 38401

Cooling Station Schedule:

• Friday 8/14: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday 8/15: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Sunday 8/16: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Monday 8/17: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Please share this information to help keep our community safe during the extreme heat. Stay hydrated and take care of each other! 

Risk: High risk of heat‑related illness without proper hydration.
Heat Index: Dangerous heat indices up to 112°F.
Timeframe: Now through 7 PM Sunday.

Safety Tips: 

• Take frequent breaks in the shade or air‑conditioning.
• Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.
• Never leave kids or pets unattended in vehicles.
• Wear lightweight, light‑colored, loose‑fitting clothing.

Map Information:

The map shows parts of Middle Tennessee under heat alerts.

• Areas shaded in bright pink are under an Extreme Heat Warning.
• Areas shaded in orange are under a Heat Advisory.

Highlighted cities on the map include Nashville, Columbia, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Cookeville, Crossville, McMinnville, Lawrenceburg, and Centerville.

Columbia 8U All Stars Go 7-0 to Capture State Championship

From the City of Columbia, TN’s post…

The City of Columbia proudly congratulates the 2026 8U Columbia American All Stars on an incredible undefeated 7-0 state tournament run and State Championship!

This historic victory marks the league’s first state All Stars baseball championship in eight years. Through teamwork, determination, perseverance and sportsmanship, these young athletes represented Columbia with excellence and made our entire community proud.

The City also recognizes coaches Clay Colvett, Nathan McBroom, David Spare and Daniel White, along with the families, volunteers, league officials and supporters who helped make this championship season possible.

In recognition of this outstanding achievement, Mayor Chaz Molder has proclaimed Friday, August 14, 2026, as “8U Columbia American All Stars Day” in the City of Columbia.

Upcoming Local Events

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Friday, August 14th

• Tennessee State Fair Opening Day (Lebanon) - 4:00 - 10:00 PM

• Cruisin’ the Co-op - 5:00 - 8:00 PM

• Hunter Education Classroom Course - 5:00 - 8:00 PM

• Nashville Sounds vs Indianapolis Indians at First Horizon Park - 6:35 PM

Saturday, August 15th

• Estate Sale (325 Stonewall Dr.) - 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Yard Sale (118 Jefferson Dr) - 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• Moving Sale (1303 Sylvan Park Dr Spring Hill) - 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• Yard Sale (Skyline Dr) - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Yard Sale (22 Huston Dr) 

• Estate Sale (303 Springdale Dr) - 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

• Estate Sale (2621 Pillow Due Ln) - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Columbia Cars & Coffee - 8:00 - 11:00 AM

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

• Yoga in the Park - Free (Fairview Park, Shelter 1 between the Splash Pad & Playground) - 8:00 AM

• Hunter Education Classroom Course - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Bear Creek Farmers Market - 9:00 AM

• Tennessee State Fair Opening Day (Lebanon) - 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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

• Baseball: Nashville Sounds vs Indianapolis Indians at First Horizon Park - 6:35 PM

• Soccer: Nashville vs Miami - 7:30 PM

• Priscilla Presley at The Mulehouse - 7:30 PM

Sunday, August 16th

• Estate Sale (2621 Pillow Due Ln) - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• Tennessee State Fair Opening Day (Lebanon) - 12:00 - 9:00 PM

• Joeys Italian Ice & Pokemon Event - 1:00 - 4:00 PM

• Nashville Sounds vs Indianapolis Indians at First Horizon Park - 6:05 PM

Monday, August 17th 

• Vet 2 Vet Breakfast Meet Up at Puckett’s - 7:00 - 9:00 AM

Tuesday, August 18th

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

• Hampshire Farmer's Market - 3:00 - 6:00 PM

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Friday, August 14
Shannon & The Harpeth River Boys - The Spot: Burgers & Beer, 5-8 PM
Ryan Keeler - Buck & Board, 6-8 PM
Open Mic - Grinder's Switch Winery, 6-8 PM
Tom Saffell & Robert Johnson - McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery, 7-9 PM
Zachariah Smith - Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM
Escape - Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Saturday, August 15
Lacie Lee - Boot Stomping’ BBQ, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
The Vineyard Sessions - Natchez Hills Vineyard, 2-5 PM
Nick Bentley - Keg Springs Winery, 2-5 PM
Carson Phillips - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3-7 PM
Johnny Jameson & The Empty Pints - McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery, 7-9 PM
Curated Writers Round - The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Taylor Hughes - Puckett's, 7:30-9 PM
Gritz & Glory - The Boondox, 8 PM
Bonus Track - Fozzy's Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Sunday, August 16
The Cliftones - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1-5 PM