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Columbia's Maury County Park is Community Gathering Place
Maury County Park, a 242-acre park in Columbia, is the heart of outdoor recreation and the center of community life for children and adults.
“It’s a real gathering place and a happening spot for Maury County,” says Patrick Harlan of the Maury Alliance.
Located in downtown Columbia, the park’s central feature is Kids Kingdom, a playground with a castle-like structure, sandbox and multiple play areas.
"This structure is constantly used; it's a focal point of the park," says Al Ray, director... Read More »
Southport Saltpeter Cave is One of Tennessee's Largest
Spelunkers‚ rejoice.
The Southport Saltpeter Cave in Culleoka, near Columbia, is one of the largest caves in all of Middle Tennessee‚ and it’s been an adventure destination for decades. During the Civil War‚ it was mined for nitrate – used to make gunpowder – and it also housed Confederate troops in hiding.
The cave features unusual formations and large caverns that date back an estimated 300‚000 years. Hundreds of physically fit explorers hike through Southport’s difficult terrain each year... Read More »
Maury County Offers a Wealth of Shopping Opportunities
Shoppers, rejoice – and be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Maury County offers a wealth of shopping opportunities ranging from nationally known stores to small boutiques that sell one-of-a-kind items. The city of Columbia is home to two malls – Columbia Mall and Neely’s Mill – frequented by tens of thousands of shoppers each year.
The Crossings at Spring Hill includes stores such as Target and Kohl’s along with nearly 50 other stores. The Crossings attracts shoppers from Maury County, but it... Read More »
Columbia's Mule Day Festival Sparks "Mule Mania"
Lexington raises racehorses and Shelbyville turns out Tennessee Walking Horses, but Columbia has been majoring in mules for nearly 200 years.
In fact, the area has been called the Mule Capital of the World, thanks to its rich history as a mule-trading center and Mule Day, its signature celebration of the hard-working farm animal.
An annual springtime mule show and sale that started here in the early 1800s – formerly called First Monday and Breeders Day – became for a time one of the largest... Read More »
Sunset Symphony Tops Columbia's Cultural Calendar
Opportunities to enjoy and explore the arts abound in Columbia and Maury County, with a year-round cultural calendar that includes everything from juried artisan craft fairs to classical music performances.
The area is home to a sophisticated population that not only appreciates creative expression, but also encourages it throughout the community.
Arts immersion starts young at the Mt. Pleasant Middle School for the Visual and Performing Arts, where students build self-confidence and develop... Read More »
Rippavilla Plantation Offers History and Fun
There's a lot going on at Spring Hill's historic Rippavilla Plantation.
A treasured landmark, the home was completed in 1855 by Nathaniel Cheairs is one of the largest antebellum homes in the state.
In its heyday, the 1,100-acre plantation raised wheat, corn, hay, cotton, tobacco, cattle, sheep and mules.
Today, it offers visitors a glimpse of life in the 19th-century South through the many original period family antique pieces on display throughout the house.
The mansion features Greek... Read More »
Columbia Athenaeum Thrived as Historic Girls-Only School
Girls learning physics in the 1800s?
Only at the Columbia Athenaeum, a girls-only school that flourished from 1852 to 1904.
The school taught young women everything that well-educated young men would have learned at that time, including world history, physics, calculus and English literature.
The rectory at the Athenaeum is all that stands of the campus today, and the building is admired for its Moorish Gothic architecture.
Today, The Athenaeum Rectory is owned by The Association for the... Read More »
Shopping in Columbia, TN
Columbia has a variety of shopping destinations to choose from. Below is a listing of some of the stores available here.
Appliance
Columbia Vacuum & Appliance, 410 S. James Campbell Blvd., (931) 381-0906
Heritage Appliance Center, 1412 Trotwood Ave., (931) 840-8747
Book Dealers
Life Spring Christian Resource, 2002 Oakland Pkwy., (931) 380-1743
Melody's Preowned Paperbacks, 813 S. Garden St., #A, (931) 380-5813
Clothing
Claire's, 800 S. James Campbell Blvd., #30, (931) 388-3471
Lee... Read More »
Columbia, Maury County Golf Courses Are Way Above Par
Playing through? Columbia and surrounding Maury County have several nice golf courses to suit any skill level.
Columbia is home to Maury County’s only fully private course: the 18-hole, par-72 Graymere Country Club course, which measures 6,314 yards. Graymere Country Club opened in 1924 and is home to about 250 members. In addition to golf, Graymere has an excellent clubhouse for a cocktail with lunch or dinner.
The Stoneybrook Golf Course, a par-72 public course, has been Columbia... Read More »
