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More for Many: Maury County is Overflowing with Opportunity

People are thriving in this community bursting with opportunities for everyone.

By Brittany Anas on July 7, 2020

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Maury County’s population is growing rapidly, as people of all ages and professions are flocking to this thriving community about 30 minutes from Nashville.

The county is a draw for those looking to advance their careers, find affordable housing, enjoy its high quality of life – or all of the above.

Whether it’s artists, startups or retirees, newcomers are embracing all that Maury County has to offer.

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Entrepreneurs

Kathryn York found the perfect spot to open her home goods and gift store, Smith & York Co., in an 1800s-era building located on the town square in Columbia, which exudes a palpable Main Street America feel. Step foot in the well-curated shop that she and her husband opened in May 2019, and you might just find their 4-year-old son, Liam, “helping out†at the register. Shortly after opening the store, York and her family moved to Maury County.

“We wanted to be part of the community and be closer to the shop,†she says. “We get locals who thank us for choosing to be in downtown Columbia. It truly is humbling to have people who have lived here all their lives come in and say they are proud to have our store in their town.”

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For others planning to launch a new business, Maury County offers a variety of resources, such as Columbia’s Culinary Arts Center, a new industrial kitchen facility that helps small-to-midsize food businesses meet their prep work and large-quantity cooking needs. Coworking spaces are available at sites such as Cowork Columbia or Muletown Collective in the Columbia Arts Building.

For York, who previously worked in the tourism industry, entrepreneurship comes in the form of curating a shop that’s filled with textiles, pillows, rugs, throws and cutting boards – the kind of items that make a home feel inviting. The store artfully blends a variety of styles, from midcentury to industrial to bohemian.

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Another relatively new business in Maury County is the 1824 General Store, located on the square in Mt. Pleasant. Opened by Matt and Angela Newman, the store has the look and feel of an old general store, while incorporating a modern twist with décor and products, selling Tennessee- and Maury County-made products, gifts, groceries and dry goods.

The couple opened the business just one year after moving to Maury County from Kingston Springs.

Plus, new to the Columbia Arts Building is Little Juice Co., founded by husband and wife T.J. and Rachelle Hutt. The business takes healthy to the max, offering an all-vegan menu of raw juices, smoothies and shots.

Maury Co. TN
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Artists

Mike Peters moved back home to Maury County a few years ago after spending years abroad in Southeast Asia and Germany. He’s now the taproom manager at Asgard Brewing Co. and is in charge of booking the live music acts for Friday and Saturday nights at the brewery.

A singer-songwriter himself, Peters has also performed around town, staging acoustic performances at Square Market on First Fridays and performing at the Pickin’ Party.

“Musicians are plentiful around here,†Peters says. “There’s a lot of talent here.”

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To match, there are numerous outlets for local artists – musicians, painters and other creative types.

Musicians have opportunities to perform at events, such as First Fridays in Columbia, eateries like Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant, Mt. Pleasant Grille or Vanh Dy’s, and businesses like Bleu 32 Vintage Marketplace. As for artists, Maury County offers spaces like the Columbia Arts Building and Spring Hill Arts Center.

Maury Co. TN
Columbia / Nick Bumgardner

Retirees

After retiring in Texas, Jane Roberts pinpointed Maury County for her next chapter. She moved into Southern Springs, a Del Webb-developed 55 and older community in Spring Hill that made its debut in 2017 and offers ranch-style homes, a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, hobby and game rooms and a full slate of activities for residents.

In addition to the arrival of Southern Springs, Maury County boasts other draws for retirees, including a low cost of living, no state tax on earned income and proximity to health care facilities, shopping centers and entertainment options, attributes that helped Maury County net an American Association of Retirement Communities Seal of Approval Award.

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Roberts, who enjoys hiking, RV-ing and being in the great outdoors, says the geographical diversity and temperate climate also sold her on the region. Since moving there, she says she’s felt welcomed by her new community.

“I’ve been blown away by the hospitality and how nice everyone  is,†Roberts says.

If you’d like to learn more about the Maury County area, check out the latest edition of Livability: Maury County Business

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