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In today's newsletter:
- Discover which Maury County park fits your next Columbia outing
- How did Muletown become one of Tennessee’s most surprising arts hubs?
Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Spring Hill and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an elephant with a rhinoceros? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 86, low: 61.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A Guide to Maury County's Best Parks & Outdoor Spots (livability.com) — If you’re looking to get outside around Columbia, this guide rounds up the top nearby parks, from Riverwalk Park by the Duck River to Maury County Park’s Miracle League field and trails. It also spotlights Woodland Park, Yanahli Park, Chickasaw Trace, and nearby Spring Hill and Mount Pleasant options so you can match your favorite activity with the perfect local spot. 
• How Columbia, TN Transformed from ‘Muletown' into a Must-Visit Arts Destination (livability.com) — Columbia’s identity as “Muletown” now shares the spotlight with a fast-growing arts scene centered on the Columbia Arts District and Columbia Arts Building. The story traces Mule Day’s historic roots and its massive April crowds, then walks you through local spots like Hank’s Coffee Station, Pottery WhatKnottery, Bad Idea Brewing, and more. It’s a snapshot of how Columbia honors its past while attracting new creative energy.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Spring Hill →
139 Kedron Pkwy, Spring Hill
5:00 pm
Friday July 31
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Other local events
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Wednesday Night Mixed League at The Course at Pillow Springs
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce The Course at Pillow Springs 119 Stoneybrook Rd Columbia, TN 38401
5:00 pm -
Ribbon Cutting: ThriftLOVE
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce 1116 Nashville Hwy, Suite 101 Columbia, Tn 38401
2:00 pm -
Raider Open House
Spring Hill High School Columbia, TN 38401
5:00 pm -
Thirsty Thursday 9-Hole Golf Scramble at The Course at Pillow Springs
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce The Course at Pillow Springs 119 Stoneybrook Rd Columbia, TN 38401
5:00 pm -
9 & Dine Every Friday at The Course at Pillow Springs
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce The Course at Pillow Springs 119 Stoneybrook Rd Columbia, TN 38401
5:00 pm -
Friday Night Grill Out at The Grille at Pillow Springs
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce The Grille at Pillow Springs 119 Stoneybrook Rd Columbia, TN 38401
5:00 pm -
Beer Board Meeting →
Columbia, TN Calendar, Columbia Police Department 707 N Main St., Columbia
9:00 am -
City-Wide Tornado Siren Test →
Columbia, TN Calendar Columbia, TN 38401
1:00 pm
Wednesday July 29
Thursday July 30
Friday July 31
Saturday August 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cabin Coffee's Life Saving Blood Drive
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce Cabin Coffee 1909 Shady Brook Street Columbia, TN 38401
10:00 am -
Wednesday Night Mixed League at The Course at Pillow Springs
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce The Course at Pillow Springs 119 Stoneybrook Rd Columbia, TN 38401
5:00 pm -
Ribbon Cutting: ThriftLOVE
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce 1116 Nashville Hwy, Suite 101 Columbia, Tn 38401
2:00 pm -
Raider Open House
Spring Hill High School Columbia, TN 38401
5:00 pm
Wednesday July 29
Thursday July 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- WARNING - guessing this is a scam because rent for $1000/mo on a 4+2 in Spring Hill is laughable!
Internet search on same address shows rent for $2695/mo - more like it!! (Nextdoor Creekstone) - Hi neighbors- I"m looking for someone to help with repairing window trim on the exterior of our home, we need help prepping it for paint.
Anyone have a good carpenter and mason they can recommend for this type of work? (Nextdoor West End)
- Maury County Tennessee posted a job opening for Deputy Trustee I - Part time in Columbia. Apply here.
- Twice Daily posted a job opening for Retail Team Member - 1st Shift in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Spring Hill
- 5005 Wild Oat Cir, Spring Hill, TN 37174 (zillow.com)
- Hillary II Plan, August Park, Spring Hill, TN 37174 (zillow.com)
- GM invests $432 million in U.S. plants to expand manufacturing, modernize production (cbtnews.com)
Lewisburg
- USDA Issues Packers and Stockyards Complaint Against Central Tennessee Livestock LLC and Bert Smith IV (usda.gov)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: ‘Ell if I know. (Thank you KYLE B. for sending it in!)
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