Columbia State’s Transfer Matters Advising Summit Strengthens Transfer Student Success Across Tennes
(FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Oct. 20, 2026) — Columbia State Community College's Career, Veteran and Transfer Center welcomed nearly 200 attendees and volunteers to the 2026 Transfer Matters Advising Summit (TMAS 2.0) at the Williamson Campus. The increase in attendance at this year's summit further solidifies the event as a meaningful professional development experience for higher education professionals dedicated to student transfer success. Held under the theme “Strategic Higher Education: Advising Community
Grammy finalists THE WANNABEATLES Bring their High-Energy ''Live on the Square'' Concert to Puckett’s
COLUMBIA, TN — Get ready for a fabulous night of classic hits, audience interaction, and nostalgic fun! The nationally acclaimed, Grammy-finalist ensemble The WannaBeatles are coming to Columbia for a special high-energy performance, "Live on the Square," on Friday, November 6th. The show will take place upstairs in the historic Cadillac Hall at Puckett’s Restaurant, located right on the town square at 15 Public Sq, Columbia, TN 38401. Doors open at 8:00 PM, and the concert will run from 8:30 PM to
Republic Bank Sponsor of Columbia State's Student Engagement and Services, Donates Funds to Baseball
(COLUMBIA, Tenn. – Oct. 19, 2026) — Columbia State Community College would like to announce Republic Bank as the official sponsor of student engagement activities for the 2026-2027 academic year. They have also presented a check to Columbia State to support the Chargers Baseball program. Columbia State’s Student Engagement and Services Department is involved in an estimated 200 events and over 100 student development initiatives each year, with events including the Adulting 101 series, Weeks of Welcome,
Muletown Revue Returns to Cherry Theater Benefitting Watershed Public Theatre
(COLUMBIA, TN) October 19, 2026 – On a map of Middle Tennessee, it's unclear where the city limits of "Music City" are drawn, but If Columbia is not included, it's time to redraw the map. For all the music players and music lovers in the local area, Muletown Revue will rock the night of November 10. The live music event starts at 7pm at Columbia State Community College's 500-seat venue, the Cherry Theater. It's a chance to watch local talent and hear classic songs made famous by the Beatles, Fleetwood Mac,
Lee Company Launches Annual Vans4Cans Food Drive
FRANKLIN, Tenn.: Lee Company is kicking off its annual Vans4Cans food drive October 19, continuing a tradition that has helped provide food to neighbors in need for more than 15 years. Through November 20, Lee Company technicians will collect canned goods and nonperishable food items from customers during service calls. Community members can also make virtual donations at leecompany.com/vans4cans. This year's drive will benefit food banks across Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia. Since
Walk the Plank to Twelfth Night
Watershed Public Theatre presents a pirate-themed Shakespeare comedy (COLUMBIA, TN) October 14, 2026 – As we sail toward the holiday season, Watershed Public Theatre's latest offering is a shipwrecked romantic comedy from the world of Shakespeare; Twelfth Night premiers in Columbia for a unique run this November. When the audience meets chic swashbucklers, Olivia and Orisino, they should be instantly recognizable as pirates. But in a play that involves disguise, mistaken identity, and a wacky wardrobe
Columbia State Introduces the First Floor of the Southern Regional Technology Center
COLUMBIA, Tenn. – Oct. 8, 2026) — The Southern Regional Technology Center — a partnership between Columbia State Community College, TCAT Hohenwald and TCAT Pulaski — serves as a regional hub for education and training to meet the needs of both citizens and employers. Through strong partnerships built around internships, apprenticeships, program development and job placement, pathways include diplomas, technical certificates and associate of applied science degrees. “This is the first of three
City of Columbia Awarded Additional $1 Million for Bear Creek Pike Pump Station Project
Columbia, TN (October 12, 2026) – The City of Columbia has been awarded an additional $1 million in grant funding from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) through the State Water Infrastructure Grants (SWIG) Program to support improvements to the Bear Creek Pike Pump Station. The funding was awarded through a competitive statewide grant process, underscoring the strength of Columbia’s application and the importance of the Bear Creek Pike Pump Station Project to the community’s
City of Columbia Approves Interlocal Wastewater Agreement with City of Spring Hill
Columbia, TN (October 13, 2026) -The City of Columbia has approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Spring Hill to participate in a mutually beneficial regional wastewater infrastructure project. The project supports both communities while bringing significant revenue and infrastructure investment to Columbia. “Spring Hill had a need. Columbia answered the call. Both cities will benefit,” said Mayor Chaz Molder. “This agreement is a great example of what can be accomplished when local governments
