Columbia lights its tree Friday night
Plus a classic car show in Mount Pleasant and a Spring Hill makers market.
Issue 3Thursday, Nov. 5 · 4-minute read
Hey neighbor,
Columbia lights its Christmas tree Friday night, and the holiday season downtown starts with it. First Fridays runs 5 to 8 p.m., and the tree lights at 7:30.
Saturday's packed. There's a classic car show in Mount Pleasant, a makers market in Spring Hill, a veterans' celebration at The Factory and a softball game to help restore Spring Hill's first fire engine.
This week: 8 things to do this weekend, 12 live shows, 1 project going up, 3 notes from around town and 5 dates to save.
KDC Construction - Family-owned contractor for concrete, decks and remodels
Planning a patio, a deck or a remodel? KDC Construction pours the concrete, builds the deck and handles the trim, flooring, paint and drywall, all under one family-owned contractor. Quotes are free. Learn more
First Fridays Holiday Kickoff and Tree Lighting
5 to 8 p.m. · West 7th Street and the Public Square · Free
Downtown Columbia starts the holidays with live music, food trucks, local vendors and shops open late. The tree lights at 7:30 p.m. Park free in the lots on 6th Street, Woodland Street and 8th Street.
Let's Hike! Yanahli Park: Native American History Month
10 to 11:30 a.m. · Yanahli Park
A Maury County Parks walk for Native American History Month, covering the Native history along the Duck River and what the park's Chickasaw name means.
City vs. Citizens Softball Games: Fire Belle Fundraiser
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Evans Park, Spring Hill
Firefighters play police, then the city plays residents, to raise money to restore Fire Belle, Spring Hill's first fire engine.
Amy Montgomery Christmas Open House
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Amy Montgomery Home
Amy Montgomery's holiday open house on West 7th comes with sausage grits and holiday food.
Rev Up for a Great Cause Classic Car Show
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. · Williams Funeral Home, Mount Pleasant · Free to attend; car registration by donation
The first year for this car show, with food trucks and music. Money raised and canned food go to The Well Outreach.
First Annual Maker's Market
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Church of the City (parking lot), Spring Hill
The Friends of the Spring Hill Library's first market of local makers and artisans, in the Church of the City parking lot.
Vet2Vet Annual Veterans' Celebration
11 a.m. · The Factory at Columbia
Shop from local veteran artisans, catch live entertainment, and support Middle Tennessee veterans while you're there.
Courage, Dear Heart: A Narnia Ballet Showcase
2:30 to 3:30 p.m. · Spring Hill Public Library, Multi-Purpose Room
A 35-minute ballet based on C.S. Lewis's Narnia, with local dancers and photos after the show. All ages.
Friday, Nov. 6
November Live Music at Grinder’s Switch Winery
6 to 8 p.m. · Grinder's Switch Winery
Matt Nichols
6:30 to 8 p.m. · Puckett's, 15 Public Square · No cover
Beatles 4 Sale
7 to 9 p.m. · McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery
Live on the Square - The WannaBeatles
8 to 10 p.m. · Puckett's, 15 Public Square · $15 cover
The Piano Men
8 to 10:30 p.m. · The Mulehouse
Mft
8 to 11 p.m. · Fozzy's Bar & Grill, Spring Hill · No cover
Saturday, Nov. 7
"Christian Music Nights" songwriters round
6 p.m. · Journey To Jericho - 104 E 6th Street , Columbia, TN 38401
Live Music: Tom Saffell & Robert Johnson
7 to 9 p.m. · McCreary's Irish Pub, 814 S Main St
Martini & Steel
7:30 to 9 p.m. · Puckett's, 15 Public Square · No cover
The Bourbon Gospels Curated Writers Round
7:30 p.m. · The Bourbon Gospel · Free to $30
Barracuda • America’s Heart Tribute
8 to 10:30 p.m. · The Mulehouse
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Muletown Revue 2026
7 p.m. · Columbia State Community College · Free
Spring Hill will build a $12 million sewer line to Columbia
Spring Hill and Columbia agreed to connect their wastewater systems. Spring Hill will lay a 12-inch sewer main from its plant on Mahlon Moore Road to Columbia's city limits, along Mahlon Moore Road and a TVA easement, and upgrade the Carter's Creek Pike pump station. Spring Hill pays the $12 million and will pay Columbia to treat 500,000 to 1.5 million gallons a day. More at aroundmaury.com/whats-going-up/spring-hill-to...
Readers' Picks nominations open Monday
Starting Monday, Nov. 9, you can nominate your favorites in all 26 Readers' Picks categories. Fill in as many as you like and skip the rest. Nominations close Sunday, Nov. 22, and voting runs Nov. 30 to Dec. 20.
See the categories More at aroundmaury.com/readers-picks
Help clean up East Columbia Saturday morning
Columbia's No Trash November starts with a cleanup Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers meet at East 7th Street and Woodland Street, and the city brings the supplies. All month, City Hall is showing art Maury County students made from recycled materials. More at aroundmaury.com/around-town/columbia-invites-...
Columbia puts $230,000 toward an inclusive playground
Taye's Place, an all-inclusive playground going in at Maury County Park next to the Miracle League field, is built so kids of all abilities can play together. The city's $230,000 goes toward finishing it. More at aroundmaury.com/around-town/columbia-dedicate...
Muletown Bikes - Columbia's bike shop on the square since 1973
Bring any bike to 11 Public Square for a free repair quote, whether it's a kid's first bike or an e-bike. Muletown Bikes also sells Giant, Aventon and State Bicycle Co. bikes. Open Monday through Saturday. Learn more
Veterans Day Parade
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. · 308 W 7th Street
Groups and individuals can still apply to march with Maury County Veteran Services.
2026 Columbia Rotary Pancake Day
Saturday, Nov. 14, 6 a.m. · Memorial Building
The Rotary Club serves pancakes at the Memorial Building in this tradition going back nearly 70 years.
“Peddling in the Hills” Holiday Festival
Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Natchez Hills Vineyard
A free family-friendly festival with live music, wine tasting, and a food truck. Vendors interested in participating should reach out for details.
A Very Maury Christmas
Saturday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 22 · The Factory at Columbia
A two-day holiday market at The Factory at Columbia. Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Columbia's Cowboy Christmas
Friday, Nov. 27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Maury County Park
Browse turquoise, cowhide, tack, western wear, leatherwork, bedding and more at this cowboy-themed holiday market. Get photos with Santa too.
Enjoy the first lights of the season, and we'll see you next Thursday.
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