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Welcome to Columbia, Tennessee, located south of Nashville off of Interstate 65. Columbia is nestled along the banks of the Duck River surrounded by natural scenic beauty with a rich history, a variety of outdoor activities, and friendly people ready to welcome you.
Voted a "Top Ten Best Small Town" by Southern Living and "The Country's Best Small Towns" Top Ten by Country Living! Columbia boasts a historic, yet trendy downtown anchored by a charming town square and lively Main Street brimming with downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment. The natural and built recreational amenities like our parks system and wildlife areas invite you to soak up the outdoors. And Columbia is a growing hub for the arts in South Central Tennessee with an emerging arts district adjacent to downtown.
Combine all this with sports tourism at Ridley Sports Complex and Chickasaw Park, and you get a destination for travelers exploring Tennessee. Columbia provides residents and visitors with live, work, and play alternatives and a lifestyle that assures you'll find "Something good around every corner."
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About Columbia
Columbia, Tennessee is centrally located just south of Nashville along the I-65 corridor. Columbia is the county seat of Maury County and regional hub for economic and business activity in the South Central Tennessee region. Population is approximately 40,000.
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Animal Services
This page provides links to Maury County Animal Control and to Maury County Animal Rescue Services.
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Arts & Culture
Discover Columbia's arts, culture, and music scene with the support of a host of non-profit arts organizations, Columbia citizens, the Arts District, and the Columbia Arts Council.
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Education
Links to websites of local school systems and community college.
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Blog
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Emergency Services
Access information for Columbia's emergency services.
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Events
You'll want to take a look at Visit Columbia's website featuring a calendar of events and lists of local attractions, restaurants, and things to do in and around Columbia TN.
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Facilities
Basic listing of area facilities by categories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions!
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Healthcare
Links to local hospital, health department, and various behavioral, mental, and wellness health resources.
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Maury County Archives
The Maury County Archives Department's mission is to collect, conserve, and make available to the public the important collection of Maury County's original documents.
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Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance
Serving the cities of Columbia, Mount Pleasant and Spring Hill as the leading voice for business and industry in the community, the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance (Maury Alliance) provides programs, networking opportunities, advocacy and support for business professionals.
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Maury County Government
Useful link to the Maury County Government website for a complete list of county services.
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Maury County Library
The Maury County Public Library was founded in 1902 by the Student's Club. After more than 100 years of service, the library still strives to serve the people of Maury County and all of their literary and informational needs.
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Mule Day
Mule Day is Columbia's signature annual event, a Columbia tradition since the 1840s. Mule Day went from being a single day event to an annual multi-day festival the first weekend in April, highlighted by the Saturday parade
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News Resources
Helpful links to local newspaper, radio, and internet news sources.
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Non-Profits & Civic Groups
Link to Maury Alliance's comprehensive page listing of local civic groups and non-profit organizations.
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Parks & Recreation
Discover information about the City and County Parks and Recreation Departments, and Wildlife Management areas in Columbia and Maury County, TN.
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Transportation
Helpful links for local bus transit and airport information
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Video Tours
Take a video tour of one of our departments and learn more about our city.
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Visit Columbia
We invite you to come experience Columbia. When you’re ready to visit, you’ll find us just south of Nashville. Columbia is rich in historic treasures, family-friendly events, and soul-satisfying shopping, not to mention great dining and sleep options.
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Veterans Services
Assists with the Department of Veterans Affairs, such as filing of claims for compensation and/or pensions, filing for medical reimbursement, applying for medical treatment at Veterans medical centers, etc.
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Water Services
Learn about important services for local residents and businesses.
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