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Posted on: November 21, 2023

37th Annual Columbia Main Street Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Celebration

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Columbia Main Street Corporation, in partnership with the City of Columbia, will host the 37th Annual Columbia Main Street Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This holiday celebration will take place ...

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

City of Columbia Hires Welcome Center Staff Member

Lollie Jo Greene

 The City of Columbia is pleased to announce that Lollie Jo Greene has joined the Visit Columbia, TN Welcome Center staff. In her position, Greene will greet visitors, share information about Columbia, and help promote events that are happening t...

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Posted on: November 20, 2023

Sound Financial Reporting Reaps Another GFOA Award for the City of Columbia

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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Columbia for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fisc...

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Posted on: November 17, 2023

City Extends Call for Artists - Public Sculptures

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The City of Columbia is extending the deadline and inviting professional artists to submit their qualifications for the creation of public sculpture installations to be permanently displayed outdoors in the Columbia Arts District and historic downtown Col...

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Posted on: November 15, 2023

The Midstate Classic Collegiate Tournament Returns April 2, 2024

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Columbia’s collegiate softball doubleheader, the Midstate Classic, is back for the eighth year on April 2, 2024. Hosted by the City of Columbia, the Midstate Classic is held annually at Ridley Sports Complex, one of the top recreational complexe...

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Posted on: November 7, 2023

City of Columbia Unveiled The Polks at Preservation Park

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The City of Columbia, in collaboration with Maury County Government, unveiled "The Polks at Preservation Park" on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 4:00 PM, in Columbia, TN. The unveiling ceremony featured distinguished speakers, including elected of...

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Posted on: November 8, 2023

City of Columbia Announces Aaron Bigger as October Employee of the Month

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The City is pleased to announce Aaron Bigger as the October Employee of the Month.

Aaron has been with the City for over a year and is a Crew Leader in the Parks and Recreation Department. Since his initial point of hire, Aaron has consistently exceeded ex...

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Posted on: October 20, 2023

Downtown Parking Garage Renovation Rescheduled

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The City of Columbia Parking Garage will undergo renovations beginning January 29, 2024. During the renovation period, which is expected to last 4 months, the garage will be closed. The garage has been deteriorating over the years and this much needed ren...
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Posted on: October 11, 2023

City Hires Assistant Finance Director

Jamey Owen

The City of Columbia is delighted to announce the latest addition to the Finance Department, Jamey Owen, as the new Assistant Finance Director. After an intensive interview and selection process, Owen was selected for the position. In her new role as the ...

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Posted on: October 9, 2023

Columbia Celebrates Tourism Industry Economic Impact

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Tourism is the second largest industry in Tennessee and proves to be a significant economic driver, according to the newly released data from Tennessee Economics. Tourism spending in Maury County has increased all across the board with visitor spending tr...

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Posted on: October 5, 2023

The City of Columbia announces Ms. Carol Brooks as the September Employee of the Month.

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The City is pleased to announce Ms.Carol Brooks as the September Employee of the Month. 

Carol has been with the City for over 18 years and is the Codes Enforcement Officer in the Development Services Department. She constantly goes above and beyo...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

The City of Columbia announces Sergeant Jennifer Dalton as the August Employee of the Month.

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The City is pleased to announce Sergeant Jennifer Dalton as the August Employee of the Month. 

Sergeant Dalton has been with the City for over 10 years and she oversees the Community Affairs division in the Columbia Police Department. In her role,...

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Posted on: September 22, 2023

The City of Columbia announces Mr. Byran Farris as the July Employee of the Month.

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The City is pleased to announce Mr. Byran Farris as the July Employee of the Month. Byran has been with the City for over 19 years and is the Crew Leader in the Parks and Recreation Department. Byran has worked at the Ridley Sports Complex since it opened...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Historical Marker Unveiling Celebrates a Century of Tennessee Farm Bureau in Columbia

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The City of Columbia is proud to announce the installation of a historical marker at the headquarters of Tennessee Farm Bureau, commemorating a century of dedicated service to the community. The marker ceremony was a momentous occasion celebrating the end...

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Posted on: September 12, 2023

City Announces the 2023-24 Class of the Columbia Mayor’s Youth Council

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The City is excited to announce the start of the 3rd year of the Columbia Mayor’s Youth Council (CMYC). The 2023-24 class held their initial kickoff meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 4:00 pm at Columbia City Hall. The CMYC is composed of ...

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Posted on: September 21, 2023

City of Columbia Announces Travis Neas as June Employee of the Month

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The City is pleased to announce Mr. Travis Neas as the June Employee of the Month. Travis has been with the City for over 20 years and is the Chief Building Official in the Development Services Department. Travis is always very helpful regarding any issue...

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Posted on: September 8, 2023

City of Columbia Announces Travis Howell as May Employee of the Month

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The City is pleased to announce Mr. Travis Howell as the May Employee of the Month.

Travis has been with the City for over 10 years and is a CMOM/GIS Coordinator for the Wastewater Department. He is proactive and attentive to the IT equipment at the Wastew...

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Posted on: August 29, 2023

City of Columbia Announces Doug Gibbs as April Employee of the Month

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The City is pleased to announce Mr. Doug Gibbs as the April Employee of the Month. 

Doug has been an operator with the City's Wastewater Department for over 11 years. He always goes above and beyond his normal duties, and is a great examp...

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Posted on: August 9, 2023

City of Columbia Submits Grant Application for Bear Creek Pike Road Infrastructure Project

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The City of Columbia took a step towards enhancing its road infrastructure by submitting a grant application for the 2023 Statewide Partnership Program on Friday, August 4, 2023. The application seeks funding to undertake the project of widening 7.2 miles...

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Posted on: August 7, 2023

City of Columbia Hires Marketing Coordinator

Lexi Dearborn

The City of Columbia is pleased to announce that Lexi Dearborn has joined the Tourism & Marketing Department as the marketing coordinator. In this newly-created position, Dearborn will assist in the development and execution of marketing strategies th...

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Posted on: June 15, 2023

The City of Columbia Adopts FY 2023-2024 Budget

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On Thursday, June 8, the City of Columbia City Council unanimously adopted the City’s fiscal year 2023-2024 budget on final consideration. The budget totals $80,438,968 for all funds and is accomplished without a property tax increase, maintaini...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

City of Columbia Adopts Official Columbia Flag

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The City of Columbia is proud to announce the adoption of an official Columbia flag. The winning flag was designed by local resident and business owner Bryson Leach, and was the top vote-getter selected by the community in an online flag design competitio...

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Posted on: August 1, 2022

Fire Station No. 1 Remodel

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Fire Chief Ty Cobb, Architect George Nuber, and City Manager Tony Massey discuss the the plans for the upcoming Station 1 remodel. This project is set to begin after the first of the year in 2023. Watch the full video here - https://youtu.be/3aZiX6gy90Y

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