Columbia Visitor Guide 2024

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Hello From Columbia, TN!

We are proud to be a nationally accredited Main Street community and off-the-charts excited to be a “Top 10 Best Small Town” and we want to 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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We’ve got a sweetheart downtown—the original, authentic, realdeal downtown—accentuated by the most beautiful Town Square and Main Street lined with trendy shops, boutiques, antiques, live music, brews & spirits, friendly faces and good eats. We’ve become known for our family-friendly First Fridays in downtown surrounded by live music, food trucks, sidewalk vendors, and merchants that stay open a little later.

The sites and stories of this sweet little town extend beyond our vibrant downtown. The emerging Columbia Arts District is just a few blocks southwest of downtown and our presidential credentials put us on the map as the ancestral home of the 11th U.S. President James K. Polk. The outdoors will bring out your true adventurer on the Duck River, Chickasaw Trace cycling trails, and at the scenic Yanahli Park. Wait, there’s more. Other arts, history and recreation await you so explore our visitor guide to find out what your weekend getaway to Columbia could look like. Come on over, we’re waiting for you. We hope you’ll be enchanted by our town and feel connected to the stories, experiences, and people of Columbia.

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Visit the Columbia Welcome Center

Make your first stop the Columbia Welcome Center in the heart of downtown. Set in one of historic downtown’s oldest buildings, the Welcome Center features travel information, local art exhibits, souvenirs, and the original neon sign from the once vibrant 1940’s Polk Motel. Our friendly staff can help plan your perfect visit: explore the local flavors, choose a cozy sleep option and find an itinerary that fits what you’re looking for.

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Monday–Friday 10am-4pm

Saturday 10am-3pm

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Cultural Trail App

The Columbia Cultural Trail is a self-guided walking tour that takes you through downtown Columbia and the Columbia Arts District exploring the arts, music, culture, and history of this vibrant city. Murals, cultural places of interest, historical markers, and live music venues are some of the points of interest you’ll experience when you download this free app!

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Eat & Drink Muletown

VISIT THE FARMERS MARKET

TOUR THE POLK HOME

SEE A SHOW AT THE MULEHOUSE

CANOE THE DUCK

EXPLORE THE ARTS DISTRICT

HIT THE TRAILS

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HIKE STILLHOUSE HOLLOW FALLS

HEAR LIVE MUSIC

DISCOVER FIRST FRIDAYS

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Columbia Arts District

The Columbia Arts District was established as a haven for artists to collaborate in a synergistic mix of creative culture and it’s located near the heart of downtown Columbia. The Columbia Arts Building (we call it “the CAB”) with its industrial vibe, has been transformed into artists’ space, maker retail, and more. Row and Co is home to some brilliant new concepts including Bradley Mountain, an innovative cafe and apparel workshop, Bag of Joy Bagel Co, and Mama Milas's.

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Savor Cult Persona

DAY 1

Savor Buckhead Coffeehouse

See President James K. Polk Home

Shop Historic Downtown Columbia

Savor Square Market & Café

Relax Elia Day Spa

Sip Ransom Spirits & Provisions

Dine Buck & Board

See Columbia Arts District

Shop Factory at Columbia

Savor August Sage Café

Relax Farmstead Market & Cellar

Sip American Barrel

Dine Barino's Italian Southern Eatery

Girls' Getaway History Buffs

DAY 1

Savor Puckett's

Explore President James K. Polk Home

Shop Historic Downtown Columbia

Savor Ollie & Finn's Counter

Explore Historic Athenaeum

Sip Taps Off Main

Dine Southern Tré Steakhouse

DAY 2

Savor Peppercorn Scratch Kitchen

Explore Historic Rippavilla

Sip Asgard Brewery

Savor Red 7 Pizza Co

Explore Historic Elm Springs

See Briarworks

Dine McCreary's Irish Pub

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Outdoor Adventures

DAY 1

Savor Muletown Coffee

Explore Chickasaw Trace Park

Shop Bradley Mountain

Savor Big Shake's

See Stillhouse Hollow Falls

Sip Taps Off Main

Dine River Terrace

Pickers' Paradise

DAY 1

Savor Cult Persona

DAY 2

Savor Tennessee Coffee Co

Play Fisher’s Off-Road Rentals

Fish Williamsport Lakes

Savor Doodad's

Sip Muletown Coffee

Dine Joie’s Seafood Market

Shop Columbia Arts Building Micro Shops

Shop Bleu 32 Vintage Marketplace

Savor August Sage Café

Shop Columbia Antique Marketplace

Sip Farmstead Cellar

Dine Mama Mila's

DAY 2

Savor Peppercorn Scratch Kitchen

Shop Carter’s Creek Antiques

Shop Accents and Antiques

Savor Nashville Tea Co

Shop Loblolly Antiques

Sip Buck & Board

Dine Puckett’s

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Mens' Day Out

DAY 1

Savor Katie Pie and Son's

Explore The Course at Pillow Springs

Shop Ted’s Sporting Goods

Lunch Betty's Parkway

Relax Fairview Park / Duck River Walking Trail

Sip Taps Off Main

Dine Southern Tré Steakhouse

Famtastic Day!

DAY 1

Savor Puckett’s

DAY 2

Savor The Stubborn Mule

Play Disc Golf at Woodland Park

Shop Southern Exposure

Lunch Omega’s Market

Relax Briarworks

Sweet Pie Sensations

Sip Asgard Brewery

Dine River Terrace

Play aMuse’um Children's Museum

Shop Lily Jane

Lunch A Balloon Shop

Relax Maury County Library

Play Splash Pad at Riverwalk Park

Dine Red Seven Pizza

AMUSE’UM

DAY 2

Savor Slothful Waffle

Play Maury County Park

Shop Needle & Grain Kids

Savor Red Seven Pizza

Sweet Hattie Jane’s

Play Tenn Pin Alley

Dine JJ’s Barbecue

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First Fridays

Experience a different side of Downtown on the first Friday of every month. Shops and restaurants stay open a little later, vendors set up on the sidewalks and musicians entertain on the street corners. It’s a magical evening you won’t forget!

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Attractions

There’s a vibe and energy that is uniquely Columbia. You’ll feel it the minute you step into downtown and that Main Street America experience surrounds you. Great places to shop, eat and explore, like the Town Square and Main Street of historic downtown Columbia, are nestled along the Duck River and the emerging Columbia Arts District. You’ll want to visit our historic landmarks and attractions, too, including the ancestral home of President James K. Polk! So step in here and explore the stories, people and places of Columbia.

Historic Landmarks

THE ATHENAEUM

808 Athenaeum St

The Historic Athenaeum is all that remains of two famous girls' schools (the other being the Columbia Female Institute) that flourished from the 1830s until the Great Depression. Built in 1837, the Athenaeum served as the rectory for these two schools. Today, the Athenaeum is a historic site and museum open for tours and available for venue rental. Open for tours Thursday–Saturday 10am to 4pm and by appointment only Monday–Wednesday.

COLUMBIA ARTS DISTRICT

8th and South Garden St to Depot St & 11th St

The emerging Columbia Arts District was established in 2017 as a home to artists, artisans and creative professionals sharing their diverse talents through varied art forms. Check out the district’s retail shops, coffees and more, and original works from craftsmen and artists.

HISTORIC ELM SPRINGS

740 Mooresville Pike

Historic Elm Springs is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1837 that witnessed the long marches of both the Confederate and Union armies and served as the headquarters of Confederate general Frank Armstrong in November 1864. The National Confederate Museum is Elm Spring’s newest attraction. It is

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dedicated to sharing the histories of Southern soldiers who fought in the Civil War. Elm Springs is open weekdays for guided tours, admission charged.

FERGUSON HALL

5350 Main St | Spring Hill

Ferguson Hall is a stately plantation home in Spring Hill, Tennessee. It was built in 1853 and owned by Martin Cheairs, brother of Nathaniel Cheairs, original owner of neighboring Rippavilla Plantation. Tour the home to learn about the intriguing stories surrounding General Van Dorn and Jesse McKissack Peters. Tours available by appointment Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

GREENWOOD CEMETERY

North Garden St

Greenwood Cemetery is the city of Columbia’s original burial grounds. It was created on November 14, 1809, on the northern edge of the city on the bluff overlooking the Duck River as the place of burial for the citizens of Columbia. Many recognizable names like members of President Polk’s family and soldiers dating back to the Revolutionary War are buried here.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA

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Columbia is a nationally accredited Main Street community. Its historic downtown district is the crown jewel of Columbia with the classic town-square layout. At the center is the iconic courthouse, built in 1906. It is surrounded by vibrant shops, restaurants and local businesses. It is bordered by the Duck River, and the Columbia Arts District is just a few blocks southwest. An outing downtown promises great finds, good eats, live music and relaxing options. Check out the events calendar at visitcolumbiatn.com to see what’s happening on the Square!

NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY

The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile national scenic byway through three states. It roughly follows the Old Natchez Trace, a historic travel corridor used by American Indians, European settlers, soldiers and future presidents. Today, people can enjoy not only a scenic drive but also hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping and other recreational opportunities.

POP GEERS MEMORIAL PARK

602 W. 7th Street

In 1926, this quaint memorial park with a 45-foot granite monument was dedicated in memory of Tennessee’s most famous harness racer, Edward “Pop” Geers.

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PRESIDENT JAMES K. POLK HOME & MUSEUM

301 W. 7th Street

Guests will enjoy a 30-minute guided tour of the main house and a self-guided tour of the Polk Sisters’ house, gardens and kitchen building. Presidential Hall showcases a schedule of rotating exhibits (separate admission fee). This Federal-style home was built by father Samuel Polk in 1816 while James was attending university in North Carolina and is listed on the National Register.

RATTLE & SNAP PLANTATION

1522 North Main St

Rattle and Snap Plantation is one of the grandest examples of Greek Revival residential architecture in the country. This magnificent estate was built for George Polk, a son of William Polk, who named the property Rattle and Snap after having won the land from the governor of North Carolina in a game of rattle and snap. Tours by reservation only. Group tours welcome.

HISTORIC RIPPA VILLA

5700 Main St | Spring Hill

Located in the heart of Spring Hill just minutes from Columbia, Rippavilla is a fully restored, 1850s Greek Revival-styled mansion that sits on 98 acres. It is complete with original Cheairs family antiques, heirlooms and Civil War artifacts. Open daily for guided tours, field trips and family outings.

ROSE HILL CEMETERY

Cemetery Street

Rose Hill Cemetery opened to the public in 1853, boasting a fusion of both the rural Upland South folk graveyard tradition and the new, European-inspired, Victorian garden cemetery. War veterans and other notable figures are buried here.

ROSEMOUNT CEMETERY

Graham Street

Established in 1873, Rosemount Cemetery serves as a focal point for Maury County’s African American history and the final resting place for many of Columbia’s prominent black citizens and heroes. You'll find members of the United States Colored Troops as well as Dr. J.C. Halfacre, a physician who served as a city alderman, and Isaiah Gholston, a builder and a minister who constructed the Gholston Methodist Church.

SPRING HILL BATTLEFIELD

Kedron Road and Reserve Blvd | Spring Hill

An interpretive walking trail at the Spring Hill battlefield, southeast of Spring Hill on Kedron Road and Reserve Boulevard, helps visitors understand one of the most controversial events of the Civil War.

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ST. JOHN’ S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

6497 Trotwood Ave

This church was built by Leonidas Polk, Missionary Bishop of Southwest, and his three brothers, George, Lucius, and Rufus.

Arts & Entertainment

THE MULEHOUSE

812 South High Street

World-class music and event venue showcasing live music concerts and events. Venue rentals available.

MULETOWN BEARDED AXE

903 Riverside Dr

Muletown Bearded Axe is a fun-filled venue that offers axe throwing with a variety of target options and games.

MULETOWN POTTERY

101 N James Campbell Blvd | The Factory at Columbia Show off your artistic abilities at this paint-your-own pottery studio located inside the Factory at Columbia.

PACKARD PLAYHOUSE

614 N Main St

Packard Playhouse is a historical theater and gift shop located just off the square in Downtown Columbia, TN.

PAINTING WITH A TWIST

1202 S James Campbell Blvd Suite 14

Easy-to-follow painting classes with friends and family.

TENN PIN ALLEY

730 Mooresville Pike

Tenn Pin Alley has 32 lanes of bowling featuring 24 lanes, pro shop, game room, arcade, glow laser tag, bumper cars, put-put golf and go carts.

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Galleries

GALLERY 48

107 W 7th St

We warmly invite you to visit Gallery 48, our labor of love, and let us share it with you. Curating our own story, one canvas at a time.

THE LIBRARY ART GALLERY

211 W 8th St

The Library Art Gallery, located in the Maury County Library in the Columbia Arts District, showcases local art on rotation throughout the year. Past exhibits include a show by famed American sculptor Alan LeQuire.

PRYOR ART GALLERY

1665 Hampshire Pike

Pryor Art Gallery hosts a regular schedule of exhibits each year, free and open to the public

Museums

AMUSE’UM CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

123 W. 7th St

Located in the heart of downtown Columbia, aMuse’um offers a variety of activities and experiences for children up to 8 years old.

COLUMBIA MILITARY ACADEMY MUSEUM

1101 W 7th St

The Columbia Military Academy Museum showcases the history of this arsenal-turned-academy from its beginnings in 1885. Tours by appointment only contact andrew.williams@cabulldogs.org

MAURY COUNTY ARCHIVES

1446 Oak Springs Drive

Maury County Archives collects and conserves the priceless collection of Maury County original, historical documents and makes them available to the public. The Archives are open MondayThursday.

POSSUM HOLLER GARAGE

2980 Williamsport Pike

Tour the world-renowned Possum Holler Garage, best known for their original works of art created from vintage cars and truck parts. Weekday tours by appointment only; Saturday tours: 1pm-4pm.

MT. PLEASANT MUSEUM OF LOCAL HISTORY

108 Public Sq | Mt. Pleasant

The Mt. Pleasant/Maury County Museum preserves the history of the county, including its role in the phosphate industry as well as the impact of mining on the area.

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Tours & Driving Trails

COLUMBIA CULTURAL TRAIL

The Columbia Cultural Trail is a self-guided walking tour through downtown Columbia and the Columbia Arts District exploring the arts, music, culture, and history of this vibrant city. Murals, cultural places of interest, historical markers, and live music venues are some of the points of interest you’ll experience when you download the free app.

MULETOWN TOURS

Specializing in history, ghost, and cemetery tours, Mule Town Tours is fun for all ages with walking and bus tour options. Tours by appointment.

OLD TENNESSEE TRAIL

Explore small Tennessee towns to uncover the story of Middle Tennessee, from Native Americans to westbound settlers, Civil War soldiers and beyond. The Old Tennessee Trail takes you through sites in Franklin, Leiper’s Fork, Santa Fe, Fly, Water Valley Community, Mt. Pleasant, Columbia and Spring Hill.

TENNESSEE CIVIL WAR TRAILS

The self-guided Civil War Trails connect visitors with the great campaigns and lesser-known sites of the Civil War in Tennessee. Sites in Columbia include the Athenaeum, Artillery Duel, The Bigby Greys, St. John’s Church, and Historic Rippavilla.

TENNESSEE PRESIDENTIAL TRAIL

Follow the Presidential trail across Middle & East TN to experience the stories of Jackson, Polk and Johnson.

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Taps, Corks & Spirits

AMERICAN BARREL

118 W 7th St

This local watering hole has elevated the late-night experience with crafted cocktails, cheese boards, soups and more with their “cocktail cafe” concept. They’re the perfect spot for anything from lunch to late night.

ASYLUM LOUNGE

The Factory at Columbia | 101 N James Campbell Blvd

An elevated eatery, tapas bar, and cocktail lounge serving up artisan tacos, global tapas, and craft cocktails. We specialize in fusing international cuisines to create the perfect bite.

ASGARD BREWING COMPANY

104 E 5th St

Asgard is a destination brewery that focuses on ecotourism and quality craft beer. It’s a rustic bar that sits on the beautiful Duck River with outdoor seating, guest food trucks and live music.

AMBER FALLS WINERY & CELLAR

794 Ridgetop Rd | Hampshire

Amber Falls Winery produces fine wines ranging from bold dry reds to novelty fruit wines in a peaceful and tranquil setting. Join them for a tour and/or a tasting in the charming tasting room in the cellar of the winery.

BAD IDEA BREWING

510 N Garden St, Suite H

Working to deliver unique, high-quality craft beer to southern middle Tennessee.

BRIARWORKS

511 N Main St

Pipe and cigar lounge with craft brews on tap, handmade pipes and fine cigars in a casual atmosphere with access to the factory. See the pipe-making process!

FARMSTEAD CELLAR

803 S Main St (Upstairs)

This gourmet grocery store’s crown jewel is its upstairs wine parlor featuring their very own selection of wines and wine cocktails in an intimate setting.

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GRINDER’S SWITCH WINERY

510 N Garden St

A Tennessee favorite for more than 10 years, Grinder’s Switch has opened a new location in the riverside district in downtown Columbia. Sample their array of wines or try one of their wine slushies!

KEG SPRINGS WINERY

361 Keg Springs Rd Hampshire

Keg Springs Winery offers free tastings for patrons 21 and older. April through October, experience free music on their deck on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 2pm–5pm. They are also available for private parties.

NATCHEZ HILLS VINEYARD & WINERY

109 Overhead Bridge Rd

A boutique family vineyard and winery and event venue south of Nashville near the Natchez Trace Parkway where they create handcrafted small-batch wines. Sample Natchez Hills wines in the tasting room then enjoy a bottle on the patio.

RANSOM SPIRITS & PROVISIONS

807A S Garden St

Cozy up in Columbia's newest dining experience featuring bespoke cocktails and handcrafted food. Whether indoors or outside on their enclaved patio, their dining experience is cozy and charming.

TAPS OFF MAIN

100 W 7th St

Tap room on the Square in downtown Columbia, TN with more than 25 brews on tap! Fun, inviting atmosphere.

TWISTED COPPER BREWING CO.

121 S Main St | Mt Pleasant

What began as a homebrew club in 2013, Twisted Copper founders spent years of dialing in and perfecting recipes. Come in and enjoy the flavors that make Twisted Copper Brewing unique.

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Outdoors

The outdoors recharges your soul and energizes your spirit whether you choose trails for mountain biking, canoeing on the Duck River, parks, farms, fishing or hiking the Yanahli Preserve. No matter how you do it, just do it.

Parks & Trails

CHEEKS BEND NATURAL AREA / YANAHLI PRESERVE & RUMMAGE CAVE

From I-65, exit to highway 412/99 and head west one mile and turn left on Rock Springs Road. Go four miles to Sowell Mill Pike and turn left. Then go three miles and turn right on Cheeks Bend Road.

Cheeks Bend is an 800-acre natural area that is part of the Duck River Complex within the 12,800-acre Yanahli Wildlife Management Area. Cheeks Bend Bluff View Trail is a two-mile trail that wanders along the bluff overlooking the Duck River. Rummage Cave, a short, horizontal cave with five oval rooms about 30 feet wide, brings you near the base of the Duck River and intersects with Cheeks Bend Bluff View Trail.

CHICKASAW TRACE PARK

1415 New Hwy 7

This 300-acre park is located on the banks of the Duck River and the tributary Knob Creek. It has been designed with 8.5 miles of single track mountain bike trails suitable for all levels of riders from expert racers to 5-year-olds. Maps available at the parking field.

COOK SOCCER PARK

710 Experiment Station Ln

Cook Soccer Park has 10 fields located adjacent to Maury County Park.

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HENRY HORTON STATE PARK

4209 Nashville Hwy | Chapel Hill

Henry Horton State Park offers lodging options such as an inn, cabins, RV, tent, primitive camp sites and group campsites. The inn features a restaurant open seven days a week. Amenities include golf, fishing, trap and skeet range, swimming, hiking trails, picnic pavilions and a conference center.

MAURY COUNTY PARK

1018 Maury County Park Dr

Maury County Park has a hiking trail, a 1.5 mile paved walking trail, a special trail for kids’ motorized vehicles, two playgrounds and eight pavilions available by reservation. There are football and baseball fields, two equestrian arenas and barns. And it is also home to the miniature trains of Mid-South Live Steamers.

RIDLEY SPORTS COMPLEX

6148 Trotwood Ave

Tennessee’s Premier tournament destination, Ridley Sports Complex is a multi-purpose sports facility with 10 softball fields and nine rectangular fields suitable for soccer, Lacrosse, football, and rugby.

RIVERWALK PARK

102 Riverside Dr

Riverwalk Park is just off the square in downtown nestled along the banks of the Duck River, one of the most ecologically diverse rivers in the U.S. Enjoy the paved walking path that connects historic downtown Columbia to Riverwalk Park and up to the local dam, approximately one mile. Kids will enjoy the splash pad and the basketball court. Two pavilions in the park are available by reservation. Events keep the park buzzing with activity such as the Farmers Market, live concerts, and Movies in the Park.

STILLHOUSE HOLLOW FALLS

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Stillhouse Hollow Falls is a 90-acre state natural area located approximately 21 miles southwest of Columbia and three miles northeast of Summertown off Hwy US 43 in Maury County. The natural area is on the Western Highland Rim in the Duck River watershed. The geology of this region creates scenic natural features such as seeps, flat shale-bottom streams, and waterfalls, both small and large, which help shape the region’s dissected topography

WILLIAMSPORT LAKES

3813 Williamsport Pike

The Williamsport Lakes are the area’s best public family fishing lakes. The 4 lakes are stocked with bass, catfish, bluegill and more! Bait, boat and tackle rentals available.

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WOODLAND PARK & DISC GOLF COURSE

821 W 9th St

Woodland Park is a 60.82 acre park in the heart of Columbia, TN. It is anchored by the historic Rainey House in a beautiful, wooded setting with a walking trail, a pond with a fountain, a large playground area and several smaller play areas, an amphitheater, tennis courts and picnic pavilions. The disc golf course at Woodland Park offers some of the best scenery and aesthetics in Columbia. Both amateur and advanced players are welcome to experience everything this wonderful course has to offer!

YANAHLI PARK

922 Iron Bridge Road

The newest park to Maury County, Yanahli offers several miles of walking trails at the gateway to the Duck River.

Canoe Outfitters

HIGHER PURSUITS

3114 Cheeks Bend Rd

The Higher Pursuits Duck River Canoe Base is located just minutes from downtown Columbia and features canoe and kayak trips on the beautiful and scenic Duck River. There are gorgeous gravel bars, rock bluffs and beautiful scenery throughout. Paddling routes are easygoing Class I with very few swift spots.

RIVER RAT CANOE RENTALS

4361 Hwy 31

Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Duck River by kayak, canoe, paddleboard or tube. Rent everything you need for your excursion! Take a 5-mile or 9-mile trip by boat or try a 1.5-hour lazy river tube float.

Golf

THE COURSE AT PILLOW SPRINGS

119 Stoneybrook Rd

Pillow Springs Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 course with a driving range, two practice greens, a grill and clubhouse. Ideal for your next outing or special event.

TOWHEE CLUB

3901 Kedron Road | Spring Hill

Designed by Arnold Palmer, the 18-hole golf course at Towhee Club provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience for every level of player. A Middle Tennessee favorite since 2006, Towhee Club offers four sets of tees ranging from 5,000 to 6,800 yards.

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CEDAR CREEK FARM

3552 Hwy 431

We believe that there’s something special about getting to know your local farmer and to see us at work. Experience the magic of Cedar Creek Farm for yourself. Bring your family. You may even get to milk a goat or two! Farm tours are by appointment. Groups of 15 – 60 people are welcome.

FOREST GULLY FARMS

6016 Fly Hollow Rd | Santa Fe

Come spend the day at Forest Gully Farms. They use both permaculture and food forestry to keep a self-sustaining ecosystem using native plants, herbs, animals and bees. You can also stay in one of their adorable Gully Huts! Two-hour farm tours are available by appointment. Groups of 4 to 15 people are welcome.

HIGHLAND REALM FARM

4411 Hampshire Pike | Hampshire

Seasonal blueberry picking, cabin rentals and wellness retreats are available at this quaint 1800’s era farm tucked away in the hills of Hampshire just outside Columbia.

KINDRED FARM

4521 Snow Creek Road | Santa Fe

Explore the farm store, tour the farm, and share a meal at a Kindred Dinner, farm-to-table style!

LIBERTY GRACE FARMS

1966 Hicks Ln | Columbia

The Gathering Barn event venue includes a 575 sqft loft plus acres of beautiful landscaping. Monthly farm events, flower-picking and a vineyard. Venue rentals for weddings and events.

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EatOutdoors & Drink

From steakhouses and cafés to smoothie shops and coffeehouses, Columbia has a nice mix of dining options. This variety includes familiar chains as well as one-of-a-kind restaurants for a taste of the local flavor – many of these local hot spots are located in historic downtown Columbia and others are scattered throughout the community.

Peppercorn Scratch Kitchen

Fresh Tex-Mex right at the edge of city limits that is sure to excite your tastebuds. Check them out for breakfast too!

Bag of Joy Bagel Co.

Small batch, hand rolled and boiled bagels have made this little bakery a popular breakfast spot since opening up in the Arts District last year.

Bradley Mountain

Handcrafted cafe and goods shop features a stellar small plates menu alongside an instore workshop for their own line of apparel and accessories.

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Ransom Spirits & Provisions

Bespoke cocktails and fine dining are the main feature of this cozy new experience in downtown.

South Ahan

Thai and Laos fusion at its finest. A great spot for a bowl of pho, pad thai or bahn mi sandwich!

Cult Persona

Curious finds, coffee and wine make for one of the most unique cafes in Columbia.

August Sage

Brunch, lunch, small plates and drinks headline the newest cafe inside of The Factory at Columbia.

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Eat & Drink American

AMERICAN BARREL 

118 W. 7th St.

ASYLUM KITCHEN

The Factory at Columbia

101 N James Campbell Blvd

BETTY’S PARKWAY

912 Riverside Dr

BUCK & BOARD 

100 W 5th St

BUCKY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT

1102 Carmack Blvd

BURGER BROS

1950 Shady brook st

DB’S  

1144 Riverside Dr

EMBERS TAVERN

2513 Hospitality Ln

JOIE’S SEAFOOD MARKET

1423 Mapleash Ave

JUMBO HOUSE

1410 Nashville Hwy

LEGEND’S STEAKHOUSE

2401 Pulaski Hwy

PRIME & PINT

105 E 6th St

O’CHARLEY’S

202 S James Campbell Blvd

OLD GLORY RESTAURANT

1390 Hampshire Pike

OLLIE & FINN’S COUNTER

510 N Garden St. Suite H

RANSOM SPIRITS & PROVISIONS

807A S Garden St

RIVER TERRACE

1000 Riverside Dr

THE SLOTHFUL WAFFLE

The Factory at Columbia

SOUTHERN TRÉ 

117 W 7th St

southerntresteakhouse.com

THE STUBBORN MULE

1511 Nashville Hwy F

WILLIE’S FAMOUS WINGS

908 Woodland St

WING-1-1

Factory at Columbia

101 N James Campbell

Barbecue

BRICKHOUSE BARBEQUE

915 Nashville Hwy

GABE’S SMOKEHOUSE

115 E James Campbell Blvd

JJ’S BARBECUE 

900 Hatcher Ln

Southern

BIG SHAKE’S HOT CHICKEN & FISH 

822 S Main St

CATFISH CAMPUS

2509 Keith Dr

CRACKER BARREL

1534 Bear Creek Pike

FARMERS FAMILY RESTAURANT

5201 Trotwood Ave

KATIEPIE & SONS’ COUNTRY KITCHEN

2407 Pulaski Hwy

OMEGA MARKET & DINER

1201 Woodland St

PUCKETT’S 

15 Public Sq

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STAN’S

1555 Bear Creek Pike

Cafés & Bakeries

AUGUST SAGE

Factory at Columbia

101 N James Campbell Blvd

B’S SALTY & SWEET

The Factory at Columbia 101 N James Campbell Blvd

BAG OF JOY BAGEL CO. 

206 Depot St

BUILD A

PIE

SAVARINO'S

SQUARE

DOOLEY'S

MCALISTER’S

Coffee & Tea

The Factory at Columbia 101 N James Campbell Blvd

1909 Shady Brook St

LEGACY COFFEE CO 2549 Nashville Hwy Suite B

THE

Columbia Arts Building 307 W11th St.

MULETOWN

23 Public Sq

NASHVILLE TEA CO.

The Factory at Columbia 101 N James Campbell Blvd STARBUCKS

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RESTAURANT
COUNTRY
DONUT
BAKERY
106 E 7th St
BRADLEY MOUNTAIN
1202 S Garden St
CULT PERSONA
307 W 11th st Columbia Arts Bldg
CO 
LITTLE JUICE
510 North Garden St
SENSATIONS 26 Public Sq
BAKERY 314 W 11th St
CAFE 
MARKET &
36 Public Sq
BALLOON SHOP
Delis A
27 Public Sq BYPASS DELI 1806 Shady Brook St
DELI
1129 Trotwood Ave # 20
DELI 
627 S James Campbell Blvd
B’S GOODALICIOUS COFFEE
BUCKHEAD COFFEEHOUSE 1665 Hampshire Pike
CABIN COFFEE CO.
DEEP ROOTS COLUMBIA 1153 Trotwood Ave
LOCO LEMON 
COFFEE 
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1201
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Eat & Drink

Beer & Wine

ASGARD BREWING 

104 E 5th St

BAD IDEA BREWING 

510 N Garden St, Suite H

FARMSTEAD CELLAR 

803 S. Main Street - Upstairs

GRINDER’S SWITCH  

510 N Garden St, Suite D

TAPS OFF MAIN

100 W 7th St

THE TILTED MULE 

102 Depot St

Irish

MCCREARY’S IRISH PUB & EATERY

814 S Main St

Italian

BARINO ITALIAN

SOUTHERN EATERY 

1018 S Garden St

RED 7 PIZZA CO.

319 W 7th St

MAMA MILA’S

1200 S Garden St, Columbia

Mediterranean

PITA PLUS GYROS

1005 1/2 Carmack Blvd

Mexican

ALEX’S TACOS & WINGS

2202 Circle Dr

COCINA REAL 

DON PEPE’S

1202 S James Campbell Blvd

LA CHALUPITA

116 Nashville Hwy

LA FUENTE 141 Trotwood Ave

LA HACIENDA

1903 Shady Brook St

LOS HERMANOS

2525 Keith Drive

LOS POTROS 

106 A E 8th St

PANCHO’S PLACE

136 Bear Creek Pike

PEPPERCORN SCRATCH KITCHEN

2563 Nashville Hwy Suite 5

SALSAS TEX MEX 

2120 Brookmeade Dr

TEQUILA’S 1547 Bear Creek Pike Suite D

VICTOR’S

Asian

UMAMI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

815 S James Campbell Blvd

FUJIYAMA

1202 S James Campbell Blvd #3

GRACE CHINESE

402 S James Campbell Blvd

LUCKY BAMBOO

1412 Trotwood Ave

NINJA MONGOLIAN GRILL

2120 Brookmeade Dr Ste C

SOUTH AHAN

1412 Trotwood Ave

5021 Trotwood Ave
TACO SHOP  1334 Trotwood Ave 200 W 3rd St
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Ice Cream

A BALLOON SHOP

27 Public Sq

HATTIE JANE’S CREAMERY 

16 Public Sq

JOEY'S ITALIAN ICE

812 S Main St

KOKOS ICE CREAM

Row & Co | 206 Depot St

PALETAS TOCUMBO

406 S James M Campbell

Around the County

BUCK & DOE RESTAURANT AND GENERAL STORE

4115 Hampshire Pike

CAMPBELL STATION COUNTRY STORE

2800 Dodson Gap Rd | Culleoka

DOODAD’S 2696 Williamsport Pike

THE FAINTING GOAT COFFEE 

5321 Main Street | Spring Hill

GRECIAN'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

2003 Wall Street, Spring Hill

HWY 55 BURGERS

2041 Wall Street | Spring Hill

THE JUICY EGG

1740 N Main St Ste G (931) 223-5451

MT. PLEASANT GRILLE

100 South Main St | Mt. Pleasant

NELLY’S ITALIAN CAFÉ

5441 Main St | Spring Hill

PAPA BOUDREAUX’S

3419 Fly Rd | Santa Fe

THE PIZZA PLACE

206 N Main St | Mt. Pleasant

SANTA FE DINER 

4356 Skelly Rd | Santa Fe

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Shopping

Stash an extra travel bag for this trip. An outing in Columbia promises unique shops, great finds, good eats and relaxing options...extra emphasis on the great finds! Explore downtown and the arts district then make your way around the city and into the surrounding communities. You won’t be disappointed.

Gather Kitchen Mercantile

Elevate your kitchen with downtown's newest culinarycentric mercantile.

Ellen J Marketplace

Downtown's newest marketplace is 2 stories of elevated apparel, local goods and vendor booths .

Needle & Grain Kids

This toy store carries some of the most unique and purposeful toys, apparel and books for everyone ages 0 to 8+.

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A BALLOON SHOP

27 Public Sq

ACCENTS & ANTIQUES

37-38 Public Sq

AMY MONTGOMERY HOME

808 Walker St

ANNIE MOSES MUSICAL MERCANTILE

614 N Main St

AUBREE P BOUTIQUE

808 Walker St

BAXTER’S MERCANTILE

808 S Garden St

BLEU 32 VINTAGE MARKETPLACE

108 W 7th St

BLOOMSTALL

307 W 11th St, Suite B

BUFF CITY SOAP

112 W 7th St

COLUMBIA HEALTH FOODS

106 W 7th St

COLUMBIA MOTOR ALLEY

801 Woodland St

DUCK RIVER BOOKS

12 Public Sq

ELIA DAY SPA

19 Public Sq

ELLEN J MARKETPLACE

807 S Garden St

FARMSTEAD MARKET & CELLAR

803 S. Main Street

FLAG WORLD

32 Public Square

FRANK’S OLD STUFF

805 S Main St

GALLERY 48

107 w 7th St

HAZELWOOD LABRATORIES

806 Woodland St

LILY JANE

40 Public Sq

LVING ON 6TH

116 E 6th St

THE LINEN DUCK

109 E 6th St

LOBLOLLY INTERIORS

810 Walker St

NEEDLE & GRAIN

510 N Garden St., Suite A

NEEDLE & GRAIN KIDS

802 S Main St

PINK PORCH TOO

120 W 7th St

SACRED RAVEN BOUTIQUE

510 N Garden St, Suite C

SECOND TIME AROUND

812 Walker St

SMITH & YORK CO.

30 Public Sq

SOUTHERN EXPOSURE

129 W 7th St

SUGAR CREEK

502 N Garden St

TED’S SPORTING GOODS

806 S Main St

TIN COTTAGE

125 West 7th St

TILLIS JEWELRY

105 West 7th St

TREK BICYCLE STORE

11 Public Sq

Downtown
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VARIETY RECORD SHOP

24 Public Sq

WOVEN

28 Public Sq

Arts District

BRADLEY MOUNTAIN

1202 S Garden St

THE FADED FARMHOUSE

1106 South Garden Street

FESTIVE & FLAIR

1204 S Main Street, Suite B

GLOVER’S SECONDHAND

1200 S High St

JACKSON BLUME STUDIO

311 8th Street

YE

305 + 307 W 8th St

Around

DORIS’ FLOWERS & GIFTS

2500 Pillow Dr

LIVELY FLORIST SHOP

610 Hatcher Ln

MUM’S THE WORD

1330 Trotwood Avenue

PINK PORCH

1326 Trotwood Ave

TREASURE VILLAGE

114 Nashville Hwy

TWIG BOUTIQUE

1173 Trotwood Ave

Around The County

BUCK

PLEASANT HOME & GIFT

111 S Main St | Mt. Pleasant

Shopping
PEDDLER GIFT SHOPPE & BOUTIQUE
CREEK STATION ANTIQUES
Carters Creek Station Rd
Riverside Dr
Town CARTERS
2984
COPE 901
BRECKENRIDGE BABY 99 Public Sq | Mt. Pleasant
DOE RESTAURANT
GENERAL STORE
Hampshire
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Pike
STUDIO
Hampshire
COPPERHEAD CREEK
4114
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The Factory at Columbia

Explore Columbia’s newest shopping adventure inside a renovated shirt factory just outside of the square. Filled with shops, food and more!

101 N James Campbell Blvd

ART 101

ASYLUM KITCHEN & LOUNGE

AUGUST SAGE

B'S SALTY AND SWEET

THE BLUE HYDRANGEA

COLUMBIA ANTIQUE MARKETPLACE

DWELL BOUTIQUE GLOVEBOX

LOTUS RISING YOGA

MULETOWN POTTERY

NASHVILLE TEA CO.

SOUTHERN POLISHED

SLOTHFUL WAFFLE

WEAR IT WELL CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE

WING-1-1

Columbia Arts Building

307 W 11th St

POTTERY WHAT KNOTTERY

BUTLER PEN AND INK

CUTE VINTAGEY THINGS

ZELDAVINE

2RAD4U

CORY RICAURTE ART

DREW TAKES A PHOTO

MULETOWN HOBBIES & GAMES

THE LOCO LEMON RACHELS TABLE

PREVAIL BAKEHOUSE

CULT PERSONA

BUFFALO CO

AARON DAVID THOMAS

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Slow down and soak up everything Columbia has to offer. There’s no hurry, so stay with us a while! Check out these hotels, motels, charming bed & breakfast properties, and RV campgrounds.

Accommodations Hotels & Motels
INN & SUITES 715 S James Campbell Blvd CANDLEWOOD SUITES 1539 Bear Creek
INN EXTENDED SUITES 1208 Nashville Hwy
INN 1544 Bear Creek Pike
SUITES 1551 Bear Creek Pike
INN 1504 Columbia Hwy
INN & SUITES 1545 Halifax Drive
INN 1551 Halifax Dr HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 1561 Halifax Dr RED ROOF INN 1548 Bear Creek Pike RICHLAND INN OF COLUMBIA 2405 Pulaski Hwy
INN & SUITES 1605 Harley Davidson Blvd
8 MOTEL 1554 Bear Creek Pike Camping CAMPERS RV PARK 1792 Bear Creek Pike
BAYMONT
Pike COLUMBIA
COMFORT
COMFORT
DAYS
FAIRFIELD
HAMPTON
SLEEP
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Short Term Rentals

ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM

18 Public Square

AMBER FALLS WINERY GUEST COTTAGE

794 Ridgetop, Hampshire

BLYTHEWOOD INN B&B

109 Blythewood Drive

FIREFLY CREEK

Campbellsville Pike

FOREST GULLY FARMS

6016 Fly Hollow Rd, Santa Fe

MULETOWN ABBY’S

3017 Abigail Ln

SOIRÉE ON THE SQUARE

14 Public Sq

TWO LANES GUEST HOUSE

Downtown Square

WHITE FOX DEN

1104 S High St

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Events

March

MID-SOUTH LIVE STEAMERS

Maury County Park

April

MULE DAY

Maury County Park & Downtown Columbia

BLOODYS & BISCUITS

James K. Polk Home & Museum

MIDSTATE CLASSIC

Ridley Sports Complex

May

CAJUNFEST

Amber Falls Winery

PAINT THE TOWN

Mount Pleasant

June

VILLAGE JUBILEE & FESTIVAL

Village of Hampshire

SUMMERSTOCK

Riverwalk Park

July

FIREWORKS AT MAURY COUNTY PARK

July 4th

THUNDER OVER MAURY

Maury County Airport

August

MAURY COUNTY FAIR

Maury County Park

September

COLUMBIA MAIN STREET FALL FEST

Downtown Columbia

MID-SOUTH LIVE STEAMERS

Maury County Park

MUSIC N’ MOTORS CRUISE-IN

Possum Holler Garage

SUNSET RHYTHM & VINES

Natchez Hills Vineyard

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October

HAUNTING IN THE DISTRICT

Historic Downtown Columbia

MID-SOUTH BARBECUE FESTIVAL

Downtown Mount Pleasant

November

A VERY MAURY CHRISTMAS

JAMES K. POLK BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

James K. Polk Home & Museum

December

CHRISTMAS IN COLUMBIA PARADE & TREE LIGHTING

Downtown & around town

MAURY CHRISTMAS HISTORIC HOMES TOUR

Around Maury County

MT. PLEASANT CHRISTMAS PARADE

Downtown Mt. Pleasant

Ongoing Events

COLUMBIA CARS & COFFEE

Corner of 7th and Woodland Street, Third Saturday of most months.

FIRST FRIDAYS

Every First Friday

Historic Downtown Columbia

COLUMBIA FARMERS FRESH MARKET

Every Saturday, Year-Round Riverwalk Park

MULETOWN FLEA MARKET

Depot Street

Arts District

Every 3rd Saturday

MUSIC ON THE RIDGE

April–Oct: Every Sat-Sun Amber Falls Winery

SECOND SATURDAYS

The Factory at Columbia

Every 2nd Saturday

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Local & Regional Info

Medical Care

MAURY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

1224 Trotwood Ave. Columbia mauryregional.com (931) 381-1111

Maury Regional Health is the only system in Tennessee to be named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems by IBM Watson Health in 2018. MRMC has 360 beds with 200+ physicians on staff.

Transportation

NASHVILLE INT’L AIRPORT (BNA)

flynashville.com (615) 275-1675

MAURY COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT

1200 N. Main St | Mt. Pleasant FlyMaury.com | (931) 379-5511

MULE TOWN TROLLEY

muletowntrolley.org (931) 379-2907

Bus service from Columbia to surrounding areas

Library

MAURY COUNTY LIBRARY

211 W. 8th Street maurycounty-tn.gov (931) 375-6501

Municipalities

CITY OF COLUMBIA columbiatn.com

MAURY COUNTY maurycounty-tn.gov

CITY OF SPRING HILL springhilltn.org

CITY OF MT. PLEASANT mountpleasanttn.org

Chamber & Economic Dev

MAURY ALLIANCE

mauryalliance.com (931) 388-2155

College

COLUMBIA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

1665 Hampshire Pike columbiastate.edu (931) 540-2722

Tennessee’s first community college established in 1966, Columbia State is a two-year college with five locations serving a nine-county area in southern Middle Tennessee that offers more than 70 areas of study.

Coworking

COWORK COLUMBIA

610 N. Garden St BSMT coworkcolumbia.com (931) 505-8026

Visitor Info

COLUMBIA WELCOME CENTER

713 N Main St

VisitColumbiaTn.com (931) 560-1506

VISIT COLUMBIA

City of Columbia

VisitColumbiaTn.com (931) 560-1510

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EXPERIENCE MAURY

Maury County CVB & Visitor Center

302 W. 7th Street visitmaury.com (931) 381-7176

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Around The Region

We’re so glad you’ve chosen to experience Columbia. Once you’ve had the chance to explore all there is to see and do here, we hope you’ll consider visiting some of our neighbors in the region who would love to show you around.

EXPERIENCE SPRING HILL

Spring Hill Chamber experiencespringhill.com (931) 486-0625

VISIT MOUNT PLEASANT

Mt. Pleasant Community Development Corp. visitmountpleasanttn.com (931) 379-9837

EXPERIENCE TN

Representing 13 counties of South Central TN sctta.net | (931) 993-3286

THE SHOALS

Florence/Lauderdale CVB

The Shoals visitflorenceal.com (888) 356-8687

VISIT FRANKLIN

Williamson County CVB visitfranklin.com (615) 591-8514

NASHVILLE MUSIC CITY

Nashville CVC visitmusiccity.com (800) 657-6910

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

Rutherford County CVB readysetrutherford.com (615) 893-6565

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

Huntsville/Madison County CVB huntsville.org (800) 843-0468

Nashville Franklin Murfreesboro 65 65 65 24 40 40 840 43 31 840 Mt. Pleasant The Shoals Huntsville Spring Hill VIS I T C O L U M B I A , T E N N E S S EE
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N James Campbell Blvd Hill St W 4th St W 7th St Walker St Woodland Park  Second Time Around Loblolly Interiors Amy Montgomery Home Aubree P Red 7 Pizza Co. Jackson Blume Studio School St Athenaeum St The Factory at Columbia Art at 101 Asylum Kitchen August Sage The Blue Hydrangea B’s Salty and Sweet Columbia Antique Marketplace Dwell Boutique Glovebox Lotus Rising Yoga Muletown Pottery Nashville Tea Co. Slothful Waffle Southern Polished Wear it Well Wing-1-1 Athenaeum Visitor’s Memorial Building Historic West 6th + 7th Residential  Mural / Public Art  Public Park  Trolley Stop  Public Parking Historical Marker Legend Explore DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA 40
E5thSt W 4th St W 4th St W 3rd St W 5th St S Main St N Main St Carter St E 6th St W 6th St E 7th St E 8th St Woodland St W 7th St W 6th St W 8th St W 8th St N High St S High St N Garden St N Garden St Frierson St Columbia Arts District         Puckett’s Hattie Jane’s Elia Spa Muletown Coffee Tillis Jewelry Gallery 43 Southern Tre aMuse’um Children’s Museum Southern Exposure Baxter’s Mercantile Buff SoapsCity American Barrel Pink Porch Too Bleu 32 Columbia Health Foods Taps Off Main Flag World Square Market Café Lily Jane Tennessee Coffee & Smoothie The Linen Duck Prime & Pint Living 615 Accents & Antiques Welcome Center Columbia Police Station Variety Records Gather Pie Sensations Tin Cottage Duck River Books Soiree on the Square Trek Bicycle Shop Columbia Speed Shop Finishing Touch Barber & More Hazelwood Laboratories The Mulehouse Maury Alliance New South Marketplace Ye Peddler Gift Shoppe The Boutique Frank’s Old Stuff Farmstead Market and Cellar Big Shake’s Ted’s ItalianJoey’s Ice McCreary’s Needle & Grain Kids A Balloon Shop Woven Smith & York Co. Asgard Brewing Asgard Brewing Subway Ollie & Finn’s Bad Idea Brewing Sugar Creek Little Juice Co. Grinder’s Switch Winery Sacred Raven Bloomstall Needle & Grain Briarworks Pipe Factory Buck&Board C o u m b i a MotorAlley i i Victor’s Taco Shop RiversideDrive TheDuck River N Fairview Park & Yanhali Park Annie Moses Conservatory Ellen J Marketplace Ransom Spirits & Provisions Willie’s Wings Los Potros President Polk Home & Museum Maury County Library Maury County Visitor’s Bureau Maury County Courthouse County Services County Services Residential Districts City Hall Maury County Archives Riverwalk Park  Riverwalk Park Splash Pad Greenwood Cemetery      Columbia Farmers Fresh Market T Betty’sParkway RiverTerrace
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Why We Call It Muletown!

Columbia, Tennessee, is often referred to as "Muletown" because of its mule heritage and its longstanding annual event called Mule Day. The nickname originates from the significant role that mules played in the town's agricultural and economic development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And the annual event, Mule Day, has roots dating back to the 1840s when the town established "Breeder's Day." This event was initially focused on showcasing and trading mules. In 1840, the first recorded mule show in Columbia took place, and it eventually merged with Breeder's Day. Over the years, the celebration continued to grow, and the term "Mule Day" gradually became more widely used. The festival has evolved into a multi-day event featuring a parade, mule shows, competitions, and other festivities.

Today, the nickname “Muletown” is often used as a term of endearment and as a nod to the town's history and to Mule Day.

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