Culture
Our most recent articles tagged 'Culture'Promoting Pride in Mount Pleasant
Life in the town of Mount Pleasant is downright … well, pleasant.
Keeping Kids Connected to Books
When it comes to keeping kids excited about reading, the Maury County Public Library knows its business. The library offers an array of fun, reading-based activities for children, from toddlers to teens.
History Worth Revisiting
Known as the Antebellum Homes Capital of Tennessee, Maury County has more antebellum homes than nearly every other county in the United States.
A Lifetime on the Airwaves
To say that radio has changed since Robert M. McKay Jr. founded WKRM 1340 AM in Columbia in 1946 is putting it mildly.
The Making of Mule Mania
Lexington raises racehorses, and Shelbyville turns out Tennessee Walking Horses, but Columbia and Maury County have been majoring in mules for nearly 200 years.
Pryor Achievements
Columbia State Community College is now home to the impressive Pryor Art Gallery, which is housed in the Waymon L. Hickman Building.
Presidential Progress
Since 1929, the James K. Polk Ancestral Home in Columbia has been the main historic site for the 11th president of the United States.
United We Stand
The three cities of Maury County have distinct personalities, but they also share a common bond: a commitment to maintaining a sense of community.
Duck Race Raises Money for Boys and Girls Club
What better place for a duck race than the Duck River?
Mule Day Is a Springtime Tradition in Columbia
Mule Day has been a springtime tradition in Columbia since 1840.
Crusin’ the Square Classic Car Fest Motors Into Columbia Each June
The Columbia Public Square turns into a gearhead heaven every fourth Saturday in June.
Southport Saltpeter Cave Is One of State’s Largest
Spelunkers‚ rejoice.
Museum of Early Farm Life Pays Homage to Heritage
Maury County has always been known for its agriculture‚ and a museum in Spring Hill pays homage to that heritage.
Columbia Central High School Graduate Plays Major League Baseball
There was nothing ugly about the way Dan Uggla played baseball in 2006.
Maury County Cities Have Distinct Personalities, Common Sense of Community
The three cities of Maury County have distinct personalities, but also share a common bond: a commitment to maintaining a sense of community.
Venerable Mansions Celebrate Life in Maury County Then and Now
They may go back a couple of centuries, but there’s plenty that’s new to be found at Rippavilla Plantation and the James K. Polk Ancestral Home.
Duck Race Raises Money for Maury County Youth Clubs
Little rubber ducks by the thousands can be found in the Duck River in the fall.
Museums Highlight Agriculture and Local History
Loads of interesting old agriculture equipment is on display at the Tennessee Museum of Early Farm Life.
Columbia State Unveils Sculpture of Former First Lady
It was March 15, 1967, when Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson traveled to Columbia, Tenn., to officially open Columbia State Community College.
Southern Fried Festival Brings Music, Food, Family Fun to Columbia
In 1995, Columbia’s business community launched the Fall Festival, an event designed to bring people – and their pocketbooks – to downtown.
Steve Konz Makes Paying Taxes More Pleasant
So there you are, sitting at a Rotary Club luncheon or other civic event, and a beaming man heads toward you with an envelope in his hand.
Landowners Preserve Green Space Through Conservation Easement
John Porter remembers taking his sons camping and fishing along the Duck River on the Williamsport farm that his family has owned for nearly 75 years.
Columbia Businessman Collects Old Fords
Columbia businessman David Taylor has a thing for old Fords.
Maury County Is Home to Many Historic Plantations
If you appreciate the history and beauty of antebellum homes‚ Maury County is your kind of place.
Historic Church Will Be Converted to Polk Presidential Hall
James K. Polk is often called our “Expansionist President” for adding about a third of the United States to the map.
Maury County Arts Guild Offers Plenty of Opportunity for Creative Expression
Feeling creative? Head for the Maury County Arts Guild in Columbia‚ where you can act in a play‚ join a writing club or paint a masterpiece.
Culleoka Craftsman Creates Intricate, Whimsical Figures From Peach Pits
To most people‚ a peach seed is some thing to throw away after enjoying the ripe‚ juicy fruit. But to Roger R. Smith of Culleoka‚ it is a work of art waiting to happen.
Maury County and Columbia Bicentennials Inspire Reflection
Two hundred candles on a birthday cake? Better start lighting them now.
Maury Quilters Guild Devoted to Sharing the Craft
If you think quilters are just little old ladies making patchwork bedspreads‚ the Maury Quilters Guild has some surprises in store.
Maury County Known as Antebellum Homes Capital of Tennessee
Maury County is a place where history is in plain view.
Mule Day Festival Continues to Draw Crowds in Columbia
Louise Mills says it is hard to estimate the exact attendance at Columbias Mule Day each year‚ but no doubt the number of people who visit is impressive.
Cemeteries Help Tell Maury County’s History
Rose Hill is perhaps the most beautiful. The one at St. Johns Episcopal Church is probably in the prettiest setting. And the most interesting stories have to come from Zion.
Rattle and Snap Mansion Secures its Place in History
When Mike and Bobbi Kaslow purchased the Rattle and Snap mansion a couple of years ago‚ they bought more than just a grand residence.
Duck River Woodturners Share Craft With the Community
Most people see a fallen tree branch as a nuisance – something to be disposed of as soon as possible.
Papers in Maury County Archives Date Back to 1807
Nearly 200 years of Maury County history are safely filed away at the Maury County Archives.
Maury County Arts Guild Opens Door for Budding Artists
Youth is being served these days at the Maury County Arts Guild (MCAG).
Columbia’s Downtown Square Revitalized
As a teenager‚ Martha Meservy spent her weekends in downtown Columbia shopping‚ hanging out with friends and working at Davis Dress Shop‚ one of many independently owned small businesses that once helped drive the citys economy.
Columbia State Community Colleges Opens Cherry Theater
Music and theater lovers in Columbia no longer have to drive to Nashville to see the symphony or a Broadway-style production.
Phil Everly and Others Call Maury County Home
He is accustomed to the fast-paced lifestyle of a rock-n-roll legend‚ but Phil Everly has been leading a quiet life in Columbia since he retired last year.
Asheville Pottery Promotes Clay Artisans
Maury Countians have a mother-son team to thank for elevating lowly clay into an art form that draws visitors from miles around.
