🌱 See which Columbia restaurants and pools just earned perfect health scores.
Columbia, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Columbia! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Columbia restaurants and pools just earned perfect health scores.
- Why did the state suddenly delay Columbia’s $75 million water pipeline grant?
- Columbia community mourns the passing of Carrie Faye Bassham.
Also on today's calendar: Pollinator Week Celebration and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Perfect Health Scores in Maury Co. for June 23, 2026 (maurycountysource.com) — Recent health inspections in Maury County show a long list of Columbia restaurants, pools, and tattoo studios earning perfect 100 scores, including spots on James Campbell Boulevard and downtown. The report covers June 8–23 checks and reminds residents that inspection reports must be publicly posted and that concerns can be reported to the state hotline. 
• Columbia Water Pipeline Funding Delayed, Serious Financial Questions Remain Unanswered (tennesseeconservativenews.com) — State officials have hit pause on a $75 million grant for Columbia’s proposed water pipeline, raising big questions about costs, environmental impact, and eminent domain for dozens of local property owners. Columbia Power and Water System’s 17‑mile project from Williamsport to Columbia now faces at least a 30‑day review, while residents and ratepayers are urged to contact the mayor and city council with concerns.
• Carrie Faye Bassham (maurycountysource.com) — Family and friends in Columbia are mourning the passing of 74-year-old Carrie Faye Bassham, who died June 17 at her home in Columbia. Services will be held in Franklin on June 27, with interment to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Columbia.
📸 Around Columbia
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Pollinator Week Celebration →
Yanahli Community Garden & Pollinator Meadow, 922 Iron Bridge Rd, Columbia
9:00 am
Thursday June 25
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Other local events
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MCCEA Non-Profit Networking
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce Narrow Gate Lodge 242 Dry Prong Rd Williamsport, TN 38487
9:00 am -
All Men Are Created Equal Tour at Rippa Villa →
Rippa Villa, 5700 Main St, Spring Hill
9:00 am -
Twist Teen Art Camp - Friday →
Painting with a Twist, 1202 S James Campbell Blvd #14, Columbia
10:00 am -
Friday Night Grill Out at The Grille at Pillow Springs
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce The Grille at Pillow Springs 119 Stoneybrook Rd Columbia, TN 38401
5:00 pm -
9 & Dine Every Friday at The Course at Pillow Springs
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce The Course at Pillow Springs 119 Stoneybrook Rd Columbia, TN 38401
5:00 pm -
Neon Mountain Sunset ADD A CANDLE! →
Painting with a Twist, 1202 S James Campbell Blvd #14, Columbia
7:00 pm -
Let's Hike! Maury County Park: Mindfulness →
Maury County Park, 1018 Dr, Columbia
9:00 am -
June Mothers Market →
Factory at Columbia, 101 N James Campbell Blvd, Columbia
10:00 am
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
📣 Columbia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Young Professionals Mixer
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce Game Knight 119 Nashville Hwy, #117 Columbia, TN 38401
4:30 pm -
Thirsty Thursday 9-Hole Golf Scramble at The Course at Pillow Springs
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce The Course at Pillow Springs 119 Stoneybrook Rd Columbia, TN 38401
5:00 pm -
MCCEA Non-Profit Networking
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce Narrow Gate Lodge 242 Dry Prong Rd Williamsport, TN 38487
9:00 am -
Friday Night Grill Out at The Grille at Pillow Springs
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce The Grille at Pillow Springs 119 Stoneybrook Rd Columbia, TN 38401
5:00 pm
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anybody else getting 'text message' about interest in selling your home (listing actual address)?
The area code for these text messages were from California and Oklahoma. Probable scam??? (Nextdoor Baker Road)
- Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Columbia. Apply here.
- International Car Wash Group posted a job opening for Site Manager ICWG in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Spring Hill
- 235 West Millbrook Dr, Spring Hill, TN 37174 (redfin.com)
- Spring Hill Library offers fun July events (mainstreetmediatn.com)
- Spring Hill Chinese Restaurant Scores 62 on Routine Health Inspection (williamsonsource.com)
Lewisburg
- Smurfit Westrock to Close Tennessee Packaging Plant (paperadvance.com)
Ok Columbia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ketchup! (Thank you Gregory S. for sending it in!)
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