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🌱 Will Columbia’s own Fisher win Band Student of the Week?
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Hey there, Columbia! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Will Columbia's own Fisher win Band Student of the Week?
- See where Columbia's football team lands in Week 7 rankings
- Columbia family prepares to honor Keith Andrews' life on Wednesday.
Also on today's calendar: Little L's Consignment NEW & EXPECTING MOMS PASS (2nd Round @ 7:00 PM) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 49 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 65.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• School spirit marches into fall: Vote now for Tennessean Band Student of the Week (columbiadailyherald.com) — Columbia readers can rally behind Fisher, a senior trombonist and president of the Columbia Central High School Marching Band, who's up for Tennessean Band Student of the Week. The regional poll, open through noon Oct. 1, highlights standout marching musicians from across Middle Tennessee, with teachers and staff praising Fisher's leadership and dedication. 
• Tennessee high school statewide football rankings in Week 7. Who earned 1st-place votes? (columbiadailyherald.com) — Columbia football fans will notice their team sitting eighth in its statewide classification with a strong 5-1 record heading into Week 7. The Tennessee Sports Writers Association's new rankings also credit Columbia's Daily Herald and WKOM-FM among outlets helping shape the weekly statewide poll.
• Keith Andrews (williamsonsource.com) — A longtime Columbia resident, Keith Andrews, 59, has passed away, with visitation and a celebration of life set for Wednesday, September 30, at Lawrence Funeral Home in Chapel Hill. Family, friends, and neighbors from Columbia are invited to pay their respects and support his wife Shelly and daughter Sydney as they honor his life and service.
📸 Around Columbia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Columbia
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★ Featured events ★
- Little L's EXPRESS PASS - Shop Early! →
844 North James Campbell Boulevard, Columbia
4:30 pm
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Little L's Consignment NEW & EXPECTING MOMS PASS (2nd Round @ 7:00 PM) →
844 N James Campbell Blvd, 844 North James Campbell Boulevard, Columbia
7:00 pm - Beer Board Meeting →
Columbia, TN Calendar, Columbia Police Department 707 N Main St., Columbia
9:00 am - Volleyball @ Community
Spring Hill High School Columbia, TN 38401
5:00 pm - City Council Study Session →
Columbia, TN Calendar, City Hall 700 N Garden St., Columbia
5:30 pm - Football vs Dickson County
Spring Hill High School Columbia, TN 38401
7:00 pm - First Friday's →
Downtown Columbia, Columbia - First Farmers Bank - Main Office Blood Drive
Maury Alliance Chamber of Commerce First Farmers Bank - Main Office 816 South Garden St. Columbia, TN 38401
10:00 am - First Fridays →
Downtown Columbia, 1 Public Square, Columbia - City-Wide Tornado Siren Test →
Columbia, TN Calendar Columbia, TN 38401
1:00 pm - Little Black Dress Class Of 2026 →
Dr. Christa S. Martin Community Center, 871 Iron Bridge Road, Columbia
2:00 pm - UpStander 5K 2026 →
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Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
📣 Columbia Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Sir Reginald, a cat who went missing in Columbia, TN, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 17 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor Belaire) - 4 days to get from Columbia to Nashville.
Did someone walk the package to Nashville? #USPS (Nextdoor West End)
- Maury County Tennessee posted a job opening for Solid Waste Equipment Operator - Part time in Columbia. Apply here.
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-4120661-1) in Columbia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Columbia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Spring Hill
- Standout TSSAA soccer, volleyball. Vote for Ponce Law Girls Athlete of Week (dnj.com)
- GM Begins Recycling Batteries to Power New EV Production in the U.S. (daxstreet.com)
- Williamson County New Business Licenses for Sept. 28, 2026 (williamsonsource.com)
Franklin
- Nashville's Bill Griese Brings His James Taylor Tribute to Franklin (williamsonsource.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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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