COLUMBIA CITY OF

The city of Columbia is located in Maury County and serves as the county seat. With its iconic downtown district and rich Southern history, Columbia has been voted as a “Top Ten Best Small Town” by both Southern Living and Country Living. The Duck River borders downtown and its four city blocks are listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its Federal, Victorian, and Mid 19th Century Revival architecture. Learn more at the Columbia Welcome Center, located at 713 N. Main Street, or go to visitcolumbiatn.com.

Historic Landmarks

Columbia was founded in 1807. The population grew rapidly with the success of the agricultural industry, bringing money into the city and resulting in the historic brick mansions and plantations still seen today. One of the city’s most notable architectural structures is the Maury County Courthouse, built over a century ago, located in the center of the downtown.

Downtown Columbia & Festivals

Columbia has a long-standing tradition of preserving and growing its downtown district as one of Tennessee’s first five Main Street communities. Dozens of shops, local restaurants, breweries, boutiques, and antique stores fill downtown storefronts.

“First Fridays” are where you can find the square bustling with extended evening hours at shops and restaurants plus lots of live music. For more information: visitcolumbiatn.com/events.

Population: 43,793

Downtown Columbia and Maury County Park are the central hubs for the multi-day Mule Day festival in April. The Mule Day tradition began in the 1840s as a livestock show and mule market and has blossomed into a week-long festival. Events include arts and crafts, live music, a parade, and mule-driving contests. Go here for event info: muleday.com.

Parks & Recreation

Columbia has over 500 acres of parks and greenways. Located near downtown is Riverwalk Park, with paved walking trails, a basketball court, and splash pad. It is also home to the farmer’s market. The city’s newest greenway is the Hiking and Mountain Bike Park, with 2.5 miles of trails at varying levels. If you enjoy a game of disc golf, Woodlands Park features an 18-hole disc golf course, plus playgrounds. Read more here: columbiatn.com/236/Parks-and-Greenways.

Organized Sports

Columbia also offers a variety of organized sports for kids and adults alike. The city hosts leagues for basketball, flag football, kickball, and pickleball: columbiatn.com/592/Athletics. One of its largest facilities is Ridley Sports Complex, with fields for soccer, football, lacrosse, rugby, softball, baseball, and ultimate frisbee.

City Services

The city of Columbia provides weekly garbage pickup, curbside recycling every two weeks, and scheduled bulky items and brush collection. Other city information such as registering your alarm system, requesting a yard sale, or obtaining a burn permit can be found at columbiatn.com.

Mount Pleasant was once known as the phosphate capital of the world when brown phosphate rock was discovered in 1895 leading to a mining boom. Founded in 1824, Mount Pleasant is located in Maury County, south of Columbia. Today, downtown has several shops and restaurants. While there, explore three stories of artifacts at the Mount Pleasant History Museum and learn about the area’s past from the Civil War to the phosphate industry.

Every third Thursday of the month from 5 pm - 7 pm, downtown Mount Pleasant comes alive with shops open late, and local vendors and musicians set up on the square.

Parks & Recreation

Mount Pleasant has six parks with walking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds. At Gardenia Clark Park there is a disc golf course and Gaga Ball pit. Rotary Park has a playground, picnic pavilion, and basketball courts, and Veterans Park has a walking trail and splash pad. The parks and recreation department hosts events and family fun nights throughout the year. For information go to: mtpleasant-tn.gov/park-events.

Organized Sports

• Mount Pleasant Youth Football and Cheer. Contact: facebook.com/mpyouthfootball

• Mount Pleasant TN Dixie Youth Baseball, ages 4 -12, boys/girls. Contact: facebook.com/mpdixieyouthbaseball

City Services

The City’s Community Services Department provides trash pickup for residents and businesses. To receive city information and announcements text: MPCITY to 931-340-7700.