Maury County's county seat. A small city with deep roots, a growing population, and a whole lot of character. Here's what you need to know about living here.
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Moving to Columbia? Here's everything you need to set up your new place.
| Service | Provider | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Columbia Power & Water Systems (CPWS) | (931) 388-4833 | City-owned utility. Must set up in person at 201 Pickens Ln or call. Budget billing available. |
| Water / Sewer | Columbia Power & Water Systems (CPWS) | (931) 388-4833 | Same provider as electric. One bill for both. Deposit may be required. |
| Gas | Atmos Energy | (888) 286-6700 | Not all homes have gas. Check with your landlord. Can set up online at atmosenergy.com. |
| Trash | City of Columbia | (931) 560-1562 | Curbside pickup included for city residents. Recycling available. |
| Provider | Type | Starting Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber | ~$55/mo | Best speeds where available. Check address for fiber coverage. |
| Spectrum | Cable | ~$50/mo | Most widely available. No contracts. Speeds up to 1 Gbps in some areas. |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 5G / LTE | ~$50/mo | No installation needed. Good backup option. Speeds vary by location. |
| Starlink | Satellite | ~$120/mo | Best for rural areas outside city limits. Equipment fee ~$599. |
| School | Grades | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maury County Public Schools | K-12 | Main district. Zoned by address. Register at (931) 388-8403 or maurycountyschools.org |
| Columbia Academy | Pre-K-12 | Private. College prep. Tuition varies by grade level. |
| Zion Christian Academy | Pre-K-12 | Private, faith-based. On the Mt. Pleasant side of town. |
| Columbia State Community College | College | 2-year college. TN Promise covers tuition for recent high school grads. |
| Store | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kroger | 1202 S James Campbell Blvd | Full-service grocery with pharmacy, deli, and fuel points. Pickup and delivery available. Mid-range prices. |
| Kroger | 845 Nashville Hwy | Second Columbia location on the north side of town. Same services and pricing. |
| Walmart Supercenter | 2200 Brookmeade Dr | Grocery, pharmacy, and everything else. Lowest prices in town. Open late. |
| ALDI | 311 S James Campbell Blvd | Budget-friendly. Smaller store, great prices on basics. Bring a quarter for the cart. |
| Piggly Wiggly | 1512 Trotwood Ave | Local favorite. Good meat counter. Smaller and friendlier than the big chains. Affordable. |
| Piggly Wiggly | 119 Nashville Hwy | Second location on the north end. Same hometown feel. |
| Harris Family Foodland | 427 W 7th St | Locally owned, right downtown. Known for good sales on meat. Personal service. A Columbia staple. |
| Store | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lowe's | 2000 Hillary Dr | Big box. Appliances, lumber, tools, garden center. Good for large projects and bulk materials. |
| Tripp's Ace Hardware | 112 E James Campbell Blvd | Locally owned. Great place to get air filters of all sizes, plumbing parts, and quick advice from people who actually know what they're talking about. |
| Tractor Supply Co. | 130 Ashwood Dr | Farm and ranch supplies, fencing, pet feed, power equipment. Handy if you're on acreage outside city limits. |
Hours change — always verify before heading out. But here's where Columbia unwinds.
Live music, karaoke, and cold drinks on Riverside Dr. The kind of place where strangers become regulars fast.
307 Riverside Dr • therebelbarandgrill.com
A proper dive bar since '96. Pool tables, cold beer, zero pretension. Locals come here to actually relax.
1812 S Main St • Yelp
Wine and charcuterie lounge on the square. Craft cocktails, local beers, and a vibe that punches above its weight for a small town.
100 W 5th St • buckandboard.com
TVs everywhere, full menu, sports games. The place to be when Tennessee is playing. Stays open late.
2513 Hospitality Dr • emberstavernandgrille.com
| Name | Location | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle House | 2002 Trotwood Ave | 24/7 | The Columbia institution. Always open. Always warm. Always the right call at 2am. |
| Waffle House | 1000 Nashville Hwy | 24/7 | North side option. Same menu. Same vibe. Same greasy perfection. |
| McDonald's | Multiple locations | Varies (some 24hr) | Drive-through open late at several locations. Check app for hours. |
| Taco Bell | S James Campbell Blvd | Until ~1am | Late-night drive-through. You know why you're here. |
| Domino's | Local locations | Delivery until midnight+ | Late delivery available. Use the app for real-time hours. |
Own a home in Columbia? Here are the local resources and contractors you need.
Local company serving Maury County. Shingle, metal, and flat roofs. Storm damage specialists.
Phone: (615) 833-9393 • donkennedyroofing.com
Family-owned since 2007. 4.9 stars with 200+ Google reviews. A+ BBB rated. Residential and commercial.
Phone: (615) 604-5165 • qualityrrc.com
GAF Master Elite Certified. 4.9 stars with 800+ Google reviews. Roofing and restoration across Middle TN.
Phone: (615) 712-8893 • roofingbymidsouth.com
Local HVAC service and repair. Heating, cooling, and maintenance for residential and commercial.
Phone: (931) 446-7101
Family-owned, Columbia-based. 5.0 stars. Trane dealer with 10-year parts warranty. A local pro since day one.
Phone: (931) 374-0262 • pattersonshvac.com
4.9 stars. 20+ years experience serving Maury and Williamson Counties. Family-owned and operated.
Phone: (931) 381-2255 • springhillac.com
5.0 stars with 293 reviews. 15 years experience. Based in Summertown, serves Columbia and Spring Hill.
Phone: (931) 477-5660 • kindredplumbing.com
5.0 stars. Family-owned by veterans and former law enforcement. Honest, dependable, quality work.
Phone: (931) 698-6982 • goldenplumbingtn.com
5.0 stars. Based in Spring Hill, serves Columbia. Quick response, quality work, reasonable pricing.
Phone: (931) 797-7915 • hosannaplumbingdrain.com
A+ BBB rated. Columbia-based. Known for excellent communication and professional, timely work.
Phone: (615) 830-4349 • bibleselectric.services
24/7 service. Installations, lighting, and electrical repair for homes and businesses.
Phone: (615) 505-1634 • mrelectric.com
Quick response, competitive prices. Electrical and HVAC services for residential and commercial.
Phone: (931) 325-4659
Serving Columbia since 2012. Residential, commercial, hardscaping, retaining walls, and new construction.
Phone: (931) 698-6511 • storminlandscapes.com
Leading landscaper in Columbia. Design, installation, and complete lawn care at reasonable prices.
Phone: (931) 446-8777 • alexanderlandscapingcolumbia.com
5.0 stars with 60+ reviews. Lawn care and junk removal. Serving Columbia and Spring Hill since 2013.
Phone: (931) 548-6889
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National dispatch. Always answers. Will send someone tonight. Your best bet for a guaranteed response at any hour.
Phone: (800) 768-6911
Local, 5.0 stars, 15 years experience. Call and ask for the emergency line. Serves Columbia and Spring Hill.
Phone: (931) 477-5660
Local, 5.0 stars. Family-owned. Worth a call for after-hours response.
Phone: (931) 698-6982
Local family business, 5.0 stars. Call and ask for after-hours service. Your best local option first.
Phone: (931) 374-0262
4.9 stars, 20+ years, family-owned. Serves Maury and Williamson Counties after hours.
Phone: (931) 381-2255
Does both HVAC and electrical. Quick response, competitive pricing.
Phone: (931) 325-4659
24/7 service. Licensed, insured. Installations, panel issues, electrical emergencies for homes and businesses.
Phone: (615) 505-1634
A+ BBB, Columbia-based. Known for professional, timely response. Call for after-hours availability.
Phone: (615) 830-4349
Water mitigation, mold, fire/smoke damage. Emergency board-up and tarping. Find your local franchise at servpro.com.
Phone: (931) 388-7111 • servpro.com
GAF Master Elite, 800+ reviews. Emergency calls taken for storm damage. Tarping and emergency response.
Phone: (615) 712-8893
| Utility | Provider | Phone | What to Do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Leak | Atmos Energy | (888) 286-6700 | Get outside first. Call from outside or neighbor's. 24/7. |
| Power Out | Columbia Power & Water (CPWS) | (931) 388-4833 | Report outage 24/7. Check their outage map online first. |
| Water Main Break | Columbia Power & Water (CPWS) | (931) 388-4833 | Know where your main shutoff valve is. Then call CPWS. |
The essential services, local landmarks, and things that make Columbia feel like home.
| Service | Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital | Maury Regional Medical Center | 1224 Trotwood Ave | (931) 381-1111 |
| Library | Maury County Library | 211 W. 8th Street | (931) 375-6501 |
| Post Office | USPS Columbia | 315 W. 7th Street | (931) 388-3832 |
| Local Transit | Mule Town Trolley | — | (931) 379-2907 |
| Office | Website | Phone | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Columbia | columbiatn.com | (931) 560-1500 | General city info, codes, zoning |
| Maury County Government | maurycounty-tn.gov | (931) 381-3690 | Property taxes, deeds, county courts |
| Building & Codes | columbiatn.com | (931) 560-1560 | Permits for construction, electrical, plumbing |
| Maury Alliance | mauryalliance.com | (931) 388-2155 | Economic development, relocating businesses |
Free local transit serving Columbia. Fixed routes through town. Call (931) 379-2907 for schedules and stops.
About 45 minutes north via I-65. The closest major airport. (615) 275-1675
Small regional airport for private and charter flights. (931) 379-5511
| Park | Address | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk Park | 102 Riverside Dr | Greenways, paved walkways, pavilions, splash pad, basketball court, farmers market |
| Woodland Park | 821 W 9th St | 60 acres. Walking trail, pond, playground, amphitheater, tennis courts, 18-hole disc golf |
| Fairview Park | 871 Iron Bridge Rd | 100+ year history. Playground, recreation center, sports fields |
| Ridley Sports Complex | 6148 Trotwood Ave | Premier athletic facility. 10 softball fields, 10 soccer fields, 2 multi-purpose fields |
| Eva Gilbert Park | 140 Cord Dr | Football field, two baseball fields, playground, pavilion |
| Cook Soccer Park | Columbia, TN | Multiple soccer fields and support facilities |
| Muletown Bark Park | Columbia, TN | Dog park with separate areas for small, large, and mixed dogs |
| Betty Lee Park | Columbia, TN | Neighborhood park |
| Frierson-Johnson Park | Columbia, TN | Neighborhood park |
| Old Hickory Park | Columbia, TN | Along Allen Branch Creek |
Formerly Muletown Rec — now city-owned. Three pools, splash pad, swim lessons, water aerobics, athletics, and music programs. Open to all ages.
Address: 1446 Oak Springs Dr
Phone: (931) 381-8119
Memberships: $55/mo residents, $100/mo families. Assistance program available (50% off).
Historic landmark. Full-sized gym upstairs, complete fitness center downstairs.
Popular for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.
Located at Fairview Park. Community programs and athletics.
Columbia Parks & Recreation: (931) 388-8119 | columbiatn.gov/parks
The Columbia most people don't know about — unless they live here.
The Square has more live music than people expect. Check local Facebook groups and the Columbia Parks calendar — shows get announced short notice, but they happen regularly.
Beyond Mule Day, the fairgrounds and outdoor venues host music events year-round. Follow Maury Alliance and Visit Columbia TN on social for the calendar.
Columbia's music scene is grassroots — some of the best shows happen in backyards, breweries, and small venues. Ask a local what's happening this weekend.
Columbia's downtown square has become a solid date night destination. Local restaurants, good food, and the kind of atmosphere that's hard to find in bigger cities.
Walk the Riverwalk after dinner. Well-lit, safe, genuinely beautiful. The Duck River at night is one of Columbia's underrated gems. Bring a jacket.
The blocks around the Polk Home and courthouse are some of Columbia's most charming streets — best walked slowly on a Friday evening with nowhere to be.