Communities across Maury County are attracting new investment By Jason Zasky on April 10, 2018 12:26 PM Bud Brenner has developed town homes across the U.S., so when he says he has not seen a better location than the Maury County site he picked for his latest project, that is high praise. “When I saw the beautiful field in Honey Farms, well, there is … Read More
Fuel Total Systems to Locate New Operations in Mount Pleasant
Automotive components manufacturer to create 150 new jobs MOUNT PLEASANT, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Fuel Total Systems (FTS) officials announced today that the company will locate its new manufacturing facility in Maury County. The automotive components manufacturer will create 150 new jobs and invest approximately $60.9 million in Mount … Read More
Maury County is a Creative Magnet for the Arts
Photo by Nick Bumgardner Arts district paints a unique vision for a Maury County community By Patsy B. Weiler The arts are a driving force in Maury County’s growth and in the revitalization of its communities. The creative vision of local leaders has led to initiatives such as the Columbia Arts District (CAD), a special zoning overlay established to encourage creative-focused development. … Read More
Groth Elected to Tennessee Economic Development Council Board of Directors
Last week the Tennessee Economic Development Council announced Travis Groth, Maury Alliance Economic Development Director, has been elected to the TEDC Board of Directors as the Middle Tennessee Director. The Tennessee Economic Development Council is a statewide, non-profit organization created to unite the efforts of its members in furthering industrial development in the state of Tennessee. The organization is made … Read More
Maury County Tourism: More Than Just Mule Days
Photo Courtesy of City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Signature events, wealth of attractions draw visitors to Maury County By Cary Estes Maury County has a wide-ranging appeal for tourists. Historians come to see the James K. Polk Home and Museum honoring the 11th U.S. president. Lovers of liquid grapes are attracted by a trio of wineries. And more than 100,000 … Read More
2018 Candidate Questionnaire
2018 Maury County Candidate Questionnaire As the leading voice for business and industry in Maury County, it is our duty to educate the community on important issues facing the area. Maury County continues to see unprecedented growth, having just been ranked 2nd in the state and 29th in the United States for Incoming Investment and 2nd in the state … Read More
Leadership Maury Applications Now Available!
Leadership Maury Applications for the Class of 2018-19 now Available Leadership Maury is a personal development program designed to motivate participants to develop and enhance the quality of their leadership in addressing pertinent community needs. The prestigious program, celebrating it’s 30th year this fall, is currently taking applications for the class of 2018-19. The purpose of the Leadership Maury … Read More
Young Professionals Lunch Discusses Columbia Arts District
Photo by Jay Powell By JAY POWELL jpowell@c-dh.net Posted May 8, 2018 at 1:01 PM Updated May 8, 2018 at 5:49 PM The City of Columbia Arts District has experienced significant progress since it was proposed in 2014, but many community members admit they still don’t know exactly what it is. Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance, along with Maury County Young Professionals Group, hosted a panel discussion Tuesday at … Read More
Columbia’s Massey named Administrator of the Year
Media Contact: Kellye Murphy City of Columbia Tourism & Marketing Director kmurphy@columbiatn.com Columbia’s Massey named 2018 Middle Tennessee Local Government Administrator of the Year Columbia, Tn (April 19, 2018) – Columbia City Manager Tony Massey has been selected as the 2018 Middle Tennessee Local Government Administrator of the Year. Dr. Anthony Campbell, Professor of Public Administration at Tennessee State University … Read More
Where is Maury the Mule?
Looking for something to do while the kids are on Spring Break…. The “Where is Maury the Mule” event starts this weekend! Pick up your “passport” from one of 20 participating merchants in Maury County. Just get your passport stamped at 17 of the 20 businesses for an entry! Turn in your passport on April 10th. You won’t believe the … Read More
