Story by Mike Christen – The Daily Herald With the school year ending, the Maury County School District is celebrating nearly 900 high school graduates. The Class of 2019 earned $17.8 million in scholarship offers to students, many of whom will be heading off to Martin Methodist College, Austin Peay State University, the University of Tennessee, Middle Tennessee State University …
GNRC Launches South Corridor Transportation Study
Davidson, Williamson and Maury Counties Seeking Public Input to Improve Connectivity Building on the regional interest to embrace emerging technologies and to expand public transportation options across Middle Tennessee, the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC), WeGo Public Transit, and TDOT have kicked-off the South Corridor Study to help turn recent transportation plans into shovel ready projects that can modernize area …
Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance Promotes Two Employees
On Tuesday, April 2nd, the Maury County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Alliance promoted two employees. Travis Groth has been named Vice President, Economic Development and Nicole Perry is now serving as Marketing Manager. In his new role, Travis will oversee the planning, organization and implementation necessary to accomplish our economic development strategy for Maury County. “I am impressed with …
Where’s Maury the Mule?
March 28th – April 8th Maury the Mule is LOST in Maury County and we need your help to find him! Our Annual “Where’s Maury the Mule” adventure starts on March 28th! Pick up a passport from any of the 25 participating merchants listed below and get your passport stamped at as many locations as possible. Be sure to share …
New Community Developments Thrive in Maury County
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Solvay Group Announces 22 Million Dollar Investment
Monday, October 8, 2018 | 7:00 am Advanced Materials and Specialty Chemicals company to invest 22 Million Dollars MOUNT PLEASANT, Tenn. — The Solvay Group along with the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance announced today that the company will invest 22 Million dollars in its existing facility in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee over the next five years. “Expansion of our existing …
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 …