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Columbia, TN
94Events this week
12Free things to do
88New spots
96New stories

● Checked Sunday, October 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Columbia

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 94 events, day by day →

The Unpolished Founder

Monday 8am · Muletown Coffee Roasters · Free

ESL Conversation for Adults

Monday 10am · Spring Hill Public Library

Jake Gill NASHVILLE TN Jake Gill and Friends, an IEBA week showcase

Monday 1pm · Commodore Grille at The Holiday Inn Vanderbilt · Free

Dine Out for Charity

Monday 5pm · Sedona Taphouse

Reiki Share

Monday 6pm · Crystals & Coffee

New in Columbia

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Buckhead Coffeehouse

Cafes

Breakfast worth waking for: From proper cold brew to cozy lattes, Buckhead Coffeehouse backs up the caffeine with real eats, like the Buckhead Sandwich, stuffed biscuits, and a surprisingly craveable salmon bagel.

buckheadcoffeehouse.com ↗

Headplant Barbershop

Beauty

Keep it Columbia clean: Headplant Barbershop keeps it simple and sharp with classic haircuts, beard trims, and straight razor shaves that actually grow out well, plus they'll take care of kids and seniors too.

headplantbarbershop.com ↗

Ye Peddler

Shopping

For killer hostess gifts: From Juliska and Vietri dinnerware to Etta B Pottery, Barefoot Dreams throws, and Tyler Candles, Ye Peddler nails the thoughtful-present vibe, seasonal decor, and Tennessee-proud finds.

yepeddler.com ↗

Columbia’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Columbia’s best →

Most read in Columbia

The five stories Columbia readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. GM Invests $1 Billion to Expand Tennessee Plant for EV Production

    General Motors (GM) has announced a significant investment of $1 billion to expand its Spring Hill, Tennessee manufacturing complex by creating space for new electric vehicle production lines and modernizing existing facilities.

    Full story at webpronews.com ↗

  3. The Well Outreach recovering after cybersecurity attack

    The Well Outreach, a popular food pantry in Spring Hill, Tennessee, has been hit by a cybersecurity attack.

    Full story at wkrn.com ↗

  4. Spirit Christmas confirms two Tennessee stores opening this year (2026)

    Spirit Christmas is set to open its first two locations in Tennessee in 2026, with stores in Nashville and Knoxville.

    Full story at attractionsmagazine.com ↗

  5. More young, working adults moving to rural Tennessee: Report

    A mid-decade population check-in from the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research has revealed a significant increase in younger, working-age adults moving to rural parts of the state.

    Full story at whnt.com ↗

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