The best arts & culture spots in Columbia

4 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Athenaeum

Arts & Culture

Built in 1837, Athenaeum is what remains of two girls’ schools that flourished from the 1830s to the Great Depression, once a rectory kept…

808 Athenaeum St

“Built in 1837, Athenaeum is what remains of two girls’ schools that flourished from the 1830s to the Great Depression, once a rectory kept by one family for over 130 years. Book a tour to wander Columbia’s past, or snag the venue for an event that practically decorates itself.”

From the Columbia newsletter, September 4, 2026

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Gallery 48 Fine Art Gallery

Arts & Culture

Gallery 48 Fine Art Gallery curates a calm, conversation-sparking mix of local and international, award-winning artists, with work chosen…

107 W 7th St

“Gallery 48 Fine Art Gallery curates a calm, conversation-sparking mix of local and international, award-winning artists, with work chosen for beauty, quality, uniqueness, and diverse style. It’s the kind of historic-downtown Columbia spot where you slow down, look closely, and maybe even let a painting pick you.”

From the Spring Hill newsletter, September 5, 2026

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President James K. Polk Home and Museum

Arts & Culture

For an easy weekend detour, President James K. Polk Home and Museum serves up a 30-minute tour through a pivotal chapter of Tennessee and…

301 W 7th St

“For an easy weekend detour, President James K. S. history, plus peaceful garden wandering.”

From the Spring Hill newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Room Ninjas

Arts & Culture

Veteran-owned Room Ninjas tackles residential and commercial painting across Spring Hill with the kind of crisp lines and long-lasting…

2600 Napa Vly Wy

“Veteran-owned Room Ninjas tackles residential and commercial painting across Spring Hill with the kind of crisp lines and long-lasting finishes that make a space feel brand new. If you’ve got walls begging for attention, hand them the roller this week and enjoy the upgrade.”

From the Spring Hill newsletter, August 10, 2026

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