The best arts & culture spots in Spring Hill

“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

“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

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

From the Spring Hill newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Rippa Villa turns its 1855 past into living stories, from the dramatic events of November 29, 1864 to a first-of-its-kind Spring Hill Walking Tour and the thoughtful All Men Are Created Equal experience. A smart, close-to-home reset that makes our town feel even more interesting.”

From the Spring Hill newsletter, September 20, 2026

“Swap your usual routine for an hour of living history at Carnton, the 1826 farm that sat at the heart of Franklin’s 1864 battle. From classic house and behind-the-scenes tours to a powerful Slavery & the Enslaved Tour and Tennessee’s only All Men Are Created Equal Tour, it’s time well spent.”

From the Franklin newsletter, August 5, 2026

“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 Columbia newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Craving a screen break? Carter House drops you into an 1830 farm turned Civil War command post. Guided tours cover the house and grounds, the Franklin battlefield, and the lives of those enslaved here, plus an All Men Are Created Equal deep dive fueling a new visitor center opening in 2026.”

From the Franklin newsletter, August 18, 2026

“Skip the textbook and spend an afternoon with the guides at Battle Of Franklin - Civil War Museum, where Carter House, Carnton, and Spring Hill’s Rippa Villa bring three families’ Civil War stories to life through classic house tours, battlefield walks, and specialty deep dives like Slavery and the Enslaved.”

From the Spring Hill newsletter, August 21, 2026

“Just up the road in Franklin, Lotz House was built in 1858 and sat at the epicenter of the Battle of Franklin; you can still spot cannonball scars inside.”

From the Franklin newsletter, August 25, 2026

“This week, if your home or storefront is giving beige energy, Murals & More turns blank walls into local conversation starters. From exterior and interior murals to canvas pieces, signage and graphics, decorative finishes, and recreational facility murals, they design art that actually fits your space.”

From the Spring Hill newsletter, August 27, 2026