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Columbia Daily Herald
Athenaeum awarded $17,064 state grant for renovations, improvements
The Athenaeum Rectory, commonly referred to as Columbia's prized hidden jewel, is the recipient of a $17,064 grant for capital maintenance and improvements from the Tennessee State Museum. According to a recent news release, grant funding will be used for foundation repairs to the eastern elevation of the historic home, an ongoing project to restore the only remaining structure tied to the former Columbia Female Institute. “This grant will enable us to complete badly needed repairs on the Athenaeum,” said Kayla Southern, president of the Maury County APTA, the governing body of the Athenaeum Rectory. “The Athenaeum has such an important history, and this grant helps us in our preservation efforts to ensure the home is around for future generations to discover and appreciate.” The Tennessee General Assembly made available $5 million in funding from the 2026-27 Appropriations act, according to the release, "for the sole purpose of providing grants to museums with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or affiliated with a governmental entity for capital maintenance and improvements." The Capital Maintenance and Improvements grant required a minimum request of $5,000 and a maximum amount of $100,000, with all projects to be completed by June 30, 2027, according to the release.
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The Factory at Franklin Unveils Dolly Parton Art Installation
The Factory at Franklin has unveiled a new art installation honoringDolly Parton, featuring 26 pieces created by 25 local artists. The artwork is displayed outside Liberty Hall on The Factory Art Wall and will remain on display through January 2027.Click for More Events The installation celebrates the Tennessee icon and her longtime support of the […] The post The Factory at Franklin Unveils Dolly Parton Art Installation appeared first on Williamson Source .
Columbia Daily Herald
Things to do: Pancake Day, holiday market, Carol Burnett stage shows, concert benefits
This weekend's top events will feature Noon Rotary's Pancake Day, holiday shopping at Spring Hill High School, Carol Burnett Dinner Shows and a special benefit concert at The Mulehouse. 1. Noon Rotary Pancake Day A Mule Town tradition for more than 70 years returns this weekend as Columbia Noon Rotary hosts its annual Pancake Day. Pancake Day will run from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at The Memorial Building, 308 W. 7th St. For $10, guests will enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes created using Noon Rotary's guarded secret recipe. Groups of three are priced at $25. Children ages 6 and under get to eat for free. In addition to pancakes, Pancake Day will also feature a silent auction. Also new this year will be pictures with Santa from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2. Spring Hill High School Holiday Market Get a jumpstart on this year's holiday shopping at Spring Hill High School's second annual Holiday Market. The market will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at SHHS, located at 1 Raider Lane. In addition to more than 50 vendors selling everything from baked goods to toys, tumblers and handmade candles, the market will feature local food trucks. It