Middle Tennessee volunteer fire departments awarded $1.35M in state grants (CDH) More than two dozen volunteer fire departments in Lawrence, Wayne, Maury and Hardin counties have been awarded a total of $1.35 million in state grant funding. "Volunteer firefighters are often the backbone of emergency response in rural communities, answering the call day or night," said Rep. Kip Capley, R-Summertown, who announced the recipients July 16. "These significant grants will help loca

City of Columbia to Host Community Information Session on Strategic Branding Initiative (Release) The City of Columbia is inviting residents, business owners and community stakeholders to a public informational session on Tuesday, July 21, to discuss the city’s new comprehensive branding initiative. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia City Hall Council Chambers, located at 700 N. Garden St. Officials said the session will provide an overview of