DEMOGRAPHICS

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 70.0%

EDUCATION

he Maury County public school system was one of only five school districts in Tennessee to be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 2006‚ a testament to the county’s longstanding commitment to quality education. The county’s public school system includes 20 schools and approximately 12‚000 students. Three of the district’s schools are unit schools‚ which allow students to attend school in the same building from kindergarten through 12th grade.

TAXES

UTILITIES

Solid Waste Collection

Maury County Solid Waste Collection Centers
Main Office - 1198 Industrial Park Road - 381-1520
1984 Bear Creek Pike - 380-1784
314 Carters Creek Pike - 380-0543
1406 Fountain Heights Road - 381-9827
2100 Gravel Hill Road, Theta - 381-0303
3105 Neeley Hollow Road - 380-1971
1419 Santa Fe Pike - 388-5810
2481 Tindell Lane - 388-0060

THINGS TO DO

Columbia

Named a Preserve America Community, this National Main Street City’s downtown has recently undergone streetscape improvements through the Garden Street Project. Columbia's downtown is vibrant with boutique shops and wonderful restaurants.

Columbia is home to Stoneybrook Golf Course, a par 72 course with new owners and recent upgrades including a new irrigation system, new greens, new holes, a larger fleet of new carts and a remodeled clubhouse. Columbia is also home to the 18-hole Graymere Country Club that measures 6,314 yards and is a par 72.

Southport Saltpeter Cave is one of Tennessee’s largest caves. During the Civil War, the cave was mined for nitrate which was used to make gunpowder, and it also housed Confederate troops in hiding. Its wild reputation has been maintained through the years, and anyone wanting to explore it should be physically fit. It features unusual formations and large caverns that date back an estimated 300,000 years. Today it is open only by appointment for guided and unguided tours.

Chickasaw Trace Park is a great spot for mountain biking in the woods. The mountain-bike trail has legs of varying difficulty, making it a draw for small children up to expert riders. The 300-acre park is a year-round beehive of activity, featuring recreational areas, walking and bike trails, mountain bike trails, campsites, a boat ramp with access to the Duck River, the Derryberry Log Cabin, picnic shelters and restrooms. It’s also home to a remote-control airplane field. Click here for map and directions.

Since Columbia State Community College opened the Cherry Theater on its campus last year‚ residents have been enjoying professional entertainment close to home. Cherry Theater’s inaugural performance series included the Nashville Symphony‚ the Tennessee Jazz Orchestra‚ the Blair String Quartet and the Nashville Mandolin Ensemble. The 35‚000-square-foot, 500-seat theater opened last fall as part of the new Waymon L. Hickman Humanities Building. In addition‚ the theater has a “fly space” above the stage for shows like Peter Pan‚ an area to move stage sets‚ and dressing rooms. The new theater also will play host to local acts such as those in the college’s commercial entertainment program.

Columbia and Maury County have a rich history as a mule-trading center going back to the early 1800s. The first Monday in April became a traditional time to buy‚ sell and trade the working farm animal. The early Mule Day festivals‚ in fact‚ were known as First Monday and Breeders Day. The annual Mule Day celebration now stretches over four days in April and draws around 300,000 visitors to the city. In addition to the parade, there’s traditional Southern food, dancing, entertainment and crafts. The event’s popularity has labeled Columbia as the “Mule Capital of the World.”

Spring Hill

Basking in lush country sides, a rich history and now on the cutting edge of commercial development, Spring Hill offers a blend of commerce, a family-oriented atmosphere, a business friendly community and peaceful country living. Maintaining its small town charm and friendly atmosphere, Spring Hill has quickly and efficiently developing both residentially and commercially to accommodate the growing needs of its’ residents.

Located 30 miles South of Nashville, convenient to I-65 Interstate, Spring Hill was founded in the early 1800s. In 1940 the city had a population of just 543. But when General Motors opened its Spring Hill automotive facility in 1990, things rapidly began to change. As the nation’s 14th fastest-growing city, Spring Hill's population has topped 25,000 with more than 8,600 homes.

Recognized as Tennessee’s Most Business Friendly City in 2007, Spring Hill straddles the Maury and Williamson county lines, positioning it within the jurisdiction of two very progressive county governments. The city is thriving with young families and young professionals.

Spring Hill houses King’s Creek Golf Club, which opened in June 2006 and was designed by Arnold Palmer. King’s Creek has so many natural settings that it has been designated an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

Mt. Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is a cozy small town filled with natural beauty. The area offers excellent hunting, fishing, camping and canoeing, as well as facilities for horseback riding, bowling, skeet shooting, roller skating and many other activities. Organized youth recreation programs include T-ball, little league, Babe Ruth baseball, Pop Warner football, junior girls softball and a countywide soccer program.

Downtown Mt. Pleasant has the special flavor of "Small Town, America," with lots of fun things to do and see, nostalgic dining establishments, antique shopping, friendly people and lots more. A large, new community center can accommodate meetings of up to 500 people, with several smaller meeting rooms for smaller groups.

The Mt. Pleasant / Maury Phosphate Museum offers the public an opportunity to tour three floors of this community's colorful and historic past which focuses on the area's phosphate industry, native American artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, antique farm implements and information about the local community.

Just south of Mt. Pleasant is Stillhouse Hollow Falls, a state natural area with a 75-foot waterfall surrounded by 90 acres of scenic wonder. A short drive west and you can visit Keg Springs Winery, sample the wines and even arrange for a party where you and your guests can relax in comfort in the hillside retreat and look out over the picturesque valley below.

Mt. Pleasant has two walking trails at Veterans Park and William Springs Park. In addition to the Mt. Pleasant Country Club, there are nine other golf courses within a 25 mile radius of Mt. Pleasant. There are also facilities for play and picnics

HEALTH CARE

Maury Regional Hospital
Maury Regional Hospital was named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals in 2007 by Thomson Healthcare. The 2007 Thomson 100 Top Hospitals: National Benchmarks for Success study appears in the March 17 edition of Modern Healthcare magazine.