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Columbia, TN

Columbia, TN is the County seat of Maury County and is the self-proclaimed “Mule capital of the world” and honors this fact with Mule Day, a large celebration held annually every April. Columbia is also the home of the national headquarters for the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Columbia is nestled along the banks of the Duck River at the southern edge of the Nashville Basin with the higher elevated ridges of the Highland Rim located to the south and west of the city. The Duck River is the longest river located entirely within the state of Tennessee. Free flowing for most of its length, the Duck River is home to over 50 species of freshwater mussels and 151 species of fish, making it the most biologically diverse river in North America.

A year after the organization of Maury County in 1807, Columbia was laid out in 1808 and lots were sold. The original town, on the south bank of the Duck River, consisted of only four blocks. The town was incorporated in 1817. For years, it was the county seat of the richest county in agricultural wealth in the state. Today, it is a tourist destination, most of whom are drawn by the numerous historic sites in the area. Attractions include the Ancestral Home of  James K. Polk, our eleventh President, the Columbia Athenaeum, Mule Day, and nearby plantation homes.

Columbia, TN Neighborhoods

Columbia neighborhoods range is size in style and offer something for everyone..

Columbia, TN Demographics and Education

The population of Columbia, TN is approximately 33,055 people with the median age being 36 years of age. Of the population 64.63% White, 30.13% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.06% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.70% of the population.

Columbia, TN has 13,059 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.24.  Columbia, TN has a median income for a household is $35,879, and the median income for a family is $42,822

Columbia, TN Geography and Climate

Columbia is nestled along the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee with many parts of the city sitting along the Duck River. The  average July high temperature of 89 degrees and in January a low of 25 degrees and beautiful natural beauty makes Columbia a great place for families and business to call home.

Columbia, TN Health Care

Living in Columbia provides easy access to Maury Regional Medical Center which in March 2010, was recognized as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Thomson Reuters. This comes on the heels of being selected as a Top 50 health system, being one of only 23 hospitals in the nation to receive the Premier Award for Quality, and being named a 2009 Excellence Award winner by the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence. What do these awards mean? They are a testament to center’s never-ending pursuit of excellent care for every patient every day.

Columbia, TN Parks

Columbia, parks are designed to enhance residents’ lives and strengthen community ties through recreational programs and great city parks.

Families are invited to participate in many programs and events offered at Columbia’s three recreation centers. The staff is continually adding new and exciting programs and events and they encourage everyone to take advantage of the many beautiful city parks, shelters, tennis courts, walking trails, outdoor pool and athletic fields.

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TN Real Estate Homes for Sale

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