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ColumbiaTN averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$261,700 Typical home value $376,699 +1.2% yr/yr · +28.7% 5-yr
Municipal budget
Total revenue$196.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$177.1M (FY2023)
Taxes$39.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$26.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$4,087 (FY2023)
Development activity
2025548 housing units ($90.1M)
Upcoming
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
DRC to review six final plat requests, including $415K surety for Rock Springs Cove
The Development Review Committee will consider six plat approval requests, mostly for final plats with surety bonds, covering residential subdivisions and a commercial tract. One request includes a $415,000 surety for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A, and another includes a $690,000 surety for Reserve at Hickory Ridge Phase 2. The committee will also review a preliminary and final plat for two tracts in Bear Creek Plaza.
- Final Plat with $415,000 surety for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A (Tax Map 92, Parcels 11 & 11.01, off Rock Springs Road)
- Final Plat with surety for Marlon's Creek Phase 2B (off Lasea Road and Shallow Creek Drive, Tax 73 Parcel 15)
- Final Plat with surety for Bear Creek Glen Phase 3 (off Harley Davidson Blvd. and Cheltenham Pl., Tax Map 72 Parcel 53)
- Preliminary and Final Plat for Tracts 3 & 4, Bear Creek Plaza (1530 Bear Creek Pike, Tax Map 73 Parcel 18.26)
- Final Plat with $690,000 surety for Reserve at Hickory Ridge Phase 2 (off Bear Creek Pike and Red Hawk Road)
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AGENDA
The Development Review Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at
10:00 AM in Conference Room A, Basement Level, City Hall, to consider the following:
I. Items For Review
1. Request from Amanda Reed for Final Plat approval with surety in the amount
of $415,000 for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A located at Tax Map 92 Parcels 11
and 11.01 off Rock Springs Road.
2. Request from Brian Schlader for Final Plat approval with surety for Marlon's
Creek Phase 2B located off Lasea Road and Shallow Creek Drive at Tax 73
Parcel 15.
3. Request from Wes Baxter for Final Plat approval with surety of Bear Creek
Glen Phase 3, located off Harley Davidson Blvd. and Cheltenham Pl., being a
portion of Tax Map 72 Parcel 53.
4.
Request from Bhadresh Patel for Preliminary and Final Plat approval of
Tracts 3 and 4 in Bear Creek Plaza at 1530 Bear Creek Pike, being Tax Map
73 Parcel 18.26.
II. Items for Additional Review
1. Request from M2 Group, LLC for Final Plat approval with surety of Hampshire
Hills Townhomes located at 1316 Hampshire Pike, being Tax Map 89P Group A
Parcel 15.
2. Request from Cole Newton for Final Plat approval with surety in the amount of
$690,000 for Reserve at Hickory Ridge Phase 2, located off Bear Creek Pike
and Red Hawk Road.
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 16:00
Columbia Municipal Planning Commission
Columbia Planning Commission cancels Sept 9 meeting due to no items
The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will not meet on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, because there were no items presented for review. The scheduled 4:00 PM session in Council Chambers at City Hall is cancelled. Residents with questions are directed to contact the Department of Development Services.
- No agenda items were submitted for the September 9, 2026 meeting
- Meeting cancelled at 700 N. Garden Street
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AGENDA
There were no items presented for review, thus the Columbia Municipal Planning
Commission will NOT meet on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM in Council
Chambers in the basement of City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street.
Any questions may be directed to the Department of Development Services at 931-560-
1560.
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
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AGENDA
The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at
9:00 AM in Council Chambers on the basement level of City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street,
to consider the following:
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Public Comments
IV. Old Business
1. Request from Taylor Park for a Conditional Use Permit concerning a Major
Home Occupation at 911 South High Street, being Tax Map 100D Group H
Parcel 22, a CD-5 zoned property. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM A
PREVIOUS AGENDA.
V. Other Business
VI. Adjourn
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the City's ADA
Coordinator at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
The 2026 meeting schedule can be found on the City of Columbia Board of Zoning
Appeals webpage.
For other questions, please contact the Department of Development Services at 931-
560-1560.
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Zoning Commission
Historic Zoning Commission to review three alteration requests
The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider three requests for exterior alterations, repairs, and new construction in historic districts. One item is an after-the-fact request for work already done, while the other two are new proposals. The meeting is open to the public.
- After-the-fact exterior alterations at 319 W. 6th Street (West 6th Street HD)
- Site and setting repair/renovations at 41 Public Square (Downtown Commercial HD)
- New fence construction at 804 Athenaeum Street (Athenaeum HD)
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AGENDA
The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 16,
2026 at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers on the basement level of City Hall, 700 N.
Garden Street, to consider the following:
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Old Business
1. After the Fact Request from Derrick Clouser for Exterior Alterations approval at
319 W. 6th Street, being Tax Map 100D Group D Parcel 1, West 6th Street HD
IV. New Business
1. Request from Heritage Civil for Site and Setting repair and renovations
approval at 41 Public Square, being Tax Map 99A Group K Parcel 38, Downtown
Commercial HD.
2. Request from Rebecca Moon for New Fence Construction approval at 804
Athenaeum Street, being Tax Map 100D Group E Parcel 6, Athenaeum HD.
V. Other Business
VI. Adjourn
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the City's ADA
Coordinator at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
The 2026 meeting schedule and Historic District Design Guidelines can be found on the
City of Columbia Historic Zoning Commission webpage.
An interactive map showing the boundaries of the historic districts can be found
accessed from the City's website.
Historic Zoning Commission Meeting - September 16, 2026
For other questions, please contact the Department of Development Services at 931-
560-1560.
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 16:00
Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers, Columbia
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 16:00
Columbia Municipal Planning Commission
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Zoning Commission
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 16:00
Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers, Columbia
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 16:00
Columbia Municipal Planning Commission
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Zoning Commission
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Thu Nov 26, 2026 · 16:00
Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers, Columbia
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 16:00
Columbia Municipal Planning Commission
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Zoning Commission
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Thu Dec 24, 2026 · 16:00
Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers, Columbia
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 17:30
City Council
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 16:00
Columbia Municipal Planning Commission
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Zoning Commission
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Thu Jan 28, 2027 · 16:00
Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers, Columbia
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Zoning Commission
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 16:00
Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers, Columbia
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Zoning Commission
Historic Zoning Commission to review five alteration, signage, and demolition requests
The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on August 19, 2026, to consider five new business items, including exterior alterations, signage, lighting, awnings, and demolition of building components at properties in the West 7th/West End and Downtown Commercial historic districts. One request is an after-the-fact approval for exterior alterations. The meeting will also include roll call, approval of minutes, and administrative certificates of appropriateness.
- Exterior alterations at 708 W. 7th Street (West 7th/West End HD)
- Signage, lighting, and awning approval at 27 Public Square (Downtown Commercial HD)
- Demolition of building components at 105 E. 5th Street (Downtown Commercial HD)
- Signage and exterior alterations at 931 S. Main Street (Downtown Commercial HD)
- After-the-fact exterior alterations at 319 W. 6th Street (West 6th Street HD)
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# AGENDA
The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers on the basement level of City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street, to consider the following:
|I. Roll Call||
|---|---|
|II. Approval of Minutes||
|III. New Business|1. Request from April Ganser-Belew for Exterior Alterations approval at 708 W. 7th Street, being Tax Map 100D Group A Parcel 34, West 7th / West End HD. 2. Request from Sam Cross for Signage/Lighting/Awning approval at 27 Public Square, being Tax Map 99A Group J Parcel 15, Downtown Commercial HD. 3. Request from Chris Strickland for Exterior Demolition approval of building components at 105 E. 5th Street, being Tax Map 90P Group B Parcel 15, Downtown Commercial HD. 4. Request from Marvin Brooks for Signage and Exteror Alterations approval at 931 S. Main Street, being Tax Map 99H Group Q Parcel 22, Downtown Commercial HD. 5. After the Fact Request from Derrick Clouser for Exterior Alterations approval at 319 W. 6th Street, being Tax Map 100D Group D Parcel 1, West 6th Street HD|
|IV. Other Business|1. Administrative CoAs|
|V. Adjourn||
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the City's ADA Coordinator at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
The 2026 meeting schedule and Historic District Design Guidelines can be found on the City of Columbia Historic Zoning Commission webpage.
An interactive map showing the boundaries of the historic districts can be found accessed from the …
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals to consider home occupation permit for 911 South High Street
The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a request for a Conditional Use Permit. The board is considering a Major Home Occupation proposal for a property located at 911 South High Street.
- Conditional Use Permit request from Taylor Park for a Major Home Occupation at 911 South High Street
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AGENDA
The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 9:00
AM in Council Chambers on the basement level of City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street, to
consider the following:
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Public Comments
IV. New Business
1. Request from Taylor Park for a Conditional Use Permit concerning a Major
Home Occupation at 911 South High Street, being Tax Map 100D Group H
Parcel 22, a CD-5 zoned property.
V. Other Business
VI. Adjourn
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the City's ADA
Coordinator at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
The 2026 meeting schedule can be found on the City of Columbia Board of Zoning
Appeals webpage.
For other questions, please contact the Department of Development Services at 931-
560-1560.
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council to approve $12.16M in June disbursements and insurance renewals
The Columbia City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $12,160,873.02 in June 2026 disbursements, renewing property and workers' compensation insurance policies, and authorizing several equipment purchases and contracts. The meeting also includes a quarterly presentation from the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance and a proclamation to Columbia Little League 8U.
- Approve June 2026 disbursements of $12,160,873.02
- Renew property insurance with TML Public Entity Partners for $312,778
- Renew workers' compensation insurance with TML Public Entity Partners for $134,132
- Approve $121,000 payment to Maury County for animal services facility
- Purchase commercial front load garbage truck for $396,761.20
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City Council - August 13, 2026
City of Columbia City Council
Agenda
August 13, 2026 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
700 North Garden Street
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931-560-1510
Chaz Molder, Mayor
Randy McBroom, Vice Mayor
Council Member Carl McCullen, Ward 1
Council Member Charlie Huffman, Ward 2
Council Member Cheryl E. Secrest, Ward 3
Council Member Kenny Marshall, Ward 4
Council Member Brian McKelvy, Ward 5
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Tony Massey, City Manager
Jake Hubbell, City Attorney
Thad H. Jablonski, City Recorder
Liz Bermudez, Recording Secretary
The City Council of the City of Columbia welcomes your presence and participation
at this meeting. If you wish to address Council regarding any item on the Agenda,
please sign the sign-up sheet and indicate which agenda item you would like to
comment on. You will have the opportunity to comment on an item when it comes
up on the Agenda and before Council votes on the item. Once recognized, you may
then come to the podium and state your name and address. Anyone requesting
accommodations due to disabilities should contact the ADA Coordinator, Wanda
McClain, at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
City Council - August 13, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGULAR MEETING
1 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
2 INVOCATION BY BRANDON ABBOTT OF THE CHURCH AT WEST
END.
3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
4 APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
5 PRESENTATIONS.
5.1. QUARTERLY PRESENTATION BY WIL EVANS, PRESIDENT OF
MAURY COUNTY CHAMBER …
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 16:00
Columbia Municipal Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review PUD plans and rezoning requests
The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including PUD master plan approvals and a rezoning application. The meeting includes multiple items deferred from previous agendas regarding developments off Rutherford Lane and River Road.
- Final PUD Master Plan for Westfield Park group living facility off Rutherford Lane
- Rezoning of 6218 Cayce Lane from CD-2 to CD-3L
- Final PUD Master Plan for Taco Bell at Honey Farm Crossing off Nashville Highway and Leafcutter Bee Road
- Architectural Design Review for new construction off Lion Parkway
- Final PUD Master Plan revision for McClure Farms Phases 1-4 off Nashville Highway
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AGENDA
The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, August 12,
2026 at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers in the basement of City Hall, 700 N. Garden
Street. The Planning Commission will consider the following:
I. Organization
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Welcome of Visitors/Rules of Conduct
4. Acknowledgement of Official Communications of the Columbia City Council on
Annexation and Zoning.
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Review of Bonds and Letters of Credit
II. Discussion Items
1. Request from Jason Morelock for Final PUD Master Plan approval of Westfield
Park's group living facility, being a portion of Tax Map 112 Parcel 3.07 off
Rutherford Lane.
THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM A PREVIOUS AGENDA.
2. Request from M2 Group for Preliminary Plat approval of Westfield Park
commercial subdivision at Tax Map 112 Parcel 3.07 off Rutherford Lane.
THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM A PREVIOUS AGENDA.
3. Request from M2 Group for Final Plat approval of Westfield Park commercial
subdivision at Tax Map 112 Parcel 3.07 off Rutherford Lane.
THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM A PREVIOUS AGENDA.
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4. Request from Gamble Collaborative Design Group for Final PUD Master Plan
approval of Waters Edge at Taylor Landing, located at Tax Map 90 Parcel 7.12
off River Road and Taylor Landing.
THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM A PREVIOUS AGENDA.
5. Request from Michael Shamsie for Rezoning approval of 62 …
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 09:00
General
Beer Board to consider two new alcohol permits
The Columbia Beer Board will vote on approving minutes from July and consider two new alcohol license applications: one for on-premises consumption at The Clubhouse Mercantile & Spirits and one for both on- and off-premises consumption at Columbia Pipe & Cigar Lounge.
- Approval of minutes from July 8, 2026 meeting
- New consumption-on-premises permit for The Clubhouse Mercantile & Spirits at 803 South Main Street
- New consumption-on-and-off-premises permit for Columbia Pipe & Cigar Lounge at 511 North Main Street
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Beer Board - August 12, 2026
City of Columbia Beer Board
Agenda
August 12, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Columbia Police Department
707 North Main Street
Conf. Room 200 (second floor)
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931-560-1687
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact Tineka S.
Davis, Beer Board Secretary, at (931) 560-1687 prior to the meeting.
Beer Board - August 12, 2026
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING ON JULY 8, 2026.
2. NEW BUSINESS:.
2.1. CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES:
A) THE VIRTAGON GROUP, LLC DBA THE CLUBHOUSE
MERCANTILE & SPIRITS, 803 SOUTH MAIN STREET; CONTACT
PERSON: DUSTIN BENNETT
2.2. CONSUMPTION ON AND OFF PREMISES:
A) COLUMBIA PIPE AND CIGAR LOUNGE, LLC DBA COLUMBIA
PIPE & CIGAR LOUNGE, 511 NORTH MAIN STREET; CONTACT
PERSON: PETER PROVOST
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
Development Review Committee to consider three final plat approvals
The committee will review requests for final plat approvals and sureties for three residential developments. These items include projects on Hampshire Pike, Bear Creek Pike, and Rock Springs Road.
- Final Plat approval for Hampshire Hills Townhomes at 1316 Hampshire Pike
- Final Plat approval for Reserve at Hickory Ridge Phase 2 off Bear Creek Pike and Red Hawk Road
- Final Plat approval and $415,000 surety for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A off Rock Springs Road
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AGENDA
The Development Review Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 10:00
AM in Conference Room A, Basement Level, City Hall, to consider the following:
I. Items For Review
1. Request from M2 Group, LLC for Final Plat approval with surety of Hampshire
Hills Townhomes located at 1316 Hampshire Pike, being Tax Map 89P Group A
Parcel 15.
2. Request from Cole Newton for Final Plat approval with surety of Reserve at
Hickory Ridge Phase 2, located off Bear Creek Pike and Red Hawk Road.
II. Items for Additional Review
1. Request from Amanda Reed for Final Plat approval with surety in the amount
of $415,000 for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A located at Tax Map 92 Parcels 11
and 11.01 off Rock Springs Road.
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council to vote on $12.1M in June disbursements, insurance renewals, and new garbage truck
The City Council will consider a consent agenda with 21 items, including approval of $12,160,873.02 in June 2026 disbursements, renewal of property and workers' compensation insurance policies, and several equipment and vehicle purchases. A public hearing is not listed; the meeting focuses on routine financial approvals and operational contracts.
- Approve $12,160,873.02 in June 2026 disbursements
- Renew property insurance with TML Public Entity Partners for $312,778
- Renew workers' compensation insurance for $134,132
- Purchase a commercial front load garbage truck for $396,761.20
- Approve $121,000 payment to Maury County for animal services facility operations
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# City of Columbia City Council Agenda
## August 6, 2026 - 5:30 PM
## City Hall Council Chambers
## 700 North Garden Street
## Columbia, TN 38401
## Phone: 931-560-1510
**Chaz Molder, Mayor** **Randy McBroom, Vice Mayor** **Council Member Carl McCullen, Ward 1** **Council Member Charlie Huffman, Ward 2** **Council Member Cheryl E. Secrest, Ward 3** **Council Member Kenny Marshall, Ward 4** **Council Member Brian McKelvy, Ward 5**
***************** **Tony Massey, City Manager** **Jake Hubbell, City Attorney** **Thad H. Jablonski, City Recorder** **Liz Bermudez, Recording Secretary**
**Public Comments are welcome under Section 11 of the Agenda. Please sign the** **sign-up sheet before the meeting begins. Once recognized, you may then come to** **the podium and state your name and address.**
**Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the ADA** **Coordinator, Wanda McClain, at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.**
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|PUBLIC HEARINGS||
|---|---|
|1 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.||
|2 INVOCATION.||
|3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.||
|4 APPROVAL OF AGENDA.||
|5 PRESENTATIONS.|5.1. QUARTERLY PRESENTATION BY WIL EVANS, PRESIDENT OF MAURY COUNTY CHAMBER AND ECONOMIC ALLIANCE (REGULAR MEETING ONLY). 5.2. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO COLUMBIA LITTLE LEAGUE 8U (REGULAR MEETING ONLY).|
|6 ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS.|6.1. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 9, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING-CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE. RECOMMENDATION: Approv …
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Zoning Commission
Commission to review signage request for 421 West 7th Street
The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider a signage approval request. The body will also address administrative Certificates of Appropriateness.
- Signage approval request from Bryson Leach for 421 West 7th Street
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AGENDA
The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at
4:00 PM in Council Chambers on the basement level of City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street,
to consider the following:
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. New Business
1. Request from Bryson Leach for signage approval at 421 West 7th Street, being
Tax Map 100D Group E Parcel 1, West End / West 7th Street HD.
IV. Other Business
1. Administrative CoAs
V. Adjourn
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the City's ADA
Coordinator at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
The 2026 meeting schedule and Historic District Design Guidelines can be found on the
City of Columbia Historic Zoning Commission webpage.
An interactive map showing the boundaries of the historic districts can be found
accessed from the City's website.
For other questions, please contact the Department of Development Services at 931-
560-1560.
Notable items
- Signage approval request
421 West 7th Street
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
Committee will decide on Taco Bell development at Honey Farm Crossing
The Development Review Committee will consider five requests for approvals. These include an architectural review for new construction in a Light Industrial Special District off Lion Parkway, a final plat for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A off Rock Springs Road, a final PUD master plan for a Taco Bell at Honey Farm Crossing off Nashville Highway and Leafcutter Bee Road, a PUD master plan revision for McClure Farms Phases 1‑4 off Nashville Highway at McClure Blvd., and a final plat revision for a lot at 800 S. James M. Campbell Blvd.
- Architectural Review approval for new construction in Light Industrial Special District off Lion Parkway (Tax Map 100G Group A Parcel 33.02) – request by Chet Rhodes
- Final Plat approval for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A off Rock Springs Road (Tax Map 92 Parcels 11 and 11.01) – request by Amanda Reed
- Final PUD Master Plan approval for Taco Bell at Honey Farm Crossing Lot 1B (Tax Map 51 Parcel 58.07) off Nashville Highway and Leafcutter Bee Road – request by Chris Mischel
- Final PUD Master Plan revision approval for McClure Farms Phases 1‑4 off Nashville Highway at McClure Blvd. (Tax Map 51 Parcel 6) – request by WES Engineers & Surveyors
- Final Plat revision approval for Lot 1 at 800 S. James M. Campbell Blvd (Tax Map 100N Group L Parcel 6) – request by Jeff K. Kimbro
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AGENDA
The Development Review Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
in Conference Room A, Basement Level, City Hall, to consider the following:
I. Items For Review
1. Request from Chet Rhodes for Architectural Review approval of new
construction in a Light Industrial Special District off Lion Parkway, being a portion
of Tax Map 100G Group A Parcel 33.02
2. Request from Amanda Reed for Final Plat approval with surety of Rock
Springs Cove Phase 1A located at Tax Map 92 Parcels 11 and 11.01 off Rock
Springs Road.
3. Request from Chris Mischel for Final PUD Master Plan approval of the Taco
Bell at Honey Farm Crossing Lot 1B, being Tax Map 51 Parcel 58.07 off
Nashville Highway and Leafcutter Bee Road.
4. Request from WES Engineers & Surveyors for Final PUD Master Plan revision
approval of McClure Farms Phases 1-4 off Nashville Highway at McClure Blvd.,
being Tax Map 51 Parcel 6.
II. Items for Additional Review
1. Request from Jeff K. Kimbro for Final Plat revision approval to Lot 1 at 800 S.
James M. Campbell Blvd, being Tax Map 100N Group L Parcel 6.
Notable items
- New construction Architectural Review - Chet Rhodes
off Lion Parkway
- Final Plat approval - Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A
off Rock Springs Road
- Final PUD Master Plan approval - Taco Bell at Honey Farm Crossing Lot 1B
off Nashville Highway and Leafcutter Bee Road
- Final PUD Master Plan revision approval - McClure Farms Phases 1-4
off Nashville Highway at McClure Blvd.
- Final Plat revision approval - Jeff K. Kimbro
800 S. James M. Campbell Blvd
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council approves contracts for equipment, emergency services, and wastewater upgrades
The Columbia City Council will consider a consent agenda including the approval of a $10.7 million monthly disbursement, a city-wide emergency services agreement, and multiple contracts for police equipment, public works vehicles, and traffic infrastructure. The meeting also includes presentations and a public hearing.
- Approve $10.7M in monthly disbursements
- Authorize no-upfront cost emergency services agreement
- Approve police uniforms contract with Galls, LLC
- Approve contract amendment for Public Works Expansion project
- Ratify contract for Royal Oaks Sewage Pump Station Replacement
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City Council - July 9, 2026
City of Columbia City Council
Agenda
July 9, 2026 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
700 North Garden Street
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931-560-1510
Chaz Molder, Mayor
Randy McBroom, Vice Mayor
Council Member Carl McCullen, Ward 1
Council Member Charlie Huffman, Ward 2
Council Member Cheryl E. Secrest, Ward 3
Council Member Kenny Marshall, Ward 4
Council Member Brian McKelvy, Ward 5
*************
Tony Massey, City Manager
Jake Hubbell, City Attorney
Thad H. Jablonski, City Recorder
Liz Bermudez, Recording Secretary
The City Council of the City of Columbia welcomes your presence and participation
at this meeting. If you wish to address Council, please sign the sign-up sheet and
indicate a topic or which agenda item you would like to comment on. You will have
the opportunity to comment under Public Comments or on an item when it comes
up on the Agenda and before Council votes on the item. Once recognized, you
may then come to the podium and state your name and address. Anyone
requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the ADA
Coordinator, Wanda McClain, at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
City Council - July 9, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGULAR MEETING
1 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
2 INVOCATION BY MARTY ATKINS OF CALVARY CHAPEL.
3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
4 APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
5 PRESENTATIONS.
5.1. PRESENTATION FROM OUR LOCAL ARMY RECRUITING
OFFICE OF COLUMBIA, CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS …
Notable items
- Agreement with AllSource Enterprises LLC DBA Safe Industries for emergency disaster response
- Bid award to Galls, LLC for police uniforms and duty equipment
- Agreement with Off Duty Management, Inc.
- Contract Amendment No. 5 with Lose & Associates for Public Works Expansion project
$27,000
- Connectivity and Support Contract with Temple, Inc for school beacons and traffic cabinets
$37,481
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 16:00
Columbia Municipal Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review multiple plat approvals and rezoning requests
The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider several final plat approvals and PUD master plans. The body will also discuss a rezoning request for a property on Cayce Lane and architectural design for a project on Bear Creek Pike.
- Final Plat for Hillcrest Village Phase 3 off Sharpstone Drive with $570,000 surety
- Final Plat for McClure Farms Phase 1B on Heartland Drive with $515,000 surety
- Rezoning of 6218 Cayce Lane from CD-2 to CD-3L
- Final PUD Master Plan for AutoZone at Beechcroft Plaza off Nashville Highway
- Architectural Design approval for new construction at 1530 Bear Creek Pike
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AGENDA
The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, July 8, 2026
at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers in the basement of City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street.
The Planning Commission will consider the following:
I. Organization
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Welcome of Visitors/Rules of Conduct
4. Acknowledgement of Official Communications of the Columbia City Council on
Annexation and Zoning.
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Review of Bonds and Letters of Credit
II. Consent
1. Request from Radeana Owens for Final Plat approval with surety in the amount
of $570,000 for Hillcrest Village Phase 3 off Sharpstone Drive, being a portion of
Tax Map 113 Parcel 80.50.
2. Request from Allen O'Leary for revision approval of a Final Plat with surety in
the amount of $515,000 for Lots 3 and 4 on Heartland Drive in McClure Farms
Phase 1B, being Tax Map 51B Group I Parcels 32 and 33.
3. Request from Allen O'Leary for Final Plat approval with surety in the amount of
$55,000 for Woodward Estates Phase 1B off Rutherford Lane, being Tax Map
101 Parcel 36.06.
III. Discussion Items
Municipal Planning Commission Meeting - July 8, 2026
1. Request from Jason Morelock for Final PUD Master Plan approval of Westfield
Park's group living facility, being a portion of Tax Map 112 Parcel 3.07 off
Rutherford Lane.
THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM A PREVIOUS AGENDA
2. Request from M2 Group for Preliminary Plat approval of Westfield Park
commercial subdivis …
Notable items
- Hillcrest Village Phase 3 Final Plat
Sharpstone Drive · $570,000
- McClure Farms Phase 1B (Lots 3 and 4) Final Plat Revision
Heartland Drive · $515,000
- Woodward Estates Phase 1B Final Plat
Rutherford Lane · $55,000
- Westfield Park Group Living Facility PUD Master Plan
Rutherford Lane
- Westfield Park Commercial Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Rutherford Lane
- Westfield Park Commercial Subdivision Final Plat
Rutherford Lane
- Waters Edge at Taylor Landing PUD Master Plan
River Road and Taylor Landing
- AutoZone Beechcroft Plaza PUD Master Plan
Nashville Highway and Cayer Lane
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 09:00
General
Beer Board considers off‑premises tobacco sales at 408 B South James Campbell Blvd
The Columbia Beer Board will approve the minutes from its June 10, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss a new business item concerning off‑premises consumption for ADIYOGI 408, LLC d/b/a Discount Tobacco, located at 408 B South James Campbell Boulevard. Dhaval Patel is listed as the contact person for that item.
- Approve minutes of the June 10, 2026 regular meeting.
- Consider off‑premises consumption request from ADIYOGI 408, LLC d/b/a Discount Tobacco.
- Location: 408 B South James Campbell Boulevard.
- Contact person for the request: Dhaval Patel.
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City of Columbia Beer Board
Agenda
July 8, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Columbia Police Department
707 North Main Street
Conf. Room 200 (second floor)
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931-560-1687
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact Tineka S.
Davis, Beer Board Secretary, at (931) 560-1687 prior to the meeting.
Beer Board - July 8, 2026
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS ON JUNE 10,
2026.
2. NEW BUSINESS:.
2.1. CONSUMPTION OFF PREMISES:
A) ADIYOGI 408, LLC DBA DISCOUNT TOBACCO, 408 B
SOUTH JAMES CAMPBELL BOULEVARD; CONTACT PERSON:
DHAVAL PATEL
Notable items
Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council to review East Columbia active living plan and approve $10.8M in disbursements
The City Council will hold a study session featuring a presentation on the Healthy Built Environment Grant's East Columbia Active Living Area Plan by Kimley-Horn and Development Services. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes approving $10.8 million in monthly disbursements, a disaster response agreement, police uniform contracts, and multiple public works equipment purchases.
- Presentation of the Healthy Built Environment Grant's East Columbia Active Living Area Plan (study session only)
- Approve $10,777,884.15 in disbursements for May 2026
- Approve a no-upfront-cost city wide emergency disaster response agreement with AllSource Enterprises LLC DBA Safe Industries
- Approve $948,803 contract with B.A.M.2, Inc. for Royal Oaks Sewage Pump Station replacement
- Approve $370,870 upgrade of traffic detection to radar at 10 major intersections using Wavetronix
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City of Columbia City Council
Agenda
July 2, 2026 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
700 North Garden Street
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931-560-1510
Chaz Molder, Mayor
Randy McBroom, Vice Mayor
Council Member Carl McCullen, Ward 1
Council Member Charlie Huffman, Ward 2
Council Member Cheryl E. Secrest, Ward 3
Council Member Kenny Marshall, Ward 4
Council Member Brian McKelvy, Ward 5
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Tony Massey, City Manager
Jake Hubbell, City Attorney
Thad H. Jablonski, City Recorder
Liz Bermudez, Recording Secretary
Public Comments are welcome under Section 11 of the Agenda. Please sign the
sign-up sheet before the meeting begins. Once recognized, you may then come to
the podium and state your name and address.
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the ADA
Coordinator, Wanda McClain, at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
City Council Study Session - July 2, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
2 INVOCATION.
3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
4 APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
5 PRESENTATIONS.
5.1. PRESENTATION FROM OUR LOCAL ARMY RECRUITING
OFFICE OF COLUMBIA, CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS
AND COMMITMENT OF OUR FUTURE SOLDIERS WHO HAVE
CHOSEN TO SERVE, WHILE STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY
SUPPORT FOR THEIR JOURNEY (REGULAR MEETING ONLY).
5.2. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION FOR PARKS AND
RECREATION MONTH (REGULAR MEETING ONLY).
5.3. PRESENTATION OF THE HEALTHY …
Notable items
- East Columbia Active Living Area Plan Presentation — introduced
East Columbia
- Agreement with AllSource Enterprises LLC DBA Safe Industries
- Bid Award for Police Uniforms and Duty Equipment - Galls, LLC
- Agreement with Off Duty Management, Inc.
- Contract Amendment No. 5 - Lose & Associates
$27,000
- Connectivity and Support Contract - Temple, Inc
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 16:00
Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals
Housing Board to consider two structure demolition requests
The Columbia Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet to review requests for demolition approvals. The board will consider two specific properties identified by Development Services.
- Demolition approval request for Tax Map 99G Group A Parcels 17 and 18 off Campbell Drive
- Demolition approval request for 613 Midway Avenue (Tax Map 99G Group D Parcel 22.01)
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AGENDA
The Columbia Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet on Thursday, June
25, 2026 at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers on the basement level of City Hall, 700 N.
Garden Street, to consider the following:
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. New Business
1. Request from Development Services for demolition approval of a structure at
Tax Map 99G Group A Parcels 17 and 18, located off Campbell Drive.
2. Request from Development Services for demolition approval of a structure at
613 Midway Avenue, being Tax Map 99G Group D Parcel 22.01.
IV. Other Business
V. Adjourn
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the City's ADA
Coordinator at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
For other questions, please contact the Department of Development Services at 931-
560- 1560.
Notable items
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 16:00
General
IDB to approve 2026/27 budget and contract with Retail Strategies
The Industrial Development Board will consider approving a contract with Retail Strategies for 2026/27 and adopting the FY26/27 budget. The board will also review legislative updates and a presentation on the Columbia Rail site.
- Approve 2026/27 contract with Retail Strategies
- Approve FY26/27 IDB budget
- Approve amendment to FY25/26 IDB budget
- Update on relocating TVA power lines at Columbia Rail site
- Presentation from Retail Strategies
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City of Columbia Industrial Development Board (IDB)
Agenda
June 23, 2026 - 4:00 PM
700 North Garden Street
Conf. Room A - Basement
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931-560-1510
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact Wanda
McClain, at (931) 560-1570 prior to the meeting.
Industrial Development Board (IDB) - June 23, 2026
I. Call to Order.
II. Official Notice.
III. Approval of Minutes.
• FEBRUARY 17, 2026 MINUTES
ATTACHMENTS: February 17, 2026 IDB Minutes.
IV. Old Business .
V. New Business.
VI. Maury Alliance Update .
• LEGISLATION UPDATE ON CHANGES TO LOCAL PILOTS
ATTACHMENTS: Legislative Updates for IDB.
• UPDATE ON SCHEDULING TO RELOCATE TVA POWER
LINES AT THE COLUMBIA RAIL SITE
VII. City Update.
• PRESENTATION FROM RETAIL STRATEGIES (MILL
GRAVES)
• CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE 2026/27 CONTRACT WITH
RETAIL STRATEGIES
ATTACHMENTS: Retail Strategies Contract 2026/27.
Industrial Development Board (IDB) - June 23, 2026
• APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE FY25/26 IDB BUDGET
ATTACHMENTS: IDB-FY 2026 BA #1.
• APPROVE THE FY26/27 IDB BUDGET
ATTACHMENTS: 2027 IDB Budget.
VIII. Other Business.
IX. Next Meeting.
JULY 28, 2026
X. Public Comments.
XI. Tentative 2026 Meeting Schedule.
JULY 28, 2026
AUGUST 25, 2026
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
OCTOBER 27, 2026
NOVEMBER - TBD
DECEMBER - TBD
XII. Adjourn.
Notable items
- 2026/27 Contract with Retail Strategies
- Amendment to the FY25/26 IDB Budget
- FY26/27 IDB Budget
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Zoning Commission
Historic commission to rule on new construction and exterior alterations
The Historic Zoning Commission will decide on two requests: an exterior alteration at 420 W. 7th Street and a new construction with wall signage at 108 E. 6th Street. Both properties are within Columbia's historic districts.
- Request from Stewart Parker for exterior alterations at 420 W. 7th Street (West 7th/Columbia West End Historic District)
- Request from Nicholas Sumner for new construction and wall signage at 108 E. 6th Street (Columbia Downtown Commercial Historic District)
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AGENDA
The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at
4:00 PM in Council Chambers on the basement level of City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street,
to consider the following:
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. New Business
1. Request from Stewart Parker for Exterior Alterations approval at 420 W. 7th
Street, being Tax Map 100D Group A Parcel 17, West 7th/Columbia West End
Historic District.
2. Request from Nicholas Sumner for New Construction and Wall Signage approval
at 108 E. 6th Street, being Tax Map 99A Group K Parcel 48, Columbia
Downtown Commercial Historic District.
IV. Other Business
V. Adjourn
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the City's ADA
Coordinator at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
The 2026 meeting schedule and Historic District Design Guidelines can be found on the
City of Columbia Historic Zoning Commission webpage.
An interactive map showing the boundaries of the historic districts can be found
accessed from the City's website.
For other questions, please contact the Department of Development Services at 931-
560-1560.
Notable items
- Exterior Alterations approval
420 W. 7th Street
- New Construction and Wall Signage approval
108 E. 6th Street
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Columbia City Council to hold hearings on 2026-2027 budget and 2026 tax rate
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the FY 2026-2027 budget and the 2026 property tax rate. The body is also considering a budget amendment to increase the FY 2026 total budget by $15,419,351.
- Proposed 2026 property tax rate of $0.8251 per $100.00
- Proposed FY 2026-2027 budget of $84,466,601
- Contract with Path Company for $550,000 to replace HVAC at Columbia Aquatics and Recreation Center
- Contract with RSI for $98,460 for roof replacement at Columbia Aquatics and Recreation Center
- Contract with Chandlerthinks, LLC for $59,500 for branding and visual identity services
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City Council - July 9, 2026
City of Columbia City Council
Agenda
July 9, 2026 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
700 North Garden Street
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931-560-1510
Chaz Molder, Mayor
Randy McBroom, Vice Mayor
Council Member Carl McCullen, Ward 1
Council Member Charlie Huffman, Ward 2
Council Member Cheryl E. Secrest, Ward 3
Council Member Kenny Marshall, Ward 4
Council Member Brian McKelvy, Ward 5
*************
Tony Massey, City Manager
Jake Hubbell, City Attorney
Thad H. Jablonski, City Recorder
Liz Bermudez, Recording Secretary
The City Council of the City of Columbia welcomes your presence and participation
at this meeting. If you wish to address Council please sign the sign-up sheet and
indicate a topic or which agenda item you would like to comment on. You will have
the opportunity to comment under Public Comments or on an item when it comes
up on the Agenda and before Council votes on the item. Once recognized, you may
then come to the podium and state your name and address. Anyone requesting
accommodations due to disabilities should contact the ADA Coordinator, Wanda
McClain, at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
City Council - July 9, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 4585 (AS AMENDED) –
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
BUDGET ORDINANCE NO. 4544, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FOR
REVISIONS
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals to review three property requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a conditional use permit, an administrative appeal, and a variance request. These decisions determine how specific properties in Columbia can be used or developed.
- Conditional Use Permit for Major Home Occupation at 320 Lee Drive
- Appeal from an Administrative Decision regarding Zoning Ordinance 4400 at 803 Westover Drive, Suite A
- Variance request for driveway curb cut width at 1173 Industrial Park Road
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✓ Decided: Board approves conditional use permit for home occupation at 320 Lee Drive
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use permit for a Major Home Occupation at 320 Lee Drive, subject to conditions including no customers onsite, no tractor trailers, no palletized deliveries, and no deliveries from 6 PM to 7 AM. The board also approved an appeal for a retail use at 803 Westover Drive, requiring new paperwork, and approved a variance for driveway curb cut width at 1173 Industrial Park Road. All decisions passed 3-0.
- Approved conditional use permit for Major Home Occupation at 320 Lee Drive with conditions (3-0)
- Approved appeal of administrative decision for retail use at 803 Westover Drive, Suite A, with condition of new paperwork (3-0)
- Approved variance for driveway curb cut width at 1173 Industrial Park Road (3-0)
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AGENDA
The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 9:00
AM in Council Chambers on the basement level of City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street, to
consider the following:
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Public Comments
IV. New Business
1. Request from Alyssia Luckey (Sutliffe) for Conditional Use Permit approval of a
Major Home Occupation at 320 Lee Drive, being Tax Map 99D Group G Parcel
8, a CD-3 (Neighborhood Character District) property.
2. Request from Burke Hodge for Appeal from an Administrative Decision
concerning Article 4 of Zoning Ordinance 4400 for property located at 803
Westover Drive, Suite A, being Tax Map 100G Group A Parcel 31, a CD-4C
(General Urban Corridor Character District) property.
3. Request from Steven Samuel for Variance approval regarding driveway curb cut
width for 1173 Industrial Park Road, being Tax Map 76 Parcel 75.07, an SD-LI
(Light Industrial Special District) zoned property.
V. Other Business
VI. Adjourn
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the City's ADA
Coordinator at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
The 2026 meeting schedule can be found on the City of Columbia Board of Zoning
Appeals webpage.
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - June 11, 2026
For other questions, please contact the Department of Development Services at 931-
560-1560.
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City of Columbia
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
June 11, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Jimmy Dugger called the June meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals for the
City of Columbia to order at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at
City Hall.
I. ROLL CALL:
Quorum present and included the following:
Present were: = Mr. Jimmy Campbell
Mr. Jimmy Dugger
Ms. Debbie Wiles
Absent Were: Mr. Eddie Ables
Ms. Kristen Newton
Other attendees: Mr. Austin Brass, City Planner
Mr. Glenn Harper, City Engineer
Mr. Jake Hubbell, City Attorney
Mr. Jeremy Humphrey, Planner II
Mr. Paul Keltner, Director of Development Services
Mr. Charles Rush, Principal Planner
Mrs. Melissa Sanders, Planner |
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The May minutes were presented for approval.
Mr. Campbell moved to approve the minutes, with Ms. Wiles seconding. The motion to
approve the minutes passed three to zero.
Ill Public Comments
IV. New Business
1. Case #26-0194
Request from Alyssia Luckey (Sutliffe) for Conditional Use Permit approval of a Major
Home Occupation at 320 Lee Drive, being Tax Map 99D Group G Parcel 8, a CD-3
(Neighborhood Character District) property.
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City of Columbia
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
June 11, 2026
Staff Review:
Mr. Jimmy Dugger, Chairman read the agenda item. Mr. Jeremy Humphrey gave the
details of the staff report.
Discussion and Motion:
Ms. Alyssia Luckey (Sutliffe) was present to answer questions. Stated that she will be
compliant.
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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 09:00
General
Beer Board will consider new beer permits and a consumption request
The board will approve the minutes from the April 8, 2026 regular meeting. It will consider a request for on-premises consumption from Goodtimez, located at 1129 Trotwood Avenue, Suite 20. It will discuss a special-occasion beer permit for Amuse'um children's museum event on August 28, 2026 at the Maury County Government parking lot at the corner of East 7th Street and Woodland Street.
- Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2026 regular meeting
- Consumption on premises request from Goodtimez, 1129 Trotwood Avenue, Suite 20
- Special occasion beer permit for Amuse'um event on Aug 28, 2026 at Maury County Government parking lot (corner of East 7th St and Woodland St)
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City of Columbia Beer Board
Agenda
June 10, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Columbia Police Department
707 North Main Street
Conf. Room 200 (second floor)
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931-560-1687
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact Tineka S.
Davis, Beer Board Secretary, at (931) 560-1687 prior to the meeting.
Beer Board - June 10, 2026
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS ON APRIL 8,
2026.
2. NEW BUSINESS:.
2.1 CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES:
A. GOODTIMEZ, 1129 TROTWOOD AVENUE, SUITE 20; CONTACT
PERSON: LONNIE CATES
2.2 SPECIAL OCCASION BEER PERMITS:
A. AMUSE’UM, A CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, SATURDAY, AUGUST
28, 2026 AT THE MAURY COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE
PARKING LOT (CORNER OF EAST 7TH STREET AND
WOODLAND STREET); CONTACT PERSON: AMBER CLARK
3. OTHER BUSINESS:.
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 16:00
Columbia Municipal Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review multiple plat and PUD master plan requests
The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider several requests for plat approvals and PUD master plan revisions. The meeting includes reviews for residential and commercial developments across various tax maps.
- Final Plat approval for Idlewild Farms Section 3 off Hiwassee Drive
- Final PUD Master Plan approval for Westfield Park group living facility off Rutherford Lane
- Preliminary and Final Plat approval for Westfield Park commercial subdivision off Rutherford Lane
- Final PUD Master Plan approval for Waters Edge at Taylor Landing off River Road and Taylor Landing
- Preliminary Plat approval at 1907 Shady Brook Street
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves several plats and PUD revisions
The Commission approved final plats for Idiewild Farms and McClure Farms, as well as a preliminary plat for Shady Brook Street. Revisions to the Landing at Greens Mill and McClure Farms PUD Master Plans were also approved. Three items regarding Westfield Park were deferred due to a member recusal.
- Approved Final Plat for Idiewild Farms Section 3 with $255,000 surety (4-0)
- Approved elevation revisions for The Landing at Greens Mill Final PUD Master Plan (4-0)
- Deferred Westfield Park group living facility Final PUD Master Plan (3-0)
- Deferred Westfield Park commercial subdivision Preliminary Plat (3-0)
- Deferred Westfield Park commercial subdivision Final Plat (3-0)
- Deferred Waters Edge at Taylor Landing Final PUD Master Plan at applicant request (4-0)
- Approved McClure Farms Final PUD Master Plan/Preliminary Plat revisions (4-0)
- Approved McClure Farms PUD Phase 2 Final Plat revision with $690,000 surety (4-0)
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AGENDA
The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers in the basement of City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street.
The Planning Commission will consider the following:
I. Organization
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Welcome of Visitors/Rules of Conduct
4. Acknowledgement of Official Communications of the Columbia City Council on
Annexation and Zoning.
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Review of Bonds and Letters of Credit
II. Consent
1. Request from M2 Group for Final Plat approval with surety of Idlewild Farms
Section 3, located off Hiwassee Drive at Tax Map 89 Parcels 23.01 and 23.02.
III. Discussion Items
1. Request from Shay Menges for revision of elevations for The Landing at
Greens Mill Final PUD Master Plan, located at Tax Map 51 Parcel 55 off Greens
Mill Road.
2. Request from Jason Morelock for Final PUD Master Plan approval of Westfield
Park's group living facility, being a portion of Tax Map 112 Parcel 3.07 off
Rutherford Lane.
3. Request from M2 Group for Preliminary Plat approval of Westfield Park
commercial subdivision at Tax Map 112 Parcel 3.07 off Rutherford Lane.
Municipal Planning Commission Meeting - June 10, 2026
4. Request from M2 Group for Final Plat approval of Westfield Park commercial
subdivision at Tax Map 112 Parcel 3.07 off Rutherford Lane.
5. Request from Gamble Collaborative Design Group for Final PUD Master Plan
approval of Waters Edge at Taylor Lan …
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Municipal Planning Commission - COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE
June 10, 2026 - 4:00 PM
Organization
Item 1.1. - Call to Order
Vice Chairperson James Sloan called the June Planning Commission Meeting for the
City of Columbia to order at 4:00 PM. This meeting was held in the Council Chambers
at City Hall.
Item 1.2. - Roll Call
Vice-Chairperson James Sloan called for the roll call.
Those in attendance were:
Planning Commission Member, Vice-Mayor Randy McBroom; Planning Commission
Member, Dr. Christa Martin; Planning Commission Member, Vice-Chairperson James
Sloan; Planning Commission Member, Ms. Nancy Williams.
Those absent were:
Planning Commission Member, Mayor Chaz Molder; Planning Commission Member,
James Shannon; Planning Commission Member, Chairperson Charlie Goatz.
Other attendees were:
Mr. Robert Archibald, Principal Planner; Mr. Austin Brass, City Planner; Mr. Ryan
Filipkowski, Wastewater Engineer; Mr. Glenn Harper, City Engineer; Mr. Jake Hubbell,
City Attorney; Mr. Jeremy Humphrey, Planner Il; Mr. Paul Keltner, Director of
Development Services; Mrs. Melissa Sanders, Planner |; Mr. Charles Rush, Principal
Planner; Mr. Douglas Toney, Assistant City Engineer.
Item 1.3. - Welcome of Visitors/Rules of Conduct
Vice-Chairperson, James Sloan welcomed guests and applicants to the meeting. The
Vice-Chairperson discussed the rules of conduct, the meeting order, and the process for
guests and speakers to be heard.
Item 1.4. - Acknowledgement of Official Communications of the Co …
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
Committee will consider rezoning 6218 Cayce Lane from Rural to Neighborhood Large Lot
The Development Review Committee will review ten development requests, including final plat and master plan approvals, a rezoning, and an architectural design request. Items include approvals for projects on Nashville Highway, Sharpstone Drive, Cayce Lane, Heartland Drive, Rutherford Lane, Baker Road, Greens Mill Road, and Bear Creek Plaza. The committee will also consider two additional final plat requests for Reserve at Hickory Ridge Phase 2 and Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A. Decisions will be made on whether to approve these plans and revisions.
- Final PUD Master Plan approval for Lot 8A in Beechcroft Plaza PUD (Tax Map 42 Parcel 14.05) off Nashville Highway and Cayer Lane
- Final Plat approval for Hillcrest Village Phase 3 (Tax Map 113 Parcel 80.50) off Sharpstone Drive
- Rezoning approval of 6218 Cayce Lane (Tax Map 101 Parcel 39) from CD-2 to CD-3L
- Final Plat revision for Lots 3 and 4 on Heartland Drive in McClure Farms Phase 1B (Tax Map 51B Group I Parcels 32 and 33)
- Architectural Design approval for new construction in Bear Creek Plaza at 1530 Bear Creek Pike (Tax Map 73 Parcel 18.26)
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City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
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AGENDA
The Development Review Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
in Conference Room A, Basement Level, City Hall, to consider the following:
I. Items For Review
1. Request from Bryan Ross for Final PUD Master Plan approval of Lot 8A in the
Beechcroft Plaza PUD, being Tax Map 42 Parcel 14.05 off Nashville Highway and
Cayer Lane.
2. Request from Radeana Owens for Final Plat approval with surety of Hillcrest
Village Phase 3 off Sharpstone Drive, being a portion of Tax Map 113 Parcel
80.50.
3. Request from Michael Shamsie for Rezoning approval of 6218 Cayce Lane,
being Tax Map 101 Parcel 39, from CD-2 (Rural Character District) to CD-3L
(Neighborhood Large Lot Character District).
4. Request from Allen O'Leary for revision approval of a Final Plat for Lots 3 and 4
on Heartland Drive in McClure Farms Phase 1B, being Tax Map 51B Group I
Parcels 32 and 33.
5. Request from Allen O'Leary for Final Plat approval with surety of Woodward
Estates Phase 1B off Rutherford Lane, being Tax Map 101 Parcel 36.06.
6. Request from Lynn Ealey for revision approval to the Heritage
Green Preliminary Plat and Site Development Plan located at Tax Map 74
Parcel 37, off Baker Road.
7. Request from Crunk Engineering for revision approval of the Landing at Greens
Mill Final PUD Master Plan located off Greens Mill Road at Tax Map 51 Parcel
55.
8. Request from WES Engineers & Surveyors for revision approval of the
Rutherford Preliminary and Fi …
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to hold hearings on 2026-2027 budget and 2026 tax rate
The City Council will conduct public hearings on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget of $84,466,601 and the 2026 property tax rate. The body will also consider an amendment to the FY 2026 budget and new fire safety standards for government buildings.
- Proposed 2026 property tax rate of $0.8251 per $100.00
- FY 2026 budget increase of $15,419,351 to a total of $200,390,741
- Contract with Drakes Creek Builders for $715,861.00 for Columbia Aquatics and Recreation Center renovations
- Contract with Path Company for $550,000 to replace HVAC at Columbia Aquatics and Recreation Center
- Contract with Chandlerthinks, LLC for $59,500 for branding and visual identity services
budgettaxespublic-safetyparks-and-recreationeconomic-development
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
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City Council Study Session - June 4, 2026
City of Columbia City Council
Agenda
June 4, 2026 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
700 North Garden Street
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931-560-1510
Chaz Molder, Mayor
Randy McBroom, Vice Mayor
Council Member Carl McCullen, Ward 1
Council Member Charlie Huffman, Ward 2
Council Member Cheryl E. Secrest, Ward 3
Council Member Kenny Marshall, Ward 4
Council Member Brian McKelvy, Ward 5
*************
Tony Massey, City Manager
Jake Hubbell, City Attorney
Thad H. Jablonski, City Recorder
Liz Bermudez, Recording Secretary
Public Comments are welcome under Section 11 of the Agenda. Please sign the
sign-up sheet before the meeting begins. Once recognized, you may then come to
the podium and state your name and address.
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the ADA
Coordinator, Wanda McClain, at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
City Council Study Session - June 4, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 4585 - AN ORDINANCE
TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET ORDINANCE
NO. 4544, AS AMENDED, PROVIDING FOR REVISIONS TO THE
GENERAL,
STATE
STREET
AID,
SANITATION,
CAPITAL
PROJECTS, GRANTS FUNDS AND WASTEWATER FUNDS -
FINANCE.
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the Public Hearing.
INFORMATION: This Public Hearing is related to item 10.1 on the
agenda. The proposed ordinance is the fourth amendment of the FY
2026 Appropriation Ordinance and re …
Thu May 14, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals to consider variance and permit requests
The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two deferred variance requests and one new application for a conditional use permit. These items involve property setbacks and home occupation rules.
- Front yard setback variance for a financial institution at 1907 Shady Brook Street
- Front and rear setback variance for Habitat for Humanity at 413 West 3rd Street
- Conditional Use Permit for a Major Home Occupation at 1707 Owen Avenue
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✓ Decided: Board of Zoning Appeals approves three variance and use requests
The Board approved a front yard setback variance for a financial institution and a setback variance for Habitat for Humanity. Additionally, a Conditional Use Permit for a Major Home Occupation was approved with specific operational limits.
- Approved front yard setback variance for financial institution at 1907 Shady Brook Street (5-0)
- Approved front and rear setback variance for Habitat for Humanity at 413 West 3rd Street (5-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Major Home Occupation at 1707 Owen Avenue (5-0)
- Approved April meeting minutes (5-0)
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
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AGENDA
The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:00
AM in Council Chambers on the basement level of City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street, to
consider the following:
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Public Comments
IV. Old Business
1. Request from Nick Madonia for Variance approval of a front yard setback
regarding the building site for a financial institution at 1907 Shady Brook Street,
being Tax Map 100N Group L Parcel 5, a CD-4C (General Urban Corridor
Character District) zoned district. THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED FROM A
PREVIOUS AGENDA.
2. Request from Habitat for Humanity for Variance approval regarding front and
rear setbacks at 413 West 3rd Street, being Tax Map 89M Group G Parcel 47, a
CD-3 (Residential Character District) zoned property. THIS ITEM WAS
DEFERRED FROM A PREVIOUS AGENDA
V. New Business
1. Request from Kelsey Garcia for Conditional Use Permit approval of a Major
Home Occupation at 1707 Owen Avenue, being Tax Map 100L Group L Parcel
16, a CD-3 (Neighborhood Character District) zoned property.
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjourn
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the City's ADA
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - May 14, 2026
Coordinator at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
The 2026 meeting schedule can be found on the City of Columbia Board of Zoning
Appeals webpage.
For other questions, please contact the Department of Development Services at 931-
5 …
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City of Columbia
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
May 14, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jimmy Dugger called the May meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals for the
City of Columbia to order at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at
City Hall.
I. ROLL CALL
All present and included the following:
Present were: Mr. Eddie Ables
Mr. Jimmy Campbell
Mr. Jimmy Dugger
Mrs. Kristen Newton
Ms. Debbie Wiles
Other attendees: Mr. Austin Brass, City Planner
Mr. Jeremy Humphrey, Planner II
Mrs. Sandra Richardson, Recording Secretary
Mrs. Melissa Sanders, Planner |
Il. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The April minutes were presented for approval. Mr. Campbell moved to approve the
minutes, with Mr. Ables seconding. The motion to approve the minutes passed five to
zero.
Il. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. Case #26-0059
Request from Nick Madonia for Variance approval of a front yard setback regarding
the building site for a financial institution at 1907 Shady Brook Street, being Tax Map
100N Group L Parcel 5, a CD-4C (General Urban Corridor Character District) zoned
district.
Staff Review:
Mr. Jimmy Dugger, Chairman read the agenda item. Mr. Jeremy Humphrey stated that
staff is supportive of this request.
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City of Columbia
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
May 14, 2026
Discussion and Motion:
Mr. Nick Madonia was present to answer questions. Mr. Jimmy Campbell moved to
approve, and Ms. Newton seconded the motion. The discussion was inclusive of Mr. …
Thu May 14, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to consider $925,000 fire truck purchase and new historic design guidelines
The City Council will hold public hearings on historic district design guidelines and a Taco Bell development. The body is also deciding on several contracts, including a new rescue pumper and street resurfacing funds.
- Ordinance No. 4589 to adopt Historic District Design Guidelines for five overlay districts
- Ordinance 4590 for a 2,550 sq. ft. Taco Bell at Honey Farms PUD (Nashville Highway and Leafcutter Bee Road)
- Purchase of a 2026 KME K180 Rescue/Pumper for $925,000
- Authorization of $1,000,000 for the 2026 street resurfacing contract
- Three-year auditing services agreement with Henderson, Hutcherson and McCullough for $55,000 (FY 2026)
zoninghistoric-preservationpublic-safetyroadsbudget
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
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City Council - May 14, 2026
City of Columbia City Council
Agenda
May 14, 2026 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
700 North Garden Street
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931-560-1510
Chaz Molder, Mayor
Randy McBroom, Vice Mayor
Council Member Carl McCullen, Ward 1
Council Member Charlie Huffman, Ward 2
Council Member Cheryl E. Secrest, Ward 3
Council Member Kenny Marshall, Ward 4
Council Member Brian McKelvy, Ward 5
*************
Tony Massey, City Manager
Jake Hubbell, City Attorney
Thad H. Jablonski, City Recorder
Liz Bermudez, Recording Secretary
The City Council of the City of Columbia welcomes your presence and participation
at this meeting. If you wish to address Council regarding any item on the Agenda,
please sign the sign-up sheet and indicate which agenda item you would like to
comment on. You will have the opportunity to comment on an item when it comes
up on the Agenda and before Council votes on the item. Once recognized, you may
then come to the podium and state your name and address. Anyone requesting
accommodations due to disabilities should contact the ADA Coordinator, Wanda
McClain, at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
City Council - May 14, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 4589 - AN ORDINANCE
TO ADOPT AND RATIFY THE HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN
GUIDELINES
CONCERNING
PROPERTIES
WITHIN
THE
ATHENAEUM, BARROW COURT, DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL,
WEST
6TH
STREET/MAYES
PLACE,
AND
WEST
7TH
STREE …
Wed May 13, 2026 · 16:00
Columbia Municipal Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review Woodward Estates and The Landing at Greens Mill
The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will meet to consider development requests for two local projects. The body will review a preliminary plat for a new subdivision and a revision to an existing planned unit development.
- Preliminary Plat and Site Development Plan for Woodward Estates off Rutherford Lane
- Revision to The Landing at Greens Mill Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan off Greens Mill Road
zoningdevelopmentsubdivisionsplanned-unit-development
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
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AGENDA
The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2026
at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers in the basement of City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street.
The Planning Commission will consider the following:
I. Organization
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Welcome of Visitors/Rules of Conduct
4. Acknowledgement of Official Communications of the Columbia City Council on
Annexation and Zoning.
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Review of Bonds and Letters of Credit
II. Consent
III. Discussion Items
1. Request from WES Engineers & Surveyors for approval of a Preliminary Plat and
Site Development Plan for the Woodward Estates subdivision, located at Tax
Map 101 Parcel 36.06, off Rutherford Lane.
2. Request from Ethan Cobb for approval of a revision to The Landing at Greens
Mill Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan, at Tax Map 51J Group B Parcel
36, off Greens Mill Road.
IV. Other Business
1. Planned Unit Developments
2. Infill Development
Municipal Planning Commission Meeting - May 13, 2026
V. Public Comments
VI. Adjourn
The Planning Commission of the City of Columbia welcomes your presence and
participation at this meeting. If you wish to address the Commission regarding any item
on the Agenda, please sign the sign-up sheet and indicate which agenda item you
would like to comment on. You will have the opportunity to comment on an item when it
comes up on the Agenda and before the Commission votes on the item. Once
rec …
Tue May 12, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
Columbia committee reviews multiple residential and commercial development plans
The Development Review Committee will meet to consider final and preliminary plat approvals for several residential and commercial subdivisions, including Westfield Park, Idlewild Farms, and Reserve at Hickory Ridge.
- Final Plat approval with surety for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A
- Final PUD Master Plan approval for The Landing at Greens Mill
- Final Plat approval with surety for Westfield Park commercial subdivision
- Final Plat approval with surety for Idlewild Farms Section 3
- Preliminary Plat approval for 1907 Shady Brook Street
developmentplanningzoninghousingsubdivision
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
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AGENDA
The Development Review Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
in Conference Room A, Basement Level, City Hall, to consider the following:
I. Items For Review
1. Request from Shay Menges for revision of elevations for The Landing at
Greens Mill Final PUD Master Plan, located at Tax Map 51 Parcel 55 off Greens
Mill Road.
2. Request from Amanda Reed for Final Plat approval with surety of Rock
Springs Cove Phase 1A located at Tax Map 92 Parcels 11 and 11.01 off Rock
Springs Road.
3. Request from Jason Morelock for Final PUD Master Plan approval of Westfield
Park's group living facility, being a portion of Tax Map 112 Parcel 3.07 off
Rutherford Lane.
4. Request from M2 Group for Preliminary Plat approval of Westfield Park
commercial subdivision at Tax Map 112 Parcel 3.07 off Rutherford Lane.
5. Request from M2 Group for Final Plat approval with surety of Westfield Park
commercial subdivision at Tax Map 112 Parcel 3.07 off Rutherford Lane.
6. Request from M2 Group for Final Plat approval with surety of Idlewild Farms
Section 3, located off Hiwassee Drive at Tax Map 89 Parcels 23.01 and 23.02.
7. Request from Gamble Collaborative Design Group for Final PUD Master Plan
approval of Waters Edge at Taylor Landing, located at Tax Map 90 Parcel 7.12
off River Road and Taylor Landing.
8. Request from WES Engineers & Surveyors for revision approval of the McClure
Farms Final PUD Master Plan / Preliminary Plat, located off Nas …
Thu May 7, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
City Council to consider $75 million loan for water supply
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a $75 million State Revolving Fund loan for long-range water supply and updates to historic district design guidelines. The body will also consider several contracts for city services and emergency equipment.
- Resolution No. 26-36: State Revolving Fund loan for water supply up to $75,000,000
- Purchase of 2026 KME K180 Rescue/Pumper fire truck for $925,000
- Ordinance No. 4589: Historic District Design Guidelines for five overlay districts
- Ordinance No. 4590: Preliminary PUD Master Plan for Taco Bell at Honey Farms Lot 1B
- Three-year auditing services agreement with Henderson, Hutcherson and McCullough for $55,000 (FY 2026)
water-infrastructurezoninghistoric-preservationfire-departmentbudget
City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
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City Council Study Session - May 7, 2026
City of Columbia City Council
Agenda
May 7, 2026 - 5:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
700 North Garden Street
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931-560-1510
Chaz Molder, Mayor
Randy McBroom, Vice Mayor
Council Member Carl McCullen, Ward 1
Council Member Charlie Huffman, Ward 2
Council Member Cheryl E. Secrest, Ward 3
Council Member Kenny Marshall, Ward 4
Council Member Brian McKelvy, Ward 5
*************
Tony Massey, City Manager
Jake Hubbell, City Attorney
Thad H. Jablonski, City Recorder
Liz Bermudez, Recording Secretary
Public Comments are welcome under Section 11 of the Agenda. Please sign the
sign-up sheet before the meeting begins. Once recognized, you may then come to
the podium and state your name and address.
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the ADA
Coordinator, Wanda McClain, at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
City Council Study Session - May 7, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 4589 - AN ORDINANCE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 4400 - THE SAME BEING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA,
TENNESSEE BY ADOPTING THE HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN
GUIDELINES OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE
CONCERNING
PROPERTIES
WITHIN
THE
ATHENAEUM,
BARROW COURT, DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL, WEST 6TH
STREET/MAYES PLACE AND WEST 7TH STREET/WEST END
HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICTS - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT.
RECOMMENDATION: Conduc …
Wed Apr 15, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Zoning Commission
Commission will decide on exterior alteration requests for two historic sites
The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on April 15, 2026 to consider two requests for exterior alterations to properties in historic districts. One request is from Dan Arnold for changes at 1122 South High Street in the Athenaeum Historic District. The second request is from Richard T. Law for signage and exterior alterations at 815 S. Main Street in the Downtown Commercial Historic District. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and other business.
- Exterior alterations approval request for 1122 South High Street, Athenaeum Historic District (requested by Dan Arnold)
- Signage and exterior alterations approval request for 815 S. Main Street, Downtown Commercial Historic District (requested by Richard T. Law)
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City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
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AGENDA
The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at
4:00 PM in Council Chambers on the basement level of City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street,
to consider the following:
I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. New Business
1. Request from Dan Arnold for Exterior Alterations approval at 1122 South High
Street, being Tax Map 100E Group E Parcel 17, Athenaeum Historic District.
2. Request from Richard T. Law for Signage and Exterior Alterations approval at
815 S. Main Street, being Tax Map 99A Group K Parcel 17, Downtown
Commercial Historic District.
IV. Other Business
1. Administrative CoAs
V. Adjourn
Anyone requesting accommodations due to disabilities should contact the City's ADA
Coordinator at 931-560-1570 prior to the meeting.
The 2026 meeting schedule and Historic District Design Guidelines can be found on the
City of Columbia Historic Zoning Commission webpage.
An interactive map showing the boundaries of the historic districts can be found
accessed from the City's website.
For other questions, please contact the Department of Development Services at 931-
560-1560.
Historic Zoning Commission Meeting - April 15, 2026
Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 10:00
Development Review Committee
Columbia committee to review subdivision and PUD plans
The Development Review Committee will meet to consider preliminary plat and site development plan approval for the Woodward Estates subdivision and a revision to the The Landing at Greens Mill Planned Unit Development plan.
- Review Woodward Estates subdivision plat at Rutherford Lane
- Review The Landing at Greens Mill PUD plan revision at Greens Mill Road
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City Hall, 700 North Garden Street, Council Chambers
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AGENDA
The Development Review Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
in Conference Room A, Basement Level, City Hall, to consider the following:
I. Items For Review
1. Request from WES Engineers & Surveyors for Preliminary Plat and Site
Development Plan approval of Woodward Estates subdivision located at Tax
Map 101 Parcel 36.06 off Rutherford Lane.
2. Request from Ethan Cobb for revision approval of The Landing at Greens Mill
Final Planned Unit Development plan at Tax Map 51J Group B Parcel 36 off
Greens Mill Road.
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $1.0M | WIREMASTERS, INC. Department of Defense · AIRCRAFT WIRE AND CABLE |
| $603,245 | MICHAEL MELTON CONTRACTING LLC Department of Defense · RENOVATE INTERIOR RESTROOMS |
| $592,244 | MICHAEL MELTON CONTRACTING LLC Department of the Interior · REHAB WET LAB PHASE TWO (CONSTRUCTION) AT THE WARM SPRINGS NATIONAL FI |
| $323,000 | MICHAEL MELTON CONTRACTING LLC Department of Agriculture · CRITICAL HOUSING DEFERRED MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION AT CRAWFORD WORK CE |
| $302,776 | MICHAEL MELTON CONTRACTING LLC Department of the Interior · NEZ PERCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK REPLACE VISITOR CENTER RESTROOM FIX |
| $300,000 | WIREMASTERS, INC. Department of Defense · 8511974946!PWR0113-0-0 |
| $289,560 | MICHAEL MELTON CONTRACTING LLC Department of Agriculture · SCHENCK WATER REMEDIATION |
| $287,454 | MICHAEL MELTON CONTRACTING LLC Department of the Interior · AZ-ALCHESAY NFH-RENOVATE SERVICE BLDG |
| $281,132 | MICHAEL MELTON CONTRACTING LLC Department of Defense · BKTZ242005 REPAIR RESTROOMS B747 |
| $263,000 | MICHAEL MELTON CONTRACTING LLC Department of the Interior · TN DALE HOLLOW NFH FISH REARING BUILDING |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Maury County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+1,831 people (+$87.2M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)9 ({"Severe Storm": 12, "Winter Storm": 3, "Flood": 2, "Biologi · last Fri Feb 6, 2026)
Traffic fatalities4 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments2,069 (33,755 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,475/mo (702 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy18.4% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$196.9M
Spending$177.1M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$26.4M
Debt-to-revenue0.13×
Debt-load index27 / 100
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