When I travel, I want to know where the locals eat, shop and have a good time. Those are always the best places. In Maury County, many of the locals can be found on the square in downtown Columbia. Locally owned stores, antique and vintage shops, specialty shops, and great restaurants make downtown Columbia the spot locals come for shopping, great food, and live music, which can be heard most Friday and Saturday nights at up to five different venues around the square.
The town square sits atop a hill overlooking the Duck River, one of the most biologically diverse rivers in North America, and has served as the heartbeat of our county for over 200 years. Considered one of the most beautiful courthouses in all of Tennessee, our courthouse with its brilliant Indiana limestone veneer, has presided over our square in its current form for over 100 years. It is also popular with photographers who regularly use the historic buildings in wedding, prom and family photos. You can even find our square in music videos, commercials, television shows and a few major motion pictures.
Just two blocks off of the square sits the former home of President James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. This beautiful home and museum is open for tours daily. When you visit, you will understand why it is an immense source of pride for our wonderful town. So, come see us, and I bet you’ll love our little dimple of the universe almost as much as we do.
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