Columbia Daily Herald

The Daily Herald is a daily newspaper based in Columbia, Tennessee, published six days a week from Sunday to Friday, with no edition released on Saturday. While its main focus is on Maury County, Tennessee, the newspaper's reach extends into five counties in Southern Middle Tennessee. The distribution area includes Maury County, as well as Marshall County, Lewis County, and the northern sections of both Giles County and Lawrence County in Tennessee.

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Tennessee Tech hires Montana State's Casey Fox as athletic director

1 week ago | columbiadailyherald.com | Mike Organ

Casey Fox, former Montana State deputy athletic director, is the new athletic director at Tennessee Tech. At Montana State, Fox led the fundraising for a $26.5 million indoor football and track facility. Former Montana State deputy athletic director for external operations Casey Fox was named Tennessee Tech's athletic director on June 19. Fox replaced Mark Wilson, who resigned on April 29 after serving 21 years as the Golden Eagles' AD.
Things to do in Columbia: Juneteenth, Songwriters Round, Cars & Coffee and Movie in the Park

1 week ago | columbiadailyherald.com | Jay Powell

Columbia honors the annual Juneteenth remembrance this weekend with its ninth annual community celebration, along with downtown songwriter nights, classic cars and movies in the park. 1. Ninth annual Juneteenth at RiverwalkCelebrate Juneteenth 2025 with Columbia's ninth annual community gathering at Riverwalk Park, 102 Riverside Drive. Juneteenth, which became an official city holiday in 2020, will begin at noon June 21 and is free to attend.
Tina Turner's Tennessee hometown plans a seven-foot-tall statue of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

1 week ago | columbiadailyherald.com | Jordan Green

A statue of Tina Turner will be erected in her hometown of Brownsville, Tennessee. Ford Motor Company is contributing $150,000 towards the statue as part of its community development plan. The statue will be unveiled during Tina Turner Heritage Days in September. Tina Turner will be receiving a statue in her hometown, partially funded by Ford Motor Company.
Is Juneteenth still a federal holiday? Trump has rolled back many of Biden's moves, could he do the same with June 19?

1 week ago | columbiadailyherald.com | Jordan Green

Concerns have arisen about the future of Juneteenth as a federal holiday due to President Trump's efforts to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. While President Trump has not explicitly stated his intention to end Juneteenth, his actions have fueled speculation. Ending Juneteenth as a federal holiday would require an act of Congress. Juneteenth will be celebrated on Thursday, June 19, but could this be the last one?
After Trump spat, what Elon Musk's drug test post shows (and doesn't)

1 week ago | columbiadailyherald.com | Jordan Green

Elon Musk shared drug test results on X showing negative results for various substances. This followed accusations of drug use during Trump's campaign and presidency. Musk previously attacked Trump in a series of X posts, later apologizing for some of them. One of billionaire Elon Musk's most recent posts on X is raising some questions. On June 17, Musk took to his platform to share the results of a drug test he took on June 16.
Is it illegal to drive with hazard lights on in Tennessee? What to know about the law

1 week ago | columbiadailyherald.com | Jordan Green

It is illegal to drive with hazard lights on in Tennessee except when stopped or disabled. Drivers should use headlights in low visibility conditions, not hazard lights. Hazard light use while driving can obscure turn signals and create confusion. Many drivers in the South have likely seen other drivers turn on their hazard lights while driving down the road, regardless of the weather conditions, but this may not be as legal as you might think.
Tennessee football players, including Joshua Josephs, with tough acts to follow | Adams

1 week ago | columbiadailyherald.com | John Adams

Several key Tennessee football players will be challenged to replace high-performing predecessors. Joshua Josephs will attempt to fill the shoes of first-round draft pick James Pearce on the defensive line. William Satterwhite is expected to take over for long-time starting center Cooper Mays. Joey Aguilar will replace Nico Iamaleava at quarterback after Iamaleava transferred to UCLA. A trio of running backs will try to replicate the production of SEC Offensive Player of the Year Dylan Sampson.
Things to do in Columbia: Blueberry Bash, 2nd Saturday, Father's Day, Sense & Sensibility

2 weeks ago | columbiadailyherald.com | Jay Powell

Take home fresh blueberries at the Highland Realm Blueberry Bash this weekend, along with shopping at The Factory, Watershed's "Sense & Sensibility" onstage and tasty Father's Day specials. 1. Highland Realm 7th Annual Blueberry BashThere is no better time of year to bring home a fresh batch of locally grown produce at the seventh annual Highland Realm Blueberry Bash. The annual festival will run from 3-8 p.m. at Highland Realm Blueberry Farm, 4443 Hampshire Pike.
How TSSAA Board of Control members feel about state legislators’ threat to regulate association

2 weeks ago | columbiadailyherald.com | Tyler Palmateer

It's been almost two months since two Tennessee lawmakers held a press conference announcing plans to research regulating or even dissolving the TSSAA. The TSSAA hasn't responded directly about the press conference, but members of the Board of Control talked about it after a June 11 meeting. When Milan Schools supervisor of federal programs Greg Scott, a TSSAA Board of Control member, heard what two Tennessee legislators said publicly about the TSSAA two months ago, he took them at their word.
'Reimagined' Spring Fling sends TSSAA track and field state championship to Knoxville

2 weeks ago | columbiadailyherald.com | Tyler Palmateer

The TSSAA Spring Fling will be held in at least four different cities in 2026 and 2027. The track and field championships will move to Knoxville. The TSSAA Spring Fling, traditionally a one-week event with multiple championships held in one geographic location, is starting to look more different than ever. The TSSAA Board of Control during its regular meeting June 11 voted 8-4 to move the TSSAA track and field championships to Knoxville for 2026 and 2027, along with the pentathlon/decathlon.