Located in gorgeous Tennessee is the great city of Columbia. The home to a total of 33,055 at the time of the 2000 census, Columbia is the county seat of Maury County.

The ancestral home of the eleventh president of the United States, James K. Polk, Columbia is an excellent alternative for people that have to work in a big city but prefer living in a small town. Due to progressive and careful planning, Columbia is a vibrant small city in the Volunteer State that retains a small town charm but offers all the amenities of a big city.

Located approximately 45 miles south of Nashville, Columbia is one of the most unique cities in Tennessee. With a historic downtown, beautiful neighbourhoods, excellent schools, and extensive parks, Columbia offers the best of Tennessee living. An affluent community that prides itself on friendliness and safety, it is easy to understand why Columbia is considered one of the best cities to raise a family.

Additionally, Columbia is also home to one of the country's quirkiest traditions. Ever since 1840, the first Monday of April is designated Mule Day. Due to the important role that mules played in the early settlement of Columbia, Mule Day has become an annual celebration that attracts over two hundred thousand spectators throughout the country.