Kiwanis of Columbia, TN

10/09/2026

A huge thank you to Chief Meteorologist, Danielle Breezy of WKRN News 2 Nashville for taking the time to speak to the Kiwanis Club of Columbia today.

We appreciate the time, effort, and dedication she puts into keeping everyone in our viewing area weather aware, especially when severe weather comes our way.

Thank you, Danielle, for all you do for our community and for spending part of your day with us!

10/02/2026

A very special thank you to Suzanne Ganzer for 5 years of of dedicated service as Club Secretary.

10/02/2026

A very special thank you to Darlene Baxter for your long time dedication, wisdom and service to Kiwanis of Columbia, TN.

You have made this Kiwanis Club stronger through your guidance and service. We are all very happy to honor your service by making you the very first recipient of our Kiwanis Guiding Light Award.

You have preserved our club’s history, and traditions, and provided valued counsel and support to presidents and members. Darlene exemplifies the Kiwanis motto through a lifetime of service.

10/02/2026

New officers for Kiwanis of Columbia, TN were inducted on September 25, 2026. Congratulations to all incoming officers and board members. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to those officers finishing their term as well. This past year has been a fabulous time under your excellent stewardship!

KIWANIS OFFICERS FOR 2026-2027

Immediate Past President: Stephen Webb
President: Thomas Sneed
President Elect: Robert Rogers
Secretary: Josh Hogan
Admin Treasurer: Chad Williams
Foundation Treasurer: Zach Douglas

NEW BOARD MEMBERS

April Bobb, Janice English, and Marsha Hellstrom

BOARD MEMBERS SERVING THES SECOND YEAR OF A TWO YEAR TERM

Mike Baltzer, Charlie Plunkett, and Tyler Sneed

BOARD MEMBERS FULFILLING 2-YEAR TERM

Terri Thornton and Josh Hogan

09/27/2026

🏆 **KIWANIS CHILI COOK-OFF WINNERS!** 🌶️

What a fantastic Fall Fest and Kiwanis Chili Cook!
We want to send a HUGE **THANK YOU** to everyone who came out and made this year’s Experience Maury Fall Fest & Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off such a success

Congratulations to our **Chili Cook-Off winners!** 🎉

**JUDGES’ CHOICE**
🥇 1st Place: Bent Pot Chili - Kaitlin Hudgins
🥈 2nd Place: City of Columbia Fire Department
🥉 3rd Place: Maury County Republican Party

❤️ **PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS**
Best Chili: Burcham & Sons Construction
Showmanship Award: Caledonian Financial
Best Chili Name: “Bless Your Heartburn” - Kailyn DeMoss

**FIRST RESPONDERS COMPETITION **

1st Place: City of Columbia Fire Department
2nd Place: Maury County Sheriff’s Department
3rd Place: TN National Guard

A special thank-you to ALL of our chili competitors who brought their recipes, creativity and competitive spirit! You made the cook-off such a fun part of Fall Fest. 🌶️🔥

We also want to thank all of our craft vendors, food trucks and everyone who came out to enjoy the day and support our event. Your participation and support mean so much to us.

And to our incredible sponsors, THANK YOU for investing in our community and helping make Fall Fest and the Annual Kiwanis Chili Cook Off possible.

We are especially grateful to Experience Maury for their partnership and support of this year’s event.

Last and most importantly, this year’s event proceeds will benefit A Kid’s Place Advocacy, an organization doing important work for children and families in our community. We are proud to help support their mission.

From the Kiwanis Club, thank you, Maury County, for showing up and making Fall Fest such a great day!

We’ll see you next year!

09/25/2026

🌶️🔥 TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! 🔥🌶️

The Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off is tomorrow from 3:00–5:00 PM in the Maury County parking lot!

Come out for some great chili, good fellowship, and plenty of fun!
In addition to our regular chili competition, we’ll have a special contest featuring first responders who serve Maury County. 👮‍♂️🚒🚑

A HUGE thank-you to Gabe Howard, Mayor Sheila Butt, the Molder family, Representative Scott Cepicky, and Senator Joey Hensley for supporting our first responders and sponsoring the trophy and prizes for this special competition. We truly appreciate your generosity and support!

See you tomorrow from 3:00–5:00 PM!

09/22/2026

We’re just DAYS away from the Experience Maury County TNFall Fest & Kiwanis of Columbia, TNChili Cook-Off, and you definitely don’t want to miss this one!

📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
⏰ 3:00–8:00 PM
🎟️ FALL FEST ADMISSION IS FREE!

🍁 WHAT’S IN STORE?
🛍️ Tons of amazing craft vendors
🍔 Food trucks serving up delicious eats

🌶️ Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off | 3:00–5:00 PM
🥄 Chili tasting tickets available onsite — $10 per person! (Cash & Card accepted)

🎶 LIVE MUSIC ALL AFTERNOON & EVENING!
🎸 Boomerang | 3:00–5:00 PM
🎸 Box of Rox | 6:00–8:00 PM

Grab your family and friends, come hungry, shop, listen to some great music, and enjoy an awesome evening together!

🌶️ CHILI. MUSIC. FOOD. SHOPPING. FALL FUN. 🌶️

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26!
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We’ll see you Saturday

09/21/2026

Congratulations to Jan McKeel and Lucas Burt

Last Friday, we had the honor of celebrating Jan McKeel and Lucas Burt as recipients of the George F. Hixson Fellowship Award.

This special recognition honors individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to service, leadership, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Jan and Lucas exemplify these qualities through their dedication, character, and contributions to our community.

Please join us in congratulating Jan and Lucas on this well-deserved honor! We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and grateful for the example they set through their service and leadership.

09/15/2026

We are looking forward to a great afternoon with our community at the Experience Maury Fall Fest and Kiwanis Chili Cook Off on Saturday, September 26th

🎃 Bring the kids — there’s plenty of fall fun waiting for everyone!

The Fall Fest Kids Zone will be packed with FREE activities for little ones, including:

🎈 Balloon animals
🎃 Pumpkin painting
🌽 Corn pit
🤸 Blow-ups
✨ And more!

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 3–8 PM
📍 Maury County Parking Lot — Woodland St. & E. 7th St.
🎟️ FREE admission!

Make Fall Fest a family fun night out! 🍁

09/12/2026

🍂 Celebrate the season with an afternoon and evening of fall fun for the whole family!

Join us Saturday, September 26, for the Maury County Fall Fest & Kiwanis Club Chili Cook-Off. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, local vendors, food, kids’ activities, and community fun—all with free admission!

🎶 Live Music

Boomerang — 3:00–5:00 PM
Box of Rox — 6:00–8:00 PM

🌶️ Kiwanis Club Chili Cook-Off — 3:00–5:00 PM
Come sample the chili and see who takes home the title!

🛍️ Local Vendors
🎈 Kids Fun Zone
🎟️ Free Admission

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 3:00–8:00 PM
📍 Maury County Parking Lot — Corner of Woodland Street & E. 7th Street

Bring the whole family and enjoy a night of good food, live music, local shopping, and fall fun! 🍁