Columbia is a medium-sized city located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 39,376 people and 11 constituent neighborhoods, Columbia is the 18th largest community in Tennessee.
Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Columbia is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Columbia is a city of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Columbia who work in sales jobs (12.30%), office and administrative support (11.43%), and healthcare (8.43%).
Columbia is proud to be a nationally accredited Main Street community as well as one of the ‘Top 10 Best Small Town’ by Southern Living. This town is rich in historic treasures, family-friendly events, and soul-satisfying shopping, not to mention great dining and sleep options.
SENSE OF PLACE
Columbia’s downtown is original and authentic – accentuated by the most beautiful Town Square and Main Street lined with trendy shops, boutiques, antiques, live music, brews & spirits, friendly faces and good eats. We’ve become known for our family-friendly First Fridays in downtown surrounded by live music, food trucks, sidewalk vendors, and merchants that stay open a little later. The sites and stories of this sweet little town extend beyond our vibrant downtown.
The emerging Columbia Arts District is just a few blocks southwest of downtown and will captivate you with their local, funky, creative artists and makers. And our presidential credentials put us on the map as the ancestral home of the 11th U.S. President James K. Polk. The outdoors will bring out your true adventurer on the Duck River, Chickasaw Trace cycling trails, and at the scenic Yanahli Park. Other arts, history, recreation, and events like Mule Day (an annual April celebration going on since the 1930s) also make Columbia special.
