The City of Columbia, TN LinkedIn page is established to inform citizens, businesses, visitors and employees about city news. Founded in 1814, Columbia, TN (pop. ~40,000) boasts natural and built scenic vistas renowned state-wide and nationally. The historic downtown and courthouse square serve as the epicenter of the city's commitment to historic preservation and quality of life, encouraging both growth and sense of place defined by landmarks, historic buildings and a model central business district (CBD), a designated Main Street City. Many of the CBD's structures and landmarks pre-date the Civil War. Home to the comprehensive Maury County Archives, Columbia is a notable, national cultural-historic tourism destination. The CBD hosts a growing mix of local businesses including artisans, boutique shops, dining, professional and government offices, among others. The pedestrian-friendly CBD also connects to the City’s Riverwalk taking visitors across the Duck River – the state’s longest free flowing river, the most biologically diverse river in North America – linking the CBD to the walkway and park on the opposite side of the river. Columbia continues to experience renewed growth citywide, evidenced by a range of private and public investment. The city's direct access to the I-65 and commercial rail transit, close proximity to Nashville and centrality as a trade area serving surrounding cities and counties in South Central Tennessee provide the foundation for the city's growing appeal as a place to work and do business with new business expansion currently underway. Increased commerce is matched by the city’s reputation as a desirable place to live with residential development the fastest pace since the recession. The city’s commitment to arts and culture, recreation, and beautification and renewal build on the historic foundation that made the city one of the most desirable locations in Tennessee to live, work and play for over 200 years.