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Visit Columbia on the first Sunday in November for a community fundraising event aimed at protecting the most biodiverse river in North America and one of Tennessee’s most scenic waterways. The Duck River Jam, organized by the citizen group Protect the Duck River, will be raising awareness and funds on Nov. 5 to fight a proposed landfill along the Duck River.

Louisiana-based Trinity Business Group purchased property in Maury County with plans to build a regional landfill spanning more than 300 acres within 1,000 feet of the Duck River. The proposed landfill would accept waste from at least 30 counties in Middle Tennessee. While the Maury-Marshall solid waste regional planning board rejected the application, Trinity Business Group has lodged an appeal. In response, the Duck River Jam will raise funds to help cover additional legal expenses to fight the landfill.

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The event includes a benefit concert featuring local musicians and a silent auction to raise money for Save the Duck River, Inc. Musician participants include Box of Rox, saxophonist Cord Martin, Carnegie Holler and Sweethearts of the Rodeo.

“The Duck River is the most biologically diverse river in North America as well as the source of drinking water for more than 300,000 people in this community,” says Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder. “The Duck River Jam is an opportunity for Middle Tennessee residents to support this precious, fragile resource while enjoying a beautiful evening of music, food and fun.”

The event takes place on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Cherry Theatre at Columbia State Community College. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the concert starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25.

For more information or to purchase tickets or make a donation, visit duckriverjam.com.