Maury County Draws Seniors

Maury County, named  after Abram Maury, a prominent surveyor/politician of the region is the Antebellum Homes Capital of Tennessee. Maury (pronounced Mu-rray) County is located in Middle Tennessee, one of the state’s three Grand Divisions.

Between 1810 and 1860, plantations flourished. Many of the homes were built by master craftsman, Nathan Vaught. Restored plantation homes, the home of a former U.S. President, museums, historic cemeteries and other attractions offer diverse opportunities for senior visitors throughout the community.  

Maury County and its thriving cities, Mount Pleasant, Spring Hill and Columbia enjoy a low cost of living, access to top-ranked health care, public and private education and some of the finest parks in the state.

Tennessee’s Maury County School District contains six high schools. The district contains one school that received a gold, silver or bronze medal in U.S. News’s Best High Schools rankings. The county has some 80,000+ residents while the entire state of Tennessee has around 6.5M.

The Great Outdoors in Maury County

Maury County is a great place to enjoy the outdoors, get up close with the architecture of the antebellum era, or enjoy a fun-filled weekend with one of the region’s hardest working breeds. The Mule Day celebration honors the working breed so crucial to the community’s early agricultural economy.

Known for its hospitable charm and wealth of amenities and attractions, Maury County is putting out the welcome mat for seniors, retirees, families and others thinking about visiting or relocating to the region. The hills and valleys of Maury County provide an excellent backdrop for outdoor adventures.

Once labeled “the Dimple of the Universe,” the trails within the City and County Parks as well as in the Yanahli area are wonderful for senior hiking and biking. A portion of the Natchez Trace Parkway, great for biking, runs through the western edge of the county.

Maury County Welcomes Senior Visitors

Agriculture, grand architecture, sites of Civil War conflicts and the home of the country’s eleventh president,James K. Polk, mark just a few of the milestones senior visitors will find along 200+ years of Maury county history. The commercial historic district, in the heart of Columbia, boasts a magnificently restored courthouse and a town square revitalized in recent years with many unique shops, antique stores and restaurants.

History abounds all around Maury County. Several historic sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. History and beautiful homes are the county’s pride.

Four distinct seasons and beautiful scenery that includes majestic rolling hills plus many outdoor activities such as golf, fishing, hunting, water activities and walking trails invite visitors of all ages.

In addition to beautiful landscapes, the county is movie friendly having some history with the film industry.  Many movie scenes have been filmed around the county including parts of: “Hannah Montana: The Movie”, “Daltry Calhoun”, “The Green Mile”, “Stuey”, “At Close Range”, “The Grifter”, “Red, White & Blues” and Deadline”.

Looks like a super county to visit. jeb