Columbia, Tennessee

Columbia, incorporated in 1817, is situated along the banks of the Duck River at the southern edge of the Nashville Basin. Columbia is a city in and the county seat of Maury County located approximately 45 miles south of Nashville. The city is known for being the self-proclaimed "Mule capital of the world" and honors this fact with "Mule Day", an annual Columbia celebration of all things pertaining to mules. “Mule Day” has evolved from a single day event, when it first began in 1840, into a multi-day festival that attracts more than 200,000 people to the Columbia.

Today, Columbia is largely a tourist destination. Attractions in Columbia include the James K. Polk Ancestral Home, the Columbia Athenaeum, and Mule Day. Columbia is home of the national headquarters for the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Also, Columbia State Community College, a two-year college founded in 1966, is located in Columbia. It was the first community college established in Tennessee and is currently one of the Columbia's largest employers.

We have confirmed that Columbia has numerous jobsites where asbestos exposure has occurred. Asbestos exposure has been linked to mesothelioma, a asbestos-related cancer. If you were exposed to asbestos in Columbia, Tennessee and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should consider contacting an asbestos law firm.

Jobsites in Columbia where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Columbia, TN have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Columbia, TN

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Columbia, TN. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.