About The Muletowner
We’re two neighbors who love this town and wanted one simple place to find out what’s happening in it.
The Muletowner is a love letter to Columbia, Tennessee — the heart of Maury County and the original Mule Town. From First Fridays on the square to new restaurants, school news, festivals, and Mule Day itself, we cover the events, small businesses, and community stories that make this corner of Middle Tennessee worth showing up for.
Why we started it
Columbia is growing fast, and it’s easy for great local happenings to slip by unnoticed. We started The Muletowner to shine a light on the people and places that make Maury County special — and to bring neighbors together around the things going on right down the street. No paywalls, no noise — just the good stuff, every Thursday.
Who’s behind The Muletowner
Eric Sutton
Co-Founder & Photographer
Eric is an internationally published portrait photographer and the eye behind Eric Sutton Photography. His work has carried him from Iceland to Italy and earned clients like PBS, SeaWorld, and Walt Disney World — but his heart is in Columbia, capturing the people and places of Maury County. Eric brings The Muletowner its love of local imagery and storytelling.
Brock Douglas
Co-Founder
Brock is a Columbia-based digital marketing expert and the founder of Konversly. A former touring musician turned marketer — and a husband and father — he has spent 7+ years helping creators and small businesses grow. Brock handles the technology and reach behind The Muletowner so more neighbors get the news. More at brockdouglas.net.
Together, we’re building the friendliest, most useful guide to life in Muletown — and we’re just getting started. If you love this town as much as we do, come along for the ride.