<p>COLUMBIA — Maury County got a moment in the national spotlight this week as American Idol winner Hannah Harper paid a visit to downtown Columbia, stopping in at the Downtown Barbershop alongside runner-up Noah Peters, according to posts from both Columbia Main Street and Visit Columbia TN.</p><p>Local organizations welcomed Harper warmly, congratulating her on her victory and thanking her for spending time in the community. The courthouse square has long been the heart of Columbia's identity, and seeing it show up in connection with a national television moment is the kind of thing that makes locals proud. Details on what brought Harper to Columbia were not immediately available, but the visit drew significant attention on social media.</p>
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American Idol Winner Hannah Harper Stops in Downtown Columbia
The newest American Idol champion visited the courthouse square, putting Columbia in the national spotlight and drawing cheers from local fans.
