Posted 10/24/22


The Kiwanis Club of Columbia honored two long time members recently, Steve Burt and Bobby Sands, with the George F. Hixson Fellowship.

The George F. Hixson Fellowship Award is one of the highest honors given by Kiwanis, and recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to Kiwanis’ history of generosity and for their dedicated service.

Bobby Sands is a native of Giles County, a graduate of Middle Tennessee State and the University of Tennessee Law School in 1979.  His work history includes, Assistant District Attorney, private law practice, and General Sessions Judge following his appointment to complete the term of retiring Judge Jimmy Matthews. He has been re-elected 3 additional terms.