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News Talk 94.1 keeps you updated on community events and activities all across the Upper Cumberland. Check back often to plan your week, find fun things to do with the kids, or family outings.

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January 2025

Monday January 27

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Volunteer Recruiting - Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity

Upper Cumberland Habitat relies on Volunteers to keep their ministry strong, and not just on the job site. They use volunteers in their basic daily operations, from ReStore volunteers to office volunteers and all the work in between. Volunteers ages 16 and up are utilized in many capacities, 18 and over in all capacities. If you and your family want to donate your time, you can email: tisha@uchabitat.org.

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Crossville - Beginner Tai Chi Classes - Art Circle Public Library
3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

Learn Tai Chi for arthritis relief and overall health at The Art Circle Public Library with beginner classes starting at 10am (registration is limited) and intermediate classes starting at 11am. Call 931-484-6790 ext. 241 for details.

10:15 am
Cookeville - Art Quest
Putnam County Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

Engage in a FREE weekly, hands-on art activity and craft class at the Putnam County Library!
Take a journey into the expansion of creativity with certified visual arts teacher, Annette Saldana.
Participants must be 12 years of age or older to join.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Crossville - Intermediate Tai Chi Classes - Art Circle Public Library
3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

Learn Tai Chi for arthritis relief and overall health at The Art Circle Public Library with beginner classes starting at 10am (registration is limited) and intermediate classes starting at 11am. Call 931-484-6790 ext. 241 for details.

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jamestown - Blood Drive
364 W Central Ave, Jamestown, TN 38556, USA

A mobile blood drive will be held in Jamestown from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.
All donors will receive a Save Lives long sleeve shirt for National Blood Donor Month while supplies last!
If you plan on donating, remember to:

  • Eat a good meal
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Avoid energy drinks
  • Bring your ID

One donation could save three lives!

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cookeville - Kids Art Class - Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio
186 S Walnut Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

It’s never too early for art! Kids grades 1-8 are invited to the Young At Art Class Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio Every Monday 4:00-6:00pm. Each class is $15. Please call 931-526-2424 or come by Cookeville Art, 186A S. Walnut to pre-register.

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Livingston - AA Meeting

The Livingston AA Group meets at the Windham Building (Behind Livingston Church Of Christ) Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm. The building is located between East Main Street and East Cedar Street in Livingston.

Sep
12
Tue
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Sep 12 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution’s 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

American Legion Offering Scholarships
Sep 12 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution's 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

American Legion Offering Scholarships
Sep 12 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution's 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

American Legion Offering Scholarships
Sep 12 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution's 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 12 @ 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a free flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment. This specific date is located in the urgent care lobby.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 12 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a free flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 12 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 12 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment. The location for this date will be on the first floor.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 12 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment. The location for this date is on the third floor.

Cookeville – Free Coffee For Veterans – Sponsored By American Legion Post 46
Sep 12 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Veterans, have a great cup of coffee for free at Big O’s Donuts every Tuesday morning and enjoy great conversations with your fellow Veterans. All are welcome. Sponsored by American Legion Post 46 and VFW Post 6296 Cookeville, TN.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 12 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a free flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment. This specific date is located in Pod C.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 12 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a free flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment. The drive-thru clinic is only available 8 am – 12 pm.

Cumberland County Commodities Distribution
Sep 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is holding a commodities distribution. Sign-up will be available at the distribution site, or online at https://uchra.org/communityservices/. The Commodity Program supplements the diets of low-income individuals by providing non-perishable food.

Upper Cumberland – Caregiving and Housing Assistance Offered
Sep 12 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

If you are a caregiver for a relative or child in need, or need housing assistance, UCDD is here for you!  A support group meeting will be held for caregivers during this month. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931-476-4127 if you are interested in attending this meeting or finding more information about the support offered in your community.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment.

Grandparents As Parents
Sep 12 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Peaks of Hope hosts a Grandparents as Parents support group session. This support group is free of costs. For more information call 931.229.0098.

Crossville – Beginner’s Quilting Camp
Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come learn an ageless trade with this quilting class designed for beginners ages 8-80! A sewing machine in good working order is required. There is a $40 class fee and an additional $25 fabric kit fee if needed. Contact Jane 931-335-0621 for a possible loaner sewing machine, more info, or to register for the class. Come for the morning, afternoon, or both!

TCAT Financial Management Work Shop
Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

All workshops are FREE of charge and will be led by members of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives). Reservations are required for attendance.  Email hollyneal@uppercumberlandunitedfund.org to register.

Sep 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

TVHS Veterans can get a free flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment. This specific date is located in the drive-thru clinic.

Cookeville – Watercolor Class – Presented By Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery
Sep 12 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Anyone can paint! Reach out to Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery (931-526-2424) to obtain pricing and register for their exciting “Dip Your Brush Into Watercolor” class that meets each Tuesday at 10:30a.

Upper Cumberland – Donations Needed – Genesis House Domestic Violence Shelter
Sep 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Genesis House Domestic Violence Shelter serves the counties of Putnam, Clay, White, Macon, Jackson, DeKalb, Smith, Pickett and Overton. They are in need of donations of diapers and personal hygiene items to help with all Upper Cumberland Shelters. To donate, please call 931-526-5197 to arrange donation drop off. Monetary donations can be mailed to PO Box 1180 Cookeville, TN 38503.

Free Healthcare On Wheels
Sep 12 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

St. Mary's Legacy Clinic is offering free healthcare to those without insurance. The services offered are of the following: primary care, disease prevention and treatment, minor injuries, chronic conditions, diabetes, blood pressure, patient education, and more.

Free Healthcare On Wheels
Sep 12 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic is offering free healthcare to those without insurance. The services offered are of the following: primary care, disease prevention and treatment, minor injuries, chronic conditions, diabetes, blood pressure, patient education, and more.

Crossville- The Stephens Center Parent-Child Connection Class
Sep 12 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

This class teaches nurturing parenting skills for families every Tuesday (August 8-October 3). Everyone is welcome, free of charge. For more info, call 931-484-8923.

Cookeville – Parent-Child Connection Classes Presented By The Stephens Center
Sep 12 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Cookeville – Parent-child Connection Classes Presented By The Stephens Center Tuesdays from 3:30pm -5:30pm all classes are ZOOM Meetings.  Pre-registration will be required at Exchange Club/Stephens Center Office located at 1680 S Jefferson Ave, Ste C, Cookeville.  Call (931) 559-6432 for an appointment to register or for more information.  There is no charge for PCC sessions.  Certificates will be awarded to parents attending eight sessions within this series.  Everyone welcome!

August 4……………………………………“Orientation, AssessingnNurturing Skills”

 August 11…..…………………….……………“Children’s Brain Development”

 August 18…………………………………………………….……“Family Rules”

 August 25…………………………………………………………………“Personal Power”

 September 1…………………………………………………………………..“Self-Worth”

 September 8………………..…………………………“Family Morals & Values”

 September 15………..….“Using Rewards & Punishment to Guide Behavior”

 September 22……..……………………………………………….…..“Empathy”

 September 29….………….…………………………………”Make-Up Session”

 

Love Like You Mean It
Sep 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Call 931-229-0098 to reserve a spot in this video study. Each session consists of a 15-20 minute video, discussion questions, and a short take home devotional reading with couple challenges.

Byrdstown – American Legion Meeting
Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Byrdstown American Legion Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. at the Dixie Cafe.

The Historic Palace Theatre Live Events
Sep 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Historic Palace Theatre will be hosting a movie night on September 12th at 7 pm. They will be playing Smokey & The Bandit 3. Movie tickets will be available for purchase the night of the event.

Sep
13
Wed
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Sep 13 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution's 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

American Legion Offering Scholarships
Sep 13 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution’s 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

American Legion Offering Scholarships
Sep 13 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution's 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

American Legion Offering Scholarships
Sep 13 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution's 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 13 @ 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a free flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment. This specific date is located in the urgent care lobby.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 13 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a free flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 13 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment. The location for this date is on the third floor.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 13 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 13 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment. The location for this date will be on the first floor.

Crossville – Free Access To Heritage Hub – Art Circle Public Library
Sep 13 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Heritage Hub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover potentially unknown family members. The archive includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7 through www.artcirclelibrary.info .

Crossville – Invest in the Art Circle Public Library Foundation – Art Circle Public Library
Sep 13 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

The Art Circle Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide financial support for the Art Circle Public Library. All donations to the Foundation are tax exempt to the extent of the law. Send donations or inquiries to the ACPL Foundation at 3 East Street, Crossville TN, 38555.

Enroll A Child In The Imagination Library
Sep 13 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Every child should have access to books! Tennessee’s statewide Imagination Library is FREE and open to all eligible-age children in Tennessee at no cost to families and regardless of income. The books in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library are selected by a blue ribbon committee of childhood education experts. If you would like to enroll your child, you may fill out a registration form at the Art Circle Public Library.

Enroll A Child In The Imagination Library
Sep 13 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Every child should have access to books! Tennessee’s statewide Imagination Library is FREE and open to all eligible-age children in Tennessee at no cost to families and regardless of income. The books in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library are selected by a blue ribbon committee of childhood education experts. If you would like to enroll your child, you may fill out a registration form at the Art Circle Public Library.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 13 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a free flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment. The drive-thru clinic is only available 8 am – 12 pm.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 13 @ 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a free flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment. This specific date is located in Pod C.

Sparta – Job Search Hosted By Clean Hearts Veterans Outreach
Sep 13 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sparta – Job Search Hosted By Clean Hearts Veterans Outreach for all Veterans from 9am-1pm every first and third Wednesday of each month. If you are a veteran in need of a job, want to write a resume, or seek job counseling, contact Steve Colquitt at 931-837-5050.

UCAAAD Offers SNAP Assistance
Sep 13 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) is now offering application assistance with SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, for adults 60 and over or individuals with a disability to provide eligible individuals with monthly benefits to buy food. Applicants 60 and over or an individual with a disability can now call the UCAAAD SNAP Benefits Coordinator at (931) 432-4111 for free and confidential application assistance.

UCAAAD Offers SNAP Assistance
Sep 13 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) is now offering application assistance with SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, for adults 60 and over or individuals with a disability to provide eligible individuals with monthly benefits to buy food. Applicants 60 and over or an individual with a disability can now call the UCAAAD SNAP Benefits Coordinator at (931) 432-4111 for free and confidential application assistance.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 13 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

TVHS Veterans can get a flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment.

Farmer’s Market
Sep 13 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

The Farmer’s Market will be held in The Square.

Crossville – “Ewe Can Knit” – Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Sep 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come knit alongside friends! “Ewe Can Knit” classes are presented By The Art Circle Public Library Each Wednesday from 10:00am-12pm. Bring your work in progress or new project! For more information, call 931-558-8684.

Sep 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

TVHS Veterans can get a free flu shot at their next primary care or specialty clinic appointment. Veterans may also receive vaccinations via a walk-in appointment. This specific date is located in the drive-thru clinic.