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January 2025

Thursday January 30

8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Crossville - FREE Online Books Available - Art Circle Public Library
Art Circle Public Library, 3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

Art Circle Public Library has a subscription to Tumble Book Library, and your family can access it from home! It’s an unlimited and FREE online collection of e-books for children. There are over 250 animated, talking picture books (including some in Spanish and French), read-along chapter books, non-fiction books, exciting games, and puzzles. Access login info HERE

9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Crossville - Trace Your Ancestors - Hosted by Art Circle Public Library
3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

Trace your ancestors on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Art Circle Public Library. The library is the temporary home of the Cumberland County Archives & Family Heritage Center.

9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Sparta - Blood Drive
123 Moore St, Sparta, TN 38583, USA

This blood drive will be held from 9:00am – 12:00pm
All donors who give blood between February 1st – 14th will receive a set of matching winter gloves for their Valentine!
If you are planning on donating, remember to:

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

One donation can save three lives!

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Cumberland - Parent-Child Connection: Self-Worth
129 Birchwood Ln, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

This class will meet every Thursday from January 2nd through February 27th.
Certificates for this class will be awarded to parents who attend and complete all eight sessions with this series.
These sessions will be FREE and everyone is welcome.
Call (931) 484-8923 or 1-800-635-5199 for more information or with questions.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Crossville - Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
24 Oak Rd, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

The Cumberland County Chess Club meet at the RE/Max building at 24 Oak Road each Thursday at 6pm. This is a weekly event and is free to the public. It’s a great way to make new friends!

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Livingston - AA Group 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.

Jul
20
Fri
Sparta Amphitheater Bluegrass
Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come and have a listen to some international bluegrass music at the Sparta Amphitheater July 20 from 7 – 9 pm. During this time downtown boutiques and galleries will stay open until 7 pm.

Oct
19
Fri
Sparta Amphitheater Bluegrass
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come and have a listen to some international bluegrass music at the Sparta Amphitheater July 20 from 7 – 9 pm. During this time downtown boutiques and galleries will stay open until 7 pm.

Jan
17
Thu
Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club Monthly Meeting
Jan 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club monthly meeting every third Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The club serves dinner at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. There is baby sitting available on the premises. For more information, go to the clubs Facebook.

Jan
18
Fri
Sparta Amphitheater Bluegrass
Jan 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come and have a listen to some international bluegrass music at the Sparta Amphitheater July 20 from 7 – 9 pm. During this time downtown boutiques and galleries will stay open until 7 pm.

Feb
21
Thu
Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club Monthly Meeting
Feb 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club monthly meeting every third Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The club serves dinner at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. There is baby sitting available on the premises. For more information, go to the clubs Facebook.

Feb
28
Thu
Big South Fork “Trail Keeper” Program
Feb 28 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Big South Fork Trail Keeper Program Needs Volunteers for 2019. The Trail Keeper program is a volunteer partnership for people who love the park’s trails and want to help take care of them. Trail keepers are expected to hike, bike or horse ride their adopted trail at least four times during the calendar year. They also report on overall trail conditions, pick up any trash, and submit a trail report after each visit. Trail Keepers are a valuable asset to the park staff. To learn more about the Big South Fork Trail Keeper program, email the park’s volunteer coordinator at effie_houston@nps.gov or call (423) 569-9778.

Mar
5
Tue
Fairfield Glade Movie Tuesdays
Mar 5 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Fairfield Glade Movie Tuesdays presented by the Fairfield Glad Community Center.
Enjoy a new movie each Tuesday, concessions will be available. Movies start at 2:00 each week. admission is $2.00.

Mar
6
Wed
Cookeville Teens Need Training Summer Camp Seeking Volunteers
Mar 6 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cookeville Teens Need Training Summer Camp Seeking Volunteers
Attention Community Partners we are currently planning our KIDS summer lunch
program and our TNT summer day camp. If you or your group could spend one day or
more (just three hours per day) providing an activity at the lunch program, please let
me know. We are also looking for businesses or organizations to spend a short time
with the teens this summer demonstrating what you do, teaching job or practical life
skills or just interacting with them.To volunteer for get more information call 931-526-9793 ext 213

Mar
7
Thu
Cookeville Teens Need Training Program Seeking Artist or Crafter
Mar 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Cookeville Teens Need Training Program Seeking Artist or CrafterAre you an artist or crafter? We are looking for a few good volunteers to spend just
one hour per month teaching these skills to our KIDS Matter or TNT youth. To get
started today call 931-526-9793 ext 213.

Mar
21
Thu
Sparta – Blood Drive Hosted By Pro Air Medical
Mar 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sparta – Blood Drive Hosted By Pro Air Medical June 21st from 10:00am-3:00p at the Pro Air Medical location in Sparta. If you would like to give you can pre-register with Blood Assurance at bloodassurance.org/proair .
Recieve free hot dogs, chips, drink and a T-shirt. Even register for a free pair of diabetic shoes.

Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club Monthly Meeting
Mar 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club monthly meeting every third Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The club serves dinner at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. There is baby sitting available on the premises. For more information, go to the clubs Facebook.