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January 2025

Saturday January 25

8:00 am – 11:00 am
Crossville - Cars and Coffee
Shadden Tire Discounters, 584 S Main St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

Enjoy a fresh hot cup of coffee while you show of your special ride at the Cars and Coffee car show in Crossville!
Everyone is welcome to join, so don’t forget to bring your hot rod or stop by for some coffee and hang out with friends.

10:45 am – 11:15 am
Crossville - FREE Intermediate Guitar Classes - Art Circle Public Library
3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

FREE Guitar Lessons hosted By The Art Circle Public Library held every Saturday! Beginner classes meet at 10:00am, Intermediates meet at 10:45am, and Advanced classes meet at 11:20am. Bring your own guitar! Call 931-484-6790 ext. 241 for details.

11:15 am – 11:45 am
Crossville - FREE Advanced Guitar Classes - Art Circle Public Library
3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

FREE Guitar Lessons hosted By The Art Circle Public Library held every Saturday! Beginner classes meet at 10:00am, Intermediates meet at 10:45am, and Advanced classes meet at 11:20am. Bring your own guitar! Call 931-484-6790 ext. 241 for details.

Sunday January 26

8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Access The Tennessee Electronic Library For Free!
Art Circle Public Library, 3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

Enhance your research and learning experience with TEL, The Tennessee Electronic Library! Use this convenient comprehensive resource for homework help, test prep, career tools, genealogical resources, general interest information, & more! Click here to access TEL free of charge – anytime, anywhere!

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Allons - Hummel Chapel Church Service - Presented by Hummel Chapel Church
1318 Phillips Rd, Allons, TN 38541, USA

Hummel Chapel Church services are held every Sunday at 10am. Preacher Joe Lee invites everyone to come worship alongside his non-denominational church. For more information, call 931-261-5606.

Aug
16
Tue
Overton County – Stephen’s Center Seminars
Aug 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Stephen’s Center is holding a series of parenting seminars designed to support parents.

Sessions are held at The StephensCenter, located at 616 N. Church Street, Livingston. There is no charge for PCC sessions.  

August 3………………….….”Orientation,Assessing Nurturing Skills”

August 10……………………..………………………”WhyParents Spank”

August 17……….………….………….”DoingThis For Your Own Good”

August 24..………………”Alternativesto Spanking, Hitting, & Yelling”

August 31 ………..………………………..…”MyWay or The Highway”

September 7…..…………..………………………..”CopingWith Stress”

September 14….………………………………….………..”Self-Esteem”

September 21…..…….……………….……..”SupportingYour Partner”

September 28.………….…….…………………………Make-UpSession

Certificates will be awardedto parentsattending eight sessions within this series. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call: 931-823-6432.

Cookeville – Stephen’s Center Parent Support Group
Aug 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Sessions are to be held at Exchange Club/Stephens Center office located at 1680 S.Jefferson Ave, Ste C, Cookeville. 

August 2…………………………“Orientation,Assessing Nurturing Skills”

August 9…..……………………..……“Children’sBrain Development”

August 16…………………………………………….……“FamilyRules”

August 23………………………………………………………“PersonalPower”

August 30…………………………………………………………….“Self-Worth”

September 6………………..…………………“FamilyMorals & Values”

September 13…..”Using Rewards &Punishment to Guide Behavior”

September 20……..……………………………………….…..“Empathy”

September 27….………….………..…………………Make-UpSession

There is no charge for PCCsessions. Certificateswill be awarded to parents attendingeight sessions within this series. 

Everyone welcome! For more information, call 931-823-6432. 

Cookeville – Love Letters – Backstage CPAC
Aug 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Backstage Series at CPAC presents: Love Letters by AR Gurney, Directed by Kimberly Frick-Welker. Love Letters is the beautiful story of Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards.

Audiences get a glimpse into a lifetime between two people who grew up together and went their separate ways. Although physically apart, Melissa and Andy remained spiritually close as only true lovers.

Shows August 12-20. All performances are set for 7:30 p.m. except August 14 which begins at 2 p.m. Tickets on sale now, for more information, call 528-1313.

Aug
17
Wed
Crossville – Free Access To Heritage Hub – Art Circle Public Library
Aug 17 @ 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
Aug 17 @ 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
Aug 17 @ 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
Aug 17 @ 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.

Cookeville – CPAC Featured Artist
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

August’s featured artist at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center is David Stone. Dave Stone was born in Washington State in the summer of 1983. Having been homeschooled through high school, he was able to draw his younger sister Sarah…. A lot.

When he was 11 he entered a drawing of his sister into the county fair and won first place. He hasn’t put the pencils and paint brushes down since. Although Dave is now a starving artist, his dreams and passions are still very much alive today.

Viewers may enjoy the art Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at 10 E. Broad St in the CPAC lobby.

Cookeville – Suicide Prevention Resources and Information Presented Presented by the TN Suicide Prevention Network
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The TN Suicide Prevention Network has FREE resources available if yourself or someone you know needs help. Reach out NOW. The state wide crisis line is 1-855-CRISIS or you can text 741741 to connect to the crisis text line. This state organization is working tirelessly to eliminate the stigma around suicide. Get more information and gain knowledge on the warning signs of suicide at TSPN.org.

Sparta – Job Search Hosted By Clean Hearts Veterans Outreach
Aug 17 @ 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
Aug 17 @ 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
Aug 17 @ 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.

Crossville – “Ewe Can Knit” – Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Aug 17 @ 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.

Cumberland County – County Fair
Aug 17 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Sew it, grow it, and show it at the Cumberland County Fair!

Gate admission is $5, and children 5 and under are free!

For more information, call 931-484-9454.

Cookeville – Everyone Loves Ceramics!
Aug 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

How can you resist the opportunity to paint your very own ceramic figurine? Reach out to Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery (931-526-2424) to register and obtain pricing.

Overton County – Stephen’s Center Seminars
Aug 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Stephen’s Center is holding a series of parenting seminars designed to support parents.

Sessions are held at The StephensCenter, located at 616 N. Church Street, Livingston. There is no charge for PCC sessions.  

August 3………………….….”Orientation,Assessing Nurturing Skills”

August 10……………………..………………………”WhyParents Spank”

August 17……….………….………….”DoingThis For Your Own Good”

August 24..………………”Alternativesto Spanking, Hitting, & Yelling”

August 31 ………..………………………..…”MyWay or The Highway”

September 7…..…………..………………………..”CopingWith Stress”

September 14….………………………………….………..”Self-Esteem”

September 21…..…….……………….……..”SupportingYour Partner”

September 28.………….…….…………………………Make-UpSession

Certificates will be awardedto parentsattending eight sessions within this series. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call: 931-823-6432.

Cookeville – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Aug 17 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Open Maker Lab is hosted by The Imagine Foundry every Wednesday from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Join the open maker lab experience! Let your creativity lead you in their makerspace – experience stations such as woodworking, building, crafting, sewing, and more! Imagine, design, and create with tools, materials, and professionals in the maker labs. $5 per maker per day.

Aug
18
Thu
Cookeville – CRMC Golf Classic Hosted By Golden Eagle Golf Course
Aug 18 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Get your team ready for the CRMC Annual Golf Classic!

There will be an 8:00am flight and a 1:00pm flight on both Thursday and Friday.

Team registration is $700 for a foursome, and includes meals, tournament polo, $20,000 hole-in-one competition, sleeve of golf balls, golf-cart access, snacks, and drinks.

Team registration is online at crmchealth.org/foundation-events or by calling 931-783-2003.

Crossville – FREE Online Books Available – Art Circle Public Library
Aug 18 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

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

Crossville – Trace Your Ancestors
Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Trace your ancestors at the Cumberland County Archives & Family Heritage Center Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 10am-12pm at 95 East 1st St Crossville, TN 38555. Call (931) 456-2006 for details.

Livingston – Commodities Distribution – Presented By UCHRA
Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

There will be a Commodities Distribution Presented By UCHRA at the Overton County Fairgrounds. Sign up will be available at the site.

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency does not discriminate in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities.

For more information call 931-476-4116.

Cumberland County – County Fair
Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Sew it, grow it, and show it at the Cumberland County Fair!

Gate admission is $5, and children 5 and under are free!

For more information, call 931-484-9454.

Cookeville – Teen Oreo Event – Presented By The Putnam County Library
Aug 18 @ 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm

Teens aged 12 – 18 are invited to taste all the weird and wonderful flavors of Oreos. After that, learn how to use the Libby app to access books, audiobooks, magazines, and videos!

For more information call (931) 526-2416.

Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club Monthly Meeting
Aug 18 @ 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.

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
Aug 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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!

Cookeville – Clearview Bluegrass Performance
Aug 18 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Third Thursday in the Park concludes at Dogwood Park on August 18 at 7:30 p.m. with Clearview Bluegrass.

Clearview Bluegrass is a traditional bluegrass and old time music band that makes its home in the hills of Tennessee.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket for this free event. Concessions are available. For more information, call 528-1313.

Aug
19
Fri
Cookeville – CRMC Golf Classic Hosted By Golden Eagle Golf Course
Aug 19 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Get your team ready for the CRMC Annual Golf Classic!

There will be an 8:00am flight and a 1:00pm flight on both Thursday and Friday.

Team registration is $700 for a foursome, and includes meals, tournament polo, $20,000 hole-in-one competition, sleeve of golf balls, golf-cart access, snacks, and drinks.

Team registration is online at crmchealth.org/foundation-events or by calling 931-783-2003.

Livingston – American Legion Boston Butt Fundraiser – Presented By Bohannon American Legion Post 4 and Auxiliary Unit 4
Aug 19 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Boston butt fundraiser held by the Livingston Bohannon American Legion Post 4 and Auxiliary Unit 4. 

Tickets cost $35 each and can be purchased by calling Norm Osburn at 931-403-3380 before March 25th.

Pickup is Saturday, April 9th, from 8am-12p at 121 S Church St. Call Norm (931-403-3380) for details.

Cumberland County – County Fair
Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Sew it, grow it, and show it at the Cumberland County Fair!

Gate admission is $5, and children 5 and under are free!

For more information, call 931-484-9454.

Cookeville – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum
Aug 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

“Train Tales” hosted by The Cookeville Depot Museum will be presented every Friday from 10:30 am – 11am. Parents and preschool children can enjoy this free activity and story every Friday. Afterwards, be sure to explore the cabooses and train cars! Admission is free -for more information call 931-520-5455.

Legal Aid Society Providing Free Legal Services To Low-Income Individuals In The Upper Cumberland
Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Are you in need of legal representation? The Legal Aid Society is a nonprofit law firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals in the Upper Cumberland. They do not handle any criminal cases, just civil cases. If you are in need of these services, call 931-528-7436.

Legal Aid Society Providing Free Legal Services To Low-Income Individuals In The Upper Cumberland
Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Are you in need of legal representation? The Legal Aid Society is a nonprofit law firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals in the Upper Cumberland. They do not handle any criminal cases, just civil cases. If you are in need of these services, call 931-528-7436.

Cookeville – Cane Creek Water Rentals
Aug 19 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Weekend rentals are back through October at the park concessions building, 201 CC Camp Road. Hours are Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Paddleboats, single kayaks, tandem kayaks, and canoes available! For more information, please call (931) 526-6668.

Cookeville – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Aug 19 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Open Maker Lab is hosted by The Imagine Foundry every Friday from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Join the open maker lab experience! Let your creativity lead you in their makerspace – experience stations such as woodworking, building, crafting, sewing, and more! Imagine, design, and create with tools, materials, and professionals in the maker labs. $5 per maker per day. Stop in and see what inspires you to create!

Cookeville – Domino Derby
Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Activiteams is a FREE group for 20-29 year olds that meets, then splits up into random smaller groups. Those groups then spend the next hour and a half completing a task, competing with the other groups, or solving a problem together – all while they get to know each other.

At this FREE Activiteams meeting, we’ll divide into teams and build a domino course ultimately composed of more than 1,000 dominoes – complete with tricks and stunts – that we’ll set off at end of the night. Guided questions and prompts will ensure everyone gets to know each other while they engineer a fun-filled night.

This event is not sponsored by the Putnam County Library. For more information, please visit the Acitiviteams facebook page “Events” tab for more information.

Livingston – Quittin’ Tyme Band And Dance – Presented By The American Legion
Aug 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of country music and dancing with the Quittin' Tyme Band.

The dance is open to everyone, and concessions will be available.

Call 931-403-3380 for more information.

Aug
20
Sat
Cookeville – FREE Clothing Giveaway
Aug 20 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come on out to Gentry Chapel for a FREE Clothing and Supplies Giveaway on August 20th from 8a-1p!! 

Men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing will be available.

 For info, contact Sharon Stanton at 931-239-6538.

Smithville – Art For Kids Day – Sponsored By The 23rd Annual Off The Beaten Path Tour
Aug 20 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Art For Kids Day is happening at the DeKalb County Famers Market on August 20th! Pottery and other art will be on sale at 8am and the market will go on until it’s all sold. Proceeds from this generously donated art will directly support the purchase of food for children in need through DeKalb County’s Backpack Program.

Cookeville – The Depot In Art
Aug 20 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Check out this new exhibition that will consist of several pieces by local artists that feature the Depot building through the years, as well as a special loan from the Tennessee State Museum of a painting with an unusual Depot view by Evelyn Lee-Sissom.

This will be the first in the new series, “Art at the Depot” that will lead up to the ART Prowl each fall. Be sure to stop by the Depot to check out this new series opening August 13 running through October 29.

For more information, call 528-8570.

Cookeville – “Where Did Ya Go? What Did Ya See?” – Cookeville History Museum
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

This family fun exhibit at the Cookeville History Museum is now open, and you don’t want to miss it!

Take a nostalgic trip through Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland via local highways and byways, and view Middle Tennessee through the eyes of yesterday!

For more information, call 931-520-5455.

Cookeville – Blood Assurance Blood Drive
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come support your community by donating blood in the parking lot in front of Bon Air United Methodist Church!

Remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks, and bring a photo ID.

Donors will receive a $5 Sonic gift card, a “Blood Assurance 50th Anniversary Tumbler,” and be entered to win a Walt Disney Trip!

To schedule an appointment, contact Rodney Ritchie (419) 296-3524 or milkdude1967@yahoo.com

Crossville – FREE Beginner Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

FREE Guitar Lessons hosted By The Art Circle Public Library held every Saturday! Beginner classes meet at 10:00am, Intermediates meet at 10:45am, and Advanced classes meet at 11:20am. Bring your own guitar! Call 931-484-6790 ext. 241 for details.

Crossville – FREE Intermediate Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Aug 20 @ 10:45 am – 11:15 am

FREE Guitar Lessons hosted By The Art Circle Public Library held every Saturday! Beginner classes meet at 10:00am, Intermediates meet at 10:45am, and Advanced classes meet at 11:20am. Bring your own guitar! Call 931-484-6790 ext. 241 for details.

Crossville – FREE Advanced Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Aug 20 @ 11:15 am – 11:45 am

FREE Guitar Lessons hosted By The Art Circle Public Library held every Saturday! Beginner classes meet at 10:00am, Intermediates meet at 10:45am, and Advanced classes meet at 11:20am. Bring your own guitar! Call 931-484-6790 ext. 241 for details.

Sparta – Good Time Cruisers Cruise-In
Aug 20 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Get ready to dust them off, check the tires, and top off the tank – the Sparta Good Time Cruisers are back on Liberty square each month April – October 2022 from 3pm till dusk! See you there!

Van Buren County – Calling All Vendors
Aug 20 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Van Buren County is looking for vendors and entertainers for this event and for future events!

Local folks and organizations will be prioritized. Sign up by Wednesday, July 20th!

For more information, call 931-946-2314.

Cookeville – Love Letters – Backstage CPAC
Aug 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Backstage Series at CPAC presents: Love Letters by AR Gurney, Directed by Kimberly Frick-Welker. Love Letters is the beautiful story of Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards.

Audiences get a glimpse into a lifetime between two people who grew up together and went their separate ways. Although physically apart, Melissa and Andy remained spiritually close as only true lovers.

Shows August 12-20. All performances are set for 7:30 p.m. except August 14 which begins at 2 p.m. Tickets on sale now, for more information, call 528-1313.

Cookeville – College Town Weekend
Aug 20 @ 10:30 pm – Aug 21 @ 2:30 am

With summer coming to a close and school starting back up that means College Town Weekends are back in full swing!

Join us August 20 for some fun at the Depot for Depot trivia, refreshments and lots of outdoor activities including cornhole and jumbo checkers from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.!

For more information, call 528-8570.

Aug
21
Sun
Access The Tennessee Electronic Library For Free!
Aug 21 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Enhance your research and learning experience with TEL, The Tennessee Electronic Library! Use this convenient comprehensive resource for homework help, test prep, career tools, genealogical resources, general interest information, & more! Visit http://artcirclelibrary.info to access TEL free of charge – anytime, anywhere!

Allons – Hummel Chapel Church Service – Presented by Hummel Chapel Church
Aug 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Hummel Chapel Church services are held every Sunday at 10am. Preacher Joe Lee invites everyone to come worship alongside his non-demonational church. For more information, call 931-261-5606.