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January 2025

Tuesday January 21

8:00 am – 10:00 am
Cookeville - Free Coffee For Veterans - Sponsored By American Legion Post 46
829 E Spring St, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

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.

9:00 am – 11:00 am
Smith - Commodity Distribution
159 Ag Center Ln, South Carthage, TN 37030, USA

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution in Smith County on January 21st.
Visit https://uchra.org/2025-commodities-distribution-events/ for more information about UCHRA’s commodities program including instructions on how to apply.

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Upper Cumberland - Caregiving and Housing Assistance Offered

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.

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Crossville - Beginner's Quilting Camp
2569 Cook Rd, Crossville, TN 38571, USA

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!

10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Cookeville - Watercolor Class - Presented By Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery
186 S Walnut Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

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.

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

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.

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Putnam - Parent-Child Connection: Family Rules
880 W Jackson St, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

This class will meet every Tuesday from January 7th through March 4th.

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) 823-6432 or 1-800-635-5199 for more information or with questions.

6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Livingston - Auxiliary & Legion Meeting - Hosted by American Legion Post 4 and Auxiliary Unit 4
121 S Church St, Livingston, TN 38570, USA

Bohannon American Legion Post 4 and Auxiliary Unit 4 of Livingston meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Post headquarters located at 121 S. Church Street.  The Auxiliary meets at 4:45 pm and the Legion meets at 6:15 pm. Active duty military, honorably discharged veterans and spouses are invited to attend.  For more information contact Ken Werner at 931-823-2386.

Oct
6
Fri
Cookeville – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum
Oct 6 @ 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
Oct 6 @ 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
Oct 6 @ 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 – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Oct 6 @ 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!

Dogwood Shakespeare in the Park MMXXIII
Oct 6 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Dogwood is presenting Shakespeare in the park, "The Summoning of Everyman, A Medieval Morality Play", directed by Mark Harry Creter. This play is produced by the Cultural Arts Division of the Department of Leisure Services.

Dogwood Shakespeare in the Park MMXXIII
Oct 6 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Dogwood is presenting Shakespeare in the park, “The Summoning of Everyman, A Medieval Morality Play”, directed by Mark Harry Creter. This play is produced by the Cultural Arts Division of the Department of Leisure Services.

Oct
7
Sat
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Oct 7 @ 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
Oct 7 @ 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
Oct 7 @ 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 .

Yard Sale For Cancer Benefit
Oct 7 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Beverly Johnson will be taking donations for a yard sale for a woman in the community who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She will be taking donations September 7th from 7-5 pm at Center Grove Community Center. The yard sale will be held the following two days. All proceeds will go to funeral funds in hopes to get the funeral pre-paid for prior to her passing. For more information call 931-858-5055.

32nd Annual Allardt Great Pumpkin Festival Pumpkin Run
Oct 7 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

10K, 5K, and 1 mile fun run/walk at the Allardt Pumpkin Festival. Race starts at 8 am at Allardt Elementary School. NO SHIRTS IF REGISTERING AFTER OCTOBER 1, 2023.
https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Allardt/31stAnnualAllardtGreatPumpkinFestivalPumpkinRun

19th Annual Clay County Boys Basketball Golf Scramble
Oct 7 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Tee time begins at 8:30 am. The registration fee is $200 per team, which includes breakfast and lunch. There will be door prizes and a $5000 hole-in-one giveaway. For more information call 931-397-2622 or 931-243-5510.

Crossville – FREE Beginner Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Oct 7 @ 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
Oct 7 @ 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.

The Hanging Limb Horse Ring Chili Cook Off
Oct 7 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

The registration fee is $5 and admission is $1. There will be music, vendors, a 50/50 raffle, games, a bake sale, and more. There will be a horseshow to follow at 5:00 pm.

Crossville – FREE Advanced Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Oct 7 @ 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.

Family Fall Fest
Oct 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Ascension Christ Lutheran Church will have games, bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin painting, and so much more all for free. Ascension is located behind Kroger.

Dogwood Shakespeare in the Park MMXXIII
Oct 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Dogwood is presenting Shakespeare in the park, “The Summoning of Everyman, A Medieval Morality Play”, directed by Mark Harry Creter. This play is produced by the Cultural Arts Division of the Department of Leisure Services.

Dogwood Shakespeare in the Park MMXXIII
Oct 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Dogwood is presenting Shakespeare in the park, "The Summoning of Everyman, A Medieval Morality Play", directed by Mark Harry Creter. This play is produced by the Cultural Arts Division of the Department of Leisure Services.

Oct
8
Sun
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Oct 8 @ 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
Oct 8 @ 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
Oct 8 @ 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 .

Access The Tennessee Electronic Library For Free!
Oct 8 @ 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! Click here to access TEL free of charge – anytime, anywhere!

Access The Tennessee Electronic Library For Free!
Oct 8 @ 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
Oct 8 @ 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.

Dogwood Shakespeare in the Park MMXXIII
Oct 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Dogwood is presenting Shakespeare in the park, "The Summoning of Everyman, A Medieval Morality Play", directed by Mark Harry Creter. This play is produced by the Cultural Arts Division of the Department of Leisure Services.

Oct
9
Mon
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Oct 9 @ 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
Oct 9 @ 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
Oct 9 @ 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 .

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

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.

Crossville – Beginner Tai Chi Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Oct 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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.

Crossville – Intermediate Tai Chi Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Oct 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Cookeville – Kids Art Class Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio
Oct 9 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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.

Livingston – Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings – Hosted By The Overton County Chamber of Commerce
Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings hosted by the Overton County Chamber of Commerce meet every Monday evening at 7:00pm. These meetings are FREE and open to whomever needs help.

Dogwood Shakespeare in the Park MMXXIII
Oct 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Dogwood is presenting Shakespeare in the park, "The Summoning of Everyman, A Medieval Morality Play", directed by Mark Harry Creter. This play is produced by the Cultural Arts Division of the Department of Leisure Services.

Oct
10
Tue
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Oct 10 @ 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
Oct 10 @ 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
Oct 10 @ 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 .

Cookeville – Free Coffee For Veterans – Sponsored By American Legion Post 46
Oct 10 @ 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.

Upper Cumberland – Caregiving and Housing Assistance Offered
Oct 10 @ 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.

Grandparents As Parents
Oct 10 @ 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
Oct 10 @ 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 Marketing Work Shop
Oct 10 @ 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.

Cookeville – Watercolor Class – Presented By Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery
Oct 10 @ 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
Oct 10 @ 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.

Fairfield Glade Movie Tuesdays
Oct 10 @ 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.

Free Healthcare On Wheels
Oct 10 @ 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
Oct 10 @ 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.

Love Like You Mean It
Oct 10 @ 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
Oct 10 @ 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.