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February 2025

Tuesday February 18

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.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cookeville - Share The Love: Food & Hygiene Drive
225 N Willow Ave ste 6, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

The Silver Angels of Tennessee are collecting non-perishable food and hygiene items from February 1st – 28th for the 5 Loaves Food Pantry.
Donations can be dropped off at Silver Angels of Tennessee – Putnam at 225 N Willow Ave,  Ste 6, Cookeville, OR Gentiva Hospice at 750 E Spring St, Cookeville.
Call (931) 839-7599 with any questions or for more information!

8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cookeville - Share The Love: Food & Hygiene Drive
225 N Willow Ave ste 6, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

The Silver Angels of Tennessee are collecting non-perishable food and hygiene items from February 1st – 28th for the 5 Loaves Food Pantry.
Donations can be dropped off at Silver Angels of Tennessee – Putnam at 225 N Willow Ave,  Ste 6, Cookeville, OR Gentiva Hospice at 750 E Spring St, Cookeville.
Call (931) 839-7599 with any questions or for more information!

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.

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Crossville - Artists Peer Review
Art Guild At Fairfield Glade, 451 Lakeview Dr, Crossville, TN 38558, USA

Join a group of fellow artists and share your ideas and questions about art, and get positive feedback about your artistic strengths!
This group meets monthly at the Plateau Creative Arts Center every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12:00pm – 2:00pm.
Admissions will be $10.
Visit http://www.artguildfairfieldglade.net to register for this event, and don’t forget to bring some of your work with you to the meetings!

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Putnam - Parent-Child Connection: Using Rewards & Punishments for Behavior
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.

2:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Cookeville - Every Brilliant Thing
Cookeville Performing Arts Center, 10 E Broad St #3285, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan will be preformed at the Cookeville Preforming Arts Center.
The show will begin at 7:30pm on February 14th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 21st and 22nd.
The show will begin at 2:00pm on February 16th and the 22nd.
Please note that this play will discuss some mild topics, discretion is advised.
Get your tickets today at CPACTN.com or call (931) 528-1313, office hours run from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Hope to see you there!

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.

Sep
14
Thu
Clay County Commodities Distribution @ Clay County Women's Center
Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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.

Crossville – Trace Your Ancestors
Sep 14 @ 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.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 14 @ 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.

Sep 14 @ 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.

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
Sep 14 @ 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!

Sep
15
Fri
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Sep 15 @ 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 15 @ 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 15 @ 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 15 @ 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 15 @ 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.

Yard Sale For Cancer Benefit
Sep 15 @ 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.

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 15 @ 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 15 @ 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 15 @ 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 15 @ 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 15 @ 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 15 @ 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.

Cookeville – Men’s Basketball Signups
Sep 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Men’s 5v5 basketball league registration opens October 3. Games will begin on November 13, 2022 and conclude on December 18th. Games will be held between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. each Sunday. For more information, or to register, call 520-5224.

Fun Abstract Techniques – Using Acrylic Paint By Jane Harding
Sep 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

This class is limited to 10 people. The cost for this 3-day class is $150 for Art Guild members and $200 for non-members. Participants will be learning how to use acrylic paint in color and black/white contrast. For a list of materials needed for class visit https://artguildfairfieldglade.net/pr-sep-23-fun-abstract.html .

Veterans Free Flu Vaccination
Sep 15 @ 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.

Sep 15 @ 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 – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum
Sep 15 @ 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.

16th Annual Lunch On The Lawn
Sep 15 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Habitat For Humanity is throwing their annual Lunch On The Lawn. Presale ticket prices are $15, tickets at the gate are $20. You can purchase your tickets in person or online at https://www.cchabitatforhumanity.com/ .

Legal Aid Society Providing Free Legal Services To Low-Income Individuals In The Upper Cumberland
Sep 15 @ 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
Sep 15 @ 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
Sep 15 @ 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!

Live Music At The Grove 2023
Sep 15 @ 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm

Shannon Libby will be performing on the small stage Friday night at the grove at 5:45 pm.

Live Music At The Grove 2023
Sep 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Shannon Libby, Crossville local blues artist, will be performing on the small stage Friday night at The Grove.

The Historic Palace Theatre Live Events
Sep 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Nathan Stanley & Georgette Jones will playing September 9th at the Historic Palace Theatre. Concert tickets will be $32-$45 per person.

Sep
16
Sat
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Sep 16 @ 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 16 @ 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 16 @ 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 16 @ 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
Sep 16 @ 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.

40th Annual National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship & Festival
Sep 16 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

The festival features food, music, and marble games for all ages. Activities include a kids marbles festival; glass and flint marble-making demonstrations; building a marbles roller coaster; and more.

3rd Annual Emergency Preparedness Expo
Sep 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Attend this free expo to become more prepared to navigate disasters and emergencies. You can learn CPR, basic first aid, donate blood, see inside the UH-60 Black Hawk, and eat some great food from local vendors.

Crossville – FREE Beginner Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Sep 16 @ 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
Sep 16 @ 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
Sep 16 @ 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.

The Historic Palace Theatre Live Events
Sep 16 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

There will be a beauty pageant held September 16th. Registration begins at 12pm, the pageant begins at 1pm. Ages are 0-20. Max of 10 girls/boys per division. You can register at https://allevents.in/crossville/miss-tennessee-watermelon/200024689073321 .

Four Lectures On The Four Holy Gospels
Sep 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Four Crossville pastors are offering 90 minute lectures of the Gospels, with an additional 30 minutes for questions. Each lecture is free and the second one is The Gospel Of Mark: Rev. Andrew J. Abraham.

Clark Range 30 Year High School Reunion
Sep 16 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please R.S.V.P to 931-267-9440 to ensure there will be enough food. They will be serving hamburgers and hotdogs. Bring your own drinks and chairs.

Sep
17
Sun
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Sep 17 @ 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 17 @ 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 17 @ 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 17 @ 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!
Sep 17 @ 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!

Access The Tennessee Electronic Library For Free!
Sep 17 @ 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!

Miller Chapel Christian Church Homecoming
Sep 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Miller Chapel Christian Church is hosting their Homecoming this Sunday. You do not have to be a member of the church to join the celebration. Call 
(615) 823-1456 for more information.

Allons – Hummel Chapel Church Service – Presented by Hummel Chapel Church
Sep 17 @ 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.