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January 2025

Saturday January 18

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.

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cookeville - Plant Exchange: Plant Bingo
50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

Join the community of Cookeville for a plant swap at the Putnam County Library!
Bring a plant to plant bingo in order to play.
Gardening tools/ outdoor decor are also allowed to be entered as prizes.
Hope to see you there!

5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Baxter - Clean Comedy
600 Lance Dr, Baxter, TN 38544, USA

Enjoy a delightful evening full of good food and clean comedy at the Delmonaco Winery!
Come in early to reserve a table for your friends and family before the show.
This event is welcoming of all ages, so hurry and reserve your table now!

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cookeville - Spaghetti & Karaoke Party
2307 Standing Stone Hwy, Cookeville, TN 38506, USA

All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Hardy’s Chapel VFD and Community Center.
All $10 spaghetti dinners will include salad, garlic bread, a beverage and a dessert.

Nov
29
Wed
Enroll A Child In The Imagination Library
Nov 29 @ 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.

UCAAAD Offers SNAP Assistance
Nov 29 @ 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
Nov 29 @ 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.

Crossville – Stamp Collecting Meeting
Nov 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Stamp collecting is a hobby everyone can enjoy together!

A meeting of enthusiastic collectors will be held from 10am-12pm on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Art Circle Public Library.

For more information, contact Lance at 931-248-6148.

Crossville – Stamp Collecting Meeting – Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Nov 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come find your people! A meeting of enthusiastic stamp collectors will be held from 10am -12pm on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Art Circle Public Library. For more information, contact Lance at 931-499-4210.

Cookeville – Everyone Loves Ceramics!
Nov 29 @ 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.

Peaks of Hope Series 3
Nov 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Series 3 will begin with Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, and will finish with the Sermon on the Mount. Roger Wall will be the facilitator for the study. It will encompass the four Biblical books, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Cookeville – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Nov 29 @ 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.

Nov
30
Thu
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Nov 30 @ 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
Nov 30 @ 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.

Crossville – FREE Online Books Available – Art Circle Public Library
Nov 30 @ 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
Nov 30 @ 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.

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
Nov 30 @ 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!

Livingston AA Group Meeting
Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

Dec
1
Fri
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Dec 1 @ 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
Dec 1 @ 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
Dec 1 @ 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.

Fun Abstract Techniques – Using Acrylic Paint By Jane Harding
Dec 1 @ 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 .

Cookeville – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum
Dec 1 @ 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
Dec 1 @ 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
Dec 1 @ 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!

Dec
2
Sat
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Dec 2 @ 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
Dec 2 @ 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
Dec 2 @ 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.

Crossville – FREE Beginner Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Dec 2 @ 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
Dec 2 @ 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
Dec 2 @ 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.

Fentress County Christmas Parade
Dec 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Fentress County is holding their annual Christmas parade and tree lighting. The theme will be 1800s for this year’s parade. The location and time will be announced closer to date.

Dec
3
Sun
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Dec 3 @ 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!
Dec 3 @ 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!
Dec 3 @ 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!

Allons – Hummel Chapel Church Service – Presented by Hummel Chapel Church
Dec 3 @ 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.

Dec
4
Mon
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Dec 4 @ 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
Dec 4 @ 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
Dec 4 @ 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
Dec 4 @ 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.

Overton County – 4H Plant Sale
Dec 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Overton County – 4H Plant Sale
Purchase from local growers to support the Overton County 4H Club.
Clydesdale Farms of Overton County and Young’s Nursery and Greenhouse of Smithville and Gallatin are proud growers for 4-H. Proceeds from plants purchased at these growers will be donated to the Overton County 4-H club.
to order plants direct call 931-823-2735 or e-mail nmarrerro@utk.edu.

Cookeville – Kids Art Class Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio
Dec 4 @ 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.

Cookeville – American Legion Meetings Hosted by the American Legion
Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cookeville – American Legion Meetings Hosted by the American Legion 1st Monday of every month at the Veterans Building starting at 6:00 pm.  The Legion Riders is for members of any American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, or American Legion Auxilliary group that also ride motorcycles and want to do so as a part of charity events.
Livingston – Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings – Hosted By The Overton County Chamber of Commerce
Dec 4 @ 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.

Livingston AA Meeting
Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

Dec
5
Tue
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Dec 5 @ 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
Dec 5 @ 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
Dec 5 @ 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.

Crossville – Beginner’s Quilting Camp
Dec 5 @ 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!

Cookeville – Watercolor Class – Presented By Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery
Dec 5 @ 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
Dec 5 @ 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.

Livingston – Auxiliary Unit 4 Weekly Meetings
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Bohannon American Legion Post 4 and Auxiliary Unit 4 ofLivingston meet on the first Tuesday of each month at post headquarters locatedat 121 S. Church Street.  The Auxiliarymeets at 5:00pm and the Legion meets at 6:00pm.

Active duty military, honorably discharged veterans, and spouses are invited to attend.  For more information, contact Norm Osburn at 931-403-3380.

Livingston – American Legion Weekly Meetings
Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

The Bohannon American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 4 of Livingston meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the post headquarters (121 S. Church Street).  Active duty military, honorably discharged veterans, and spouses are invited to attend.  For more information, contact Norm Osburn at 931-403-3380.

Livingston – American Legion Weekly Meetings
Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Bohannon American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 4 of Livingston meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the post headquarters (121 S. Church Street).  

The Auxiliary meets at 5:30pm and the Legion meets at 6:00pm.

Active duty military, honorably discharged veterans, and spouses are invited to attend.  For more information, contact Norm Osburn at 931-403-3380.