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February 2025

Wednesday February 19

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 – 7:00 pm
Crossville - Free Access To Heritage Hub - Art Circle Public Library
Art Circle Public Library, 3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

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 http://www.artcirclelibrary.info .

8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Enroll A Child In The Imagination Library
Art Circle Public Library, 3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

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.

9:00 am – 6:00 pm
UCAAAD Offers SNAP Assistance

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.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Crossville - Ewe Can Knit - Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Art Circle Public Library, 3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

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.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Crossville - Stamp Collecting Meeting - Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Art Circle Public Library, 3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

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.

2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cookeville - Open Maker Lab - Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
580 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

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.

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Smithville - Book Club Meeting
Twisted Oaks, 3349 Nashville Hwy, Dowelltown, TN 37059, USA

Calling all book lovers! You’re invited to a Book Club event at Twisted Oaks!
This book club will meet every 3rd Wednesday from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
Don’t forget to mark a calendar and bring a friend!

May
11
Wed
COVID-Related Mortgage Help Offered!
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The TNHAF program was established to provideassistance to income-eligible Tennessee homeowners who are experiencingfinancial hardship associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Recipients may applyfor and receive assistance up to $40,000 per household for past due mortgagepayments, property taxes, insurance premiums, HOA fees and other specifiedhousing costs.

TNHAF funds will be used to eliminate or reduce pastdue payments and other delinquent amounts, including payments under aforbearance plan.

Tennessee residents who wish to apply for the TNHAFprogram can visit thda.org/HAF to access the online portal and begin theapplication process. 

Lebanon – Representative Rose Local Office Hours
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Representative John Rose’s district staff invites you to come to local office hours, where Congressman Rose will be represented by Deputy District Director Ray Render.

During office hours, help will be available for federal casework such as social security, veterans’ benefits, steps for obtaining a passport, and more.

Office hours will be held Wednesday, May 11, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

For more information, call 202-225-4231.

Sparta – Job Search Hosted By Clean Hearts Veterans Outreach
May 11 @ 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
May 11 @ 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
May 11 @ 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.

Livingston- FREE Welcome To Medicare Class – Presented By SHIP
May 11 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is hosting FREE classes on Medicare. Each class will include training on Parts A, B, C, D and Medigap policies and ways to prevent MedicareFraud. For more information and to reserve your spot call 931-432-4150.

Crossville – “Ewe Can Knit” – Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
May 11 @ 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.

Cookeville – Everyone Loves Ceramics!
May 11 @ 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.

Cookeville – Kickboxing Class
May 11 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Thai boxing is known as “the art of eight limbs”, and students in this class will learn the basic techniques in a friendly, self-paced environment with instructor Nikki Desch.

The class will be held Wednesdays, May 11 – June 15, at Cane Creek Recreation Center and the cost is $32.

For more information call 931-526-7393.

Crossville – Plateau Ringers Handbell Choir – Art Circle Public Library
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Come see the Plateau Ringers Handbell Choir Perform “Songs That Make You Smile!”

They are performing Wednesday, May 11th, at 12:00pm in the ACPL Cumberland Room.

Call 931-484-6790 or visit www.artcirclelibrary.info for more information.

Livingston – Wednesdays Parent Support Group
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

The Stephens Center is offering Parent-Child connection courses on Tuesdays from 1pm-2:30pm.

Each session will have a different topic.
March 9th – Orientation
March 16th – NO CLASS
March 23rd – Morals & Values
March 30th – Praise
April 6th – Discipline, Rewards, and Punishment
April 13th – Personal Power
April 20th – Choices & Consequences
April 27th – Owning & Communicating Feelings
May 4th – Ignoring Behavior
May 11th – Make-up Session

There is no charge for these sessions and certificates will be awarded to parents who attend eight sessions between March 9th – May 11th. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call 931-823-6432.

Woodbury – Representative Rose Local Office Hours
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Representative John Rose’s district staff invites you to come to local office hours, where Congressman Rose will be represented by Field Representative Lou Nave. 

During office hours, help will be available for federal casework such as social security, veterans’ benefits, steps for obtaining a passport, and more.

Office hours will be held Wednesday, May 11, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

For more information, call 202-225-4231.

Cookeville – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
May 11 @ 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.

Springfield – Representative Rose Local Office Hours
May 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Representative John Rose’s district staff invites you to come to local office hours, where Congressman Rose will be represented by Deputy District Director Ray Render.

During office hours, help will be available for federal casework such as social security, veterans’ benefits, steps for obtaining a passport, and more.

Office hours will be held Wednesday, May 11, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

For more information, call 202-225-4231.

McMinnville – Girls Volleyball Clinic
May 11 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

The Lady Pioneers are holding a volleyball skills clinic May 9th-12th at the Warren County High School gym from 3:30pm-5pm!

The clinic is $30 which includes a t-shirt.

All upcoming 6th-12th grade girls are welcome!

Email Coach Erin Blalock at blalocke@warrenschools.com for info.

May
12
Thu
Crossville – FREE Online Books Available – Art Circle Public Library
May 12 @ 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
May 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Trace your ancestors at the Cumberland County Archives & Family Heritage Center Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 9am-4pm at 95 East 1st St Crossville, TN 38555. Call (931) 456-2006 for details.

UCHRA SCSEP Program Provides Part-Time Jobs To Older Americans
May 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based job training program for older Americans.

SCSEP provides income-eligible unemployed individuals age 55 and over with paid part-time job training positions within organizations or host agencies.

For more information, reach out to Judy Randolph at 931-528-1127 or visit www.uchra.org

Cookeville – Experience Tai Chi
May 12 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Experience "meditation in motion" through this minimal stress, low-impact Tai Chi class.

The class takes place on Tuesdays May 10 – June 14 and Thursdays May 12 – June 16, and the cost is $32 per six-week session.

For more information, call 931-526-7393.

Crossville – Representative Rose Local Office Hours
May 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Representative John Rose’s district staff invites you to come to local office hours, where Congressman Rose will be represented by District Director Rebecca Foster. 

During office hours, help will be available for federal casework such as social security, veterans’ benefits, steps for obtaining a passport, and more.

Office hours will be held Thursday, May 12, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

For more information, call 202-225-4231.

McMinnville – Girls Volleyball Clinic
May 12 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

The Lady Pioneers are holding a volleyball skills clinic May 9th-12th at the Warren County High School gym from 3:30pm-5pm!

The clinic is $30 which includes a t-shirt.

All upcoming 6th-12th grade girls are welcome!

Email Coach Erin Blalock at blalocke@warrenschools.com for info.

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
May 12 @ 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!

May
13
Fri
Celina – Representative Rose Local Office Hours
May 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Representative John Rose’s district staff invites you to come to local office hours, where Congressman Rose will be represented by District Director Rebecca Foster. 

During office hours, help will be available for federal casework such as social security, veterans’ benefits, steps for obtaining a passport, and more.

Office hours will be held Friday, May 13, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

For more information, call 202-225-4231.

Cookeville – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum
May 13 @ 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.

Cookeville – Men’s Summer Softball
May 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Calling all men to a summer softball league with a twelve game regular season followed by a single elimination tournament!

Games will be Monday’s, June 6 – July 11 and rosters and fees are due by May 27.

For more information, call 931-520-5224.

Cookeville – Blood Assurance Blood Drive
May 13 @ 11:30 am – 4:00 pm

Come support your community by donating blood in the parking lot of the Putnam County Health Department!

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

Donors will receive a “Be Brave” t-shirt and be entered to win a trip to Walt Disney World!

To schedule an appointment, call Katie Neal at (931)528-2531 or email Katie.neal@tn.gov.

Cookeville – Lunch And Learn: How Radio Works – Presented By The Putnam County Library
May 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join morning show hosts Jason and Sheila from 106.1 The Eagle & 94.7 The Country Giant as they discuss their 20+ years of experience in radio. Working in radio isn’t just listening to music all day!

Order & pre-pay for your lunch from the Back-Room Bistro 931-881-8915 to have it waiting for you at the event, or bring your own lunch.

Contact the library at 931-526-2416 for more info.

Gainesboro – Representative Rose Local Office Hours
May 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Representative John Rose’s district staff invites you to come to local office hours, where Congressman Rose will be represented by District Director Rebecca Foster. 

During office hours, help will be available for federal casework such as social security, veterans’ benefits, steps for obtaining a passport, and more.

Office hours will be held Friday, May 13, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

For more information, call 202-225-4231.

Legal Aid Society Providing Free Legal Services To Low-Income Individuals In The Upper Cumberland
May 13 @ 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
May 13 @ 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.

Carthage – Representative Rose Local Office Hours
May 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Representative John Rose’s district staff invites you to come to local office hours, where Congressman Rose will be represented by District Director Rebecca Foster. 

During office hours, help will be available for federal casework such as social security, veterans’ benefits, steps for obtaining a passport, and more.

Office hours will be held Friday, May 13, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

For more information, call 202-225-4231.

Cookeville – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
May 13 @ 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!

May
14
Sat
Cookeville – Summer Camps Registration OPEN – Leisure Services
May 14 @ 7:30 am – 7:30 pm

Registration is NOW OPEN for Leisure Services Summer Camps! They offer a wide variety of day camps, sports camps, craft camps, and more!

Registration is open for the following:

Recreational Day Camp, May 31-July 29, All Sports Camp, June 13-17, June 20-June 24, July 11-15; Basketball Camp, June 27-July 1, July 25-29; and Volleyball Camp, June 6-10.

For more information, call 931-526-7393. Registration must be completed onsite at 180 CC Camp Road.

Crossville – Trace Your Ancestors
May 14 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Trace your ancestors at the Cumberland County Archives & Family Heritage Center Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 9am-4pm at 95 East 1st St Crossville, TN 38555. Call (931) 456-2006 for details.

Crossville – FREE Beginner Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
May 14 @ 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.

Algood – Youth Benefit Auction – Presented By Where God Leads Church
May 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Come support the youth of Where God Leads church as they host an auction to raise money for their trip to the Ark Encounter in Kentucky! The auction begins at 10:30am.

Cookeville – History Hike
May 14 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Cookeville murals are the focus of this History Hike!

Participants may get entry forms between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Cookeville Depot Museum (116 W Broad St) and Cookeville History Museum (40 E. Broad Street) with clues on where to find the murals.

Snap selfies or pictures of the murals to show you were there! For more information, call 931-520-5455.

Crossville – FREE Intermediate Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
May 14 @ 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
May 14 @ 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.

Fairfield Glade – Auction And Entertainment – Sponsored By Terry Lowe And Jack Davis
May 14 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Cumberland County Young Marines present an afternoon of auctions, live entertainment, and a bake sale.

$5 food tickets are available, and auctioned items include local services and attraction tickets.

Call 931-456-8589 for more information.

Baxter – Downtown Baxter Cruise In – Presented By Gear Heads Car Club
May 14 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come show off your ride at the Downtown Baxter Cruise In on Broad Street!
Top pick trophies will be given at every event along with the door prizes, music, and a 50/50 drawing.
All makes and models welcome!
For more information, call 931-644-2727.

Livingston – Overton County Cruise-In
May 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come cruise Livingston in style each second Saturday of April-October at the Overton County Cruise-In!

There will be door prizes, 50/50 drawings, silent auctions, live music, and more!

Come flood the square with tailgates and taillights!

Cookeville – Southern Bluegrass Gospel
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come rejoice in the stylings of Southern Bluegrass Gospel the 2nd Saturday of each month at 6pm at Alethia Baptist Fellowship!
Contact 931-979-3904 for more info.

Sparta – Chips For Charity – Presented By The Upper Cumberland Foster Closet
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

The Upper Cumberland Foster Closet invites you to their 2nd annual Chips for Charity casino night!

Tickets can be purchased at Cookeville Wilson Bank & Trust for $70-$130.

Come support this local charity and enjoy food, music, souvenir photos, and a silent auction.

Formal attire encouraged!

May
15
Sun
Access The Tennessee Electronic Library For Free!
May 15 @ 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!

Crossville – Maker Pop Up Event – Presented By Crossville Cruisers Car Show
May 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Drive on over to the Local Artist & Craftsman Show Car Show, where you can check out all the cool cars and crafts, and then get lunch with Dawg Umm, The Scoop, and T’s Icee’s!

The event will be held in the Roane State Parking Lot at 2569 Cook Road, Crossville, TN.

For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a MAKER Vendor, call 931-456-4910 or email cbi@roanestate.edu

Allons – Hummel Chapel Church Service – Presented by Hummel Chapel Church
May 15 @ 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.

Cookeville – Blood Assurance Blood Drive
May 15 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come support your community by donating blood in the back parking lot of Life Church Cookeville!

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

Donors will receive a Blood Assurance “Be Brave” T-shirt and be entered to win a trip to Walt Disney World!

To schedule an appointment, call Genetta South at (931)526-6900 or email gsouth@livelife.church.

Cookeville – Blood Drive – Presented By Blood Assurance
May 15 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come support your community by donating blood in the back parking lot of LIFE Church in Cookeville!

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

Donors will receive a “Be Brave” t-shirt and be entered to win a trip to Disney World!

To schedule an appointment, call Genetta South at (931) 526-6900 or email gsouth@livelife.church.

May
16
Mon
Cookeville – Volunteer Recruiting – Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
May 16 @ 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.