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March 2025

Friday March 21

10:30 am – 11:00 am
Cookeville - Train Tales - Hosted By The Cookeville Depot Museum
Cookeville Depot Museum, 116 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

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.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Cookeville - Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands - Free Legal Services

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.

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 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!

Saturday March 22

7:30 am – 11:29 pm
Cookeville - RAM Free Clinic
2335 N Washington Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

This FREE Clinic will be open in the parking lot of Cookeville High School starting at 11:59pm on March 21st and will remain open through March 23rd.
Patients will be provided with additional information regarding clinic opening processes and next steps as they arrive the patient parking lot.
Patients should be prepared with their own food, water, medicines, and clothing when arriving early.
Bathrooms will be available.
Free dental, vision, and medical services are provided on a first-come first-serve basis, and patients will have to chose between dental or vision services due to time constraints.
All services are FREE and open to the public, no ID’s will be required.

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sparta - Easter Egg Hunt & Market
Roberts five farm, 463 Board Valley Rd, Sparta, TN 38583, USA

The Roberts Five Farm will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt & market at their Tulip Farm!
This event will feature variety of food trucks and vendors, bounce houses, giveaways, an egg hunt, and more!
There will be a total of 6,000 eggs to search for-that’s 4,000 more than last year!
If you are a local or small buisness, you can contact robertsfivefarm@gmail.com or call (931) 267-2408  to sponsor this event.

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.

Mar
5
Wed
Crossville – Free Access To Heritage Hub – Art Circle Public Library
Mar 5 @ 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
Mar 5 @ 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
Mar 5 @ 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
Mar 5 @ 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
Mar 5 @ 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
Mar 5 @ 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
Mar 5 @ 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
Mar 5 @ 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!
Mar 5 @ 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 – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Mar 5 @ 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.

Mar
6
Thu
Yard Sale For Cancer Benefit
Mar 6 @ 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
Mar 6 @ 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
Mar 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Trace your ancestors on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Art Circle Public Library. The library is the temporary home of the Cumberland County Archives & Family Heritage Center.

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
Mar 6 @ 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
Mar 6 @ 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.

Mar
7
Fri
Yard Sale For Cancer Benefit
Mar 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.

Cookeville – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum
Mar 7 @ 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
Mar 7 @ 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
Mar 7 @ 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!

Mar
8
Sat
Yard Sale For Cancer Benefit
Mar 8 @ 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 Intermediate Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Mar 8 @ 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
Mar 8 @ 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.

Cookeville – Southern Bluegrass Gospel
Mar 8 @ 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.

Mar
9
Sun
Access The Tennessee Electronic Library For Free!
Mar 9 @ 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!
Mar 9 @ 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
Mar 9 @ 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.

Mar
10
Mon
Volunteer Recruiting – Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
Mar 10 @ 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
Mar 10 @ 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
Mar 10 @ 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
Mar 10 @ 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
Mar 10 @ 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
Mar 10 @ 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
Mar 10 @ 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.

Mar
11
Tue
Cookeville – Free Coffee For Veterans – Sponsored By American Legion Post 46
Mar 11 @ 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
Mar 11 @ 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
Mar 11 @ 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
Mar 11 @ 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
Mar 11 @ 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
Mar 11 @ 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.

Free Healthcare On Wheels
Mar 11 @ 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
Mar 11 @ 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.

Auxiliary & Legion Meeting
Mar 11 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm

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 4:45pm and the Legion meets at 6:15pm.   Our next meetings are Tuesday January 2nd.  Please note the new starting times for bothmeetings. Active duty military,honorably discharged veterans and spouses are invited to attend.  For more information contact Ken Werner at931-823-2386.

Byrdstown – American Legion Meeting
Mar 11 @ 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.

Mar
12
Wed
Crossville – Free Access To Heritage Hub – Art Circle Public Library
Mar 12 @ 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
Mar 12 @ 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
Mar 12 @ 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
Mar 12 @ 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.

Sparta – Job Search Hosted By Clean Hearts Veterans Outreach
Mar 12 @ 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
Mar 12 @ 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
Mar 12 @ 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.