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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!

Aug
11
Thu
Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
Aug 11 @ 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!

Aug
12
Fri
Cookeville – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum
Aug 12 @ 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
Aug 12 @ 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
Aug 12 @ 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 – Cane Creek Water Rentals
Aug 12 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Weekend rentals are back through October at the park concessions building, 201 CC Camp Road. Hours are Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Paddleboats, single kayaks, tandem kayaks, and canoes available! For more information, please call (931) 526-6668.

Cookeville – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Aug 12 @ 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!

Cookeville – Love Letters – Backstage CPAC
Aug 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Backstage Series at CPAC presents: Love Letters by AR Gurney, Directed by Kimberly Frick-Welker. Love Letters is the beautiful story of Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards.

Audiences get a glimpse into a lifetime between two people who grew up together and went their separate ways. Although physically apart, Melissa and Andy remained spiritually close as only true lovers.

Shows August 12-20. All performances are set for 7:30 p.m. except August 14 which begins at 2 p.m. Tickets on sale now, for more information, call 528-1313.

Aug
13
Sat
Cookeville – The Depot In Art
Aug 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Check out this new exhibition that will consist of several pieces by local artists that feature the Depot building through the years, as well as a special loan from the Tennessee State Museum of a painting with an unusual Depot view by Evelyn Lee-Sissom.

This will be the first in the new series, “Art at the Depot” that will lead up to the ART Prowl each fall. Be sure to stop by the Depot to check out this new series opening August 13 running through October 29.

For more information, call 528-8570.

Cookeville – “Where Did Ya Go? What Did Ya See?” – Cookeville History Museum
Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

This family fun exhibit at the Cookeville History Museum is now open, and you don’t want to miss it!

Take a nostalgic trip through Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland via local highways and byways, and view Middle Tennessee through the eyes of yesterday!

For more information, call 931-520-5455.

Crossville – FREE Beginner Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Aug 13 @ 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.

Cookeville – History Hike
Aug 13 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Join us for our next History Hike, Saturday, August 13! This history hike can be completed anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Participants can pick up entry forms from either the Cookeville Depot Museum or the Cookeville History Museum and go on a self- guided tour of art and history between the museums and along the way answering the trivia questions.

After all entry forms are collected there will be a prize drawing sponsored by Soul Craft Coffee! For more information about this free activity, call 520-5455.

Crossville – FREE Intermediate Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Aug 13 @ 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
Aug 13 @ 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 – Kids Sunflower Seed Spitting Contest
Aug 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Calling all kids to a sunflower seed spitting contest!

The contest is from 12-4pm, with a presentation of trophies at 6pm.

For more information, call Rich Buford at 360-393-1147.

Baxter – Downtown Baxter Cruise In – Presented By Gear Heads Car Club
Aug 13 @ 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
Aug 13 @ 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
Aug 13 @ 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.

Aug
14
Sun
Access The Tennessee Electronic Library For Free!
Aug 14 @ 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
Aug 14 @ 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.

Crossville – Blood Assurance Blood Drive
Aug 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come support your community by donating blood in the front parking lot of Life Church Sparta!

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

Donors will receive a “Blood Assurance 50th Anniversary Tumbler,” and be entered to win a Walt Disney Trip!

To schedule an appointment, contact Kristy Adams 931-349-0211.

Aug
15
Mon
Cookeville – CASA Volunteer Recruiting
Aug 15 @ 2:00 am – 5:00 pm

HELP an abused or neglected child in your county navigate through the court system, working with DCS and the Child/Family team to make sure all the child’s needs are being met and reporting to the court the progress made so that the child can thrive in a safe, loving and permanent home.

CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, is having volunteer training in August. You can give back to your community and help the children!

For more information, call 931-520-9540.

Cookeville – Civil War Grant Fund Available
Aug 15 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

The Civil War Sites Preservation Fund will open the 2022 grant cycle on August 15th.

Applicants must be a non-profit, and the deadline for submissions is October 31, 2022.

For questions regarding the grant process or application procedure, contact Nina Scall via email at nina.scall@tn.gov

Cookeville – CPAC Featured Artist
Aug 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

August’s featured artist at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center is David Stone. Dave Stone was born in Washington State in the summer of 1983. Having been homeschooled through high school, he was able to draw his younger sister Sarah…. A lot.

When he was 11 he entered a drawing of his sister into the county fair and won first place. He hasn’t put the pencils and paint brushes down since. Although Dave is now a starving artist, his dreams and passions are still very much alive today.

Viewers may enjoy the art Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at 10 E. Broad St in the CPAC lobby.

Cookeville – Volunteer Recruiting – Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
Aug 15 @ 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 – Shared Technology And Computers Workspace
Aug 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join others with shared interests, especially in computers or technology, and gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge! Classes and memberships are available. Please contact Holly Hanson at 931-456-4910 or hansonha@roanestate.edu for more information.

Crossville – Start Or Grow Your Business
Aug 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Start or grow your business with the Cumberland Business Incubator by Roane State Community College!

Call or email today for a FREE confidential business coaching appointment.

Please contact Holly Hanson at 931-456-4910 or cbi@roanestate.edu for more information.

Cookeville – Blood Assurance Blood Drive
Aug 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come support your community by donating blood in the side parking lot of Meadows Homes

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

Donors will receive a “Blood Assurance 50th Anniversary Tumbler,” and be entered to win a Walt Disney Trip!

To schedule an appointment, contact Rachel Phy 931-528-2800 ext. 3008

Crossville – Beginner Tai Chi Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Aug 15 @ 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 – Beginner Tai Chi Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Aug 15 @ 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.

Cumberland County – County Fair
Aug 15 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Sew it, grow it, and show it at the Cumberland County Fair!

Gate admission is $5, and children 5 and under are free!

For more information, call 931-484-9454.

Crossville – Intermediate Tai Chi Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Aug 15 @ 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.

Livingston – Read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program Available At The Millard Oakley Public Library
Aug 15 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program Available At The Millard Oakley Public Library. The Library participates in this program by providing prizes to preschoolers for reading. The child writes down 100 book titles they have read alone or with their caregiver. They turn in each sheet and get a prize, the biggest prize is after they have read their 1000 books!

Livingston – Read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program Available At The Millard Oakley Public Library
Aug 15 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program Available At The Millard Oakley Public Library. The Library participates in this program by providing prizes to preschoolers for reading. The child writes down 100 book titles they have read alone or with their caregiver. They turn in each sheet and get a prize, the biggest prize is after they have read their 1000 books!

Cookeville – Kids Art Class Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio
Aug 15 @ 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
Aug 15 @ 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.

Aug
16
Tue
Cookeville – Free Coffee For Veterans – Sponsored By American Legion Post 46
Aug 16 @ 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.

Cannon County – Commodities Distribution – Presented By UCHRA
Aug 16 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

There will be a Commodities Distribution presented by UCHRA at Cannon County Community Center. Sign up will be available at the site.

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency does not discriminate in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities.

Call 931-476-4116 for more information.

Upper Cumberland – Caregiving and Housing Assistance Offered
Aug 16 @ 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.

Cumberland County – County Fair
Aug 16 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Sew it, grow it, and show it at the Cumberland County Fair!

Gate admission is $5, and children 5 and under are free!

For more information, call 931-484-9454.

Cookeville – Watercolor Class – Presented By Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery
Aug 16 @ 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
Aug 16 @ 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
Aug 16 @ 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.

Crossville – Stephen’s Center Support Group
Aug 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Stephen’s Center is hosting a seminar on “ProblemSolving; Decision Making; Negotiation”.

Sessions are held at The ExchangeClub/Stephens Center office in the Crossville Commons Complex.

Thereis no charge for the classes. Everyone welcome! 

For more information, call (931) 484-8923 or 1-800-635-5199.

Overton County – Stephen’s Center Seminars
Aug 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Stephen’s Center is holding a series of parenting seminars designed to support parents.

Sessions are held at The StephensCenter, located at 616 N. Church Street, Livingston. There is no charge for PCC sessions.  

August 3………………….….”Orientation,Assessing Nurturing Skills”

August 10……………………..………………………”WhyParents Spank”

August 17……….………….………….”DoingThis For Your Own Good”

August 24..………………”Alternativesto Spanking, Hitting, & Yelling”

August 31 ………..………………………..…”MyWay or The Highway”

September 7…..…………..………………………..”CopingWith Stress”

September 14….………………………………….………..”Self-Esteem”

September 21…..…….……………….……..”SupportingYour Partner”

September 28.………….…….…………………………Make-UpSession

Certificates will be awardedto parentsattending eight sessions within this series. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call: 931-823-6432.

Cookeville – Stephen’s Center Parent Support Group
Aug 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Sessions are to be held at Exchange Club/Stephens Center office located at 1680 S.Jefferson Ave, Ste C, Cookeville. 

August 2…………………………“Orientation,Assessing Nurturing Skills”

August 9…..……………………..……“Children’sBrain Development”

August 16…………………………………………….……“FamilyRules”

August 23………………………………………………………“PersonalPower”

August 30…………………………………………………………….“Self-Worth”

September 6………………..…………………“FamilyMorals & Values”

September 13…..”Using Rewards &Punishment to Guide Behavior”

September 20……..……………………………………….…..“Empathy”

September 27….………….………..…………………Make-UpSession

There is no charge for PCCsessions. Certificateswill be awarded to parents attendingeight sessions within this series. 

Everyone welcome! For more information, call 931-823-6432. 

Cookeville – Love Letters – Backstage CPAC
Aug 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Backstage Series at CPAC presents: Love Letters by AR Gurney, Directed by Kimberly Frick-Welker. Love Letters is the beautiful story of Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards.

Audiences get a glimpse into a lifetime between two people who grew up together and went their separate ways. Although physically apart, Melissa and Andy remained spiritually close as only true lovers.

Shows August 12-20. All performances are set for 7:30 p.m. except August 14 which begins at 2 p.m. Tickets on sale now, for more information, call 528-1313.

Aug
17
Wed
Crossville – Free Access To Heritage Hub – Art Circle Public Library
Aug 17 @ 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
Aug 17 @ 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
Aug 17 @ 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
Aug 17 @ 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.