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February 2025

Saturday February 22

6:00 am – 10:00 am
Cassville - Cassville Volunteer Fire Department Ham Breakfast
227 Cassville Ln, Sparta, TN 38583, USA

The Cassville Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Ham Breakfast on Saturday, February 22nd!
Plates will be $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.
Call in and take out orders are also welcome, (931) 761-2476.
Don’t forget to stop by and grab some hot food while you support your local volunteer fire department!

8:00 am – 11:00 am
Cookeville - Vaccine Clinic for Pets
Major Mike Shipley Spay & Neuter Clinic, 180 Miller Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

The Major mike Shipley Spay & Neuter Clinic is having its first vaccine date of 2025!
No appointments will be required, this clinic will run on a first come first serve basis.
$15 Vaccines:

  • Rabies
  • Distemper/ Parvo
  • Bordatella
  • FVRCP Leukemia

$10 heart worm tests will also be available, as well as tick disease tests for $25, leukemia test for $25, fecal tests for $10, and more.

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.

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

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

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Pikeville - Recognition / Auction Dinner
Bledsoe County High School, 877 Main St, Pikeville, TN 37367, USA

A dinner/ auction will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at the Beldsoe County High school in order to recognize local farmers and sponsors.
An auction will follow the meal and in order to enter you must bring an auction item or donation.

6:00 pm
Grundy - Annual Chili Cook-Off
SILENT CREED MC MOTHER CHAPTER, 414 Beersheba Hwy, McMinnville, TN 37110, USA

Join the Silent Creed Mother Chapter for their Annual Chili Cook-Off!
Enter your signature recipe for a chance to win bragging rights, some cool prizes, and the title of knocking Dozer off the the thrown.
Don’t cook but you still want to get involved? Then come as a taster and vote for your favorite chili!
Hope to see you there!

Jul
20
Fri
Sparta Amphitheater Bluegrass
Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come and have a listen to some international bluegrass music at the Sparta Amphitheater July 20 from 7 – 9 pm. During this time downtown boutiques and galleries will stay open until 7 pm.

Oct
19
Fri
Sparta Amphitheater Bluegrass
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come and have a listen to some international bluegrass music at the Sparta Amphitheater July 20 from 7 – 9 pm. During this time downtown boutiques and galleries will stay open until 7 pm.

Jan
17
Thu
Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club Monthly Meeting
Jan 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club monthly meeting every third Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The club serves dinner at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. There is baby sitting available on the premises. For more information, go to the clubs Facebook.

Jan
18
Fri
Sparta Amphitheater Bluegrass
Jan 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come and have a listen to some international bluegrass music at the Sparta Amphitheater July 20 from 7 – 9 pm. During this time downtown boutiques and galleries will stay open until 7 pm.

Feb
21
Thu
Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club Monthly Meeting
Feb 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club monthly meeting every third Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The club serves dinner at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. There is baby sitting available on the premises. For more information, go to the clubs Facebook.

Feb
28
Thu
Big South Fork “Trail Keeper” Program
Feb 28 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Big South Fork Trail Keeper Program Needs Volunteers for 2019. The Trail Keeper program is a volunteer partnership for people who love the park’s trails and want to help take care of them. Trail keepers are expected to hike, bike or horse ride their adopted trail at least four times during the calendar year. They also report on overall trail conditions, pick up any trash, and submit a trail report after each visit. Trail Keepers are a valuable asset to the park staff. To learn more about the Big South Fork Trail Keeper program, email the park’s volunteer coordinator at effie_houston@nps.gov or call (423) 569-9778.

Mar
5
Tue
Fairfield Glade Movie Tuesdays
Mar 5 @ 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.

Mar
6
Wed
Cookeville Teens Need Training Summer Camp Seeking Volunteers
Mar 6 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cookeville Teens Need Training Summer Camp Seeking Volunteers
Attention Community Partners we are currently planning our KIDS summer lunch
program and our TNT summer day camp. If you or your group could spend one day or
more (just three hours per day) providing an activity at the lunch program, please let
me know. We are also looking for businesses or organizations to spend a short time
with the teens this summer demonstrating what you do, teaching job or practical life
skills or just interacting with them.To volunteer for get more information call 931-526-9793 ext 213

Mar
7
Thu
Cookeville Teens Need Training Program Seeking Artist or Crafter
Mar 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Cookeville Teens Need Training Program Seeking Artist or CrafterAre you an artist or crafter? We are looking for a few good volunteers to spend just
one hour per month teaching these skills to our KIDS Matter or TNT youth. To get
started today call 931-526-9793 ext 213.

Mar
21
Thu
Sparta – Blood Drive Hosted By Pro Air Medical
Mar 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sparta – Blood Drive Hosted By Pro Air Medical June 21st from 10:00am-3:00p at the Pro Air Medical location in Sparta. If you would like to give you can pre-register with Blood Assurance at bloodassurance.org/proair .
Recieve free hot dogs, chips, drink and a T-shirt. Even register for a free pair of diabetic shoes.

Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club Monthly Meeting
Mar 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club monthly meeting every third Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The club serves dinner at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. There is baby sitting available on the premises. For more information, go to the clubs Facebook.

Mar
28
Thu
Big South Fork “Trail Keeper” Program
Mar 28 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Big South Fork Trail Keeper Program Needs Volunteers for 2019. The Trail Keeper program is a volunteer partnership for people who love the park’s trails and want to help take care of them. Trail keepers are expected to hike, bike or horse ride their adopted trail at least four times during the calendar year. They also report on overall trail conditions, pick up any trash, and submit a trail report after each visit. Trail Keepers are a valuable asset to the park staff. To learn more about the Big South Fork Trail Keeper program, email the park’s volunteer coordinator at effie_houston@nps.gov or call (423) 569-9778.

Cookeville “Dale Carnegie Team Leader Workshop”
Mar 28 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Cookeville “Dale Carnegie Team Leader Workshop” will be held at the Leslie Town Center on March 28 from 8:30am – 10:30am. Learn to Lead Strong Teams.
Build on characteristics of strong teams for continuous improvement
Capitalize on individual strengths to take teams to higher levels of performance
Facilitate the intersection of diverse personalities in strong teams
Leverage competitive spirit to propel a team’s progress. $39 per person register with the Leslie Town Center 931-372-7200

Apr
2
Tue
Crossville – “Kid Bits Preschool Story Time” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Crossville – “Kid Bits Preschool Story Time” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library Every Tuesday starting at 10:00am bring your preschooler for this FREE story time with Miss. Patty. Children 0-5 and their parent or caregiver can enjoy reading, singing and crafting.

Apr
3
Wed
Cookeville Teens Need Training Summer Camp Seeking Volunteers
Apr 3 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cookeville Teens Need Training Summer Camp Seeking Volunteers
Attention Community Partners we are currently planning our KIDS summer lunch
program and our TNT summer day camp. If you or your group could spend one day or
more (just three hours per day) providing an activity at the lunch program, please let
me know. We are also looking for businesses or organizations to spend a short time
with the teens this summer demonstrating what you do, teaching job or practical life
skills or just interacting with them.To volunteer for get more information call 931-526-9793 ext 213

Apr
8
Mon
Overton County – 4H Plant Sale
Apr 8 @ 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.

Apr
9
Tue
Cookeville – Water Color & Acrylic Painting Class – Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio
Apr 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cookeville – Water Color & Acrylic Painting Class – Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio July 9th from 9a-noon. Lynne Looney will be instructing watercolor and acrylic painting classes for beginners through advanced students. Please call 931-526-2424 or come by 186A S. Walnut to pre-register. Fee for each class is $35.

Crossville – “Kid Bits Preschool Story Time” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Crossville – “Kid Bits Preschool Story Time” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library Every Tuesday starting at 10:00am bring your preschooler for this FREE story time with Miss. Patty. Children 0-5 and their parent or caregiver can enjoy reading, singing and crafting.

Apr
11
Thu
Cookeville Teens Need Training Program Seeking Artist or Crafter
Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Cookeville Teens Need Training Program Seeking Artist or CrafterAre you an artist or crafter? We are looking for a few good volunteers to spend just
one hour per month teaching these skills to our KIDS Matter or TNT youth. To get
started today call 931-526-9793 ext 213.

Apr
15
Mon
Crossville – Grief Support Group Hosted By The Crossville First United Methodist Church @ Crossville First United Methodist Church
Apr 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Crossville – Grief Support Group Hosted By The Crossville First United Methodist Church Meeting starting at 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Free meeting will be the third Monday of every month. You’re not alone. Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard. Come and let us help. For Information Call 931-484-3537

Apr
16
Tue
Crossville – “Kid Bits Preschool Story Time” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Apr 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Crossville – “Kid Bits Preschool Story Time” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library Every Tuesday starting at 10:00am bring your preschooler for this FREE story time with Miss. Patty. Children 0-5 and their parent or caregiver can enjoy reading, singing and crafting.

Apr
18
Thu
Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club Monthly Meeting
Apr 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club monthly meeting every third Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The club serves dinner at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. There is baby sitting available on the premises. For more information, go to the clubs Facebook.

Apr
19
Fri
Sparta Amphitheater Bluegrass
Apr 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come and have a listen to some international bluegrass music at the Sparta Amphitheater July 20 from 7 – 9 pm. During this time downtown boutiques and galleries will stay open until 7 pm.

Apr
23
Tue
Crossville – “Kid Bits Preschool Story Time” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Crossville – “Kid Bits Preschool Story Time” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library Every Tuesday starting at 10:00am bring your preschooler for this FREE story time with Miss. Patty. Children 0-5 and their parent or caregiver can enjoy reading, singing and crafting.

Apr
25
Thu
Big South Fork “Trail Keeper” Program
Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Big South Fork Trail Keeper Program Needs Volunteers for 2019. The Trail Keeper program is a volunteer partnership for people who love the park’s trails and want to help take care of them. Trail keepers are expected to hike, bike or horse ride their adopted trail at least four times during the calendar year. They also report on overall trail conditions, pick up any trash, and submit a trail report after each visit. Trail Keepers are a valuable asset to the park staff. To learn more about the Big South Fork Trail Keeper program, email the park’s volunteer coordinator at effie_houston@nps.gov or call (423) 569-9778.

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club meets every Thursday 7:00pm-9:00 at Dairy Queen in Crossville. Just show up and enjoy this FREE event to make friends and enjoy learning chess skills.

Apr
29
Mon
Overton County – 4H Plant Sale
Apr 29 @ 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.

Apr
30
Tue
Crossville – “Kid Bits Preschool Story Time” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Apr 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Crossville – “Kid Bits Preschool Story Time” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library Every Tuesday starting at 10:00am bring your preschooler for this FREE story time with Miss. Patty. Children 0-5 and their parent or caregiver can enjoy reading, singing and crafting.

May
1
Wed
Cookeville Teens Need Training Summer Camp Seeking Volunteers
May 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cookeville Teens Need Training Summer Camp Seeking Volunteers
Attention Community Partners we are currently planning our KIDS summer lunch
program and our TNT summer day camp. If you or your group could spend one day or
more (just three hours per day) providing an activity at the lunch program, please let
me know. We are also looking for businesses or organizations to spend a short time
with the teens this summer demonstrating what you do, teaching job or practical life
skills or just interacting with them.To volunteer for get more information call 931-526-9793 ext 213

May
2
Thu
Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club meets every Thursday 7:00pm-9:00 at Dairy Queen in Crossville. Just show up and enjoy this FREE event to make friends and enjoy learning chess skills.

May
7
Tue
Crossville – “Kid Bits Preschool Story Time” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
May 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Crossville – “Kid Bits Preschool Story Time” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library Every Tuesday starting at 10:00am bring your preschooler for this FREE story time with Miss. Patty. Children 0-5 and their parent or caregiver can enjoy reading, singing and crafting.

Crossville – “Taco Tuesday” Bicycle Riding Club
May 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Crossville – “Taco Tuesday” Bicycle Riding Club Every Tuesday meet at the Cumberland County Bank parking lot from 6:00pm-7:00pm. To promote bicycle riding, there’s a group called “Taco Tuesday”. The group meets every Tuesday weather permitting and ride for roughly an hour. Afterwards the group meets for dinner (Dutch Treat) at the Casa Grande Restaurant located on the Miller Avenue Bypass. The riders consist of mixed skill set, from beginners to advanced riders, young (age 11) and old (age 66) male and female. The beginners will ride 3-4 miles and the more advanced riders will ride from 14-18 miles. This is FREE to attend, no sign up necessary. For more information call Steven Douglas at 931-200-2741

Cookeville – Restaurant Week – Presented By The Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation
May 7 @ 11:00 pm – May 8 @ 12:00 am

Cookeville – Restaurant Week – Presented By The Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation May 6th – May 11th in Cookeville. By dining at one of the below restaurants not only does it support local business but it helps patients in our region who have had a live changing medical event. Participating restaurants are: 37 Cedar, Backroom Bistro, Big Tony’s Pizzeria, Blur Rooster Canteen, Char, Crawdaddy’s, Father Tom’s Pub, Foglight Foodhouse, Mamma Rosa’s, Nick’s, Persis Indian Grill, Rib City, Seven Senses, Southern Rock Bouncin BBQ, Spankies, The Blue Pig and World Food.

May
8
Wed
Fairfield Glade – Farmers Market
May 8 @ 11:00 pm – May 9 @ 3:00 am

Fairfield Glade – Farmers Market every Wednesday starting at 11:00am-3:00pm at the Corner of Peavine & Stonehenge in Fairfield Glade. Enjoy fresh products grown here in our community.

May
9
Thu
Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club
May 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club meets every Thursday 7:00pm-9:00 at Dairy Queen in Crossville. Just show up and enjoy this FREE event to make friends and enjoy learning chess skills.