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February 2025

Tuesday February 18

8:00 am – 10:00 am
Cookeville - Free Coffee For Veterans - Sponsored By American Legion Post 46
829 E Spring St, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

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.

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 – 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!

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Upper Cumberland - Caregiving and Housing Assistance Offered

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.

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Crossville - Beginner's Quilting Camp
2569 Cook Rd, Crossville, TN 38571, USA

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!

10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Cookeville - Watercolor Class - Presented By Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery
186 S Walnut Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

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.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Upper Cumberland - Donations Needed - Genesis House Domestic Violence Shelter

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.

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Crossville - Artists Peer Review
Art Guild At Fairfield Glade, 451 Lakeview Dr, Crossville, TN 38558, USA

Join a group of fellow artists and share your ideas and questions about art, and get positive feedback about your artistic strengths!
This group meets monthly at the Plateau Creative Arts Center every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12:00pm – 2:00pm.
Admissions will be $10.
Visit http://www.artguildfairfieldglade.net to register for this event, and don’t forget to bring some of your work with you to the meetings!

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Putnam - Parent-Child Connection: Using Rewards & Punishments for Behavior
880 W Jackson St, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

This class will meet every Tuesday from January 7th through March 4th.
Certificates for this class will be awarded to parents who attend and complete all eight sessions with this series. 
These sessions will be FREE and everyone is welcome. 
Call (931) 823-6432 or 1-800-635-5199 for more information or with questions.

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!

6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Livingston - Auxiliary & Legion Meeting - Hosted by American Legion Post 4 and Auxiliary Unit 4
121 S Church St, Livingston, TN 38570, USA

Bohannon American Legion Post 4 and Auxiliary Unit 4 of Livingston meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Post headquarters located at 121 S. Church Street.  The Auxiliary meets at 4:45 pm and the Legion meets at 6:15 pm. Active duty military, honorably discharged veterans and spouses are invited to attend.  For more information contact Ken Werner at 931-823-2386.

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.

May
10
Fri
Crossville – Imagination Library Celebration – Hosted By The Art Circle Public Library
May 10 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Crossville – Imagination Library Celebration – Hosted By The Art Circle Public Library MAy 10th from 9:00am – 11:00am. Activities with the Cumberland County Playhouse. Along with Tom Mason the Blue Buccaneer, Balloon Sculpting, and Story Time.Enjoy thei Free family fun entertainment.

Crossville – Community Blood Drive Hosted By The Red Cross @ Crossville First United Methodist Church
May 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Crossville – Community Blood Drive Hosted By The Red Cross May 10th from 10:00am – 4:00pm at the Crossville First United Methodist Church. The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood! For pre registration call 1-800-RED CROSS

Livingston “New Residents’ Party” hosted by the Overton County Chamber of Commerce
May 10 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Livingston “New Residents’ Party” hosted by the Overton County Chamber of Commerce May 10th from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the America Legion Hall in Livingston. If you have moved to Overton County within the last few years you can enjoy learning about he area. Live music performed by local artist, the meal will be provided by the Livingston Regional Hospital. Grab a goody bag filled with local items. For more information on this free event call 931-823-6421

Gainesboro – Poke Sallet 5Krun/Walk Presented By the Poke Sallet Festival
May 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Gainesboro – Poke Sallet 5Krun/Walk Presented By the Poke Sallet Festival May 10th starting at 5:30pm. Enjoy an evening of fun at the 2019 Poke Sallet 5K Walk/Run! This race will take you full circle around the beautiful downtown of Gainesboro, TN and end at the site of the 41st Annual Poke Sallet Festival where you will be able to enjoy live music and great food from our many vendors! You and your family will enjoy the rides, games and all sorts of other attractions. Shuttle service will take you back to your vehicle when you are ready to go home. Come and enjoy our wonderful town that is set right on the Cumberland River. All the proceeds will go to benefit the Poke Sallet Festival so that we can continue this great tradition for many years to come!

To register visit: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=65496

Livingston – “5K Glow Walk / Run” Hosted By A.H. Roberts Elementary School
May 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Livingston – “5K Glow Walk / Run” Hosted By A.H. Roberts Elementary School May 10th with registration starting at 6:00pm and Run / Walk starting at 7:00pm. Registratino forms can be picked up at A.H Roberts Elementary School. Enjoy this fun filled Glow night to raise money for the Special Olympics. For questions call 931-823-5551

Baxter – Middle Tennessee Friday Night Singing Hosted By Bethlehem Church Of Christ
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Baxter – Middle Tennessee Friday Night Singing Hosted By Bethlehem Church Of Christ May 10th starting at 7:00pm at the Bethlehem church Of Christ. Singers Wanted to enjoy a night of music, food and fellowship. This is a FREE event for ll to enjoy.

May
11
Sat
Cookeville – Hope For Life Benefit Golf Scramble Presented By Teen Challenge
May 11 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cookeville – Hope For Life Benefit Golf Scramble Presented By Teen Challenge May 11th at 8:00am at the TTU Golden Eagle Golf Club. It’s tee time! Grab your clubs and head to the 9th Annual Hope for Life Golf Scramble. $500 per team includes breakfast, golf, cart, mulligan, door prizes, and a Blue Coast Burrito lunch. CASH PRIZES to flight winners! Also included is a $500 Putting Contest. Closest to the Pin wins a 55″ Smart TV! You can easily register your 4-person team by:
visiting TeenChallengeUC.org
texting Green to 71777
contacting Danielle at 888-688-0470, ext. 104 or danielle@teenchallengeuc.org
All proceeds will help Adult and Teen Challenge of the Upper Cumberland continue combating drug addiction in the local region.

Gainesboro – Poke Sallet Festival Hosted By Poke Sallet Festival
May 11 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Gainesboro – Poke Sallet Festival Hosted By Poke Sallet Festival May 11th from 8:00am – 5:00pm on the square in Gainesboro. Enjoy this FREE family friendly event including care & tractor show, terrapin race, toad race, PokeSallet eating contest, Poke Sallet Annie contest, crosscut saw contest, Civil War Reenactments and to end the day the Outhouse Race. Concession vendors will be on hand to wonderful eats thru out the festival. come see the oldest running Poke Sallet Festival in Gainesboro.

Crossville – “Kitten Shower” Hosted By The Crossville Housing Authority
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Crossville – “Kitten Shower” Hosted By The Crossville Housing Authority May 11th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Crossville Housing Authority. Come see adoptable kittens at this event. $5.00 entry fee kids 18 and under are free. This fundraiser will provide much needed items for the H.A.R.T Group. Helping animals Rescue Team. Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, and learn about Nail Trimming for your cat in the 1pm demonstration. Follow on FacebBook to sneak a peek at the silent auction items. Facebook.com/HARTrescue.

Crossville – Free Guitar Lessons with the Art Circle Public Library
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Crossville – Free Guitar Lessons with the Art Circle Public Library Every Saturday . Beginners at 10:00am and Intermediate at 11:00am. Bring your own guitar for the FREE class. Guitarist TJ will teach 2 to 3 songs with just one or two lessons. For more information call 931-484-6790

Crossville – Benefit Auction for the Turner Family Hosted By Knights Of Columbus
May 11 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Crossville – Benefit Auction for family of Lucas and Leigh Ann Turner Hosted By Knights Of Columbus May 11th starting at 11:00am-3:00pm at the Knights Of Columbus in Crossville. This fundraiser will benefit the Turner family to help with medical bills after their son was diagnosed with Spina Bifida. This event is presented by the Friends of the Turner Family. Enjoy a silent auction, live auction. BBQ or fish plate for $8.00. Help support this young family. For more information call 931-267-7540 / 931-267-2335.

Livingston- “Cruise In”Presented By Overton County
May 11 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Livingston- “Cruise In”Presented By Overton County May 11th on the Square in Livingston from 4:0pm-7:00pm . Enjoy this FREE family fun event. See cool vintage cars and trucks of all kinds. Participate in the 50/50 drawing, enjoy music on the square. For more information call 931-510-6624 or 931-397-4901.

May
13
Mon
Crossville – Summer Reading Program Kick Off Hosted By the Art Circle Public Library
May 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Crossville – Summer Reading Program Hosted By the Art Circle Public Library May 13th May 31st from 9:0am – 5:00pm. Summer Reading Program Kick-Off . These programs are free and open to all children from birth to age 11 and their Parent/Caregiver. Early registration is May 13 – 31 in the Children’s Library.For more information call 931-484-6790 .

Crossville – Chamber Board Meeting Hosted By The Crossville Chamber
May 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Crossville – Chamber Board Meeting Hosted By The Crossville Chamber May 13th starting at 5:00pm.
The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Chamber office. Meeting is open to the public.

May
14
Tue
Cookeville – “Wrestle: Free Screening Presented By WCTE
May 14 @ 5:30 am – 7:30 am

Cookeville – “Wrestle: Free Screening Presented By WCTE May 14th at the TTU Backdoor Playhouse. WCTE Upper Cumberland PBS will host a free screening of the Independent Lens Documentary of Wrestle . Doors open at 5:30 and the screening to begin at 6:00.
Wrestle is an intimate, inspiring portrait of the wrestling team at Huntsville’s J.O. Johnson High School, which has been on Alabama’s failing schools list for many years.
As they fight their way towards the State Championship, wrestlers Jailen, Jamario, Teague, and Jaquan each face injustices and challenges on and off the mat, together grappling with obstacles that jeopardize their success while their tough-love coach Chris Scribner. Wrestle premieres on Independent Lens Monday, May 20, on PBS and will also be available simultaneously for online streaming at pbs.org.
Athletic teams, especially wrestling teams, are urged to come and join us for this movie.

Crossville – “Kid Bits Preschool Story Time” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
May 14 @ 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 14 @ 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

Byrdstown – American Legion Meeting
May 14 @ 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.