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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!

Jul
6
Wed
Enroll A Child In The Imagination Library
Jul 6 @ 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
Jul 6 @ 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.

Cookeville – Suicide Prevention Resources and Information Presented Presented by the TN Suicide Prevention Network
Jul 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The TN Suicide Prevention Network has FREE resources available if yourself or someone you know needs help. Reach out NOW. The state wide crisis line is 1-855-CRISIS or you can text 741741 to connect to the crisis text line. This state organization is working tirelessly to eliminate the stigma around suicide. Get more information and gain knowledge on the warning signs of suicide at TSPN.org.

Cumberland County – Commodities Distribution – Presented By UCHRA
Jul 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

There will be a Commodities Distribution presented by UCHRA on July 6th from 9am – 12pm at the Crossville 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.

Smithville – ACC Showcasing Artists In Appalachian Center For Crafts
Jul 6 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Artists from the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg will be exhibiting their work in a special exhibition in the Joe L. Evins Gallery at Tennessee Tech University’s Appalachian Center for Crafts through July 6th.

The exhibition is titles “One Year Later” and experiments within disciplines that span woodworking, metal work, ceramics, painting, and multimedia practices.

For more information, call (931) 372-3051.

Sparta – Job Search Hosted By Clean Hearts Veterans Outreach
Jul 6 @ 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
Jul 6 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability (UCAAAD) is now offering application assistance with SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, for adults 60 and over or individuals with a disability to provide eligible individuals with monthly benefits to buy food. Applicants 60 and over or an individual with a disability can now call the UCAAAD SNAP Benefits Coordinator at (931) 432-4111 for free and confidential application assistance.

UCAAAD Offers SNAP Assistance
Jul 6 @ 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
Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come knit alongside friends! “Ewe Can Knit” classes are presented By The Art Circle Public Library Each Wednesday from 10:00am-12pm. Bring your work in progress or new project! For more information, call 931-558-8684.

Cookeville – Everyone Loves Ceramics!
Jul 6 @ 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.

Crossville – FREE Concert
Jul 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Frank and Sara Saxton will perform a free concert on piano and saxophone, featuring songs by Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra!

Call 931-484-6790 for more information.

Cookeville – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Jul 6 @ 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.

Cookeville – Karate For Kids – Presented by Cane Creek Recreation Center
Jul 6 @ 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Kids ages 7-12 are invited to take Karate for Kids, a karate class that teaches a Mu-Gen style of karate!

The class is being offered on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4-4:45pm July 5 – July 11 and July 18 – August 8.

The cost is $25. For more information, call 931-526-7393.

Cookeville – Kickboxing Class
Jul 6 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

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

The class will be held Wednesdays, July 20-August 10, from 5:30-6:30pm, at Cane Creek Recreation Center and the cost is $32.

For more information call 931-526-7393.

Jul
7
Thu
Cookeville – Co-Ed Softball Leagues
Jul 7 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Co-Ed Softball League will be on Tuesday and Thursday nights starting August 2nd through September 20th. Game times will be 6:15pm, 7:15pm, 8:15pm, and 9:15pm if necessary.

Teams will play 12 regular season games followed by a single elimination tournament. There will be two leagues, a social divisions and a competitive division.

Team registration deadline is July 22. For more information and to register, call 931-520-5224.

Cookeville – Open Pickleball
Jul 7 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am

Join us for some outdoor pickleball every Tuesday and Thursday morning from June 7 – July 28 at West End Park!

Cost is $10 per player for the 8 week period.

For more information, call 931-520-5224.

Crossville – FREE Online Books Available – Art Circle Public Library
Jul 7 @ 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

White County – Commodities Distribution – Presented By UCHRA @ White County Fairgrounds
Jul 7 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

There will be a Commodities Distribution Presented By UCHRA July 7th from 8:30am – 11:30am at the White County Fairgrounds. 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. 

Crossville – Trace Your Ancestors
Jul 7 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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

Sparta – Oceans Of Possibilities – Presented By White County Public Library
Jul 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Make a splash this summer in the Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program, and come The Science Guys!

The event will be followed by a FREE lunch for kids (18 & younger) through the White County School Nutrition Summer Feeding Program.

Call 931-836-3613 for more information.

UCHRA SCSEP Program Provides Part-Time Jobs To Older Americans
Jul 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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

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

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

Cookeville – Blood Assurance Blood Drive
Jul 7 @ 11:30 am – 5:30 pm

Come support your community by donating blood in the parking lot of Cookeville Regional Medical Center!

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

Donors will receive a “Home Run Donor” t-shirt and be entered to win 2 tickets to the Atlanta Braves!

To schedule an appointment, call Amy Pearson 931-783-2740 or visit bloodassurance.org/crmc

Cookeville – Experience Tai Chi
Jul 7 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Experience “meditation in motion” during this six week Tai Chi session!

Classes are Tuesdays, July 19 – August 9, 5:30-6:30pm, and Thursdays, July 21-August 11, from 11:30am-12:30pm.

The cost is $32 per six week session. For more information, call 931-526-7393.

Crossville – Mr. Bond’s Science Guys
Jul 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us as we explore an Ocean of Possibilities with one of Mr. Bond’s Science Guys!

The event will be held in the Cumberland Meeting Room, and children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

For more information, call 931-484-9370.

Cookeville – Karate For Kids – Presented by Cane Creek Recreation Center
Jul 7 @ 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Kids ages 7-12 are invited to take Karate for Kids, a karate class that teaches a Mu-Gen style of karate!

The class is being offered on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4-4:45pm July 5 – July 11 and July 18 – August 8.

The cost is $25. For more information, call 931-526-7393.

Crossville – Teen Craft Night
Jul 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Calling all teens to create tiny scenes in terrarium shells!

Register online at artcirclelibrary.info or call 931-484-6790.

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
Jul 7 @ 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!

Jul
8
Fri
Upper Cumberland – Relative Caregiver And Housing Assistance
Jul 8 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance?

For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-877-275-8233.

A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are caring for relative children during this month. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931-476-4127, if you are interested in attending this meeting.

For housing assistance while caring for a minor child, contact Myra Walker at 931-432-4111.

Cookeville – Blood Assurance Blood Drive
Jul 8 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am

Come support your community by donating blood in the side parking lot of NHC Healthcare!

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

Donors will receive a “Home Run Donor” t-shirt and be entered to win 2 tickets to the Atlanta Braves!

To schedule an appointment, call Jeremy Stoner 931-528-5516 or visit bloodassurance.org/crmc

Cookeville – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum
Jul 8 @ 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
Jul 8 @ 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
Jul 8 @ 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 – Blood Assurance Blood Drive
Jul 8 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

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

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

Donors will receive a “Home Run Donor” t-shirt and be entered to win 2 tickets to the Atlanta Braves!

To schedule an appointment, call Katie Neal 931-528-2531 or visit bloodassurance.org/crmc

Cookeville – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Jul 8 @ 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 – Karate For Kids – Presented by Cane Creek Recreation Center
Jul 8 @ 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Kids ages 7-12 are invited to take Karate for Kids, a karate class that teaches a Mu-Gen style of karate!

The class is being offered on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4-4:45pm July 5 – July 11 and July 18 – August 8.

The cost is $25. For more information, call 931-526-7393.

Crossville – Traveling Science Show – Presented By ACPL Science
Jul 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This summer, come and join the Art Circle Public Library's Mr. Brian for some educational and fun science activities!

The Traveling Science Show Programs are open to children ages 7-11 and must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

For more information, call 931-484-6790.

Jul
9
Sat
Crossville – Summer Seminars – Art Circle Public Library
Jul 9 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Get ready for the July 2022 offerings of Saturday seminars from 10:00 AM to noon at the Art Circle Public Library!

July 9 – Mike Boniol will discuss “Cemetery Research”, the facts and surprises when you look for final resting places.

July 16 & July 23 – Mia McLelland will do a two-part “Search Like a Pro”. When all other research seems to fail, do it from another direction!

July 30 – Mike Boniol Returns with “When the Courthouse Has Burned”. Don’t give up, there are other sources of information!

For more information, call 931-484-6790.

Livingston – FREE Clinic
Jul 9 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Rotary Club of Livingston is proud to host a Remote Area Medical FREE Clinic!

Services include eye exams, glasses made on-site, eye health evaluations, dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, general exams, women’s health, and more!

No ID required; first come, first served.

For more information call 865-579-1530.

Rickman – Vendor Market & Fireworks
Jul 9 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Rickman Volunteer Fire Department invites you to an Independence Day Celebration featuring a vendor market and fireworks at dark!

For more information, call (931) 498-4357.

Cookeville – Blood Assurance Blood Drive
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come support your community by donating blood in the parking lot in front of Office Max!

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

Donors will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card and be entered to win 2 tickets to the Atlanta Braves!

To schedule an appointment, call Trudy Cody (931)239-9411 or visit bloodassurance.org/crmc

Cookeville – Community Resource Day – Presented By Father’s Heart Church
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Father’s Heart Church is proud to host a community resource day!

The event will include live music, FREE food, giveaways, children’s activities, community resources, maternity homes, and more!

Be sure to stop by, and go to www.fhmlove.com for more information.

Crossville – FREE Beginner Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Jul 9 @ 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.

Crossville – Songwriter Circle – The Art Circle Public Library
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

A songwriter’s circle will be hosted at The Art Circle Public Library at 10am. All are welcome to come develop their songwriting skills!

For more information, call 931-484-6790.

Crossville – Trace Your Ancestors
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Trace your ancestors at the Cumberland County Archives & Family Heritage Center Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 10am-12pm at 95 East 1st St Crossville, TN 38555. Call (931) 456-2006 for details.

Cookeville – History Hike
Jul 9 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Join us at the Cookeville Depot Museum for a history hike featuring trivia, Soul Craft drinks, and more!
For more information about this FREE activity, call 931-520-5455.

Crossville – FREE Intermediate Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Jul 9 @ 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
Jul 9 @ 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 – Free Meditation Workshop
Jul 9 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join Tennessee Tech University’s Dr. Mohan Rao for a free meditation workshop from 11:30am-12:30pm at Cane Creek Recreation Center.

Just drop in; no registration or experience required. To learn more, call 526-7393.

Baxter – Downtown Baxter Cruise In – Presented By Gear Heads Car Club
Jul 9 @ 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
Jul 9 @ 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!