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January 2025

Wednesday January 29

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 – 1:00 pm
Sparta - Job Search - Hosted By Clean Hearts Veterans Outreach
17 E Maple St, Sparta, TN 38583, USA

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.

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.

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.

Sep
21
Wed
Cookeville – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Sep 21 @ 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 – FREE Pallisade Trumpet Collective Concert @ Wattenbarger Auditorium
Sep 21 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Tennessee Tech University’s School of Music presents the Pallisade Trumpet Collective in concert in the Wattenbarger Auditorium.

Each member of the ensemble is a distinguished performer, professor and pedagogue from universities across the United States.

Wattenbarger Auditorium is located in the Bryan Fine Arts Building on Tech’s campus at 1150 N. Dixie Ave., Cookeville. 

This concert is FREE and open to the public!

Sep
22
Thu
Crossville – FREE Online Books Available – Art Circle Public Library
Sep 22 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Art Circle Public Library has a subscription to Tumble Book Library, and your family can access it from home! It’s an unlimited and FREE online collection of e-books for children. There are over 250 animated, talking picture books (including some in Spanish and French), read-along chapter books, non-fiction books, exciting games, and puzzles. Access login info HERE

Crossville – Trace Your Ancestors
Sep 22 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 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.

Byrdstown – St. Jude 5K – Early Registration
Sep 22 @ 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Registration is now open for Byrdstown’s annual St. Jude 5K! The race is set for October 22, 2022.You can pick-up runner/walk forms at the Town of Byrdstown or Chamber of Commerce. In order to receive a t-shirt, All early entry forms needs to be turned into Town Hall by October 3, 2022 by 4:30 PM. 100% of proceeds go towards helping the families of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. 

Crossville – FREE Welcome to Medicare Classes – Presented By The Upper Cumberland SHIP
Sep 22 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is conducting a series of FREE Medicare classes at the Art Circle Library.
Availability is limited! Please call SHIP at 931-432-4150 to register.

Spencer – Caregiver Support Group
Sep 22 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Are you raising a relative, child, or need housing assistance? A support group meeting will be held for caregivers.Join the Relative Caregiver Program as they support their community. For more info, contact Melissa Allison at 931-432-4111.

Cookeville – Caregiver Support Group
Sep 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Are you raising a relative, child, or need housing assistance? A support group meeting will be held for caregivers.Join the Relative Caregiver Program as they support their community. For more info, contact Melissa Allison at 931-432-4111.

Cookeville – Oil Painting Exhibition
Sep 22 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Center Stage presents oil painting artist Evie Zimmer in an exhibition titled “Glimpse,” in the Joan Derryberry Art Gallery on the campus of Tennessee Tech University Monday, Sept. 19 through Thursday, Oct. 20. There will be an artist talk and reception October 20 at 4:30 pm. Admission is FREE! For more information, call (931) 372-3637.

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
Sep 22 @ 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!

Sep
23
Fri
Sparta – Veterans Fellowship & Conversation – Presented By Clean Heart Ministries
Sep 23 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

As a thank you for your service to our country, all veterans are invited to join us for a time of fellowship and conversation. Refreshments and beverages will be provided. For more information, please call (931) 837-5050.

Cookeville – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum
Sep 23 @ 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
Sep 23 @ 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
Sep 23 @ 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
Sep 23 @ 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
Sep 23 @ 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!

Crossville – Brothers Keepers Homecoming Fundraiser
Sep 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come out to support your neighbor at the Brothers Keepers Chapter 15 10th annual homecoming! Bring your bike out and celebrate Bike Night with food, music, bike games, and prizes! All proceeds benefit Camp Hope, a summer camp for children who have suffered burn injuries. For more information, call Kenny at 931-200-7380.
Sep
24
Sat
Baxter – Harvest Festival Car Show
Sep 24 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Gearheads Car Club invites you to a car show during the Baxter Harvest Festival!
Registration begins at 8am, judging begins at 1pm, and awards are presented at 3 pm!
There will be a top 25 prize, a best of show prize, and a best modern pick. For more information, visit the Friends of the Baxter Depot Facebook page.

Livingston – American Legion Breakfast Fundraiser
Sep 24 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Come start your Saturday off with afresh cooked breakfast without having to cook it yourself!

American Legion Post 4 andAuxiliary Unit 4 will be hosting a breakfast from 8am-11am to start your weekend off right!

On the menu that morning will bean omelet with your choice of fillings, hash browns, toast and beverage.  

$10 for adults, and $5 for children under 12.

Cookeville – All American Car Show – American Legion Post 46
Sep 24 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

American Legion Post 46 invites you to an All American Car Show on Septemeber 24th. Over 200 cars will be on display, and there will be 48 trophies given to winners in 16 different classes! For more information, call 951-634-4112

Cookeville – The Depot In Art
Sep 24 @ 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.

Baxter – Harvest Festival
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Celebrate the start of Fall at the Baxter Harvest Festival! There will be arts and crafts, live music, a car show, helicopter rides, kids area, and food! For booth info call 931-319-6070. For car show info call 931-644-2727.

Cookeville – Dogapalooza
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Calling all dog lovers and their furry friends to a fun dog centered event!

Bring your pooch and enjoy food, dog related activities, a dog parade, and more!

For more information, call 931-520-4FUN. To set up a booth, call 931-526-7393.

Crossville – Brothers Keepers Homecoming Fundraiser
Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come out to support your neighbor at the Brothers Keepers Chapter 15 10th annual homecoming! Bring your bike out on September 24th as the Burn Run takes to the streets for a scavenger hunt self-led ride with a live auction, raffle, food, and music to follow! All proceeds from these events benefit Camp Hope, a summer camp for children who have suffered burn injuries. For more information, call Kenny at 931-200-7380.

Crossville – FREE Beginner Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Sep 24 @ 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 – FREE Intermediate Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Sep 24 @ 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
Sep 24 @ 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.

Crossville – Crossville Cruisers
Sep 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cruise on down to Main Street — literally — for Crossville Cruisers! The event is FREE, and food and drink vendors will be available. For more information, visit the Cruisin’ Crossville Facebook page HERE.  

Lafayette – Gospel Quartet Singing
Sep 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Primitive Quartet from Candler, N.C. will sing at the Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church at 7pm. 

Admission is free, and a love offering will be received.

Doors will open at 5:30pm.

For more information, call 615-388-9526.

Sep
25
Sun
Access The Tennessee Electronic Library For Free!
Sep 25 @ 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
Sep 25 @ 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.

Sep
26
Mon
Cookeville – Volunteer Recruiting – Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
Sep 26 @ 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
Sep 26 @ 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 – Beginner Tai Chi Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Sep 26 @ 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
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Learn Tai Chi for arthritis relief and overall health at The Art Circle Public Library with beginner classes starting at 10am (registration is limited) and intermediate classes starting at 11am. Call 931-484-6790 ext. 241 for details.

Crossville – Intermediate Tai Chi Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Sep 26 @ 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.

Oneida – Annual Photo Contest Presented By Big South Fork
Sep 26 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Oneida – Annual Photo Contest Presented By Big South Fork is now taking entries for the 2020 Big South Fork photography contest. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, July 31st at 3:30 pm.. For more information on the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, please call (423) 286-7275.

Cookeville – Kids Art Class Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio
Sep 26 @ 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
Sep 26 @ 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.

Sep
27
Tue
Cookeville – Free Coffee For Veterans – Sponsored By American Legion Post 46
Sep 27 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Veterans, have a great cup of coffee for free at Big O’s Donuts every Tuesday morning and enjoy great conversations with your fellow Veterans. All are welcome. Sponsored by American Legion Post 46 and VFW Post 6296 Cookeville, TN.

Upper Cumberland – Caregiving and Housing Assistance Offered
Sep 27 @ 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.

Crossville – Beginner’s Quilting Camp
Sep 27 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come learn an ageless trade with this quilting class designed for beginners ages 8-80! A sewing machine in good working order is required. There is a $40 class fee and an additional $25 fabric kit fee if needed. Contact Jane 931-335-0621 for a possible loaner sewing machine, more info, or to register for the class. Come for the morning, afternoon, or both!

Cookeville – Watercolor Class – Presented By Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery
Sep 27 @ 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
Sep 27 @ 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.

Crossville – Stephen’s Center Support Group
Sep 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

The Stephen’s Center is hosting a make-up session for any parenting classes you may have missed this year. Sessions are held at The Exchange Club/Stephens Center office in the Crossville Commons Complex. There is no charge for the classes. Everyone is welcome!  For more information, call (931) 484-8923 or 1-800-635-5199.

Overton County – Stephen’s Center Seminars
Sep 27 @ 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
Sep 27 @ 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 – Stephen’s Center Support Group
Sep 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The Stephen’s Center is hosting a make-up session for any of their parenting parenting classes you missed in the last 8 weeks. Sessions are held at The Exchange Club/Stephens Center office at 1680 S Jefferson Ave, Suite C. There is no charge for the classes. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call (931) 484-8923 or 1-800-635-5199.

Livingston – Overton County Patriots Meeting
Sep 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Overton County Patriots will meet Tuesday evening in the Millard Oakley Public Library. 
Steven Barlow, Overton County’s newly elected County Executive, will be speaking and the group will discuss community issues. Come see what the Overton County Patriots are all about. Everyone is invited to attend!

Sep
28
Wed
Crossville – Free Access To Heritage Hub – Art Circle Public Library
Sep 28 @ 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 .