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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.

Oct
30
Fri
Legal Aid Society Providing Free Legal Services To Low-Income Individuals In The Upper Cumberland
Oct 30 @ 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
Oct 30 @ 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 – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Oct 30 @ 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 – Trunk or Treat Presented By American Way
Oct 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cookeville – Trunk or Treat Presented By American Way. Friday, October 30th from 6:00 to 8:00pm.
Trunk or treat with a Yeti Cooler giveaway! Join in the fun! Visitor parking is in the back parking lot.

Cookeville – Classic Cinema at the Depot Presented By Cookeville Leisure Services
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Cookeville – Classic Cinema at the Depot Presented By Cookeville Leisure Services. Friday, October 30th starting at 7:00pm.
Come to the Cookeville Depot for your chance to see classic films, every Friday in October! Free admission. Bring you lawn chairs and blankets! Showing tonight: House on Haunted Hill (1959).

Crossville – Fall Chill Music Series Presented by the City of Crossville
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Crossville – Fall Chill Music Series Presented by the City of Crossville. Every Friday through November 20th.
Free Fall Chill Music Series starring Carrie Hassler! For six Fridays this fall, music will fill the air in downtown Crossville at the lovely outdoor amphitheater beside the library. The series is FREE to the public, will have concessions, and all shows will start at 7:00pm. BYOC (bring your own chair).

Crossville – Harvest Lights Pumpkin Walk Presented By Life Care Center of Crossville
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Crossville – Harvest Lights Pumpkin Walk Presented By Life Care Center of Crossville. Friday, October 30th from 7:00-9:00pm.
Come walk down the festive pumpkin path on out back patio! There will be light refreshments and treats. Social distancing practices will be followed. Please park in the back parking lot.

Rock Island – Haunted Trail Presented By the Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Rock Island – Haunted Trail Presented By the Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department. Every Friday and Saturday in October.

Adult tickets are $8 (cash only), children 5 and under are free! Open from dark till 11:00pm. Check them out on Facebook for more details – Cedar Grove FD Haunted Trail.

Oct
31
Sat
Cookeville -The Cookeville Green Market Presented By the Downtown Green Market
Oct 31 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cookeville – Cookeville Green Market Presented By the Cookeville Green Market. Every Saturday from 8:00am to noon at Jighead Brewery.
Enjoy Cookeville’s Green Market every Saturday morning, rain or shine. With all natural items – sold right from the producers! Produce, crafts, jams, breads. Support your local artisans!

Cookeville – 1st Annual Pat Moran Lawnmower Rodeo Fundraiser Presented By Sportshouse
Oct 31 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Cookeville – 1st Annual Pat Moran Lawnmower Rodeo Fundraiser Presented By Sportshouse.
Join them for the 1st Annual Pat Moran Lawnmower Rodeo Fundraiser! Put your lawnmower skills to the test or just come and watch! There will be food trucks.
Categories:
Large business (4+ mowers)- $100
Small business (1-3 mowers)- $25/mower
Homeowners (1 mower)- $25
Proceeds will go to the Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic. To sign up or if you have any questions, contact Sportshouse (931-372-9002). Sign up by October 24th.

Baxter – Trunk or Treat Presented By the Baxter Depot
Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Baxter – Trunk or Treat Presented By the Baxter Depot. Saturday, October 31st from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Any individual or business that would like to participate, or for more information about this event, call Sarah Lewis at 931-319-1367. They hope to make this a great event for the children in our community. Masks and gloves, for those handing out candy, are mandatory.

Crossville – Trail of Treats Presented by the Clyde York 4-H Center
Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Crossville – Trail of Treats Presented by the Clyde York 4-H Center. Saturday, October 31st from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
No tricks, Just treats! Socially distant of course!

Crossville – Trunk or Treat Presented By Lake Tansi
Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Crossville – Trunk or Treat Presented By Lake Tansi. Saturday, October 31st from 5:00-7:00pm.
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Lake Tansi Trunk or Treat. Weather permitting, Thunderbird parking lot.

Spencer – Trunk or Treat Presented By Welchland Baptist Church
Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Spencer – Trunk or Treat Presented By Welchland Baptist Church. Saturday, October 31st from 5:00 to 9:00pm.
They will be handing out candy as well as roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. Everyone is welcome, stop by and enjoy!

Celina – Safely Trick of Treat Presented By Clay County Fire Fighters
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Celina – Safely Trick of Treat Presented By Clay County Fire Fighters. Saturday, October 31st.
Safely Trick of Treat with Clay County Fire Fighters! Hermitage Springs VFD, Moss VFD, East 52 VFD, Baptist Ridge VFD, and Pea Ridge VFD will all be handing out candy at their fire department! Mt. Vernon VFD will hand out candy during a halloween parade! Chek Faceboof for route details. Each department will use social distancing and other precautions during their events.

Monterey – Fall Festival Presented By Local Churches
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Monterey – Fall Festival Presented By Local Churches. Saturday, October 31st from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Monterey First Baptist Church, Monterey United Methodist Church and Monterey Church of the Nazarene. First Baptist will have games, free food and candy. Methodist and Nazarene will have “Trunk or Treat.” Just a few blocks west, Monterey church of Christ will have also have a “Trunk or Treat.”

Sparta – Halloween on the Mountain Presented by Bondecroft VFD and Bon Air United Methodist Church
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Sparta – Halloween on the Mountain Presented by Bondecroft VFD and Bon Air United Methodist Church. Saturday, October 31st from 6:00 to 8:30pm.
Trunk or Treat – Haunted Pavilion – Hot Chocolate – Candy – Halloween Pictures – Hay Rides. Free for Everyone!

Spencer – Trunk or Treat Presented By the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Dept
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Spencer – Trunk or Treat Presented By the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Dept. Saturday, October 31st from 6:00 to 9:00pm.
Masks of all forms are encouraged! If you plan on handing out candy please leave a parking space between you and the next car.

Nov
1
Sun
Carthage – AL-ANON Presented By Smith County Drug Prevention
Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Carthage – AL-ANON Presented By Smith County Drug Prevention Sundays starting at 7:00pm at the Spot.

Nov
2
Mon
Crossville – Christian Counseling Services Presented By C5 Christian Counceling Center of Cumberland County
Nov 2 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Crossville – Christian Counseling Services Presented By C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County 

 C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County (C5) offers professional counseling to anyone in need for ability to pay prices. With a mission of “healing hearts and minds,” no one will be turned away due to income or lack of income. During COVID 19, the need is greater than ever. C5 is offering online counseling, phone sessions and limited face to face sessions to meet the needs of all. Please call (931) 707-8200 and leave a message to schedule an appointment. Our staff are working remotely, and your call will be returned promptly.  

 

Cookeville – Drive Thru Flu Shots Presented By the TN Department of Health
Nov 2 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Cookeville – Drive Thru Flu Shots Presented By the TN Department of Health. Monday, November 2nd from 3:30 to 6:30pm.
Free flu shots available at Cornerstone Elementary, Monterey High School, and Sycamore Elementary. Drive thru, stay in your car! No appointment necessary.

Cookeville – Kids Art Class Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio
Nov 2 @ 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.

Cookeville – American Legion Meetings Hosted by the American Legion
Nov 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cookeville – American Legion Meetings Hosted by the American Legion 1st Monday of every month at the Veterans Building starting at 6:00 pm.  The Legion Riders is for members of any American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, or American Legion Auxilliary group that also ride motorcycles and want to do so as a part of charity events.
Nov
4
Wed
Crossville – “Ewe Can Knit” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Crossville – “Ewe Can Knit” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library Each Wednesday from 10:00am-noon at the art Circle Public Library. Bring your work in progress or current project. The Crochet divas are welcome, too. for more information call 937-558-8684

Livingston – Parent Child Connection Classes Presented By The Stephens Center
Nov 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Livingston – Parent Child Connection Classes Presented By The Stephens Center Wednesdays 1:00pm-2:30pm. Sessions are held at The Stephens Center, for more information, call 823-6432.  There is no charge for PCC sessions.  Certificates will be awarded to parents attending eight sessions within this series.  Everyone is welcome!  For more information, call 823-6432

Overton County  Fall 2020, SeriesII“NurturingParenting Skills for Families”

 October 7……………………………” Orientation, Assessing Nurturing Skills”

 (October 14- No Class, FallBreak for Overton Co Schools)

 October 21…………….…..……………………………….…………”Self-Esteem”

 October 28…………..….…………..………….”Drinking & ParentingDon’t Mix”

 November 4…………………….……….…….”Doing This for Your Own Good”

 November 11….………………………………..……”My Way or The Highway”

 November 18….….……………………………………….” SupportingYour Partner”

 November 25….…….…………………………….”This Hurts MeMore Than You”

 December 2..………..……………………………………..”Why Parents Spank”

 December 9.…….……………………………………………”Make-Up Session”

 

 

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Cookeville – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Nov 4 @ 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.

Crossville – Farmers Market – Presented By Fairfield Glade
Nov 4 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Crossville – Farmers Market – Presented By Fairfield Glade 10:00am – 1:00pm every Wednesday. Meet at the corner of Peavine and Stonehenge Road. Sell and find fresh local grown vegetables, fruits and homemade goods of all kinds .

Nov
5
Thu
Crossville – Parent Child Connection Classes Presented By The Stephens Center
Nov 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Crossville – Parent Child Connection Classes Presented By The Stephens Center  Thursdays 4:00 pm-5:30 pm at the Stephens Center Healthier Beginnings office location.  Certificates will be awarded to parents attending eight sessions within this series.  There is no charge for the classes. Everyone welcome! For more information, call (931) 484-8923 or 1-800-635-5199.

Cumberland County Fall 2020, Series ll Nurturing ParentingSkills for Families

 October 15.………………………….“Orientation, Assessing Nurturing Skills”

 October 22……………………………………………………..“WhyDo Parents Spank”

 October 29…………………………………………………………“DevelopingEmpathy”

 November 5……..……………….“Understanding Family Morals and Values”

 November 12..……………………………………………..“DevelopingFamily Rules”

 November 19………………………………………..“Understanding Discipline”

 (November 26 – No Class–Happy Thanksgiving!)

 December 3…………………..…..“Helping Children Manage Their Behavior”

 December 10……………………………“Communicating Thoughts andFeelings”

 December 17……………………………………………………Make-upSession

 

 

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
Nov 5 @ 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!

Nov
6
Fri
Cookeville – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum
Nov 6 @ 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.

Cookeville – Blood Drive Presented By Blood Assurance
Nov 6 @ 11:30 am – 5:30 pm

Cookeville – Blood Drive Presented By Blood Assurance. Friday, November 6th from 11:30am to 5:30pm.
Bloodmobile parked at the Main Enterance of the Hospital. To schedule an appointment go to bloodassurance.org/crmc or contact Karen Bailey at (931)783-2740. Please eat a good meal, drink additional water, and bring a photo id!

Legal Aid Society Providing Free Legal Services To Low-Income Individuals In The Upper Cumberland
Nov 6 @ 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
Nov 6 @ 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 – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Nov 6 @ 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!

Algood – First Friday Algood Presented By the Town of Algood
Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Algood – First Friday Algood Presented By the Town of Algood. Friday, November 6th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
First Fridays Downtown Algood is a community event including crafters, artists, food, music, and community fun. Stroll the streets, smell the food, listen to the music, and browse the crafts and art – all while taking in the small town feel of Algood.

Crossville – Fall Chill Music Series Presented by the City of Crossville
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Crossville – Fall Chill Music Series Presented by the City of Crossville. Every Friday through November 20th.
Free Fall Chill Music Series starring Carrie Hassler! For six Fridays this fall, music will fill the air in downtown Crossville at the lovely outdoor amphitheater beside the library. The series is FREE to the public, will have concessions, and all shows will start at 7:00pm. BYOC (bring your own chair).

Nov
7
Sat
Monroe – Old Fashioned Country Breakfast Presented By Monroe Fire and Rescue
Nov 7 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am

Monroe – Old Fashioned Country Breakfast Presented By Monroe Fire and Rescue. Saturday, November 7th starting at 7:00am.
Your choice of chocolate or white gravy and biscuits, sausage, bacon, and eggs cooked to order, with coffee OJ or milk. All you can eat for only $10 per person! To-go plates available and encouraged, but limited seating with social distancing available. Call in orders are welcomes. Will deliver locally if multiple plates ordered! Please call 704-0242 or 319-3901 to place an order of for more info.

Algood – First Friday Algood Presented By the Town of Algood
Nov 7 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Algood – First Friday Algood Presented By the Town of Algood. Saturday, November 7th from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
First Fridays Downtown Algood is a community event including crafters, artists, food, music, and community fun. Stroll the streets, smell the food, listen to the music, and browse the crafts and art – all while taking in the small town feel of Algood. Plus enjoy the Alzheimer’s Parade beginning at 10:30am!

Cookeville -The Cookeville Green Market Presented By the Downtown Green Market
Nov 7 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cookeville – Cookeville Green Market Presented By the Cookeville Green Market. Every Saturday from 8:00am to noon at Jighead Brewery.
Enjoy Cookeville’s Green Market every Saturday morning, rain or shine. With all natural items – sold right from the producers! Produce, crafts, jams, breads. Support your local artisans!

Gainesboro – First Responders Pancake Breakfast Presented By Lakeview Church of Christ
Nov 7 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Gainesboro – First Responders Pancake Breakfast Presented By Lakeview Church of Christ. Saturday, November 7th from 8:00 to 11:00am.
Pancake breakfast honoring first responders and their families. There will be pancakes, sausage, bacon, sausage biscuits, chocolate gravy, and other delicious options.
Dine in or carry out available. Maska are appreciated!

Cookeville – Cumberlands Parade to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory Presented By Alzheimer’s TN Inc, the Cumberlands
Nov 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Cookeville – Cumberlands Parade to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory Presented By Alzheimer’s TN Inc, the Cumberlands. Saturday, November 7th from 9:30am to 11:30am.
The Annual Walk festivities will look a little different this year…they are having a Parade to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory! Register your team online and let the FUNdraising begin by visiting www.alzTennessee.org or call 931-526-8010. Participate on Nov. 7th by decorating your vehicle and driving in the Parade or watch along the Parade Route.

Livingston – Givingston Saturdays Presented By The Upper Cumberland Habitat
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Livingston – Givingston Saturdays Presented By The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity. November 7th at 914 church Street.   Donation will be accepted the first  Saturday of every month  from 10:00a-2:00pm    Givingston Saturdays! The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity  will be accepting gently used furniture, building materials, doors/windows, and more! Donate what you can for a wonderful cause. 
They could also use some volunteers. If interested in being a volunteer, comment on our post! #EveryHandMakesADifference  

Sparta – Veterans Day Parade Presented By the American Legion
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sparta – Veterans Day Parade Presented By the American Legion. Saturday, November 7th starting at 10:00am.
Lineup will begin at 9:00am at the White County High School The Parade will start at 10:00am and proceed to Veterans Memorial Park for a program. All veterans, businesses, organizations, and individuals, are encouraged to participate. More info: (931)836-3595.

Sparta – Free Screening of Alive Inside Presented By the Upper Cumberland Development District
Nov 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Sparta – Free Screening of Alive Inside Presented By the Upper Cumberland Development District. Saturday, November 7th at dark!
Join the UCDD for a free screening of the film, Alive Inside. Alive Inside follows a social worker through bringing personalized music to nursing homes. Free admission for all, plus free popcorn and drink for first 100 attendees!

Sparta – Rescue Squad Fundraiser Presented By Happy Trails Brewing Company
Nov 7 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Sparta – Rescue Squad Fundraiser Presented By Happy Trails Brewing Company. Saturday, November 7th from 6:00 to 10:00pm.
Silent auction, benefitting the Sparta/White County Rescue Squad. Also having live music featuring Caleb and Leann at 6:00pm and Daytripper at 8:00pm.

Nov
8
Sun
McMinnville – Patriot Half Marathon and 5k Presented By VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

McMinnville – Patriot Half Marathon and 5k Presented By VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Through Saturday, November 14th.
The Patriout Half Marathon and 5k has gone virtual! $45 to race. Register online at reg2run.com. CHOOSE YOUR OWN COURSE, YOUR FAVORITE ROUTE AND GO!!!! Find them on facebook for more information.

Carthage – AL-ANON Presented By Smith County Drug Prevention
Nov 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Carthage – AL-ANON Presented By Smith County Drug Prevention Sundays starting at 7:00pm at the Spot.

Nov
9
Mon
Crossville – Christian Counseling Services Presented By C5 Christian Counceling Center of Cumberland County
Nov 9 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Crossville – Christian Counseling Services Presented By C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County 

 C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County (C5) offers professional counseling to anyone in need for ability to pay prices. With a mission of “healing hearts and minds,” no one will be turned away due to income or lack of income. During COVID 19, the need is greater than ever. C5 is offering online counseling, phone sessions and limited face to face sessions to meet the needs of all. Please call (931) 707-8200 and leave a message to schedule an appointment. Our staff are working remotely, and your call will be returned promptly.  

 

Cookeville – Wounded Warrior Fund Blood Drive Presented By Blood Assurance
Nov 9 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Cookeville – Wounded Warrior Fund Blood Drive Presented By Blood Assurance. November 9th through 11th. 
Blood Assurance and The Blood Connection (TBC), two blood centers in the Southeast, have announced they are participating in a friendly competition to increase blood donations in honor of veterans. The “Give Because They Gave First” promotion, which benefits the BCA Special Forces Wounded Warrior Fund (SFWWF), will run November 9-11 at Blood Assurance, ending on Veterans Day. For every blood donor who gives, Blood Assurance will donate $10 to the SFWWF. The blood centers will compete to see which blood centers’ donors can donate the most blood during the promotion. To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old(16 years old with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in goodhealth. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids — avoiding caffeine — andeat a meal that is rich in iron prior to donating. To schedule an appointmentor find a donor center or mobile drive near you, please visit www.bloodassurance.org/schedule, call800-962-0628 or text ‘BAGIVE’ to 999777. 

Cookeville – Kids Art Class Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio
Nov 9 @ 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.