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January 2025

Saturday January 18

10:45 am – 11:15 am
Crossville - FREE Intermediate Guitar Classes - Art Circle Public Library
3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

FREE Guitar Lessons hosted By The Art Circle Public Library held every Saturday! Beginner classes meet at 10:00am, Intermediates meet at 10:45am, and Advanced classes meet at 11:20am. Bring your own guitar! Call 931-484-6790 ext. 241 for details.

11:15 am – 11:45 am
Crossville - FREE Advanced Guitar Classes - Art Circle Public Library
3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

FREE Guitar Lessons hosted By The Art Circle Public Library held every Saturday! Beginner classes meet at 10:00am, Intermediates meet at 10:45am, and Advanced classes meet at 11:20am. Bring your own guitar! Call 931-484-6790 ext. 241 for details.

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cookeville - Plant Exchange: Plant Bingo
50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

Join the community of Cookeville for a plant swap at the Putnam County Library!
Bring a plant to plant bingo in order to play.
Gardening tools/ outdoor decor are also allowed to be entered as prizes.
Hope to see you there!

5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Baxter - Clean Comedy
600 Lance Dr, Baxter, TN 38544, USA

Enjoy a delightful evening full of good food and clean comedy at the Delmonaco Winery!
Come in early to reserve a table for your friends and family before the show.
This event is welcoming of all ages, so hurry and reserve your table now!

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cookeville - Spaghetti & Karaoke Party
2307 Standing Stone Hwy, Cookeville, TN 38506, USA

All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Hardy’s Chapel VFD and Community Center.
All $10 spaghetti dinners will include salad, garlic bread, a beverage and a dessert.

Jul
23
Fri
Legal Aid Society Providing Free Legal Services To Low-Income Individuals In The Upper Cumberland
Jul 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
Jul 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 – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Jul 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!

Jul
24
Sat
Gordonsville – Hope Fest Presented By Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition
Jul 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Gordonsville – Hope Fest Presented By Smith County Drug Prevention Coalition July 24th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Crump Paris Park in Gordonsville. At Hopefest you can celebrate recovery and celebrate life with Free Food, games, prizes for everyone.
Be in line for the backpack giveaway . Registration is encouraged due to a limited supply. Presented By The Carthage Church of God.

FREE Opioid Overdose Reversal Training

Jul
25
Sun
Carthage – AL-ANON Presented By Smith County Drug Prevention
Jul 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Jul
26
Mon
Cookeville – Kickball League – Hosted by Leisure Services
Jul 26 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Hosted by Leisure Services Registration for teams is open thru September 10th . Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays September 28th – October 26th at the Cane Creek Sportsplex Fields. Will follow a seven-three ratio, team fee will be $150. For information call 931-520-5224

Cookeville – SNAP Benefits Presented By UCDD @ UCHRA
Jul 26 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

SNAP Benefits Presented By UCDD now offering help with the application process for seniors 60 and over with a disability. This program is formally known as food stamps. Program covers Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson,Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, White counties. If you know someone60 and over or an individual with a disability, they may qualify For more information contact Miranda Malin at 931-319-79991

Cookeville – Volunteer Recruiting – Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
Jul 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.

Monterey – Job Fair – Presented By The American Job Center
Jul 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Monterey – Job Fair – Presented By The American Job Center July 26th from 9:00am – 1:00 at the Monterey High School Gymnasium. Employers can register by e-mailing james.b.simpson@tn.gov. Job seekers do not need to call ahead,. Military Veterans have early access from 9:00am – 10:00am.

Sparta – Mother’s Day Out Presented By the Sparta YMCA
Jul 26 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sparta – Mother’s Day Out Presented By the Sparta YMCA Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at the Sparta YMCA from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Register at the YMCA Welcome center of on line at bit.ly/spartammod. Mother’s Day Out is the perfect for moms to give themselves a little time for themselves while letting their kiddos get someplay time with other kids.
The cost is $20.00 per day.

For questions call Holli Tollison at 931-836-3330

Overton County – 4H Plant Sale
Jul 26 @ 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.

Oneida – Annual Photo Contest Presented By Big South Fork
Jul 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 – Cane Creek Walking Club Presented By Cane Creek Gym
Jul 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cookeville – Cane Creek Walking Club Presented By Cane Creek Gym

The Cane Creek Gymnasium would like to invite you to take part of our fist ever Walking Club. Registration for the club opens July 5th and the price is just $5.00 to register. Walking will take place in the Gym on Tuesday and Thursday beginning August 17th at 8am and end March 31st 2022. Daily walking cost is just $1.00. All laps walked in the gym will be counted towards a total of miles walked. The person who walks the most miles will earn a gym pass worth 35 regular visits! So come on out and walk inside the facility while the weather may be too hot or cold for walking outside! For more information contact the Cane Creek Gym at 931-526-9767

Cookeville – Kids Art Class Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio
Jul 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
Jul 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Livingston – Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings – Hosted By The Overton County Chamber of Commerce Every Monday evening at 7:00pm. After more than 30 years the Livingston Alcoholics Anonymous meetings will be changing locations and meeting. These meetings are FREE and open to whomever need help.

Jul
27
Tue
Crossville – Summer Breeze Live Concert Series – Presented By The Palace Theatre
Jul 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Presented By The Palace Theatre Every Tuesday from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at the Downtown Amphitheatre. Enjoy FREE live local music under the lights of Downtown Crossville!

Jul
28
Wed
Cookeville – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Jul 28 @ 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.

Jul
29
Thu
Sparta – Veterans Resource Day – Presented By Veterans Services
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Presented By Veterans Services July 29th from 10:00am – 4:00pm at the VFW on Sparta HWY . Over 30 information vendors will be available to answer questions regarding veteran resources, benefits, and local veteran owned businesses.

Cookeville – Boats Are Back At Cane Creek Park – Hosted By Cane Creek Park
Jul 29 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Boats Are Back At Cane Creek Park – Hosted By Cane Creek Park Available NOW the boats at Cane Creek are available to rent. Saturdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sundays 1-7 p.m. through Memorial Day and daily during the summer season. Paddleboats are also available. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and wear a life jacket, which is provided. For more information, call 520-4386

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
Jul 29 @ 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!

Crossville – Lake Tansi Bass Club Tournament – Hosted By Lake Tansi
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The Lake Tansi Bass Club Tournament is Hosted By Lake Tansi every Thursday starting at 6:00pm – 9:30pm in Crossville.

Crossville – Thursdays at the Amp – Presented By City of Crossville
Jul 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Thursdays at the amp is presented By City of Crossville Every Thursday evening starting at 6:30pm at the Crossville Amphitheater in front of the library, behind the courthouse! Bring your chairs, blankets, friends, and family for a great evening featuring local musicians and local food vendors.

Jul
30
Fri
Sparta – Emergency Appreciation Day – Presented By The American Legion Post #99
Jul 30 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Emergency appreciation day is presented By The American Legion Post #99 starting at 9:00am – 1:00pm at the White County Middle School. This FREE event is open to the public. Come out and visit and thank your local Heroes from law enforcement, first responders, State Park Rangers, Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist and more.

Cookeville – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum
Jul 30 @ 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 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
Jul 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
Jul 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!

Jul
31
Sat
Gainesboro – Back to School Bash Hosted By Mabry Health Care & Rehab Center
Jul 31 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Gainesboro – Back to School Bash Hosted By Mabry Health Care & Rehab Center July 31 from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Mabery Health Care. Celebrating Back to School for the Jackson County Blue Devils enjoy free food, school supplies, live music and activities for the entire community.

Livingston – Reverse Diabetes Class Presented By Healthy Livingston – Presented By
Jul 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

August 3rd from 6 from 6 to 8 PM each Tuesday and Thursday.at the Livingston Seventh-day Adventist Church. The cost is $40 per individual or $60 per couple. Please bring a current copy of lab work or lab work can be drawn for only $10.To register, call 931.544.1122. This Reversing Diabetes Seminar is brought to you by Healthy Livingston

Monterey – Movie In The Park – Presented By The Town of Monterey
Jul 31 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Monterey – Movie In The Park – Presented By The Town of Monterey Last Saturday of each month starting at Sunset. FREE family movie. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Whitaker . Concessions provided by local business and civic organizations.

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

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

Aug
2
Mon
Cookeville – Kickball League – Hosted by Leisure Services
Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Hosted by Leisure Services Registration for teams is open thru September 10th . Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays September 28th – October 26th at the Cane Creek Sportsplex Fields. Will follow a seven-three ratio, team fee will be $150. For information call 931-520-5224

Cookeville – SNAP Benefits Presented By UCDD @ UCHRA
Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

SNAP Benefits Presented By UCDD now offering help with the application process for seniors 60 and over with a disability. This program is formally known as food stamps. Program covers Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson,Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, White counties. If you know someone60 and over or an individual with a disability, they may qualify For more information contact Miranda Malin at 931-319-79991

Cookeville – Volunteer Recruiting – Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
Aug 2 @ 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.

Cookeville – Popsicles At The Park – Presented By Cookeville Mothers of Pre-Schoolers
Aug 2 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Cookeville – Popsicles At The Park – Presented By Cookeville Mothers of Pre-Schoolers Monday August 2nd starting at 9:30a-11:30am. Find out more about the Moms or Pre Schoolers club and see if it is a right fit fir you. They welcome new mom friends

Cookeville – Cane Creek Walking Club Presented By Cane Creek Gym
Aug 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cookeville – Cane Creek Walking Club Presented By Cane Creek Gym

The Cane Creek Gymnasium would like to invite you to take part of our fist ever Walking Club. Registration for the club opens July 5th and the price is just $5.00 to register. Walking will take place in the Gym on Tuesday and Thursday beginning August 17th at 8am and end March 31st 2022. Daily walking cost is just $1.00. All laps walked in the gym will be counted towards a total of miles walked. The person who walks the most miles will earn a gym pass worth 35 regular visits! So come on out and walk inside the facility while the weather may be too hot or cold for walking outside! For more information contact the Cane Creek Gym at 931-526-9767

Cookeville – Kids Art Class Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio
Aug 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 – School Of Dance Open House – Presented By Leisure Services
Aug 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Cookeville – School Of Dance Open House – Presented By Leisure Services August 2 from 4-6:30pm. The Leisure Services 2021-2022 School of Dance begins August at Cane Creek Recreation Center. An open house will be held for prospective students the opportunity to meet instructors and tour the dance studio. Classes range from beginner to advances ages 3-dault. For information call 931-528-1313

Cookeville – American Legion Meetings Hosted by the American Legion
Aug 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.
Livingston – Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings – Hosted By The Overton County Chamber of Commerce
Aug 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Livingston – Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings – Hosted By The Overton County Chamber of Commerce Every Monday evening at 7:00pm. After more than 30 years the Livingston Alcoholics Anonymous meetings will be changing locations and meeting. These meetings are FREE and open to whomever need help.

Aug
3
Tue
Cookeville – Summer Food Service Program – Presented By Putnam County Schools
Aug 3 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cookeville – Summer Food Service Program – Presented By Putnam County Schools Thru July 16th .
Food distribution will be from 10:00a-1:00 at the following locations.

TEST

Algood Elementary School
Jere Whitson Elementary School
Prescott South Elementary school
Parkview Elementary School
Cornerstone Elementary School
Monterey High School
Dogwood Park

ANY Children 18 and over can receive food

Breakfast and Lunch will be given out

Crossville – Summer Breeze Live Concert Series – Presented By The Palace Theatre
Aug 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Presented By The Palace Theatre Every Tuesday from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at the Downtown Amphitheatre. Enjoy FREE live local music under the lights of Downtown Crossville!

Aug
4
Wed
Cookeville – Suicide Prevention Resources and Information Presented Presented by the TN Suicide Prevention Network
Aug 4 @ 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.

Sparta – Job Search Hosted By Clean Hearts Veterans Outreach
Aug 4 @ 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.

Crossville – “Ewe Can Knit” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Aug 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

Cookeville – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Aug 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.

Aug
5
Thu
McMinnville – Commodities Distribution Presented By UCHRA
Aug 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

McMinnville – Commodities Distribution Presented By UCHRA August 5th from 9am – noon at the Northside Baptist Church. Sign up will be available at the distribution site. For more information call 931-528-1127

Cookeville – Boats Are Back At Cane Creek Park – Hosted By Cane Creek Park
Aug 5 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Boats Are Back At Cane Creek Park – Hosted By Cane Creek Park Available NOW the boats at Cane Creek are available to rent. Saturdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sundays 1-7 p.m. through Memorial Day and daily during the summer season. Paddleboats are also available. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and wear a life jacket, which is provided. For more information, call 520-4386

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
Aug 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!

Aug
6
Fri
Cookeville – Butterfly Blessing Food Drive – Hosted By UCHRA Cookeville @ UCHRA
Aug 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cookeville – Butterfly Blessing Food Drive – Hosted By UCHRA Cookeville August 6th from 9:00am – Noon food donations can be dropped off at the UCHRA Office. Please donate perishable foods only.