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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!

Oct
1
Sat
Cookeville – 11th Annual Teen Challenge Golf Tournament
Oct 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come support Teen Challenge’s work getting members of our community back on their feet after defeating addictions!

There will be several contests to win, whether you have the longest drive, excel in being closest to the pin, or just know you can rock all 18 holes!

This fundraiser goes straight back into our community. We hope to see you there!

Livingston – Coffee With A Veteran –
Oct 1 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Veterans, your Overton County American Legion is here for you! The public and all those who have served or who are currently serving in our armed forces are invited to comeand have coffee, conversation, and to enjoy the comradeship of our veterans. 

Cookeville – The Depot In Art
Oct 1 @ 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.

Crossville – Aviation Fly-In
Oct 1 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

This weekend, soar to new heights of fun! Come out to see military aircraft, helicopters, vintage aircrafts, and much more at the Crossville Memorial Airport. Airplane rides and concessions will be available for purchase. Admission is free!

Granville – Mayberry Fall Celebration
Oct 1 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

It’s fall in Mayberry! Come out to Granville for live music, storytelling, craftsmen, a motorcycle show, and so many more moments from the past! Admission is $5, which includes a ticket to a tour of the historic town.

Crossville – FREE Beginner Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Oct 1 @ 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 – Write Away Writing Group – Presented By Art Circle Public Library
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Writers, unite! The Write Away Writing Group meets at The Art Circle Public Library in Cumberland Meeting Room B each month! Come share something you have created while being inspired by others! Call 931-484-6790 for  more info.

Livingston – Consignment Sale
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Come check out the "2nd Time Around" consignment sale!

Call 931-260-6107 for more information.

Smith County – Izzy Cruz-in Benefit
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Get ready for the Izzy Cruz-In Benefit!

There will be a car show, an auction, corn hole, live music, and a kids area with games.

We are still accepting vendors! Inquire at justifiedTN@yahoo.com

Crossville – FREE Intermediate Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Oct 1 @ 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
Oct 1 @ 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 Shakespeare In The Park
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

2022’s Shakespeare in the Park is Richard II!  This FREE production of the first play in Shakespeare’s second 4-part “history tetralogy,” a series of four plays that chronicles the rise of the house of Lancaster to the British throne. Concessions available. Bring your own chair! 

Oct
2
Sun
Access The Tennessee Electronic Library For Free!
Oct 2 @ 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!

Gordonsville – Scott Allmon Memorial Poker Run
Oct 2 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Join us for the Scott Allmon Memorial Poker Run!

Registration begins at 9:30am and KSU starts at 11:00am.

The cost is $20 a bike, $10 for each extra rider, $20 per car which includes a poker hand, and $10 for each additional hand.

Allons – Hummel Chapel Church Service – Presented by Hummel Chapel Church
Oct 2 @ 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.

Cookeville – FREE Shakespeare In The Park
Oct 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

2022’s Shakespeare in the Park is Richard II!  This FREE production of the first play in Shakespeare’s second 4-part “history tetralogy,” a series of four plays that chronicles the rise of the house of Lancaster to the British throne. Concessions available. Bring your own chair! 

Oct
3
Mon
Livingston – Reserve Your Basketball Tickets Now!
Oct 3 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

It is time once again to buy your reserved basketball seat tickets for the 2022-2023 season at Livingston Academy! Seats can be purchased between the hours of 8AM and 2PM starting October 3. All seats must be paid for and picked up by October 21. Call the school at 823-5911 with any questions. Go Hogeye!!

Cookeville – Blood Assurance Blood Drive
Oct 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come support your community by donating blood in the parking lot of Signature Health Care on the Blood Mobile! Contact Lee Rooney 931-537-6524 to schedule an appointment. Donors will receive a Blood Assurance 50th Anniversary Fall Mug!

Cookeville – Volunteer Recruiting – Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
Oct 3 @ 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
Oct 3 @ 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
Oct 3 @ 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
Oct 3 @ 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
Oct 3 @ 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.

Cookeville – Kids Art Class Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio
Oct 3 @ 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
Oct 3 @ 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.
Cookeville – FREE Shakespeare In The Park
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

2022’s Shakespeare in the Park is Richard II!  This FREE production of the first play in Shakespeare’s second 4-part “history tetralogy,” a series of four plays that chronicles the rise of the house of Lancaster to the British throne. Concessions available. Bring your own chair! 

Livingston – Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings – Hosted By The Overton County Chamber of Commerce
Oct 3 @ 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.

Oct
4
Tue
Cookeville – Free Coffee For Veterans – Sponsored By American Legion Post 46
Oct 4 @ 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
Oct 4 @ 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.

Warren County – Commodities Distribution – Presented By UCHRA
Oct 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Your community is here for you! There will be a Commodities Distribution presented by UCHRA at Northside Baptist Church. Sign up will be available at the site. All are welcome. Call 931-476-4116 for more information.

Crossville – Beginner’s Quilting Camp
Oct 4 @ 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!

Crossville – Kid Bits Preschool Storytime – Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come enjoy a preschool storytime at the Art Circle Public Library! The class will meet at 10am in the Cumberland Meeting Room. There is a limit of 20 children per session, so call 931-484-6790 for info or registration.

Cookeville – Watercolor Class – Presented By Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery
Oct 4 @ 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
Oct 4 @ 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
Oct 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Stephen’s Center is hosting a seminar on “Orientation,Assessing Nurturing Skills”

Sessions are held at The ExchangeClub/Stephens Center office in the Crossville Commons Complex.

Thereis no charge for the classes. Everyone is welcome! 

For more information, call (931) 484-8923 or 1-800-635-5199.

Crossville – Stephen’s Center Support Group
Oct 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

The Stephen’s Center is hosting a parenting seminar titled “Orientation, Assessing Nurturing Skills.” Sessions are held at The Exchange Club/Stephens Center office in the Crossville Commons Complex. For more information, call (931) 484-8923 or 1-800-635-5199.

Cookeville – Stephen’s Center Parent Support Group
Oct 4 @ 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. 

October 4….………………..“Orientation,Assessing Nurturing Skills”

(No class on October 11 due to fallbreak in Putnam County)

October 18……..………….……“Understanding& Expressing Anger”

October 25…………………………….……“Criticism& Confrontation”

November 1……………………“DevelopingFamily Morals & Values”

(Noclass on November 8th due to Election Day)

November 15……………….……………………..………….“Empathy”

November 22………………………..………”Why DoParents Spank”

November 29.………………………………………“PraisingChildren”

December 6……..…….……………………….…“RecognizingStress”

December 13.….….…….………….………………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
Oct 4 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The Stephen’s Center is hosting a parenting seminar titled “Orientation, Assessing Nurturing Skills.” Sessions are held at The Exchange Club/Stephens Center office at 1680 S Jefferson. For more information, call (931) 484-8923 or 1-800-635-5199.

Livingston – Auxiliary Unit 4 Weekly Meetings
Oct 4 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

The Bohannon American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 4 of Livingston meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the post headquarters (121 S. Church Street).  

The Auxiliary meets at 5:30pm and the Legion meets at 6:00pm.

Active duty military, honorably discharged veterans, and spouses are invited to attend.  For more information, contact Norm Osburn at 931-403-3380.

Livingston – American Legion Weekly Meetings
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

The Bohannon American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 4 of Livingston meet on the first Tuesday of each month at the post headquarters (121 S. Church Street).  Active duty military, honorably discharged veterans, and spouses are invited to attend.  For more information, contact Norm Osburn at 931-403-3380.

Cookeville – FREE Shakespeare In The Park
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

2022’s Shakespeare in the Park is Richard II!  This FREE production of the first play in Shakespeare’s second 4-part “history tetralogy,” a series of four plays that chronicles the rise of the house of Lancaster to the British throne. Concessions available. Bring your own chair! 

Oct
5
Wed
Crossville – Free Access To Heritage Hub – Art Circle Public Library
Oct 5 @ 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 .

Crossville – Invest in the Art Circle Public Library Foundation – Art Circle Public Library
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

The Art Circle Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide financial support for the Art Circle Public Library. All donations to the Foundation are tax exempt to the extent of the law. Send donations or inquiries to the ACPL Foundation at 3 East Street, Crossville TN, 38555.

Enroll A Child In The Imagination Library
Oct 5 @ 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
Oct 5 @ 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.

UCAAAD Offers SNAP Assistance
Oct 5 @ 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
Oct 5 @ 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
Oct 5 @ 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.

Crossville – Stamp Collecting Meeting
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Stamp collecting is a hobby everyone can enjoy together!

A meeting of enthusiastic 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 931-248-6148.

Crossville – Stamp Collecting Meeting – Presented By The Art Circle Public Library
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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 931-248-6148.