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Thursday January 23

8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Crossville - FREE Online Books Available - Art Circle Public Library
Art Circle Public Library, 3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

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

9:00 am – 11:00 am
Byrdstown - Commodity Distribution
116 W Main St, Byrdstown, TN 38549, USA

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution in Byrdstown on January 23rd.
Visit https://uchra.org/2025-commodities-distribution-events/ for more information about UCHRA’s commodities program including instructions on how to apply.

9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Crossville - Trace Your Ancestors - Hosted by Art Circle Public Library
3 East St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

Trace your ancestors on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Art Circle Public Library. The library is the temporary home of the Cumberland County Archives & Family Heritage Center.

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Cumberland - Parent-Child Connection: Praising
129 Birchwood Ln, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

This class will meet every Thursday from January 2nd through February 27th.
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) 484-8923 or 1-800-635-5199 for more information or with questions.

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cookeville - UCWC Bunco Social: Rolling For a Cause
1 W 1st St, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

Rolling for a cause is a social event and fundraiser for the Upper Cumberland Woman’s Club of Tennessee, and Habitat for Humanity.
Doors open at 5:30pm and the games will begin at 6:00pm!
The admissions fee for this event will be $25, or you can RSVP and get an early ticket with your purchase!
Don’t forget to mark your calendars, hope to see you there!

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Crossville - Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
24 Oak Rd, Crossville, TN 38555, USA

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!

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Livingston - AA Group Meeting

The Livingston AA Group meets at the Windham Building (Behind Livingston Church Of Christ) Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm. The building is located between East Main Street and East Cedar Street in Livingston.

Dec
18
Mon
Volunteer Recruiting – Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
Dec 18 @ 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 – Beginner Tai Chi Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Dec 18 @ 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
Dec 18 @ 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.

Livingston – Read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program Available At The Millard Oakley Public Library
Dec 18 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program Available At The Millard Oakley Public Library. The Library participates in this program by providing prizes to preschoolers for reading. The child writes down 100 book titles they have read alone or with their caregiver. They turn in each sheet and get a prize, the biggest prize is after they have read their 1000 books!

Cookeville – Kids Art Class Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio
Dec 18 @ 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
Dec 18 @ 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.

Livingston AA Meeting
Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Livingston AA Group meets at the Windham Building (Behind Livingston Church Of Christ) Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm. The building is located between East Main Street and East Cedar Street in Livingston.

Dec
19
Tue
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Dec 19 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution's 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

Cookeville – Free Coffee For Veterans – Sponsored By American Legion Post 46
Dec 19 @ 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
Dec 19 @ 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
Dec 19 @ 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
Dec 19 @ 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
Dec 19 @ 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.

Dec
20
Wed
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Dec 20 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution's 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

Crossville – Free Access To Heritage Hub – Art Circle Public Library
Dec 20 @ 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
Dec 20 @ 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
Dec 20 @ 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.

Sparta – Job Search Hosted By Clean Hearts Veterans Outreach
Dec 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sparta – Job Search Hosted By Clean Hearts Veterans Outreach for all Veterans from 9am-1pm every first and third Wednesday of each month. If you are a veteran in need of a job, want to write a resume, or seek job counseling, contact Steve Colquitt at 931-837-5050.

UCAAAD Offers SNAP Assistance
Dec 20 @ 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
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

Cookeville – Everyone Loves Ceramics!
Dec 20 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

How can you resist the opportunity to paint your very own ceramic figurine? Reach out to Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery (931-526-2424) to register and obtain pricing.

Cookeville – Open Maker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry
Dec 20 @ 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.

Dec
21
Thu
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Dec 21 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution's 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

Yard Sale For Cancer Benefit
Dec 21 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Beverly Johnson will be taking donations for a yard sale for a woman in the community who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She will be taking donations September 7th from 7-5 pm at Center Grove Community Center. The yard sale will be held the following two days. All proceeds will go to funeral funds in hopes to get the funeral pre-paid for prior to her passing. For more information call 931-858-5055.

Crossville – FREE Online Books Available – Art Circle Public Library
Dec 21 @ 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
Dec 21 @ 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.

Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club Monthly Meeting
Dec 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join the Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club monthly meeting every third Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The club serves dinner at 5:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. There is baby sitting available on the premises. For more information, go to the clubs Facebook.

Crossville – Cumberland County Chess Club Meet
Dec 21 @ 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!

Livingston AA Group Meeting
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Livingston AA Group meets at the Windham Building (Behind Livingston Church Of Christ) Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm. The building is located between East Main Street and East Cedar Street in Livingston.

Dec
22
Fri
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Dec 22 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution's 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

Yard Sale For Cancer Benefit
Dec 22 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Beverly Johnson will be taking donations for a yard sale for a woman in the community who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She will be taking donations September 7th from 7-5 pm at Center Grove Community Center. The yard sale will be held the following two days. All proceeds will go to funeral funds in hopes to get the funeral pre-paid for prior to her passing. For more information call 931-858-5055.

Fun Abstract Techniques – Using Acrylic Paint By Jane Harding
Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

This class is limited to 10 people. The cost for this 3-day class is $150 for Art Guild members and $200 for non-members. Participants will be learning how to use acrylic paint in color and black/white contrast. For a list of materials needed for class visit https://artguildfairfieldglade.net/pr-sep-23-fun-abstract.html .

Cookeville – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum
Dec 22 @ 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
Dec 22 @ 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
Dec 22 @ 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!

Dec
23
Sat
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Dec 23 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution's 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

Yard Sale For Cancer Benefit
Dec 23 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Beverly Johnson will be taking donations for a yard sale for a woman in the community who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She will be taking donations September 7th from 7-5 pm at Center Grove Community Center. The yard sale will be held the following two days. All proceeds will go to funeral funds in hopes to get the funeral pre-paid for prior to her passing. For more information call 931-858-5055.

Crossville – FREE Beginner Guitar Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Dec 23 @ 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
Dec 23 @ 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
Dec 23 @ 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.

Dec
24
Sun
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Dec 24 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution's 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

Access The Tennessee Electronic Library For Free!
Dec 24 @ 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!

Access The Tennessee Electronic Library For Free!
Dec 24 @ 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! Click here to access TEL free of charge – anytime, anywhere!

Allons – Hummel Chapel Church Service – Presented by Hummel Chapel Church
Dec 24 @ 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.

Dec
25
Mon
American Legion Offering Scholarships
Dec 25 @ 12:00 am – 11:30 pm

An eight minute oration could earn you a $25,000 scholarship. Grades 9-12 including homeschool students are eligible to enter. The topics for this year are the U.S. Constitution's 2nd, 5th, 23rd, and 25th amendments. The application can be found at https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics .

Volunteer Recruiting – Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
Dec 25 @ 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 – Beginner Tai Chi Classes – Art Circle Public Library
Dec 25 @ 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
Dec 25 @ 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.

Overton County – 4H Plant Sale
Dec 25 @ 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
Dec 25 @ 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.