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Linda Henderson earned the Tennessee Association of Museums Award for Excellence in Volunteering after 15 years as a cornerstone of the Cookeville History Museum. Henderson completes research projects, leads tours, and mentors new museum docents. Museum Manager Beth Thompson called Henderson’s work “inspiring.” She said Henderson’s dedication has had a significant impact on the museum’s long-term success and the community ... Read More »

Theatre and history lovers have the opportunity to see an original play about Cookeville starting Thursday night. Cookeville Museums Manager Beth Thompson said that “Round Trip” is set in town one week after the events of Pearl Harbor. She said that the show features a mixture of real people and fictional characters. “It’s so cool because when you’re hearing the ... Read More »

Cookeville History Museum has a new exhibit highlighting the history of local fashion. Museums Manager Beth Thompson said that “What We Were Wearing: A Timeline of Cookeville Fashions” came about as a partnership with Hannah Upole of Tennessee Tech’s Department of Human Ecology. She said all of the pieces from the university’s historic costume collection. “And most of these pieces ... Read More »

The Cookeville History Museum wants to collect and document your stories and art to describe the community’s experiences during the global pandemic. The museum created an online questionnaire for residents interested in telling their story. Cookeville History Museum Manager Beth Thompson said not all history happened 100 years ago. The coronavirus is making history right now. “We do not want ... Read More »