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Cookeville – Thursday Night Dance Hosted By The Cookeville Community Center from 6:30-9:30pm. This is a weekly community event so come out and enjoy great music and dancing! Admission is 5.00$ and doors open at 6pm. There is plenty of seating and concessions are available. For more information please see the Thursday Night Dancing Cookeville Community Center Facebook page.
WCTE Upper Cumberland PBS will premiere Jake Hoot at The Hoop on February 27th at 8 pm. This is a one-hour edited show of his recent performance at the Hooper Eblen Center in Cookeville. Some of Jake Hoots special guests included Judah Akers from Judah and the Lion, Lonestar and more. Jake Hoot recently won the talent competition The Voice
Friday, February 28th will be the last day to pay property taxes in person at the Putnam County Trustee’s Office without penalties. Postmarks dated by Saturday the 29th will also be accepted without interest. Beginning March 1, interest will begin to accrue at 1.5 % per month until paid. Persons living in Baxter may also pay at the Bank of Putnam County and Putnam 1st Mercantile Bank Through February 29th. Those living in Monterey can pay at First Volunteer Bank of Bank of Putnam County. You must have your tax statement to pay at banks, and banks are not able to accept tax relief payments. There is still time to apply for tax relief if you think you might qualify. Putnam County Trustee office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am- 4 pm.
Wartburg – Winter Evergreen Hike Hosted By The National Parks Service will be held on Friday, February 28at 11 am (ET) on the Emory River Gorge Section of theCumberland Trail. Now is a great time to view rhododendron,hemlocks, and mountain laurel. Meet at the Nemo PicnicArea off Catoosa Road for this 2-hour hike.
Smithville – Material Matters Hosted By The Appalachian Center For Craft will have a reception on Thursday, February 27th at 4:30 pm. This features an exhibition by the artists in residence at the Center. Come out and enjoy!
Cookeville – Chili Supper And Auction Hosted By Tech Women’s Club will be held on Friday, February 28th from 5 pm-7 pm at TTU University Center on the third floor in the Multipurpose room. The night will include a silent auction featuring many wonderful items,tickets, and gift certificates from local vendors, including some from Nashville & Chattanooga. All monies from the auction go to support a scholarship fund for Non-Traditional Female TTU Students. Please contact Dylcia J. Cowan for ticket information: dcowan@tntech.edu OR 931-372-3366.
Cookeville – Father-Daughter Date Night Presented By The Department Of Leisure Services will be held on Feb. 21, 22, 28, 29 at 6 p.m. at the Leslie Town Center. Father-Daughter Date Night, one of Cookeville Leisure Services’ oldest and most beloved annual events, features a formal dinner and dancing for dads and daughters. Please call 931-520-5297. for more information.
Cookeville – “The Dock Brief” Hosted By The CPAC will begin today, February 28th at 7:30 pm at the CPAC. Additional showings will be held on February 29th, March 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7th. This is a comedy suitable for all ages! Tickets are 15$ for adults, 12$ for seniors and 10$ for students. Please call the CPAC Box Office for more information at 931-528-1313.
Jamestown – Dinner And Dark Sky Program Hosted By The National Parks Service will be held on Saturday, February 29 at 4 pm ET. Join a ranger at Charit Creek Lodge trail head parking lot for a 2.2 mile round trip hike. At 7 pm, rangers will take you on a hike through the night sky.Bring flashlights (red lights are preferred) and dress appropriately. Reservations for dinner at Charit Creek Lodge are required through the website http://www.ccl-bsf.com/
Monterey – Chili Cook Off Hosted By The Friends Of The Monterey VFW Post 6277 will be held on Saturday, February 29th at the Monterey VFW. Tickets are 5 $ each so come out and enjoy chili, drinks and dessert. There will be door prizes and entertainment provided by local entertainers! All donations and proceeds will benefit the Monterey VFW.
Sparta – Parish Mission Revival Hosted By Saint Andrew Catholic Church will be on Saturday, February 29th with Mass starting at 5 pm at Saint Andrew Catholic Church. From March 1-March 5 Mass will be at 8: 30 am and Evangelist at 7 pm. There will be a Fellowship to follow in the Hall after each Event.
Cookeville – Father-Daughter Date Night Presented By The Department Of Leisure Services will be held on Feb. 21, 22, 28, 29 at 6 p.m. at the Leslie Town Center. Father-Daughter Date Night, one of Cookeville Leisure Services’ oldest and most beloved annual events, features a formal dinner and dancing for dads and daughters. Please call 931-520-5297. for more information.
Sparta – Parish Mission Revival Hosted By Saint Andrew Catholic Church will be on Saturday, February 29th with Mass starting at 5 pm at Saint Andrew Catholic Church. From March 1-March 5 Mass will be at 8: 30 am and Evangelist at 7 pm. There will be a Fellowship to follow in the Hall after each Event.
Cookeville -The American Legion Is Seeking Support For Boys State And Girls State Programs. Anyone interested in sponsoring a high school junior for a week of citizenship and leadership training may contact any member of the America Legion or donations can be sent directly to The American Legion Boys/Girls State, PO Box 368 in Cookeville TN 38503. For more information please call Rich Buford at 360-393-1147.
Crossville – Learn Tai Chi Hosted By The Art Circle Public Library will take place on Mondays with intermediate classes starting at 2 pm and beginner classes starting at 3 pm.
Sparta – Parish Mission Revival Hosted By Saint Andrew Catholic Church will be on Saturday, February 29th with Mass starting at 5 pm at Saint Andrew Catholic Church. From March 1-March 5 Mass will be at 8: 30 am and Evangelist at 7 pm. There will be a Fellowship to follow in the Hall after each Event.
WCTE and CIE Tours announce that registration is now open for the WCTE 2020 Excursion. Participants in the nine day London Excursion will visit the sites of the popular PBS series Poldark and Doc Martin as well as other locations including Windsor Castle, the Roman Baths and Stonehenge. The travel dates for this trip are May 19-27. 2020. Reservations need to made by April 15th.Ships N Trips in Cookeville is offering assistance arranging flights out of Nashville on British Airways. For more information about the trip, visit wcte.org/excursion or contact Avery Hutchins at 931-528-2222 ext.220.
Cookeville – Parent-Child Connection Sessions Presented By The Stephens Center will be held on Tuesdays from 9 am- 10:30 am at the Stephens Center in Cookeville. The Stephens Center works to promote healthy families and provide family support and child abuse prevention. For more information, call 800-635-5199. There is no charge for PCC sessions. Everyone is welcome!
Upper Cumberland Inclusive Homeschoolers’ Co-Operative now offering classes for homeschooled kids in grades K-12. Signups are now open to the public and classes start March 9th. There will be 26 different classes during the spring semester, including a Horse class, Minecraft club, guitar, cross stitch, book club, art, and STEM. You can find more information on Facebook by searching Upper Cumberland Inclusive Homeschoolers.
Sparta – Parish Mission Revival Hosted By Saint Andrew Catholic Church will be on Saturday, February 29th with Mass starting at 5 pm at Saint Andrew Catholic Church. From March 1-March 5 Mass will be at 8: 30 am and Evangelist at 7 pm. There will be a Fellowship to follow in the Hall after each Event.
Sparta – Job Search Hosted By Clean Hearts Veterans Outreach for all Veterans from 9am-9:30am 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 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
Crossville – Stamp Collector Meeting Hosted By The Art Circle Public Library will be held on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Stamp collecting is a hobby suitable for all ages. Join a group of enthusiastic collectors dedicatedto all interests and facets of stamp collecting!For more information, contact Lance at 931.248.6148.
The Kings Landing Boat Ramp, off Great Falls Road in Warren County, will have sporadic closures throughout March and April for construction and dredging work. The first closure will be March 4 and 5 for the assembly of a lattice-boom crane that will be used for dredging around the dam intake. The ramp will reopen on Friday, March 6. The ramp will close again from March 16 through April 3 for the construction of a permanent crane pad. The ramp will close for a final dredge work from April 20 through April 24. Please plan accordingly. Those seeking boat ramp location information should visit tnwildlife.org .
Livingston – Parent-Child Connection Sessions Presented By The Stephens Center will be held on Wednesdays from 12:30 pm-2 pm at the Stephens Center in Livingston. The Stephens Center works to promote healthy families and provide family support and child abuse prevention. For more information, call 823-6432. There is no charge for PCC sessions. Everyone is welcome!
Spencer – Amish Community Blood Drive Hosted By Blood Assurance will be held on Wednesday, March 4th at 3016 Brockdale Road in Spencer from 2 pm- 7 pm. Anyone interested can see John David with a signup sheet. All donors please remember to drink extra water, eat a good meal, and avoid energy drinks.
Sparta – Parish Mission Revival Hosted By Saint Andrew Catholic Church will be on Saturday, February 29th with Mass starting at 5 pm at Saint Andrew Catholic Church. From March 1-March 5 Mass will be at 8: 30 am and Evangelist at 7 pm. There will be a Fellowship to follow in the Hall after each Event.
Teen Workshops And Activities Hosted By B.E.D.S. Teen Outreach Center are every Wednesday-Saturday at 231 Northgate Dr in Mcminnville. B.E.D.S Teen Outreach Center is available to provide emotional support, education, assistance, and intervention as necessary to all youths and young adults in crisis and those impacted by them, with the goal of reducing suicides, bullying, and self-destructive behaviors. For more information please go to bedsteenoutreach.org or their facebook page.
Crossville – Parent-Child Connection Sessions Presented By The Stephens Center will be held on Thursdays from 4-5:30 pm at the Stephens Center in Crossville. The Stephens Center works to promote healthy families and provide family support and child abuse prevention. For more information, call (931) 484-8923. There is no charge for PCC sessions. Everyone is welcome!
Sparta – Parish Mission Revival Hosted By Saint Andrew Catholic Church will be on Saturday, February 29th with Mass starting at 5 pm at Saint Andrew Catholic Church. From March 1-March 5 Mass will be at 8: 30 am and Evangelist at 7 pm. There will be a Fellowship to follow in the Hall after each Event.
Cookeville – Thursday Night Dance Hosted By The Cookeville Community Center from 6:30-9:30pm. This is a weekly community event so come out and enjoy great music and dancing! Admission is 5.00$ and doors open at 6pm. There is plenty of seating and concessions are available. For more information please see the Thursday Night Dancing Cookeville Community Center Facebook page.
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, which include issues such as representing victims of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, tenants with landlord/tenant disputes, people with debt problems who are having collection agencies contact them or sue them, consumers who have purchased goods and have issues with the product not working or questions with the financial agreements, homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage and are in fear of foreclosure, people who are trying to get or keep public benefits, workers who have been discriminated against, children with disabilities who are trying to get appropriate educational services from school systems or DCS placements, taxpayers who have controversies with the IRS, and seniors over the age of 60 with any of the above problems but also who may be exploited by family members or friends. If you are in need of these services, call us at 931-528-7436
Carthage – Back To School Bash 5k Hosted By The Smith County Education Foundation will be held on Saturday, March 7th at the Smith County Ag Center with registration starting at 7 am. This event is a fundraiser to benefit the back to school bash giveaway that will take place on July 23rd. For more information please contact the Smith County Fitness Center.
Cookeville – Bee Keeping Class Hosted By The Cookeville Beekeepers will be held on Saturday, March 7th from 8 am- 3 pm at the Collegeside Church of Christ. This class is free and no pre-registration is required. Make sure to BEE there!
Livingston – Coffee With A Vet Hosted By The American Legion Post 4 will be held on Saturday, March 7th from 8 am- 11 am at the American Legion Post 4 HQ. Everyone is welcome to come share coffee, conversation, and comradeship.
Cookeville – Twice Told Tales Used Book Store Presented By The Putnam County Library Friends on the first Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm. Twice Told Tales is a used book store sponsored by the Putnam County Library Friends. The store will be open on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00-1:00 to the public. Special store hours for members of the Library Friends are the Friday before from 4:00-6:00. Donations appreciated. See the librarian at the front desk.
Cookeville – Weed Wrangle 2020 Hosted By Cummins Falls State Park will be held on Saturday, March 7th from 10 am- 12 pm. Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty (long pants and long sleeves are recommended) and be prepared for the weather. Bring water, gloves and closed-toe shoes are required. This is an excellent volunteering opportunity for TN Promise Students, community groups and other volunteer organizations. Everyone will be meeting at the Tiny House Ranger Station by the trail head near the parking lot. Contact the Park Manager for any other questions.
Crossville – Writing Workshop Hosted By The Art Circle Public Library will be held on the 1st Saturday of every month from 10 am to noon.
Monterey – Twice Told Tales Used Book Store Presented By The Putnam County Library Friends on the first Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm. Twice Told Tales is a used book store sponsored by the Putnam County Library Friends. The store will be open on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00-1:00 to the public. Special store hours for members of the Library Friends are the Friday before from 4:00-6:00. Donations appreciated. See the librarian at the front desk.
Cookeville – Fireman’s Ball Hosted By The Putnam County Fire Department and Saltbox Inn will be held on Saturday, March 7th at 6 pm. Fire departments in White, DeKalb, Smith, Overton, Cumberland, Clay, Jackson, Pickett and Fentress counties are invited. Only 220 tickets are available. Tickets are 25$ each. All funds raised will be donated to the Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial. For more information please see the Tennessee Firemen’s Association Facebook page. Tickets are available at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/firemans-ball-2020-tickets-869 .
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.
Cookeville – Parent-Child Connection Sessions Presented By The Stephens Center will be held on Tuesdays from 9 am- 10:30 am at the Stephens Center in Cookeville. The Stephens Center works to promote healthy families and provide family support and child abuse prevention. For more information, call 800-635-5199. There is no charge for PCC sessions. Everyone is welcome!
Livingston – Crafter’s Club Hosted By The Millard Oakley Public Library is held every Tuesday from 9 am – 11 am at the Library. Do you like to sew, paint, embroidery, make jewelry, scrapbook, knit, crochet or any other craft? Bring your project to the Club! Everyone works on their own craft, chit-chats, and has a great time. Many crafters are willing to teach others if they are eager to learn a new craft!
The homeless problem is growing in our area. Seeds of Hope in Sparta is a non profit organization whose goal is to offer supportive services and assist families in maintaining a self sufficient lifestyle. This mission is solely funded by donations & volunteers from the community. Anyone interested in donating is welcome to go to their Facebook page: Seeds Of Hope TN.
Livingston – Parent-Child Connection Sessions Presented By The Stephens Center will be held on Wednesdays from 12:30 pm-2 pm at the Stephens Center in Livingston. The Stephens Center works to promote healthy families and provide family support and child abuse prevention. For more information, call 823-6432. There is no charge for PCC sessions. Everyone is welcome!
Teen Workshops And Activities Hosted By B.E.D.S. Teen Outreach Center are every Wednesday-Saturday at 231 Northgate Dr in Mcminnville. B.E.D.S Teen Outreach Center is available to provide emotional support, education, assistance, and intervention as necessary to all youths and young adults in crisis and those impacted by them, with the goal of reducing suicides, bullying, and self-destructive behaviors. For more information please go to bedsteenoutreach.org or their facebook page.
Crossville – Parent-Child Connection Sessions Presented By The Stephens Center will be held on Thursdays from 4-5:30 pm at the Stephens Center in Crossville. The Stephens Center works to promote healthy families and provide family support and child abuse prevention. For more information, call (931) 484-8923. There is no charge for PCC sessions. Everyone is welcome!
Cookeville – Thursday Night Dance Hosted By The Cookeville Community Center from 6:30-9:30pm. This is a weekly community event so come out and enjoy great music and dancing! Admission is 5.00$ and doors open at 6pm. There is plenty of seating and concessions are available. Tonight’s band is Tn Back Roads Band.
Cookeville – Thursday Night Dance Hosted By The Cookeville Community Center from 6:30-9:30pm. This is a weekly community event so come out and enjoy great music and dancing! Admission is 5.00$ and doors open at 6pm. There is plenty of seating and concessions are available. For more information please see the Thursday Night Dancing Cookeville Community Center Facebook page.
