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Cookeville – Suicide Prevention Resources and Information Presented Presented by the TN Suicide Prevention Network. The TN SuicidePrevention Network has FREE recourses available if you or you know a personneeding help. Reach out NOW for help. The state wide crisis line is1-855-CRISIS or you can text 741741 to connect to the crisis text line forhelp. This state organization is working tirelessly to eliminate the stigma ofsuicide. The goal is to create awareness about the numbers of suicide thrufactual education. Gain knowledge on the warning signs of suicide. Get more information TSPN.org.
Cookeville – Open Marker Lab 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 ~ stop in and see what inspires you to create!
Smithville – Commodities Distribution Presented By UCHRA June 24th at the DeKalb UCHRA Office from 9:00am – 11:00am. Sign-up will be available at the distribution site
Cookeville – Boats Are Back At Cane Creek Park – Hosted By Cane Creek Park Available NOW the boats are 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
Cookeville – Open Kickball Hosted By Cane Creek Sports Plex Every Thursday evening from 5:00pm – 9:00pm at the Cane Creek Sports Plex from May thru July 1st.
$2.00 per person you can come alone and join a pick-team when you arrive or bring your friends. For more information call 931-520-5224.
Crossville – Thursdays at the Amp – Presented By City of Crossville Every Thursday evening starting at 6:30pm at the Crossville Amphitheater.
Downtown Crossville, Inc. will be presenting a series of FREE concerts to support DCI in it’s effort to encourage retail shopping and downtown activities again this Summer.
Come join us every Thursday starting on June 1st at 6:30 PM at the Amphitheater, 29 Division Dr. (in front of the library, behind the Court House). Bring your chairs, blankets, friends, and family for a great evening featuring local musicians. Food vendors will be at each concert.
Cookeville – Open Marker Lab 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!
Crossville – Wine & Art Class – Presented By The Art Guild June 25th from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Plateau Creative Arts Center.
Art Guild member and artist, Barb Pelak is offering a fun-filled “paint and wine"
class the theme of “Live to Inspire” . Beginning painters are encouraged to attend!
All art materials (acrylic paint, brushes, canvas) are provided, participants need
only to bring their favorite wine and wine glass!
Limited enrollment (8 Maximum), so enroll soon!! Call the PCAC at 931-707-
7249 or stop by and register at 451 Lakeview Drive. Fee is $30 for members, $35
for guests.
Cookeville – After Dark Movies In The Park – Presented By State Representative Ryan Williams June 25th starting at dark. Enjoy a FREE family movie in the park under the stars. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concession stand and public restrooms are open for this event June 25th movie will be Tangled
Cookeville – Cookeville Green Market Presented By the Cookeville Green Market. Every Saturday from 8:00am to noon at Jighead Brewery.
Enjoy Cookeville’s Green Market every Saturday morning, rain or shine. With all natural items – sold right from the producers! Produce, crafts, jams, breads. Support your local artisans!
Crossville – Cruise In Presented By The City of Crossville June 26 noon-4:00pm on Main Street in Crossville. This event is FREE and open to the public . See classic and antique cars. Food trucks are available for purchase.
Byrdstown -Barn Dance Presented By The Good Neighbors Theatre May 31st from 5:00pm – 9:00pm at the Byrdstown Pavilion. In appreciate fo the support from the community the past year The Good Neighbors Theatre is hosting a FREE evening full of family fun. We will have line dancing, with instructions, By Richard Grimberg with special dances for the kids. The Cross Brothers Band will be performing between sets of line dancing. Hot Dogs, Chips and Water will be served while they last.
So grab your boots and hats and family Come On Down
Livingston – Reverse Diabetes Class Presented By Healthy Livingston June 15th – 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 orlab work can be drawn for only $10…
To register, call 931.544.1122.Learn to live so medications and insulincan be reduced or eliminated altogether.Learn how to reverse diabetes complicationssuch as cardiovascular disease.Learn how to lose weight without being hungry.Once again, to register, call 931.544.1122,that’s 5 4 4 eleven twenty-two.This Reversing Diabetes Seminar is brought to you by Healthy Livingston
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.
Cookeville – COVID TEST Site – Hosted By The Putnam County Health Department
COVID Testing will be at the Putnam County Health Department Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 11:00am.
Cookeville – Volunteer Recruiting – Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
Upper Cumberland Habitat relies on Volunteers to keep our ministry strong, and not just on the job site. We use volunteers in our basic daily operations, from ReStore volunteers to Office volunteers, and in-between.
Our ministry simply cannot carry out our mission without volunteers, they are VITAL, to what we do. So think about the groups you are a part of, church groups, sororities, work associations, civic groups, etc. We can utilize volunteers ages 16 and up in many capacities. 18 and over in all capacities. There may be ways you can help us from your own home as well.
Habitat’s mission statement: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.”
If you and your family want to donate your time and help You can email: tisha@uchabitat.org
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
Cookeville – COVID Vaccine Site – Hosted By The Putnam County Health Department Starting Monday June 7th the COVID Vaccinations will be at the Putnam County Health Department.
Monday – Friday from noon – 3:00pm
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.
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.
Crossville – Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program Presented By The Art Circle Public Library Summer Reading Program will be starting June 1st – July 24th . Registration is not open via the Reader Zone App or in the Children’s Library. Use Code fa12b to register. Put you child in the age category closest to the age they will be.
videos of stories, crafts, science and performers will be avaliable on the library YouTube Channel. Program ends July 24th
Cookeville – Mini Makers Lab – Presented By Imagine Foundry $15 Tuesdays 4pm for ages 3-5 (in person or virtual)
Bring your 3-5 year old children to Imagine Foundry for Mini Makers, a class where Preschoolers will love expressing themselves while exploring various materials and tools. Students will make n’ take various creations using each new skill and new type of material. Students will learn school readiness skills by:
*Practicing maker space safety
*Learning safe scissor and glue usage
*Exploring common crafting materials
*Applying knowledge of tools and materials to create
Below is the link for tickets
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBCGcZltqX_pQhZ2W157OTnllNN8bD3fPEtj48-q_URk5xPw/viewform
Sparta – Summer Swim League – Presented By The Sparta YMCA Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Sparta YMCA at 6:00pm. The YMCA Swim League offers youth ages 6-18 the chance to experience the enormous health benefits of swimming while enjoying the fun excitement and character lessons that come with being a member of a competitive swim team.
call 931-836-3330 or visit spartawhitecountyynca.org for more information.
Crossville – Summer Breeze Live Concert Series – 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.
Sparta – Emergency Appreciation Day – 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 – Open Marker Lab 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 ~ stop in and see what inspires you to create!
Cookeville – Boats Are Back At Cane Creek Park – Hosted By Cane Creek Park Available NOW the boats are 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 – Lake Tansi Bass Club Tournament – Hosted By Lake Tansi Thursday starting at 6:00pm – 9:30pm.
Event happens every other Thursday.
Crossville – Thursdays at the Amp – Presented By City of Crossville Every Thursday evening starting at 6:30pm at the Crossville Amphitheater.
Downtown Crossville, Inc. will be presenting a series of FREE concerts to support DCI in it’s effort to encourage retail shopping and downtown activities again this Summer.
Come join us every Thursday starting on June 1st at 6:30 PM at the Amphitheater, 29 Division Dr. (in front of the library, behind the Court House). Bring your chairs, blankets, friends, and family for a great evening featuring local musicians. Food vendors will be at each concert.
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
Cookeville – Open Marker Lab 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!
Cookeville – After Dark Movies In The Park – Presented By State Representative Ryan Williams July 2nd starting at dark. Enjoy a FREE family movie in the park under the stars. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concession stand and public restrooms are open for this event July 2nd movie will be The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, The With and the Wardrobe
Cookeville – Cookeville Green Market Presented By the Cookeville Green Market. Every Saturday from 8:00am to noon at Jighead Brewery.
Enjoy Cookeville’s Green Market every Saturday morning, rain or shine. With all natural items – sold right from the producers! Produce, crafts, jams, breads. Support your local artisans!
Livingston – Reverse Diabetes Class Presented By Healthy Livingston June 15th – 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 orlab work can be drawn for only $10…
To register, call 931.544.1122.Learn to live so medications and insulincan be reduced or eliminated altogether.Learn how to reverse diabetes complicationssuch as cardiovascular disease.Learn how to lose weight without being hungry.Once again, to register, call 931.544.1122,that’s 5 4 4 eleven twenty-two.This Reversing Diabetes Seminar is brought to you by Healthy Livingston
Cookeville – Volunteer Recruiting – Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
Upper Cumberland Habitat relies on Volunteers to keep our ministry strong, and not just on the job site. We use volunteers in our basic daily operations, from ReStore volunteers to Office volunteers, and in-between.
Our ministry simply cannot carry out our mission without volunteers, they are VITAL, to what we do. So think about the groups you are a part of, church groups, sororities, work associations, civic groups, etc. We can utilize volunteers ages 16 and up in many capacities. 18 and over in all capacities. There may be ways you can help us from your own home as well.
Habitat’s mission statement: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.”
If you and your family want to donate your time and help You can email: tisha@uchabitat.org
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
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.
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.
| Cookeville – American Legion Meetings Hosted by the American Legion 1st Monday of every moth at the Veterans Building starting at 6:00pm. American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Auxilliary, and the Legion Riders hold their regular meetings together on the 1st Monday of every month at the Veterans Building at 90 E Spring St in Cookeville at 6pm. All groups are actively seeking new membership and invite veterans, and those whose parents are veterans to attend. 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 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.
Crossville – Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program Presented By The Art Circle Public Library Summer Reading Program will be starting June 1st – July 24th . Registration is not open via the Reader Zone App or in the Children’s Library. Use Code fa12b to register. Put you child in the age category closest to the age they will be.
videos of stories, crafts, science and performers will be avaliable on the library YouTube Channel. Program ends July 24th
Cookeville – Mini Makers Lab – Presented By Imagine Foundry $15 Tuesdays 4pm for ages 3-5 (in person or virtual)
Bring your 3-5 year old children to Imagine Foundry for Mini Makers, a class where Preschoolers will love expressing themselves while exploring various materials and tools. Students will make n’ take various creations using each new skill and new type of material. Students will learn school readiness skills by:
*Practicing maker space safety
*Learning safe scissor and glue usage
*Exploring common crafting materials
*Applying knowledge of tools and materials to create
Below is the link for tickets
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBCGcZltqX_pQhZ2W157OTnllNN8bD3fPEtj48-q_URk5xPw/viewform
Sparta – Summer Swim League – Presented By The Sparta YMCA Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Sparta YMCA at 6:00pm. The YMCA Swim League offers youth ages 6-18 the chance to experience the enormous health benefits of swimming while enjoying the fun excitement and character lessons that come with being a member of a competitive swim team.
call 931-836-3330 or visit spartawhitecountyynca.org for more information.
Crossville – Summer Breeze Live Concert Series – 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.
Cookeville – Suicide Prevention Resources and Information Presented Presented by the TN Suicide Prevention Network. The TN SuicidePrevention Network has FREE recourses available if you or you know a personneeding help. Reach out NOW for help. The state wide crisis line is1-855-CRISIS or you can text 741741 to connect to the crisis text line forhelp. This state organization is working tirelessly to eliminate the stigma ofsuicide. The goal is to create awareness about the numbers of suicide thrufactual education. Gain knowledge on the warning signs of suicide. Get more information TSPN.org.
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
Cookeville – Open Marker Lab 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 ~ stop in and see what inspires you to create!
