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Cookeville – Kids Art Class Presented By The Cookeville Art Studio Every Monday 4:00-6:00pm. There is a kid’s art class, Young at Art, Grades 1-8. Each class is $15. Please call 931-526-2424 or come by Cookeville Art, 186A S. Walnut to pre-register.
Crossville – Grief Support Group Hosted By The Crossville First United Methodist Church Meeting starting at 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Free meeting will be the third Monday of every month. You’re not alone. Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard. Come and let us help. For Information Call 931-484-3537
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 – Commodities Distribution Presented By UCHRA. Tuesday, January 20th from 1:30 to 3:30pm
The UCHRA will hold a commodities distribution for Cumberland County at the Crossville Community Complex. Sign up will be available at the distribution site.
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!
Spencer – Blood Drive Presented By Blood Assurance. Thursday, January 21st from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Give blood at the Van Buren County Administrative Offices. To schedule an appointment, go to bloodassurance.org/vbcao or contact Jessica Grissom. Please remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water, and bring a photo ID.
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.
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 – 2021 Chili Open Golf Classic Presented By Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity. Saturday, January 23rd.
Don’t miss the Chili Open Golf Classic benefiting Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity at the Heatherhurst Golf Course, the Crag Course. It’s a 9-hole scramble with two-person teams and the cost is just $45.00 per person: with prizes. Chili will be offered before, during, or after play. Entry forms are available online at fairfieldglade.cc/tournaments. Deliver your entry forms to the professional staff at Druid Hills. For information contact the Druid Hills Pro Shop at 484-3711.
Cookeville – Downtown Green Market Presented By the Downtown Green Market. Every Saturday from 9:00am to noon!
Enjoy Cookeville’s Downtown 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!
Byrdstown – Snake Show and Craft Presented By Cordell Hull Birthplace State Historic Park. Saturday, January 23rd from 3:00 to 4:00pm.
Join them for a fun snake craft and to see their guest for the day, Elvis the Cornsnake! You will learn about native snakes of Tennessee and some fun facts about them. Meet them in the park office.
Crossville – Christian Counseling Services Presented By C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County
C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County (C5) offers professional counseling to anyone in need for ability to pay prices. With a mission of “healing hearts and minds,” no one will be turned away due to income or lack of income. During COVID 19, the need is greater than ever. C5 is offering online counseling, phone sessions and limited face to face sessions to meet the needs of all. Please call (931) 707-8200 and leave a message to schedule an appointment. Our staff are working remotely, and your call will be returned promptly.
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
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.
Carthage – Food Bank Delivery Presented By Living Water Ministries. Wednesday, January 27th starting at 9:00am.
Come and invite people in need to receive food from community churches. For anyone needing help with food! Stop by. It is completely drive through, you do not have to leave your vehicle.
Cookeville – Blood Drive Presented By Blood Assurance. Wednesday, January 27th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Come to F and M Bank to donate blood. You must schedule your appointment at bloodassurance.org/fmbankckvl or by contacting Suzanne Woods (931)525-5628. Remember to eat a god meal, drink additional water, and avoid energy drinks, and bring you photo ID. All donors will be screened for COVID antibodies!
Cookeville – Blood Drive Presented By Blood Assurance. Wednesday, January 27th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Come to F and M Bank to donate blood. You must schedule your appointment at bloodassurance.org/CRMC or by contacting Karen Bailey (931)646-2629. Remember to eat a god meal, drink additional water, and avoid energy drinks, and bring you photo ID.
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!
Spencer – Commodities Distribution Presented By UCHRA. Thursday, January 28th from 9:00 to 11:00am.
The UCHRA will hold a commodities distribution for Van Buren County at the Van Buren County Civic Center. Sign up will be available at the distribution site.
Crossville – Narcan Training Presented By Compassionate Hearts Ministry. Thursday, January 28th at 12:00pm.
Includes narcan training and kits! Call (931)250-1085 for more information.
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!
Byrdstown – Bats! Presented By Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park. Friday, January 29th from 3:30-4:15pm.
Join Seasonal Interpretive Recreators Rachel and Abbey to learn about the bats in Tennessee and do a fun bat themed craft! They will meet in the park office.
Cookeville – Downtown Green Market Presented By the Downtown Green Market. Every Saturday from 9:00am to noon!
Enjoy Cookeville’s Downtown 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!
Byrdstown – Morning Cave Hike Presented By Cordell Hull Birthplace State Historic Park. Saturday, January 30th from 10:00 to 11:30am.
Join SIRs Abbey and Rachel for a moderate hike to the opening of Bunkum Cave. The hike is roughly 2 miles, round trip, and will take about an hour and a half to complete. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. They will meet at the trailhead.
Cookeville -Two Wheeled Wonders of the World Presented By the Cookeville Depot Museum. Daily through March 27th.
Motorcyles, scooters and bikes… oh, my! Cookeville History Museum is partnering with Nashville’s Lane Motor Museum to open a fun new exhibit, “Two-Wheeled Wonders of the World.” Admission is free. For more information, call 520-5455.
Crossville – Christian Counseling Services Presented By C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County
C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County (C5) offers professional counseling to anyone in need for ability to pay prices. With a mission of “healing hearts and minds,” no one will be turned away due to income or lack of income. During COVID 19, the need is greater than ever. C5 is offering online counseling, phone sessions and limited face to face sessions to meet the needs of all. Please call (931) 707-8200 and leave a message to schedule an appointment. Our staff are working remotely, and your call will be returned promptly.
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
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. |
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!
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 – DADS Presented By Backstage at CPAC. February 5th and 6th.
Online only! DADS – A Pair of Short Plays, directed by Kimberly Frick-Welker. Featuring, IMAGINARY CONVERSATIONS WITH MY DAUGHTER By Darren V. Michael Starring: Michael Evanichko and Prudence van Aalten. Synopsis: An expectant father discusses every awful conversation he’s feared with his new daughter as she begins to age rapidly before his eyes. And, THE HUG By Marshall Foltz. Starring: Pat Frank and Laura Frank. Synopsis: When six feet feels more like six thousand miles, a child and a parent try to figure out how to connect in the age of social distancing. Tickets $10 at cpactn.com or call: 931-528-1313. Patrons may view Dads on CPAC’s Vimeo account with a pre-purchased access code.
Cookeville – Downtown Green Market Presented By the Downtown Green Market. Every Saturday from 9:00am to noon!
Enjoy Cookeville’s Downtown 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 – Christian Counseling Services Presented By C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County
C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County (C5) offers professional counseling to anyone in need for ability to pay prices. With a mission of “healing hearts and minds,” no one will be turned away due to income or lack of income. During COVID 19, the need is greater than ever. C5 is offering online counseling, phone sessions and limited face to face sessions to meet the needs of all. Please call (931) 707-8200 and leave a message to schedule an appointment. Our staff are working remotely, and your call will be returned promptly.
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
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 – 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 – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum will be every Friday from 10:30 am – 11 am at the Cookeville Depot Museum. 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.
Crossville – “Plateau Origami People” Hosted By The Art Circle Public Library each Friday from 1:00pm-3:00pm in the Obed River Room 112. This is a FREE session to watch and learn the Art of Origami from talented origamists in the community. Bring your own folding paper, open to high school age or older.
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 – Downtown Green Market Presented By the Downtown Green Market. Every Saturday from 9:00am to noon!
Enjoy Cookeville’s Downtown 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!
Cookeville -$2 Second Saturdays Open Maker Lab Presented By The Imagine Foundry from 10:00am-2:00.
Join in for an open maker lab experience! Let your creativity lead you in a fun makerspace!!! Enjoy different maker stations such as woodworking, building, crafting, sewing, and more! Imagine, design, and create with tools, materials, and professionals in our maker labs. 2nd Saturday special price of only $2 per maker ~ stop in and see what inspires you to create!
