New Member Lunch August 2025

Join the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber for our New Member Lunch sponsored by Wilson Bank & Trust! This event is open for any new Chamber members or previous members who would like to get re-engaged and learn all that their Chamber investment includes. Lunch is includ......More

Join the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber for our New Member Lunch sponsored by Wilson Bank & Trust! This event is open for any new Chamber members or previous members who would like to get re-engaged and learn all that their Chamber investment includes. Lunch is included!

320 S Jefferson Ave Cookeville, TN 38501

Free Workbase Friday

Another Free Workbase Friday! Today’s giveaway is for anyone who leaves a Google review for Workbase. We’ll enter all reviewers into a drawing for a gift certificate for two free lunch appetizers from Crawdaddy’s West Side Grill. Help us spread the word and get lunch on......More

Another Free Workbase Friday! Today’s giveaway is for anyone who leaves a Google review for Workbase. We’ll enter all reviewers into a drawing for a gift certificate for two free lunch appetizers from Crawdaddy’s West Side Grill. Help us spread the word and get lunch on us! https://share.hsforms.com/1UVmNPizSQgis53tGNrxNtwousg8?__hstc=79025931.c6099c406e4a00f4885280d8af193e2f.1719434357743.1752869808232.1753106417104.291&__hssc=79025931.9.1753106417104&__hsfp=3352691268

The Biz Foundry 114 N Cedar Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

College Town Kickoff

Tennessee Tech University will once again celebrate the start of the fall semester with its third annual “College Town Kickoff” block party and concert for Tech students and the community on Saturday, Aug. 23rd from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Cookeville. The free......More

Tennessee Tech University will once again celebrate the start of the fall semester with its third annual “College Town Kickoff” block party and concert for Tech students and the community on Saturday, Aug. 23rd from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Cookeville. The free event will kick off at Cedar Avenue and West Broad Street on Cookeville’s historic West Side at 11 a.m. with carnival games, a Ferris wheel, a zip line, food trucks, community booths, shopping and dining specials, a kids’ zone and other activities.

Cookeville's Historic West Side and Dogwood Park

Community Coffee 2025: Monterey

The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is excited to host another Community Coffee at One Bank in Monterey this August! This is an opportunity for business leaders to receive updates from local elected officials from Monterey and Putnam County. This event is F......More

The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is excited to host another Community Coffee at One Bank in Monterey this August! This is an opportunity for business leaders to receive updates from local elected officials from Monterey and Putnam County. This event is FREE for all who would like to attend!

One Bank 100 W Commercial Ave Monterey TN 38574

Free Workbase Friday

We’re wrapping up August with one more Free Workbase Friday, and one more chance to win! Everyone who shows up to cowork today will be entered into a drawing for a gift card to Plenty’s Downtown Bookshop. Come finish the month strong with some focused work and maybe lea......More

We’re wrapping up August with one more Free Workbase Friday, and one more chance to win! Everyone who shows up to cowork today will be entered into a drawing for a gift card to Plenty’s Downtown Bookshop. Come finish the month strong with some focused work and maybe leave with a new read. https://share.hsforms.com/1UpJujNl1QAqatQ0UzjpQyQousg8?__hstc=79025931.c6099c406e4a00f4885280d8af193e2f.1719434357743.1753106417104.1753112611209.292&__hssc=79025931.1.1753112611209&__hsfp=3352691268

The Biz Foundry 114 N Cedar Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

Ribbon Cutting: Wilson Bank & Trust - Tech Office

Wilson Bank & Trust is growing in Cookeville, and you're invited to help celebrate the grand opening of their brand new Tech Office! This full-service location, just blocks from Tennessee Tech University, brings even more convenience to local residents, students, and b......More

Wilson Bank & Trust is growing in Cookeville, and you're invited to help celebrate the grand opening of their brand new Tech Office! This full-service location, just blocks from Tennessee Tech University, brings even more convenience to local residents, students, and businesses. Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks from Wilson Bank & Trust CEO John McDearman, team introductions, light refreshments, giveaways, and office tours. It’s a great opportunity to connect with community leaders and see inside one of Tennessee’s top community banks as they grow right here in Putnam County. We hope to see you there!

900 N Washington Ave Cookeville, TN 38501

Putnam County Battle of the Badges

Local first responders are teaming up with the nonprofit Blood Assurance to save lives — and they want the public to join them. Participating agencies include Cookeville PD, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Monterey PD, Algood PD, Baxter PD, the Putnam County Fire De......More

Local first responders are teaming up with the nonprofit Blood Assurance to save lives — and they want the public to join them. Participating agencies include Cookeville PD, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Monterey PD, Algood PD, Baxter PD, the Putnam County Fire Department, Putnam County EMS, LifeForce, LifeFlight, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol! Donors will receive a $20 e-gift card sent to their email address on file. They'll also be able to vote for their favorite badge! Blood Assurance is the primary supplier for most of the hospitals in Middle Tennessee, including Cookeville Regional Medical Center, so donations truly help local patients! To schedule an appointment, visit bloodassurance.org/putnam2025 or call 800-962-0628. You can also text BAGIVE to 999777.

528 E. Spring Street in Cookeville

Poverty Simulation Training hosted by the Rotary Club of Cookeville

The Rotary Club of Cookeville invites you to a powerful, hands-on training experience. Step into the shoes of a family living in poverty and gain eye-opening insight. You'll leave with greater understanding and practical tools to help others in your community thrive. Fa......More

The Rotary Club of Cookeville invites you to a powerful, hands-on training experience. Step into the shoes of a family living in poverty and gain eye-opening insight. You'll leave with greater understanding and practical tools to help others in your community thrive. Facilitators from Putnam County Schools will lead the session, with lunch provided by UCHRA.  Special thank you to the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, UCHRA, and PCSS for partnering on this event! 

Leslie Town Centre 1 West First Street

Ribbon Cutting: Statemint Cookeville Fall Sale Kickoff

Join us as we celebrate Statemint Cookeville and the kickoff of their fall pop-up sale! You’ll get to meet the team behind this unique consignment experience, learn how to get involved in the upcoming event, and see why Statemint is such a fun and sustainable way to sho......More

Join us as we celebrate Statemint Cookeville and the kickoff of their fall pop-up sale! You’ll get to meet the team behind this unique consignment experience, learn how to get involved in the upcoming event, and see why Statemint is such a fun and sustainable way to shop. Founded by Knoxville native Sarah McAffry, Statemint gives consignors the chance to turn current styles into cash and shoppers the chance to score amazing deals at 50–70% off retail. Come celebrate with us and get ready to shop! Ribbon Cutting: Sept. 3rd at 2:00 Fall Pop-up Sale: Sept. 4th-7th 

Putnam County Convention Center 6000 Tennessee Ave, Cookeville TN 38506

First Fridays

Art Round Tennessee's First Fridays are pop-up art shows on the first Friday of each month, five months out of the year. Artists exhibit and sell their work in rotating locations throughout Cookeville, and live musicians are often featured.

Multiple stops in Cookeville's Historic West Side