Fall 2026 Beginners Pickleball Clinics

Come join our beginner pickleball clinics this September! This three-week course will help you learn the foundations of pickleball in a fun, exciting atmosphere! Classes will be held both inside the Cane Creek Gym and outside on the Pickleball courts, weather permitting......More

Come join our beginner pickleball clinics this September! This three-week course will help you learn the foundations of pickleball in a fun, exciting atmosphere! Classes will be held both inside the Cane Creek Gym and outside on the Pickleball courts, weather permitting. Tuesday clinics will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and again from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday clinics are from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Registration is August 3 – 28, and the cost is $40.00 per participant. Be sure to register early! There is limited availability for this pickleball clinic. Call Cane Creek Gym at 931-526-9767 for more information! https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/1795/Cane-Creek-Pickleball-Courts

Cane Creek Gym Pickleball Courts, 180 C. C. Camp Road, Cookeville, TN 38501

Fall 2026 Beginners Pickleball Clinics

Come join our beginner pickleball clinics this September! Two sessions of three-week courses will help you learn the foundations of pickleball in a fun, exciting atmosphere! Classes will be held both inside the Cane Creek Gym and outside on the Pickleball courts, weathe......More

Come join our beginner pickleball clinics this September! Two sessions of three-week courses will help you learn the foundations of pickleball in a fun, exciting atmosphere! Classes will be held both inside the Cane Creek Gym and outside on the Pickleball courts, weather permitting. Tuesday clinics will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and again from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday clinics are from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Registration is August 3 to September 4, and the cost is $40.00 per participant. Be sure to register early! There is limited availability for this pickleball clinic. Call Cane Creek Gym at 931-526-9767 for more information! Session 1: Tuesdays, September 8 – 22, 2026 (9:00 AM– 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM) Session 2: Saturdays, September 19 – October 3, 2026 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Cane Creek Gym Pickleball Courts, 180 C. C. Camp Road, Cookeville, TN 38501

Signature Luncheon: State of Local Government 2026

Don't miss our exciting 'State of Local Government' address, where you'll hear from the Putnam County Mayor and the mayors of Algood, Baxter, Cookeville, and Monterey. Get the latest insights and key updates directly from the leaders who shape our communities. Enjoy a d......More

Don't miss our exciting 'State of Local Government' address, where you'll hear from the Putnam County Mayor and the mayors of Algood, Baxter, Cookeville, and Monterey. Get the latest insights and key updates directly from the leaders who shape our communities. Enjoy a delicious lunch and connect with others who care about the future of our region, sponsored by Ascend Federal Credit Union. This is your chance to stay informed and engaged. Reserve your spot today!

Leslie Town Centre 1 W 1st St, Cookeville TN 38501

September 26, 2026

Bowling with the Pros brings elite professional bowlers together with amateur and youth players to raise funds for the Putnam County Family YMCA Cancer Recovery Program.

545 Neal St Cookeville, TN 38501

Baxter Harvest Festival

Join us at our annual Baxter Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 26th, from 10 AM to 4 PM!

216 Broad Street Baxter, Tennessee

Shakespeare in the Afternoon: All's Well That Ends Well

Join Cookeville Leisure Services, Plenty Downtown Bookshop, and Outdoor Theatre for the 3rd Annual Shakespeare in the Park Book Club as we discuss All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare. Led by Shakespeare in the Park director Sam Raper, this engaging discussi......More

Join Cookeville Leisure Services, Plenty Downtown Bookshop, and Outdoor Theatre for the 3rd Annual Shakespeare in the Park Book Club as we discuss All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare. Led by Shakespeare in the Park director Sam Raper, this engaging discussion will explore the play's themes, characters, and story ahead of this year's Shakespeare in the Park production. Whether you're a longtime Shakespeare fan or reading the play for the first time, all are welcome to attend. Copies of All's Well That Ends Well are available for purchase at Plenty Downtown Bookshop. For more information, call (931) 528-1313.

Plenty Downtown Bookshop, 41 W. Broad St., Cookeville, TN 38501

City of Cookeville History Museum Cemetery Walk

Join us at Cookeville City Cemetery as “residents” tell their stories. Meet with your group and walking guide behind the cemetery office at 241 S. Walnut Ave. to begin. Visit with some of Cookeville’s dearly departed and hear the stories of their lives while seated next......More

Join us at Cookeville City Cemetery as “residents” tell their stories. Meet with your group and walking guide behind the cemetery office at 241 S. Walnut Ave. to begin. Visit with some of Cookeville’s dearly departed and hear the stories of their lives while seated next to their graves. The audience can expect to enjoy an evening filled with wonderful historical storytelling! Registration required!

Cookeville City Cemetery 241 S Walnut Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

St. Thomas Aquinas Annual Fall Festival

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Our annual Fall Festival is the parish’s biggest fundraiser and a favorite day of the year. Come enjoy a fun-filled outdoor celebration with: Delicious food booths Games and activities for the kids Bake sale with homemade treats Craft ......More

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Our annual Fall Festival is the parish’s biggest fundraiser and a favorite day of the year. Come enjoy a fun-filled outdoor celebration with: Delicious food booths Games and activities for the kids Bake sale with homemade treats Craft and gift booths Festival T-shirts and more! This is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family (and the wider community) to come together, have fun, and support the ministries of St. Thomas Aquinas. Everyone is welcome! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors — we can’t wait to celebrate with you. See you on September 27th!

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 421 N. Washington Ave Cookeville, TN 38501

Rosenwald Schools Exhibit at History Museum

Created in partnership with the Tennessee State Museum and Fisk University, the exhibit focuses on the legacy of the thousands of schools built in the early 20th century through a partnership between Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington. This exhibit will be availa......More

Created in partnership with the Tennessee State Museum and Fisk University, the exhibit focuses on the legacy of the thousands of schools built in the early 20th century through a partnership between Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington. This exhibit will be available from September 28 to November 20, 2026, from Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Cookeville History Museum 40 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Brown Bag Lunch Concerts

Music and lunch are coming together for four Fridays in October! The Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series is setting up at the Cookeville Depot Museum from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Lunch can be purchased onsite. More information coming soon to the City of Cookeville Leisure Servi......More

Music and lunch are coming together for four Fridays in October! The Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series is setting up at the Cookeville Depot Museum from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Lunch can be purchased onsite. More information coming soon to the City of Cookeville Leisure Services Events page, which can be found here: https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/577/Events.

Cookeville Depot Museum 40 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Shakespeare in the Park

Shakespeare in the Park at the Dogwood Performance Pavilion is a beloved annual tradition hosted by the Cookeville Department of Leisure Services Cultural Arts Division, entering its 22nd season this October 2026! This free, family-friendly event brings the timeless wor......More

Shakespeare in the Park at the Dogwood Performance Pavilion is a beloved annual tradition hosted by the Cookeville Department of Leisure Services Cultural Arts Division, entering its 22nd season this October 2026! This free, family-friendly event brings the timeless works of The Bard to audiences across Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland through live outdoor theatre under the open sky at Dogwood Park. All performances begin at 7 p.m. on the Dogwood Park Pavilion lawn, where guests are encouraged to bring blankets, folding chairs, and even a picnic dinner to enjoy the evening. The Dogwood Park concession stand will also be open during performances with affordable meals and snacks available. The 2026 season is currently scheduled for October 2–10, with dark nights on Monday and Tuesday. The season will conclude on October 10 with the Dogwood Shakespeare Festival during the afternoon leading to the closing performance that evening.

Dogwood Performance Pavilion 43 N Walnut Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

Brown Bag Lunch Concerts

Music and lunch are coming together for four Fridays in October! The Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series is setting up at the Cookeville Depot Museum from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Lunch can be purchased onsite. More information coming soon to the City of Cookeville Leisure Servi......More

Music and lunch are coming together for four Fridays in October! The Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series is setting up at the Cookeville Depot Museum from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Lunch can be purchased onsite. More information coming soon to the City of Cookeville Leisure Services Events page, which can be found here: https://www.cookeville-tn.gov/577/Events.

Cookeville Depot Museum 40 E Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501

Shakespeare in the Park Festival

Experience a full day of Shakespeare at Dogwood Performance Pavilion in Cookeville! Enjoy an afternoon of themed vendors, and finish the evening with a play from the Bard brought to life in a beautiful outdoor setting. Be sure to bring your blankets and chairs for an un......More

Experience a full day of Shakespeare at Dogwood Performance Pavilion in Cookeville! Enjoy an afternoon of themed vendors, and finish the evening with a play from the Bard brought to life in a beautiful outdoor setting. Be sure to bring your blankets and chairs for an unforgettable day! This all-day festival will finish the week-long “Shakespeare in the Park” event. This year’s performance will be the comedy “All’s Well That Ends Well.”

Dogwood Performance Pavilion 43 N Walnut Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

Cookeville History Hike

Join the History Hike between the Cookeville Depot Museum and Cookeville History Museum! Grab a form at either location, answer trivia along Broad Street, and return it by 3:30 PM for a chance to win. Walk one way or both—free, family fun from Cookeville Leisure Service......More

Join the History Hike between the Cookeville Depot Museum and Cookeville History Museum! Grab a form at either location, answer trivia along Broad Street, and return it by 3:30 PM for a chance to win. Walk one way or both—free, family fun from Cookeville Leisure Services!

Cookeville History Museum 40 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Cookeville History Museum History Hikes

Explore downtown Cookeville’s rich history with a self-guided history “hike” between the Cookeville History Museum and the Cookeville Depot Museum along Broad Street. Start at either museum between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, pick up your entry form, and complete trivia quest......More

Explore downtown Cookeville’s rich history with a self-guided history “hike” between the Cookeville History Museum and the Cookeville Depot Museum along Broad Street. Start at either museum between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM, pick up your entry form, and complete trivia questions as you explore. Return your form by 3:30 PM for a chance to be entered into the prize drawing. Each month features a different theme, and participants may complete one or both directions of the hike. Free, family-friendly fun from your City of Cookeville Department of Leisure Services.

Cookeville Depot Museum 116 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501