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Week of May 13
Friday, May 17: Fish Fry Dinner
Elks Lodge 2863, 4424 Old Kentucky Road, Sparta
5:30-7:30pm
The meal will include fish, fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, and dessert for $7.
Friday, May 17: Prom Alternative
Brotherton Missionary Baptist, 4000 Buck Mountain Road, Cookeville
7-10:30pm
For Grades 9-12. Will include professional photographer on site, full food bar, and seniors will be recognized. Event will consist of clean music and dancing. Appropriate attire is required. Dance open to all students (public, private, and home school).
Friday, May 17: Upper Cumberland Vulnerable Adult Summit
River Community Church, Miracle Road, Cookeville
The summit works to continue the work of preventing abuse through networking, community resource development, awareness, advocacy, and education. For more information call 615-351-4952
Saturday, May 18: 5K run
Federal Mogul, 1 Grizzle Lane, Smithville
8am
Entry fee $25 day of race.
Saturday, May 18: 50s Party
Elks Lodge 2863, 4424 Old Kentucky Road, Sparta
6pm
Music will be provided by the band SoulFissh. Food will be available, hamburger, hot dogs, and ice cream floats. Dress for the theme party. There will be contests. Donation of $5 at the door.
Saturday, May 18: TN Classic Sportsman Gun and Knife Show
White County Agricultural Complex, Sparta
9am-5pm
There is an admission charge at the door.
Saturday, May 18: Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk for Life
Putnam County Fairgrounds, Cookeville
7am
Award categories will be Fastest Male and Female Survivor each, Fastest Overall Male and Female Runner each, and Fastest Male and Female in age categories 0-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+ each. For more information call Ali Bagci 931-783-5793.
Saturday, May 18: Sparta Sock Hop
Liberty Square, Sparta
5-8pm
Live music. Admission is free. for more information call Junior Jones at 931-212-7658.
Saturday, May 18: Annual Walking Horse Show
6pm
For more information call 931-243-3338.
Saturday, May 18: Semi Formal
Brotherton Missionary Baptist, 4000 Buck Mountain Road, Cookeville
6-8:30pm
For Grades 5-8. Will include drinks and snack bar. Event will consist of clean music and dancing. Appropriate attire is required. Dance open to all students (public, private, and home school).
Saturday, May 18: Mustard Seed Ranch Benefit Bass Tournament
Dale Hollow Lake, Starpoint Marina
7am-3pm
Presented by the Cookeville Police Athletic League. Entry fee will be $110 per boat. Over $5,000 in prize money will be paid to the top ten weight winners.
Saturday, May 18: Stout, Carter, and Lawson Family Reunion
Ogdon Center, 2311 Lakefield Drive, Cookeville
10am-3pm
Bring a coverd dish and drink. For more information call 931-267-6901 or 931-265-1917.
Saturday, May 18: Smithville Municipal Swimming Pool Opening
Municipal Swimming Pool, Smithville
10am
Saturday, May 18: Armed Forces Freedom Ride
426 West Broad Street, Smithville
10am
For more information call 615-613-5470
Saturday, May 18: Yard Sale Fundraiser
DeKalb Middle School, Smithville
7am-2pm
All proceeds will benefit the DeKalb Middle School Fastpitch Softball Field Construction.
Saturday, May 18: Fishing Tournament
Holmes Creek Recreation Area, Holmes Creek Road, Smithville
7pm-12am
It will benefit the DeKalb Fire Department. Entry fee is $20 per person and an optional $10 big fish pot. Payout will be 70% of the entry fees and 100% of the big fish pot.
Saturday, May 18: Ride For A Cure
CoLinx, 1536 Genesis Road, Crossville
10am
There is a $10 donation per bike and $10 for extra bike riders. For more information call 931-248-1043 or 931-200--3782.
Saturday, May 18: Rotary Bass Classic Fishing Tournament
Camp Nakanawa, Crossville
6am
Entry fee is $75 per boat. Bank Fishing entry fee is $10. For more information call 931-787-1150.
Saturday, May 18: Musicians for St. Jude's
Main Street, Crossville
12-8pm
There will be 4 stages of continuous music all day, food, children's activities, car show, auctions, door prizes, street dancing and much more. For more information call 931-335-6894.
Saturday, May 18: POW WOW on the Plateau
Cumberland County Community Complex, Crossville
9am-6pm
Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children 5-16, $3 for seniors 55 and older, and free for kids 4 and younger. For more information call 931-787-0744 or 931-544-4908.
Sunday, May 19: TN Classic Sportsman Gun and Knife Show
White County Agricultural Complex, Sparta
9am-4pm
There is an admission charge at the door.
Sunday, May 19: Free Family Portraits For Mother's Day
Wilhite Baptist Church, 20 West Davis Road, Cookeville
Sittings will be offered before and after morning worship. Portraits will be taken by Pam Stephens. Each family will receive both a 4X6 and digital file. For more information call 931-526-5161.
Sunday, May 19: Norris Cemetery Decoration
Paran Road, Cookeville
4pm
Everyone welcome. For more information call 931-528-7339.
Sunday, May 19: Phillips Cemetery Decoration
Phillips Cemetery Road, Cookeville
2pm
Everyone welcome to attend decoration and memorial service. Speaker will be Gary Farris.
Sunday, May 19: Smyrna Cemetery Decoration
Smyrna Cemetery, Cookeville
2pm
Week of May 20
Tuesday, May 21: Business Before Hours
Leslie Town Centre, 1 West 1st Street, Cookeville
7-8am
Morning networking event for the Chamber of Commerce. Provides opportunities for members to network and promote their business while hearing updates from local partners. For more information call 931-526-2211.
Tuesday, May 21: Community Cinema
Backdoor Playhouse, TTU Campus, 805 Quadrangle, Cookeville
7pm
The "Revolutionary Optimists" will be shown. Screening will feature panel discussion with special guest speakers, community based organizations, information and resources – all designed to help people learn about and get involved in some of today’s key social issues. Admission is free. For more information call 931-528-2222 ext. 227.
Tuesday, May 21: Library Board Meeting
Millard Oakley Public Library, 107 East Main Street, Livingston
4:30pm
For more information call 931-823-1888.
Tuesday, May 21: National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association Meeting
Shoney's, South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville
6pm
The speaker will be Jane Byers. All current and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to attend. Please feel free to bring a friend who might benefit from this presentation. For more information call 931-372-0251.
Tuesday, May 21: Caney Fork Electric Customer Appreciation Day
Caney Fork Electric, 498 West Bockman Way, Sparta
11am-2pm
There will be food, activities, and prizes. Stop by and let Caney Fork say thank you.
Tuesday, May 21: Joint Camp "Pre-hab" Classes
Bethesda Health Care Center, 444 One Eleven Place, Cookeville
5pm
Intended for people considering or planning for a joint replacement. The classes have been found to greatly improve outcomes after surgery and get people on their feet faster. The class will include exercises to do before surgery to strengthen the right muscles before surgery, education on the surgery itself, and what to expect after surgery. For more information call 931-525-6655.
Thursday, May 23: Friends of Edgar Evins State Park Meeting
Edgar Evins State Park, 1630 Edgar Evins Park Road, Silver Point
6-8pm
Open to all interested persons and members. Feel free to bring your bagged lunch in case you have to come directly from work or school. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 615-765-5357
Thursday, May 23: Putnam County Health Council
Putnam County Health Department, 701 County Services Drive, Cookeville
12Noon
Thursday, May 23: Older Americans Day
Justin Potter Library, Smithville
10am
There will be displays, door prizes, entertainer will be noted author and storyteller, Charles Maynard. There will be door prizes, goody bags and sack lunches. Everyone who is an older American or aspires to be one is invited to attend this free event. For more information call 615-597-4359.
Friday, May 24: Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
Cookeville Golf Club, 1500 Country Club Road, Cookeville
11:30am
$450 / team - includes a practice round (green fees only), range balls on the day of the tournament, entry into the putting contest for each player, golf cart sign, memento, lunch, and a golf shirt for each player. For more information call 931-526-2211.
Friday, May 24: Craft Show
Thunderbird Hall, Lake Tansi, Crossville
9am-4pm
Breakfast available inside the hall and a BBQ lunch available outside the hall. All proceeds from sale of meals donated to Hospice of Cumberland County. Entertainment and activities are planned.
Saturday, May 25: Westinghouse/ABB Reunion
Smithville Church of God, 801 West Broad Street, Smithville
2-4pm
All former employees and their families are invited to the reunion. There will be a potluck meal, everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. For more information call 615-215-7938 or 615-948-4426.
Saturday, May 25: Yard and Bake Sale
Smithville First Free Will Baptist Church, 500 Bright Hill Street, Smithville
7am
If rains will be in church basement.
Saturday, May 25: Heritage Day
Grannville Museum, 175 Clover Street, Granville
9am-4pm
Enjoy a wonderful festival on the beautiful banks of the Cumberland River! The celebration will include craft booths, an Arts Festival, a Parade, Civil War Living History Demonstrations, Craftsmen Demonstration, Sutton Homestead featuring Hats Off to Our Past, Sutton Homestead Pioneer Village, Antique Car Museum, great food vendors, children's rides, Special Tennessee State Museum War of 1812 Exhibit at Granville Museum, Special Exhibit at the Granville Museum - Bonnets of our Past, Sutton General Store and much more. For more information call 931-653-4151.
Saturday, May 25: Chicken Festival
Fentress County Fairgrounds, 641 Fairgrounds Road, Jamestown
All Day
The festival will include a full day of activities and the best grilled chicken on the Plateau. Activities include: 5K Chicken Run, 1 Mile Fun Run, craft vendors, car show, corn hole competitions, beauty pageant, and food.
Saturday, May 25: Craft Show
Thunderbird Hall, Lake Tansi, Crossville
9am-4pm
Breakfast available inside the hall and a BBQ lunch available outside the hall. All proceeds from sale of meals donated to Hospice of Cumberland County. Entertainment and activities are planned.
Saturday, May 25: Bike Ride
American Legion Post 137 invites all bikers to join the ride. All proceeds go to pay for legion building. Ride begins at noon at the Fentress County Courthouse and ends back at the courthouse on the Square in Jamestown. Then will feature bluegrass music on WDEB’s Bluegrass Saturday night, cookout with hotdogs and hamburgers. Ride will be led by 278th Tennessee Army National Guard. For more information call John Mullinix at (931) 879-8164 or email wdebjohnb@twlakes.net
Saturday, May 25: Auction for St. Jude
Cookeville Mall and Market Place, Cookeville
5pm
All proceeds for auction items will go to St. Jude. For more information call 615-838-7949 or 931-260-5508.
Sunday, May 26: Memorial Day Service
Therolds Little Opry, Gainesboro
2pm
Join this celebration of our men and women who have made the supreme sacrifice for our country. For more information call Dale Smith at 931-265-1460.
Sunday, May 26: Brush Creek Christian Soceity Meeting
Brush Creek Cemetery, Smithville
2pm
Week of May 27
Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Ceremony
County Complex, 712 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville
9:30am
The speaker will be Dr. John Carpenter.
Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Ceremony
Putnam County Courthouse, Cookeville
11am
Hosted by the American Legion Post 46 & 135, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 117, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6277 & 6296, and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 741.
Friday, May 31: Relay for Life Smith County
Smith County Ag Center, Hwy 53/Gordonsville Hwy, Carthage
6pm-6am
Saturday, June 1: Retirement Party
Children's Museum, Cookeville
11am-1pm
Drop by to wish Joyce Robichaud well and say goodbye. Ms. Joyce's friends and fans are challenged to make a contribution in honor of her work and retirement to the museum. For more information call 931-979-7529.
Saturday, June 1: Transformation Dinner
Mustard Seed Ranch, 4725 Kuykendall Road, Cookeville
6-8pm
The stars of the evening will be the children. Food will be provided by local restaurant vendors. Entertainment will be provided by the kids and the Mustard Seed Ranch band. The evening will conclude with fireworks. Come have fun and leave feeling filled up by the transformation of kids who have overcome and conquered their fears with God's love.
Saturday, June 1: Folk Medicine Festival
Red Boiling Springs
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Saturday, June 1: Zumba Party
Sam's Club, Cookeville
10am
Come out and join in for some fun. Drinks will be provided. $5.00 donations.
Saturday, June 1: Relay For Life Putnam-Cookeville
The West Side and Broad Street, Cookeville
12pm-12am
Week of June 3
Tuesday, June 4: New Member Luncheon
Leslie Town Centre, 1 West 1st Street, Cookeville
11:30am-12:30pm
Luncheon to spotlight new members of the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. Networking and informational session. For more information call 931-526-2211.
Tuesday, June 4: Joint Camp "Pre-hab" Classes
Bethesda Health Care Center, 444 One Eleven Place, Cookeville
5pm
Intended for people considering or planning for a joint replacement. The classes have been found to greatly improve outcomes after surgery and get people on their feet faster. The class will include exercises to do before surgery to strengthen the right muscles before surgery, education on the surgery itself, and what to expect after surgery. For more information call 931-525-6655.
Saturday, June 8: Summer Sweetheart Beauty Pageant
Clarion Inn, South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville
11am
The pageant is a fundraiser for Monterey resident Angie Stone who was recently diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. All proceeds will go to Angie to help support her family and medical bills. Pageant is open to girls from newborn to 17 with a category for 18 and older with no restrictions (Moms and Married women welcome to participate). Applications are available at The Country Bumpkin on Willow Ave. in Cookeville. For more information email nolablue@yahoo.com or call Shannon at 931-239-0204. You can also visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nolablueproductions with a link to the pageant.
Week of June 10
Saturday, June 15: Twin Lakes Band Clinic Golf Scramble
Cumberland Bend Golf Course, Gainesboro
Tee Time 7:30am
Entry fee $200 per team. Mulligans will be sold the day of the tournament. Breakfast and refreshments will be served. For more information call 931-268-0259 or 931-260-2279.
Week of June 17
Tuesday, June 18: Joint Camp "Pre-hab" Classes
Bethesda Health Care Center, 444 One Eleven Place, Cookeville
5pm
Intended for people considering or planning for a joint replacement. The classes have been found to greatly improve outcomes after surgery and get people on their feet faster. The class will include exercises to do before surgery to strengthen the right muscles before surgery, education on the surgery itself, and what to expect after surgery. For more information call 931-525-6655.
Week of June 24
Week of July 1
Week of July 8
Thursday, July 11: Research Day
Millard Oakley Public Library, 107 East Main Street, Livingston
9am-3pm
For more information on the Genealogy Bonanza call Gail Barlow at 931-498-2215, Louise Stover at 931-823-6747, or Wanda Lowe at 931-498-4696
Friday, July 12: Tour of Historic Livingston Areas
Millard Oakley Public Library, 107 East Main Street, Livingston
9am-3pm
Cost is $8 per person. For more information on the Genealogy Bonanza call Gail Barlow at 931-498-2215, Louise Stover at 931-823-6747, or Wanda Lowe at 931-498-4696
Saturday, July 13: Genealogy & History Day
Family Life Center First Methodist Church, 104 Roberts Street, Livingston
8:30am-3:30pm
For more information on the Genealogy Bonanza call Gail Barlow at 931-498-2215, Louise Stover at 931-823-6747, or Wanda Lowe at 931-498-4696
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Week of August 19
Saturday, August 24: Mom and Me Spa Night
Children's Museum, Cookeville
6-8:30pm
For more information call 931-979-7529
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Week of September 16
Saturday, September 22: Singing
Algood Ciricle Drive Free Will Baptist Church, Algood
7pm
Special Singing by Justified.
Week of September 23
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