Events / July 2026
Events in Cookeville TN - July 2026
4 events in July 2026
First Friday Arts - July
Art Round Tennessee's monthly First Friday event brings the arts to Cookeville's Historic Westside. Stroll from gallery to gallery, meet local artists, shop original work, and enjoy live music at stops including Edison Hills, Glass Tangerine, Plenty Bookshop, and more. Suggested $5 donation.
Downtown History Hike
Explore downtown Cookeville's history with a guided "hike" between the Cookeville Depot Museum and the Cookeville History Museum on Broad Street. Held the second Saturday of each month, April through October, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Free and open to all ages.
Third Thursday Concert Series - July
Part of the city's free Third Thursday Concert Series at the Dogwood Performance Pavilion, May through August. A different band and music genre is showcased each month. The concert begins at 7:30 PM. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a relaxed evening of music in the park.
Putnam County Fair
The annual Putnam County Fair returns for a full week of carnival rides, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, beauty pageants, a rodeo, and nightly entertainment on the main stage. One of the Upper Cumberland's longest-running summer traditions at the Putnam County Fairgrounds.
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