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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.
FreeA free dog-friendly festival at the Cane Creek Dog Park featuring dog-related vendors, rescues, and nonprofits, plus demonstrations and activities for pups and their people. Bring your leashed, friendly dog and enjoy a day in the park.
FreeA guided evening walk through the historic Cookeville City Cemetery where costumed interpreters portray notable local figures and share their stories at the grave sites. A memorable look at Cookeville's past. Registration required.
FreeThe Cookeville History Museum presents a rotating exhibit about Rosenwald schools from September 28 through November 20. Visit free during regular museum hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM.
FreeExplore downtown Cookeville's history with a guided "hike" between the Cookeville Depot Museum and the Cookeville History Museum on Broad Street. The season's final hike, held the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Free and open to all ages.
FreeNearby & regional
These events do not directly belong to Cookeville.
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and Cumberland County Master Gardeners host a free day for gardeners of every skill level. Registration opens at 8 AM, followed by seminars and exhibits from 9 AM to 3 PM, plus an ask-the-expert tent, wagon tours, garden and craft vendors, and food for purchase.
FreeCrossville celebrates 125 years with a downtown community gathering from 10 AM to 5 PM. The anniversary event takes over Main Street for a full Saturday of birthday festivities.
Volunteer with Rock Island State Park from 10 AM to noon to remove litter along the Caney Fork River Gorge between Twin Falls and Great Falls. Participants help care for one of the Upper Cumberland's signature waterways.
Join a Rock Island State Park ranger from 10 AM to 1 PM for a 1.95-mile hike through the park's upland oak forest. The ranger-led outing may cover park history, native plants and wildlife, and other points of interest along the route.
Spend an evening downtown from 5 to 8 PM, with local restaurants serving dinner and shops staying open late for the monthly Second Saturday gathering.
The Cookeville Scoop newsletter highlights upcoming Upper Cumberland events every week.
