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Cookeville's weekly farmers market returns for the spring season with local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, and handmade crafts. Opens every Saturday morning through October.
FreeThe Big Band Sound Orchestra returns to Dogwood Park for a free evening of swing and big-band favorites. The show begins at 7:30 PM at the Performance Pavilion; bring a chair or blanket. The concession stand and restrooms will be open.
FreeThe 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.
FreeDowntown Crossville hosts its annual local-food showcase from 6 to 8 PM. Restaurants, food trucks, caterers, and other local food businesses gather downtown for an evening centered on Cumberland County flavors.
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.
FreeMuddy Roots is an internationally recognized three-day camping music festival held near Cookeville every Labor Day weekend, bringing together roots, folk, country, and Americana acts from around the world. A passionate, devoted following draws attendees from across the country to the Upper Cumberland.
Tennessee Tech kicks off the 2026 football season at Tucker Stadium. Come out and cheer on the Golden Eagles in their first home game of the year.
The Bryan Symphony Orchestra presents its annual free outdoor community concert at 7 PM. Professional musicians from across the region, including Tennessee Tech faculty and select students, perform under the stars at Dogwood Park.
FreeA free evening of swing and big band standards from the Big Band Sound Orchestra at Dogwood Park, presented by the city Leisure Services and Cultural Arts Division. Music begins at 7:30 PM. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show.
FreeLearn pickleball fundamentals in morning and evening clinics at Cane Creek Gym and the outdoor courts, weather permitting. Sessions run Tuesdays and Saturdays from September 8 through October 3, with registration required.
Cookeville's beloved Main Street festival returns for its 29th year with two days of live music, artisan vendors, crafts, food, and family activities in the heart of downtown. One of the Upper Cumberland's most popular fall traditions, drawing thousands to the square each September.
FreeMcMinnville's community fair returns with agricultural and livestock exhibits, pageants, local bands, grandstand entertainment, food vendors, and a carnival. The fair runs September 11 through 19 and remains one of Tennessee's free county fairs.
FreeThe Cookeville Scoop newsletter highlights upcoming Upper Cumberland events every week.
