Farmers Market
Cookeville Farmers Market, Spring Season
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.
FreeCarthage local edition
Carthage, Tennessee
County Seat Smith County Pop. 2,340
Carthage is the county seat of Smith County on the Cumberland River. A small, historic town known for being the hometown of former Vice President Al Gore, Carthage has a charming courthouse square and strong agricultural heritage.
Your local edition
Remember Carthage on this device and use it when you search or open the events calendar. No account needed.
An honest local edition
This edition is still growing. We only show information we can tie to Carthage or Smith County with confidence, so some sections may not appear yet.
Nearby & regional
Beyond Carthage
These items are useful Upper Cumberland context, but they do not directly belong to this town.
Regional events
Concert
Big Band Sound Orchestra - August 24
The 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.
FreeCommunity
Fall Gardeners' Festival
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.
FreeRegional businesses & places
Place
7 Brew Coffee
7 Brew Coffee is a drive-thru coffee chain at 1200 Interstate Drive offering a wide range of coffee beverages, energy drinks, and customizable drinks at high speed. The best option in Cookeville for convenience coffee when you need something in hand fast without getting out of your car.
Place
Alexander's
Alexander's has been a Cookeville steakhouse institution on S Jefferson Ave for decades. Known for prime cuts, fresh seafood, and the kind of full-service hospitality that older Cookeville residents grew up with, it's a family-friendly restaurant with a full bar that fills up on weekend nights. It's not trendy, it's consistent, and consistency is what keeps locals coming back year after year.
Place
Aura Salon Spa
Aura Salon Spa is Cookeville's Aveda concept salon, located on the upper level of 123 W Broad St near the historic Train Depot. Specializing in Aveda hair and skin care, the boutique salon offers cuts, color, keratin treatments, curly hair cuts, and Aveda skincare in an intimate, appointment-focused environment.
Place
Carthage reference
Landmarks
Around town
- • Smith County Courthouse
- • Cumberland River
- • Gore family homestead
Local economy
Major employers
- • Smith County Schools
- • Carthage city government
Stay connected to Carthage
The Cookeville Scoop covers Carthage and the rest of the Upper Cumberland every week.