October 3-18 plans for Putnam County kids, in town and at home.

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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. 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.

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Rosenwald Schools Exhibit

The 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.

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Liberty Square: A Lester Flatt Celebration

Sparta honors its bluegrass heritage with a free full day of national, international, and regional bluegrass artists performing downtown. More than 100 food and craft booths surround the main stage in front of the historic Oldham Theater.

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