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Each week we share what’s going on in the greater Cookeville area so you and your family can get connected to everything our community has to offer.

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Soultown Monday with DJ Tyrone
Monday, April 29th | 6-9 pm | FREE
37 Cedar, 37 Cedar Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

Hit the dance floor with DJ Tyrone to the tunes of the 60s and 70s Motown and enjoy local fare at 37 Cedar, including a soul food dinner special.

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11th Annual Cookeville Storyfest
Saturday, May 4th | 10 am - 5:30 pm | FREE
Dogwood Park, 40 E. Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Award-winning storyteller Donna Washington and musician and accomplished storyteller Josh Goforth are headlining this year’s Storyfest. Local artists will have booths set up to peruse and you can compete in the amateur storytelling competition to win cash prizes.

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3rd Annual Mother’s Day Market
Saturday, May 4th | 10 am - 4 pm | FREE
Putnam County Fairgrounds, 155 Fairground Ln, Cookeville, TN 38501

The Mother’s Day Market will feature tons of activities for moms and kids to enjoy with free admission and parking. Great time to find a Mother’s Day gift or customize a flower bouquet for mom.

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Upper Cumberland Pickle Festival
Saturday, May 4th | 10 am - 3 pm | FREE
Avery Trace Middle School, 230 Raider Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501

Everything pickle-themed: food trucks, vendors, snow cones, music, merchandise, art, games, prizes, pickle tastings, and a pickle brine drinking competition! Free admission, but bring cash to partake in the pickle fun. Proceeds will go towards upgrading the ATMS sports fields.

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Grand Opening: Get Axed Cookeville
Saturday, May 4th | 12 pm - 12 am | Price varies
Get Axed, 768 S Jefferson Ave Suite L, Cookeville, TN 38501

Get between 60 and 90 minutes of axe throwing ($20-$35 per person) during the grand opening of Get Axed Cookeville. 9 throwing lanes will be available along with 9 big screen TVs, beer and cider options, and delicious food and entertainment. Reserve your spot in advance.

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Butterfly Garden Exploration
Saturday, May 4th | 9-11 am | FREE
Burgess Falls State Park, 4000 Burgess Falls Dr, Sparta, TN 38583

Join Park Ranger Kristin Willis in the butterfly garden for an exciting exploration of native plants. Meet in the upper parking lot and bring water, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing.

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Arts and Crafts: Mandalas
Monday, April 29th | 10:15 am-11:30 am | FREE
Cookeville Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Draw or paint mandalas at the Cookeville Library, ages 12-adult. No registration is required.

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Story and Craft
Tuesday, April 30th | 10-11 am | FREE
Cookeville Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Celebrate National Bugs Bunny Day with Bugs Bunny stories, a tv episode, and a picture to color! For ages 3-7.

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Young Knights Chess Club
Thursday, May 2nd | 4:30-6 pm | FREE
Putnam County Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

For grades K-12, learn to play chess or get some practice during the Young Knights Chess Club. Parents of students under the age of 16 must remain in the library.

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Mother Goose on the Loose!
Monday, April 29th | 10:30-11:15 am | FREE
Plenty Downtown Bookshop, 48 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN, 38501

Meet Mother Goose and Poppie the Polar Bear for a laid-back and exciting storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Saturday Stories at Plenty
Saturday, May 4th | 11-11:45 am | FREE
Plenty Downtown Bookshop, 48 West Broad Street Cookeville TN 38501

From The Gruffalo to Charlotte's Web and everything in between, every Saturday Plenty Downtown Bookshop hosts a storytime perfect for young school-aged kids. The whole family is welcome to listen in!

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LIVE MUSIC

The Bobby Band at Red Silo
Friday, May 3rd | 8-10 pm | FREE
Red Silo Brewing Company, 118 W 1st St, Cookeville TN 38501 US

The Bobby Band is a 7-person brass brand band based out of Lenoir City, TN. They play a little bit of everything from NOLA, pop, rock, and R&B.

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