May 20th - May 26th

UPCOMING EVENTS


Monday Night Bingo at 1091 Rooftop
Monday, May 20th | 5-7pm | FREE
1091 Rooftop Bar (Holiday Inn), 1091 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501

Enjoy the view of Cookeville and happy hour specials while playing Bingo. Gift card prizes for the winners!


Cookeville Art Walk
Monday, May 20th-Monday May 27th | 10 am-10 pm | FREE
Cookeville’s Historic Westside, 53 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

From May 20th to 27th, stroll through downtown Cookeville and admire murals and sculptures from local artists. Pick up a map at Cookeville Art Studio, Cookeville Visitor’s Bureau, or Market on the Square. Join to win prizes from local businesses, there are prizes for kids as well!


Powered by Her Bookclub
Wednesday, May 22nd | 6-8 pm | FREE
Plenty Downtown Bookshop, 48 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

This book club is for women looking to connect with other entrepreneurs or women in business. This month they will discuss the book Wolfpack by Abby Wambach. Pick up your copy at Plenty Downtown Bookshop.


Trivia at Midtown Social
Wednesday, May 22nd | 7-8:30 pm | FREE
Midtown Social, 565 S Jefferson Ave, Suite A, Cookeville, TN 38501

Come in for a round of trivia to test your knowledge, the winner gets a $25 gift certificate to Midtown Social.


Movie at the Putnam County Library: Madame Web
Thursday, May 23rd | 1-3:45 pm | FREE
Putnam County Fairgrounds, 155 Fairground Ln, Cookeville, TN 38501

View the 2024 superhero film Madame Web at the Putnam County Library. Starring Dakota Johnson, Madame Web is about a Manhattan paramedic who starts showing signs of clairvoyance. Rating: PG-13.


Karaoke at Happy Trails Brewing Co.
Friday, May 24th | 7-10 pm | FREE
Happy Trails Brewing Co., 38 E Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583

Join Happy Trails and DJ Jared for a fun night of karaoke.


Spring Farm Adventure at McCulley's Amazin’ Acres
Saturday, May 25th | 10 am - 3 pm | FREE
Amazin’ Acres, 2857 Old Kentucky Rd, Sparta, TN, 38501

Come for strawberry picking, photo opportunities, delicious foods, and desserts!

KID’S CORNER


Lego Club
Monday, May 20th | 3:30-4:30 pm | FREE
Putnam County Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Build anything you can dream of with Legos! For ages 5-12, join the Putnam County Library for Lego Club. Limited to 25 participants.


Story and Craft
Tuesday, May 21st | 10-11 am | FREE
Cookeville Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Go on a bear hunt with the Putnam County Library! They’ll read We’re Going on Bear Hunt and lead the kids with motions and sounds. At the end, they’ll participate in a bear-related craft. For ages 3-7.


Bilingual Storytime
Thursday, May 23rd | 4-5 pm | FREE
Putnam County Library, 50 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

For ages 2-8, read bilingual stories and practice Spanish with fluent Spanish speaker Nicolle Vargas.


Family Fun Day at the Imagine Foundry
Saturday, May 25th | 10 am - 2 pm | $5, free for Foundry members
Imagine Foundry, 1225 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38506

Stop into the Imagine Foundry between 10 am and 2 pm for tinkering, making, and inventing! Check out the maker studios and discovery exhibits with your family. $5 to enter, stay and play all day!


Children’s Compost & Plant Class
Saturday, May 25th | 3-4 pm | $35
Synergy Herbal Works, 14 Liberty Square, Sparta, TN 38583

Join Synergy Herbal Works and Zakiya Roberts to learn about composting, food waste, and how to give back to the soil. Kids will create a teacup potted plant and a worm compost bin using finished compost. Storytime included!

LOCAL BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT

Bethel Thrift is a Christian-based, non-profit thrift store dedicated to giving back to the community and supporting local charities. Founded by Matthew Burdette who has over 10 years of experience in the thrift industry, Bethel Thrift has grown to 3 locations—2 in Cookeville, and 1 in Sparta. Each location focuses on supporting specific charities within the community and aims to provide affordable and high-quality products while providing jobs and helping those in need.

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