Hey Cookeville 🐝

We’re buzzing with excitement to welcome each new bee who joined Cookeville Buzz this week—our hive just got even sweeter! 💛

Stay tuned for exciting updates coming soon (yes, we’ve got surprises!)
In the meantime, check out what’s happening around town, explore our events calendar, and don’t forget—our referral program is still going strong with sweet perks. 🎉

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Check out our brand new Cookeville Buzz events calendar. Stay in the loop with the coolest stuff happening in the city. Get all the details and even share your own events with our awesome hive!

Cake Tasting!
Friday, April 11th | 9 am | $25
50 W Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501

Five flavors, one sweet moment. Try a flight of delicious cakes for $25—eat in or take home. If you’re planning an event, there’s a special discount waiting for you too!

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2025 Dunlop Old Gray GNCC
Friday-Sunday, April 11th - 13th | 8 am - 5 pm | $22.62 - $45.03
The Old Gray, 3781 Monterey Hwy, Monterey TN 38574

Motocross fans—this one's wild. Riders from across the world hit the Upper Cumberland for an intense cross-country race through hills, mud, and woods. If you love adrenaline, this is your weekend.

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Sunrise Coffee at the Cascades
Saturday, April 12th | 7 am - 8 am | $5
Burgess Falls, 4000 Burgess Falls Dr, Sparta, TN 38583

Early bees, this one’s for you. Sip warm coffee while watching the sunrise and soaking in peaceful nature sounds at the park. Bring your mug—coffee’s on them.

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Community Yard Sale
Saturday, April 12th | 7 am - 12 pm | FREE
210 Tommy Dodson Hwy, Cookeville, TN 38506

It's treasure hunt time! Swing by Rickman’s Cornicello to browse yard sale deals and meet neighbors. Spots fill fast, so reserve yours early if you’re bringing your own setup!

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4th Annual Upper Cumberland Spring Market
Saturday, April 12th | 10 am - 5 pm | FREE
Putnam County Fairgrounds, 155 Fairground St., Cookeville, TN 38506

This market is always a hit! Free entry, food trucks, handmade goods, home decor, and a little something for everyone. Plan a full Saturday of local shopping and spring fun!

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Plenty + Journal Embossing
Saturday, April 12th | 10 am | FREE
Plenty Bookshop, 1 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Snag a Leuchtturm 1917 journal at Plenty and personalize it for free! Orders close soon—first come, first served on event day. It's the perfect upgrade for your writing goals.

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WOW Festival
Saturday, April 12th | 10 am - 5 pm | FREE
Tennessee Tech University, 1 William L Jones Dr, Cookeville, TN 38505

Travel the globe without leaving Cookeville! Taste international food, meet folks from all over, enjoy traditional dances, and explore different cultures. It is a whole-day event with kids and grown-up activities — fun for everybody.

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MC and ATV Racing
Saturday, April 12th | 2 pm | $15
Plenty Bookshop, 1 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Engines roar, dirt flies—race day is here. Grab your cash, bring small bills, and don’t forget that $5 rider fee. Kids under 3 get in free!

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Color Capers- Safari Saturday
Saturday, April 12th | 9 am - 12 pm | FREE
Oakley STEM Center, 155 W 7th St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Let the kids dive into color with bubbles, kaleidoscopes, and rainbow science at this free STEM adventure! Perfect for Pre-K through 3rd graders—drop in anytime during the morning.

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Easter Jam 2025
Saturday, April 12th | 9:30 am | FREE
1200 Miracle Road, Cookeville, TN 38501

Games, music, laughs, and faith—this Easter event brings all ages together for a celebration full of joy. Expect lots of hopping, smiling, and good memories.

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Herb Greenhouse
Saturday, April 12th | 10 am - 1 pm | FREE
Lowe’s, 510 Neal Street, Cookeville, TN 38501

Kids get their hands dirty building mini-greenhouses to grow herbs at this fun, hands-on Lowe’s workshop. Great intro to gardening and sustainable living.

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Clayton Homes Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 12th | 1 pm | FREE
Clayton Homes of Cookeville, 1440 Interstate Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501

Face painting, food trucks, and bunny pics—it’s all happening at Clayton Homes! Bring the whole crew for an afternoon of Easter fun and festive vibes.

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Easter Bunny Pictures at Trackside
Saturday, April 12th | 1 pm - 3 pm | FREE
Trackside, 172 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Free Easter Bunny pics and food truck vibes? Count us in. Bring your camera, grab a snack, and help support the local veteran pantry while you're at it.

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The Easter Bunny at the Baxter Branch Library
Monday, April 14th | 3 pm - 5 pm | FREE
Baxter Branch Library, 101 Elmore Town Rd., Baxter, TN38544

Another chance to snap free photos with the Easter Bunny—this time at the Baxter Branch. Bonus: support a great cause while you’re there!

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Spring Concert - The Centre
Saturday - Thursday, April 11th - 17th | 6:30 pm | $12 - $22
Cookeville Performing Arts Center, 10 E Broad St Cookeville, TN 38501

The Centre School of Dance brings its annual spring performance to the stage! Limited tickets per person, so grab yours before they’re gone.

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Wish Fest
Saturday, April 12th | 11 am - 11 pm | FREE
Red Silo, 118 W 1st St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Red Silo goes all out for Make-A-Wish: live bands, games, auctions, and $1 from every pint goes to a great cause. Big-hearted and big fun.

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Firefly Festival
Saturday-Sunday, April 12th - 13th | 11 am - 9pm | FREE
Dogwood Park, 30 E Broad St Cookeville, TN 38501

Music, art, stories, crafts, and a big community jam to close the night—Firefly Festival lights up Dogwood Park with local culture and heart.

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Peachtree Jazz Band - Live Music at Trackside
Saturday, April 12th | 5 pm - 8 pm | FREE
Trackside, 172 W Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501

Live jazz, mouthwatering food trucks, and good vibes at Trackside. Bring your appetite, grab your crew, and hang out all evening long. Free to attend!

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