Nov 21st- Nov 27th, 2025

November 20, 2025

Cookeville’s rolling into Thanksgiving with full plates, warm lights, and the happiest kind of holiday chaos. 🍂

Late-night shopping sprints, cozy meals, clay ornaments, dancing nights, and football thrills- this week feels like a little bundle of fall magic.

Pull on a sweater, grab a pie slice, and enjoy 🥧🧣✨

Upper Cumberland Christmas Lights
Friday-Thursday, Nov 14th-16th | 5:00 PM | $5
155 Fairgrounds Street, Cookeville, TN

Cookeville’s newest holiday glow—thousands of lights, moving displays, and cozy Christmas scenes all from the car. It’s a slow, magical drive that feels like the season settling in.

2025 Homeschool Market & Fall Festival
Saturday, Nov 22nd | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | FREE
Putnam County Fairgrounds, Cookeville

Kids running their own little businesses—it’s one of the sweetest fall moments in town. Handmade treats, crafts, music, ponies, games, and tons of heart. A cozy festival worth stopping by.

Tennessee Tech Football vs UT Martin
Saturday, Nov 22nd | 12:00 PM | $20
Tucker Stadium, Cookeville

Tucker Stadium’s buzzing with Gold Rush energy, Senior Day cheers, and the field-goal contest excitement. A solid Saturday to throw on some purple and catch the Eagles in action.

Pottery Ornament Workshop
Saturday, Nov 22nd | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | $30
108 E Hull Ave, Gainesboro

A quiet afternoon shaping clay and creating handmade ornaments with Cora. Festive designs, calming creativity, and pieces fired just in time for holiday decorating. It’s a cozy way to start the season.

Acrylic Pour Art with Terri Ritter
Saturday, Nov 24th | 12:00 PM | FREE
50 E Broad St, Cookeville

Terri shows how color, movement, and a bit of whimsy turn into mesmerizing fluid art. It’s relaxing to watch—and a fun peek into a beautiful creative process.

DelMonaco Thanksgiving Meal
Thursday, Nov 27th | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | $50
600 Lance Dr, Baxter, TN

A warm Thanksgiving table tucked inside the vineyard—herb turkey, glazed ham, and all the classics, finished with pie. A slow, comforting meal before a stroll through the vines.

Midnight Power Hours
Thursday, Nov 27th | 9:00 PM | $50
48 W Broad St, 38501

Bring a blanket, grab a latte, and dive into Cookeville’s late-night shopping tradition. Local shops, long lines, and that nostalgic Black Friday thrill from midnight to 2am.

FOR LITTLE BEES:

Friday Matinee: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov 21st | 12:30 PM | FREE
125 4th Ave, Algood

Pretzels, jellybeans, popcorn, and that classic Peanuts charm. A simple, sweet holiday matinee for anyone wanting a calm moment before the Thanksgiving busyness kicks in.

Thanksgiving Potluck at the Library
Tuesday, Nov 25th | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE
50 E Broad St, Cookeville

Tiny hands, big creativity! Kids can decorate their own turkey cupcake after a Thanksgiving storytime—it’s sweet, silly, and perfect for little gobblers.

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Dine & Dance
Friday, Nov 21st | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | $5
Caverna On The Green, Cookeville

Greek food, good music, and easygoing dance steps on the carpeted floor—nothing fancy, just a fun night to move a little and unwind with friends.

Have a great week,
The Cookeville Buzz 🐝