Fall in Cookeville’s in full swing—and it’s looking good! 🍂🧺

Treasure hunting at the biggest yard sale of the year, and cozy acoustic nights between the shelves- this week’s mix of tunes, tastes, and local charm is pure autumn magic.

Grab a coffee, find a sweater, and let’s enjoy everything Cookeville’s serving up this season! 🎶☕🍁

Dine & Dance
Friday, Oct 17th | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | $5
Taverna On The Green, Cookeville

Greek food, music, and dancing—what more do you need? Eat, laugh, and dance the night away at Taverna on the Green. Opa!

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Art in the Park
Saturday, Oct 18th | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | FREE
Dogwood Park 30 E Broad, Cookeville

Local art, live music, food trucks, and colorful creativity fill the park this weekend. Bring the family and enjoy a full day of art, laughter, and community!

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Cookeville’s Largest Yard Sale
Saturday, Oct 18th | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | FREE
Putnam County Fairgrounds, Cookeville

Treasure hunters, this is your moment! Hundreds of deals, food trucks, and finds all in one place. Once it’s over—it’s over for the year!

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The Great Pumpkin Harvest
Saturday-Sunday, Oct 18th-19th | 10:00AM - 6:30 PM | $12 - $18
2857 Old Kentucky Rd. North, Sparta

Corn mazes, pumpkin picking, wagon rides, and farm treats—it’s fall magic for all ages! Bring the family for a weekend full of autumn fun.

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Engineering Like a Beaver
Saturday, Oct 18th | 1:00 PM | FREE
Window Cliffs State Natural Area, Cookeville

Head to Window Cliffs and learn how beavers build! A hands-on adventure for curious kids (and grown-ups too). 🦫

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Trunk or Treat
Thursday, Oct 23rd | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE
1540 Interstate Dr, Cookeville

Costumes, candy, and community! Bounce houses, contests, and buckets of sweets—all for a good cause. Bring your nonperishables and enjoy the spooky fun.

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Darrell Wallace & Kevin Mahoney Live at Trackside
Friday, Oct 17th | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | FREE
172 W Broad St, Trackside, Cookeville

Grab a bite, kick back, and enjoy live music from two incredible singer-songwriters. Country soul meets Cookeville flavor at Trackside!

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An Evening of Music with Jill Barnes
Friday, Oct 17th | 6:30 PM | FREE
112 South Main Street, Gainesboro

Folk-rock and Irish flair meet Nashville soul in this cozy concert with Jill Barnes. Settle in with a drink and enjoy the tunes.

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Cookeville Session & Ceili at Tennessee Legend Distillery
Saturday, Oct 18th | 3:00 PM | FREE
Tennessee Legend Distillery - Cookeville

Irish dance, live music, and great whiskey—it’s a celebration of Celtic spirit right here in Cookeville! Bring friends or just tap along

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Booked & Unplugged: Acoustic Stories Between the Shelves
Monday, Oct 20th | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | $15
Plenty Downtown Bookshop, Cookeville

Cookeville’s coziest music night returns. Songwriters share stories and tunes in an intimate, bookshop setting—part concert, part conversation.

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