Community Events Across The upper cumberland
Sometimes the best support is simply being around people who understand the journey.
This calendar highlights social events happening across the Upper Cumberland and surrounding East Tennessee communities, offering individuals in recovery opportunities to stay active, connect with others, and enjoy everyday life in a welcoming and supportive environment.
From outdoor activities and community fairs to volunteer opportunities and local gatherings, there are many ways to build meaningful connections and strengthen recovery.
Find your people. Show up. Stay connected.
2026 Flower, Lawn, and Garden Festival
Flower, Lawn, Gardening, Outdoor and Nature Festival, wonderful vendors, lot's of plants, gardening items, yard art, food, live music!
Made Here Market
Made Here Market is back — a full day of shopping local and celebrating the makers of the Upper Cumberland.
All Things TN Festival
We’re thrilled to announce the First Annual All Things Tennessee Festival happening May 2, 2026, in Downtown Jamestown!
Middle TN Cornbread and Car Show
Join us for the 6th Annual Middle TN Cornbread Festival on May 16th, 2026!
2026 Lake Tansi Summer Music
2026 Lake Tansi Summer Music on Tuesday evenings at our Waterside Pavilion. Thank you to our Sponsors, Dave Kirk Automotive, East Tennessee Dodge, and East Tennessee Ford
2026 TN Peach Festival
The 2026 TN Peach Festival is back and bigger than ever 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟔-𝟕!
Upper Cumberland Model Train Show
Join us for our first ever train show in Cookeville, TN.
2026 TN Banana Festival
The 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐍 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 is only on Saturday, June 27th in Cookeville!
Red White and BOOM Firework Show
Red White & BOOM 2026
Cookeville’s Ultimate 4th of July Celebration
Strawberry Festival 2026
Join us on April 18, 2026 for the Annual Upper Cumberland Strawberry Festival!
Fourth Annual Firefly Festival 2026
Join us April 11 and 12 for a weekend of music and arts at beautiful Dogwood Park in Cookeville, Tennessee, for a free & fun festival at Hip Cookeville's 4th Annual Firefly Festival!
Easter Egg Hunt and Market at the Tulip Farm
Join us for our 3rd annual event!!
6,000 Easter eggs. 2,000 per age groups! Times TBA
6th Annual Hello Spring Market
Meet the Easter Bunny 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 only at the 6th Annual Hello Spring Market!
Upper Cumberland Tulip Festival
Upper Cumberland Tulip Festival 2026
A new spring tradition begins!
Cars and Coffee at the Crossroads
Different Weekend! Same Cars and Coffee! March 28th, 2026!
Spring Tulip Market
We should be in the early stages of blooms! First day of spring is March 20th, so let’s give the tulips a warm spring welcome!!
Tennessee Tree Days 2026
Ozone Cafe & Market and Obed Watershed Community Association are partnering for TN Tree Day 2026!
2026 Cupid's Chase 5K
Every February, this national race series celebrates Community Options’ founding. Last year, over 11,000 runners nationwide joined us, creating a fantastic crowd and raising funds to provide housing and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We welcome runners, walkers, participants with baby strollers or wheelchairs and sponsors to be part of our 18th annual race!
Jamie's Fourth Annual Cookeville Chocolate Festival
Explore Cookeville's Historic Westside
TRAP 2026: Train Run and Plunge
Support Expansion efforts of the Tennessee Central Trail with a community Trail Run and Polar Plunge.
Pantry Expansion for Veterans
We need all the hands we can get to help make this go as quickly as possible and get the pantry back open!
Sports Cards and Collectibles Show
[COOKEVILLE] Card show with 165 tables covering sports cards, Pokemon, collectibles, memorabilia, toys, comics and more!
Over $300 value of giveaways (signed jerseys, footballs, blaster boxes, gift cards, graded cards and more)!!
Come by to add to your collection from a wide variety of collectors from the Upper Cumberland & surrounding area!
No Veteran Alone on Christmas
The Post will be providing a meal and fellowship for veterans and their families on Christmas day.
Family Gingerbread Building Contest
Join us for a fun evening of Gingerbread Building and Christmas activities!
Kids Cookies and Cocoa Christmas Party
All kids ages 6th grade and below are invited to join us for a Cookies & Cocoa Christmas Party!!
Story Time and Hot Cocoa with Mrs Cocoa
Wear your favorite PJs and snuggle up with a warm cup of our specially crafted hot cocoa as Mrs. Claus weaves her favorite Christmas tales.
Sidewalk Prophets Great Big Family Christmas
A joy-filled Christmas concert with Sidewalk Prophet’s original holiday music
Coca-Cola Santa Visit at Food City
Santa's spreading festive cheer at a Food City near you! Join the holiday fun and snap a pic with the man in red.
2025 Chirstmas Business After Hours
The annual Christmas Business After Hours is back this year on December 9th!
Cookeville Community Tree Lighting in Dogwood Park
Start the holiday season with the annual Christmas Tree-Lighting and Celebration Service
5th Annual Grinch Festival
Take a stroll through Whoville and meet 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡 Dec. 7-8!
Trauma Informed Yoga
Join us for Trauma-Informed Yoga each Wednesday at Grove Healing Collective!