College Town Weekends is a promotion that combines both on-campus and off-campus events into one list so students can easily find weekend activities of interest. Students are encouraged to take advantage of all that Tech and the surrounding community have to offer. After all, Cookeville is Tennessee’s college town!
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On-Campus:
Upcoming Campus Events
SOLO Event Series
Get Involved
Athletic Events
Outdoor Programs
Intramural SportsOff-Campus:
Visit Cookeville
City-Scape- Downtown Cookeville
Cookeville Leisure Services
Dogwood Performance Pavilion
Performing Arts Center
Cookeville Depot Museum
Hiking, Biking, and Boating
Hip Cookeville
03/01/2025 at 01:00 PM
Enjoy the Tennessee Tech basketball doubleheader against Lindenwood. Students get in free! Women’s Tip-Off @ 1:00 PM, Men’s Tip-Off @ 3:00 PM
03/02/2025 at 09:30 AM
Join Eagles Outdoors to explore local trails and some of the most beautiful places in the area. Meeting time is 9:30 AM at the Burnette Rec Center. Price: $5.
03/02/2025 at 09:00 AM
Help clean up the park with a trail trash pick-up day from 9:00 AM to noon. Gloves, garbage bags, and trash grabbers will be provided.
03/07/2025 at 11:00 AM
Join us for a Writer's Workshop hosted by Tennessee Tech University English Faculty. This workshop offers writers of all levels a chance to dive deeper into the craft. Coffee is included. Cost: $20.
03/08/2025 at 08:00 AM
Spend the weekend hiking and camping under the stars on a backpacking trip. Meeting time is 8:00 AM. Price: $40.
03/08/2025 at 10:30 AM02:30 PM
Start at the Depot Museum to receive an entry form with clues and photos. Visit participating west side businesses to find the items and replicate the photos. Return to the Depot for a chance to win a prize basket. You can play as much as you like, but you can only win once per year.
03/08/2025 at 06:00 PM
The International Friends Banquet celebrates the connection between TTU students, faculty, staff, international students at TTU, and the Cookeville community through non-traditional host families. This event is open to all Tennessee Tech students and features a potluck dinner and entertainment. Admission is free.
03/09/2025 at 08:00 AM
Spend the weekend hiking and camping under the stars on a backpacking trip. Meeting time is 8:00 AM. Price: $40.
03/09/2025 at 02:00 PM05:00 PM
A fundraiser hosted by the School of Music featuring food, drinks, live music, theatrical productions, and a silent auction. Cost: $35 per person.
03/15/2025 at 09:00 AM04:30 PM
Enjoy traditional arts demonstrations such as log hewing, spinning, chair caning, and blacksmithing. There will also be bluegrass and folk music. A donation of $5, $10, $20, or $50 is appreciated.
03/15/2025 at 09:00 AM05:00 PM
Enjoy up to 100 vendors, food trucks, live music, an Easter Bunny, egg hunt at 1:00 PM, free kids crafts, and other exciting activities. Admission and parking are free.
03/22/2025 at 11:00 AM12:30 PM
Join Park staff for a 1.5-mile hike to the overlook to see early blooming wildflowers. Price: $10.00 for 1 attendee + $10 donation, $20.00 for 1 attendee + $20 donation.
03/22/2025 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
Visit the Cookeville History Museum to view the "Lessons from the Leaves: Art by Mildred Garrett" exhibit. The museum is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
03/29/2025 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
Say "Hello!" to Spring with 100+ vendors, food trucks, Easter photography minis, train rides, face painting, a petting zoo, and more! Free entry, parking, and kids zone.
03/22/2025 at 10:00 AM07:00 PM
Enjoy U-pick tulips, Easter egg hunt, vendors, bounce houses, and a visit from Bloom the Easter Bunny. Admission is $5 (free for ages 3 and under), tulips are $2.50 each or $25 per dozen.
03/30/2025 at 03:00 PM
Join the Bryan Symphony Orchestra for a concert featuring poetry and story. Ticket prices: $40 for adults, $35 for senior citizens, and $10 for students (full-time university students and anyone under the age of 18 are eligible for the student ticket rate).
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