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!
We know you're not checking five different websites to plan your weekend. That's why we round up campus events and community happenings into one place so you can spend less time searching and more time actually doing something.
Cookeville is Tennessee's college town. This program helps students explore and connect with the community around them.
Live music, local festivals, Tech athletics, outdoor hikes, food trucks, and more. New students discover Cookeville. Returning students find their next favorite thing. There's always something new.
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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
11/06/2026 at 06:00 PM
Cheer on the Golden Eagles as Tennessee Tech volleyball takes on Western Carolina.
11/06/2026 at 09:00 AM07:00 PM
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at the Mistletoe Market. More than 50 local vendors will sell art, crafts, food, and gifts, and there will also be selfies with Santa, a silent auction, food trucks, and door prizes. Hours are 9:00am to 7:00pm on Friday and 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday. Admission is $2.
11/07/2026 at 09:00 AM05:00 PM
Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at the Mistletoe Market. More than 50 local vendors will sell art, crafts, food, and gifts, and there will also be selfies with Santa, a silent auction, food trucks, and door prizes. Hours are 9:00am to 7:00pm on Friday and 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday. Admission is $2.
11/07/2026 at 01:30 PM
Pack the stands as the Golden Eagles host VMI for an afternoon of Tennessee Tech football.
11/07/2026 at 07:00 PM
Tennessee Tech volleyball wraps up its weekend series against Western Carolina. Come out and support the Golden Eagles!
11/08/2026 at 01:30 PM
Enjoy an afternoon performance by the Tennessee Tech School of Music Percussion Ensemble.
11/08/2026 at 02:00 PM
Cheer on the Golden Eagles as Tennessee Tech men’s basketball takes on Western Kentucky.
11/13/2026 at 03:00 PM08:00 PM
Explore Cookeville’s creative side at the 25th annual ART Prowl. This free, mostly walkable art tour covers studios, galleries, and businesses, with more than 30 artists showing work in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. Enjoy demonstrations, kids’ activities, and specials at local shops and cafés. Hours are 3:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday and 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday.
11/14/2026 at 10:00 AM06:00 PM
Explore Cookeville’s creative side at the 25th annual ART Prowl. This free, mostly walkable art tour covers studios, galleries, and businesses, with more than 30 artists showing work in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. Enjoy demonstrations, kids’ activities, and specials at local shops and cafés. Hours are 3:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday and 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday.
11/13/2026 at 06:00 PM
Experience authentic Native American dances, songs, and drumming as performers from tribes in every region of the country share their traditions in this special evening.
11/14/2026 at 01:30 PM
Support the Golden Eagles as Tennessee Tech football hosts Mercer.
11/15/2026 at 02:00 PM
Cheer on the Golden Eagles as Tennessee Tech men’s basketball takes on Wright State.
11/15/2026 at 03:00 PM
Take a musical journey around the world with the Bryan Symphony Orchestra. The program features works by Wagner, Boulanger, Barber, and Dawson, with violinist Tamás Kocsis as soloist. Come support your local symphony!
11/20/2026 at 07:00 PM09:00 PM
Shop local this holiday season! Plenty Bookshop and dozens of other downtown shops will stay open until 9:00pm for this monthly community event, packed with fun activities, special offers, and a fabulous time.
11/20/2026 at 10:00 AM07:00 PM
Shop for the holidays at Santa’s Workshop, presented by the GFWC Cookeville Jr. Woman’s Club. More than 180 crafters and vendors will be there, and the event raises over $60,000 each year for local nonprofits. Hours are 10:00am to 7:00pm on Friday and Saturday and 11:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday. Take selfies with Santa on Saturday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and with the Grinch on Sunday from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Admission is $5, cash only at the door, and children 10 and under get in free.
11/21/2026 at 10:00 AM07:00 PM
Shop for the holidays at Santa’s Workshop, presented by the GFWC Cookeville Jr. Woman’s Club. More than 180 crafters and vendors will be there, and the event raises over $60,000 each year for local nonprofits. Hours are 10:00am to 7:00pm on Friday and Saturday and 11:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday. Take selfies with Santa on Saturday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and with the Grinch on Sunday from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Admission is $5, cash only at the door, and children 10 and under get in free.
11/22/2026 at 11:00 AM04:00 PM
Shop for the holidays at Santa’s Workshop, presented by the GFWC Cookeville Jr. Woman’s Club. More than 180 crafters and vendors will be there, and the event raises over $60,000 each year for local nonprofits. Hours are 10:00am to 7:00pm on Friday and Saturday and 11:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday. Take selfies with Santa on Saturday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm and with the Grinch on Sunday from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Admission is $5, cash only at the door, and children 10 and under get in free.
11/21/2026 at 08:30 AM
If you like reading and (sometimes) socializing, this monthly gathering is for you! Bring your own book or grab one from the shop, and enjoy quiet reading time with fellow book lovers. The shop opens early just for club members, with snacks and fun giveaways included.
11/20/2026 at 10:00 AM
Get into the holiday spirit with holiday workshops, free drop-in crafts for all ages, make-your-own ornaments, gallery sales, and more.
11/20/2026 at 04:00 PM
Catch a full evening of Golden Eagles basketball as the women take on USC Upstate at 4:00pm and the men face Presbyterian at 6:30pm.
11/20/2026 at 06:30 PM
Catch a full evening of Golden Eagles basketball as the women take on USC Upstate at 4:00pm and the men face Presbyterian at 6:30pm.
11/21/2026 at 07:30 PM
Enjoy an evening of vocal performances by students from the Tennessee Tech School of Music. This concert is free and open to the public.
11/22/2026 at 01:30 PM04:00 PM
Hear the Tennessee Tech trombone studio in two performances, from 1:30pm to 2:30pm and from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. This concert is free and open to the public.
11/22/2026 at 04:30 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of piano performances by students from the Tennessee Tech School of Music. This concert is free and open to the public.
11/22/2026 at 06:00 PM
Students from the Tennessee Tech School of Music perform scenes from the opera repertoire. This concert is free and open to the public.
11/26/2026 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
Celebrate the season as more than 30 Christmas trees fill the museum, each decorated by a local club or organization. See the community’s creativity and learn about the groups behind each tree. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.
11/27/2026 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
Celebrate the season as more than 30 Christmas trees fill the museum, each decorated by a local club or organization. See the community’s creativity and learn about the groups behind each tree. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.
11/28/2026 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
Celebrate the season as more than 30 Christmas trees fill the museum, each decorated by a local club or organization. See the community’s creativity and learn about the groups behind each tree. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.
11/27/2026 at 09:00 AM
Join Ranger Staff for this annual hike of about 1.5 miles along the Jordan and Cabin Spurs, with stops to talk about park history, local plants and wildlife, and ongoing resource management projects. Bring snacks, water, and clothing for the weather. The hike is free, with optional donations.