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
02/01/2026 at 05:30 PM06:30 PM
Join Ranger Aaron for a guided approximately 1-mile night hike under the Snow Moon. The hike includes discussion of park history, the origin of the Snow Moon name, and local wildlife. Cost is $5.00 per person. Participants should wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes.
02/07/2026 at 01:00 PM
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles take on Eastern Illinois in a basketball double header.
02/07/2026 at 09:00 AM
Annual Trail Run and Plunge featuring a recreational 5K trail run at 9:00 AM, plunge-only option at 10:00 AM, and a free Kid Fun Run and Ball Pit Plunge at 10:30 AM. The event runs until 12:00 PM CST. Registration is $55 for run and plunge, $35 for plunge only, and free for kids. Participants receive breakfast items, beverages, and a swag item. Water shoes and warm clothing are recommended.
02/07/2026 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
The 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Market featuring more than 30 local vendors, handmade gifts, jewelry, baked goods, flowers, Valentine’s treats, a free Adopt-a-Bear station with purchase, candy trail, silent cake auction benefiting a local charity, photo booth, mascot meet-and-greet, concessions, and a bouncy house (weather permitting). This free, family-friendly event encourages shopping local and donating personal care items to those in need.
02/08/2026 at 10:00 AM
The Fourth Annual Chocolate Festival invites participants to purchase a $5 map at Jamie’s Eats & Sweets and explore participating local businesses for free or discounted chocolate, exclusive discounts, and a chance to win a prize basket. Each map is valid for one piece of chocolate at each location.
02/13/2026 at 10:00 AM
Annual honor band weekend for high school students, fostering learning and collaboration between high school and college students and conductors from a six-state region. The festival features nationally recognized conductors and composers.
02/14/2026 at 10:00 AM
Annual honor band weekend for high school students, fostering learning and collaboration between high school and college students and conductors from a six-state region. The festival features nationally recognized conductors and composers.
02/14/2026 at 10:00 AM12:00 PM
A free, hands-on Valentine’s Day program where participants work in pairs to build a wood duck nesting box. All materials, instruction, and educational information are provided, highlighting wood ducks and wildlife conservation.
02/14/2026 at 10:30 AM02:30 PM
A free, family-friendly scavenger hunt where participants pick up an entry form, explore local businesses to replicate photos with their camera, and return to the Depot Museum for prize entry. Participants may play multiple times but can only win once per year.
02/15/2026 at 03:00 PM
A ticketed concert presented by the Bryan Symphony Orchestra. Performance and ticket purchase information is available on the Bryan Symphony website.
02/20/2026 at 07:30 PM
A romantic comedy directed by Holly Mills about two very different individuals sharing a train compartment, challenging each other’s values and forming an unexpected connection that changes them both by the end of the journey.
02/21/2026 at 01:00 PM
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles face Lindenwood in a basketball double header.
02/21/2026 at 08:00 AM
Tech parents and family members are invited back to campus to reconnect with their student during the annual Spring Family Day event.
02/22/2026 at 06:00 PM
A free trombone studio recital open to the public, presented by the School of Music.
02/27/2026 at 07:30 PM
A free, public concert featuring guest artist Nikki Abissi on trombone, presented by Center Stage and the School of Music.
02/28/2026 at 07:30 AM
A day-long event featuring guest artist masterclasses, recitals, and a trombone choir for participants.
02/28/2026 at 07:00 AM
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K races along the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River and rural back roads of Jackson County. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The chip-timed event includes aid stations, race t-shirts, wooden finisher medals, and multiple award categories. Proceeds support Cummins Falls State Park.
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