Tennessee Tech connects students to downtown Cookeville with ‘Wings Up Wednesdays on the WestSide’
Tennessee Tech students walk along West Broad Street in Cookeville’s historic WestSide
district.
Tennessee Tech University is making it easier than ever for students to enjoy Cookeville’s
vibrant downtown dining, shopping and social scene with “Wings Up Wednesdays on the
WestSide.” The weekly event provides exclusive discounts, special deals and free shuttle
service between campus and the heart of Cookeville’s WestSide district.
Launched by Tech’s Division of Student Affairs in partnership with local businesses,
Wings Up Wednesdays on the WestSide lets students enjoy special pricing each Wednesday
with their Tech ID at Cookeville favorites like 37 Cedar, Cream City, Father Tom’s,
Fire & Vine, Jamie’s Eats & Sweets, Red Silo, Seven Senses and WestSide Scoreboard.
Free shuttle service for students will run on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. when
classes are in session, with pickup and drop-off behind the Regions Bank location
at 10 W Broad Street.
“Cookeville is Tennessee’s College Town, and we love being able to show our students
all there is to see and experience in our beautiful WestSide district,” said Cynthia
Polk-Johnson, vice president for Student Affairs at Tech. “Tennessee Tech and Cookeville
have an enduring partnership, and this is a great way that we can support our local
businesses while helping students feel connected and at home here in the community.”
Wings Up Wednesdays on the WestSide is just the latest way that Tech and the City
of Cookeville are linking arms to support both students and the community. The university
also partnered with the city on gateway monument signs along Interstate 40 exits 286
and 287 that read “Cookeville, home of Tennessee Tech.”
Last fall, for the second year, Tech held its “College Town Kickoff” block party and concert in downtown Cookeville for Tech students and the community.
The 2025 event is set for Aug. 23.
Learn more about Wings Up Wednesdays on the WestSide at www.tntech.edu/engagement/wednesdays.php.
Tech students can also enjoy discounts and specials throughout the week from dozens
of area businesses designated as Golden Eagle Perk Partners. See a full list of participating
businesses at www.tntech.edu/community/perk-partners.php.