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Tennessee Tech's School of Art, Craft & Design to host 29th annual Bacchanal

An artistic poster for Bacchanal featuring a wine glass and shades of dark red, purple and green. — *A promotional poster for Bacchanal 2026.*

The School of Art, Craft and Design at Tennessee Tech University will present the 29th annual Bacchanal on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Spankies Restaurant in Cookeville.

All proceeds from Bacchanal support scholarships for students in the School of Art, Craft and Design degree programs. Since its inception, the event has awarded more than $150,000 in student scholarships.

Bacchanal features a live auction of art and fine craft donated by local and national artists and collectors. Guests may bid on a diverse array of pieces, including blown-glass sculptures, handcrafted wood furniture, sterling silver jewelry and large-scale paintings. Many of the works are created by local artists as well as Tech alumni, students, artists-in-residence and faculty.

Attendees will enjoy a buffet prepared by Spankies Restaurant, along with fine wines and craft beers provided by Empire Distributors of Tennessee and Tri Star Beverages of Cookeville. A jazz combo featuring Tech School of Music students will provide live entertainment throughout the afternoon.

Ten people seated around a table with wine glasses. Four people stand in a row and smile. — Left photo: 2026 Bacchanal Sponsors: (Front row, from left) Diana Baranowski; Martelia Crawford; Michelle O'Neil; Avery Hutchins, WCTE; Elizabeth Sofia; (Top row, from left) Henry Hall, TriStar Beverage; Dr. Scott Copeland; Kimberly Winkle, School of Art, Craft and Design; Ted McWilliams; Kosta Yepifantsev; Sponsors not pictured include: Gentleman's Barber, Gilbert Fernandez, Donna Simpson, Empire Distributors, Cookeville Lifestyles Magazine, StoneCom, and Art Round Tennessee. Right photo: Spankies Restaurant owners, Jon and Elizabeth Josephson and staff, Rock Chester and Yoselin Cruz.

Advanced tickets are available for $65. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $75 while seats remain available. The live auction begins at 2 p.m.

Guests must present a photo ID to receive a wristband for beer and wine service.

Spankies Restaurant is located at 203 E. Ninth St. in Cookeville. To purchase tickets or learn more, visit www.tntech.edu/bacchanal or contact Ashley Lusietto at 931-372-6883 or alusietto@tntech.edu.