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
01/01/2026 at 09:00 AM11:59 PM
Start the new year with a First Day Hike at Burgess Falls State Park. This guided walk along the River Trail takes you through winter woodlands and beside the Falling Water River. Learn about the park’s natural features, history, and wildlife while enjoying stunning overlooks. The hike is moderately challenging, so bring water, wear sturdy shoes, and dress for cold weather. Parking is limited due to visitor center construction, so arrive early. Donations are accepted at $5, $10, or $20.
01/02/2026 at 10:00 AM06:00 PM
Kick off the new year at the Free Community Book Swap Meet. Bring gently used books and exchange them for new reads, including fiction, nonfiction, and children's books. Early drop-offs begin December 22. Any extra books will be donated to local Little Free Libraries to spread the joy of reading.
01/03/2026 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
Browse through over 30 Christmas trees decorated by local community clubs and organizations during the seventh annual Christmas Forest exhibit. The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is free.
01/10/2026 at 10:30 AM02:30 PM
Enjoy a day of family fun with the West Side Scavenger Hunts hosted by the Depot Museum. Pick up an entry form with clues and explore participating west side businesses to replicate images with your phone. Once finished, return to the Depot for a chance to win a weekly prize basket. It’s free and a fun way to discover local shops.
01/17/2026 at 01:00 PM11:09 AM
Tennessee Tech takes on Morehead State in this exciting basketball doubleheader.
01/23/2026 at 10:00 AM
Join the third annual Winter Paddle Battle Indoor Pickleball Tournament. This round-robin event guarantees players at least four games. Registration is open until January 18 with a $55 fee for up to two events.
01/23/2026 at 02:00 PM
CPAC’s Backstage Series presents Lost Girl by Kimberly Belflower. This poignant play follows Wendy as she searches for Peter Pan years after her adventures with him. Along the way, she meets other girls who have also journeyed to Neverland.
01/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
Join the third annual Winter Paddle Battle Indoor Pickleball Tournament. This round-robin event guarantees players at least four games. Registration is open until January 18 with a $55 fee for up to two events.
01/24/2026 at 07:30 PM
Senior voice major Mallory Weaver will perform a recital with piano. This free concert is open to the public and will also be livestreamed.
01/25/2026 at 10:00 AM
Join the third annual Winter Paddle Battle Indoor Pickleball Tournament. This round-robin event guarantees players at least four games. Registration is open until January 18 with a $55 fee for up to two events.
01/31/2026 at 08:30 AM11:30 AM
Fit Frenzy is a free fitness event featuring a variety of group fitness classes every half hour. Meet instructors and discover new workouts at no cost.
01/31/2026 at 01:00 PM
Tennessee Tech takes on Little Rock in this basketball doubleheader
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