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
03/01/2026 at 03:00 PM05:00 PM
A concert by Mastersingers in the Wattenbarger Auditorium.
03/06/2026 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
A new exhibit exploring caves, creatures, and stories in the Upper Cumberland. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free.
03/06/2026 at 07:30 PM08:30 PM
A faculty performance of Stravinsky's "Soldier's Tale." This concert is free and open to the public.
03/07/2026 at 07:00 AM08:00 AM
Enjoy a warm cup of coffee as the sun rises. A relaxed gathering with minimal walking. The cost is $5.00, and early registration is encouraged.
03/08/2026 at 01:00 PM04:00 PM
A fundraiser featuring student performances, lunch, beer, and wine. Tickets are $35 per person.
03/14/2026 at 10:30 AM02:30 PM
A fun scavenger hunt around west side businesses with a chance to win a prize basket.
03/14/2026 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
The 2nd Annual Pie Festival featuring contests, local vendors, food trucks, and more.
03/21/2026 at 02:30 PM04:30 PM
A guided hike to the Fall Creek Falls Overlook, returning via the Woodland Trail. A moderate, two-mile hike with stunning views.
03/27/2026 at 11:30 AM12:30 PM
A casual book club where participants share books they've enjoyed. Take advantage of a discount on café items during the event.
03/28/2026 at 08:30 AM09:45 AM
A quiet reading club where participants read alongside other book lovers. Snacks and giveaways are provided.
03/28/2026 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
A family-friendly market with more than 125 vendors, food trucks, kids' activities, and more. Free entry and parking.
03/29/2026 at 03:00 PM05:00 PM
A performance by the Bryan Symphony Orchestra featuring Britten's Simple Symphony, Libby Larsen’s Concerto for Trombone and Strings, and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings.
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