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
01/13/2025 at 07:00 PM
Join a winter night hike for a 2.5-mile trek around the Wolf Creek inlet, guided by the first full moon of the year. Flashlights are only used in cloudy weather. Dress warmly, and bring boots, a flashlight, or headlamp. Donations range from $5 to $20.
01/10/2025 at 07:00 PM
A comedy play about a researcher testing an experimental treatment for workplace depression and a study subject dealing with it. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors (62+), $12 for students (21 and under), with fees included. Play starts at 7:30 PM, doors open at 7:00 PM.
01/11/2025 at 10:30 AM02:30 PM
Participate in a scavenger hunt around west side businesses using clues and photos. Return to the Depot for form checking and a chance to win a prize basket. Free to join, but you can only win once per year. Contact email: depot@cookeville-tn.gov
01/16/2025 at 05:30 PM
Academic Excellence Night with free admission for K-8 students. Face painting and balloon art sponsored by Pepsi. WBB Tip-off at 5:30 PM, MBB Tip-off at 7:30 PM Contact email: rguilford@tntech.edu
01/18/2025 at 01:00 PM
Basketball double header. WBB Tip-off at 1:00 PM, MBB Tip-off at 3:00 PM Contact email: rguilford@tntech.edu
01/18/2025 at 07:30 PM
A comedy play about a researcher testing an experimental treatment for workplace depression and a study subject dealing with it. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors (62+), $12 for students (21 and under), with fees included. Play starts at 7:30 PM, doors open at 7:00 PM.
01/18/2025 at 08:00 AM
The Tennessee Winter Open Chess Tournament, sponsored by the Tennessee Chess Association, offers a $2,450 prize fund based on 60 paid entries. Various start times as the tournament runs all day.
01/26/2025 at 06:45 AM
Hop onto Eagles Outdoors ski bus to go hit the slopes at Ober Mountain in Gatlinburg this winter! Spend the day skiing or snowboarding at Ober Mountain, a great spot for both beginners and experienced skiers and snowboarders. Note: This program does not cover the cost of lift tickets or rental equipment. Meet at the Fitness Center at 6:45 AM. Leave by 7:00 AM.
