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!
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Enjoy the Tennessee Tech basketball doubleheader against Lindenwood. Students get in free! Women’s Tip-Off @ 1:00 PM, Men’s Tip-Off @ 3:00 PM
Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Help clean up the park with a trail trash pick-up day from 9:00 AM to noon. Gloves, garbage bags, and trash grabbers will be provided.
Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Join Eagles Outdoors to explore local trails and some of the most beautiful places in the area. Meeting time is 9:30 AM at the Burnette Rec Center. Price: $5.
Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Join us for a Writer's Workshop hosted by Tennessee Tech University English Faculty. This workshop offers writers of all levels a chance to dive deeper into the craft. Coffee is included. Cost: $20.
Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Spend the weekend hiking and camping under the stars on a backpacking trip. Meeting time is 8:00 AM. Price: $40.
Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM02:30 PM
Start at the Depot Museum to receive an entry form with clues and photos. Visit participating west side businesses to find the items and replicate the photos. Return to the Depot for a chance to win a prize basket. You can play as much as you like, but you can only win once per year.
Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The International Friends Banquet celebrates the connection between TTU students, faculty, staff, international students at TTU, and the Cookeville community through non-traditional host families. This event is open to all Tennessee Tech students and features a potluck dinner and entertainment. Admission is free.
Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Spend the weekend hiking and camping under the stars on a backpacking trip. Meeting time is 8:00 AM. Price: $40.
Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM05:00 PM
A fundraiser hosted by the School of Music featuring food, drinks, live music, theatrical productions, and a silent auction. Cost: $35 per person.
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM05:00 PM
Enjoy up to 100 vendors, food trucks, live music, an Easter Bunny, egg hunt at 1:00 PM, free kids crafts, and other exciting activities. Admission and parking are free.
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM04:30 PM
Enjoy traditional arts demonstrations such as log hewing, spinning, chair caning, and blacksmithing. There will also be bluegrass and folk music. A donation of $5, $10, $20, or $50 is appreciated.
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM07:00 PM
Enjoy U-pick tulips, Easter egg hunt, vendors, bounce houses, and a visit from Bloom the Easter Bunny. Admission is $5 (free for ages 3 and under), tulips are $2.50 each or $25 per dozen.
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
Visit the Cookeville History Museum to view the "Lessons from the Leaves: Art by Mildred Garrett" exhibit. The museum is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM12:30 PM
Join Park staff for a 1.5-mile hike to the overlook to see early blooming wildflowers. Price: $10.00 for 1 attendee + $10 donation, $20.00 for 1 attendee + $20 donation.
Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM
Say "Hello!" to Spring with 100+ vendors, food trucks, Easter photography minis, train rides, face painting, a petting zoo, and more! Free entry, parking, and kids zone.
Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join the Bryan Symphony Orchestra for a concert featuring poetry and story. Ticket prices: $40 for adults, $35 for senior citizens, and $10 for students (full-time university students and anyone under the age of 18 are eligible for the student ticket rate).
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