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The Upper Cumberland: Tennessee Tech, waterfalls and Cummins Falls.
9 upcoming events in Cookeville on our checked calendar, next up: Tennessee Tech Football vs VMI (Nov 7); Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball vs WKU (Nov 8); Tennessee Tech Football vs Mercer (Nov 14).
This list is rebuilt from our Tennessee events dataset (calendar last re-checked Nov 2, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Cookeville This Weekend (Nov 6-8, 2026)
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech Football vs VMI | Sat, Nov 7 (1:30 PM CST) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball vs WKU | Sun, Nov 8 (2:00 PM CST) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
Upcoming Cookeville Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech Football vs VMI | Sat, Nov 7 (1:30 PM CST) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball vs WKU | Sun, Nov 8 (2:00 PM CST) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Tennessee Tech Football vs Mercer | Sat, Nov 14 (1:30 PM CST) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball vs Presbyterian | Sat, Nov 21 (6:30 PM CST) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Holiday Cookeville Community Band Concert (Cookeville Performing Arts Center) | Sun, Nov 29: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM (page text: 3pm) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free |
| Cookeville Depot Christmas Open House | Sat, Dec 5 (10:00 AM-3:00 PM) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball vs Samford | Sat, Dec 5 (4:00 PM CST) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| Dogwood Park Christmas Tree Lighting and Light Show | Sun, Dec 6 (6:00 PM-7:30 PM) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
Running for Weeks in Cookeville
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookeville History Museum Christmas Forest Exhibit (30+ decorated trees) | Nov 26-Jan 2, 2027: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Tuesday-Saturday (page: any time the museum is open) | Cookeville · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
Cookeville Events by Month
- November 2026 6 in Cookeville
- December 2026 3 in Cookeville
More nearby: Upper Cumberland & Plateau Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
Places and Venues in Cookeville
Each of these has a page on this site with hours, entry and dog rules read from the official page.
State Parks in Putnam County
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Falls State Park Official page | Baxter, Putnam County · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free day use |
| Cummins Falls State Park Official page | Cookeville, Jackson County · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free day use |
More State Parks in The Same Region
Same region as Cookeville (Upper Cumberland & Plateau), not the same county: check the drive before you plan a day.
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Cardwell Mountain State Archaeological Park Official page | McMinnville, Warren County · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free day use |
| Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park Official page | Byrdstown, Pickett County · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free day use |
| Cumberland Mountain State Park Official page | Crossville, Cumberland County · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free day use |
| Edgar Evins State Park Official page | Silver Point, DeKalb County · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free day use |
| Fall Creek Falls State Park Official page | Spencer, Van Buren County · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free day use |
| Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Official page | Jamestown, Fentress County · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free day use |
| Rock Island State Park Official page | Rock Island, Warren County · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free day use |
| Savage Gulf State Natural Area Official page | Beersheba Springs, Grundy County · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free day use |
| Scotts Gulf Wilderness Official page | Sparta, Van Buren County · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free day use |
| Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park Official page | Pall Mall, Fentress County · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free day use |
| Standing Stone State Park Official page | Hilham, Overton County · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | Free day use |
State park facts come from our state park dataset (last checked Oct 30, 2026), read on each park’s own tnstateparks.com page. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Cookeville?
The lists above are built from our checked events dataset for the town or towns named, followed by the places in the same county and the state parks in the same region. We name only what we have read on an official page.
Does this list every attraction?
No. It lists events we have checked and the places that have a page in our directory. Anything else we could not confirm, we do not guess.
How do I see what is on this weekend?
The weekend table above updates daily, and our statewide weekend page covers every region. The Upper Cumberland and Plateau hub lists the whole region.
Sources
- Each event was read on the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price are printed; every row is in the Tennessee events dataset with a checked date.
- Park facts (entry, pet rule) were read on each park’s own tnstateparks.com page; attraction facts on each attraction’s own site. All rows are in the places directory and its dataset.
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Things to Do in Cookeville”, itstennessee.com/destinations/cookeville/ (updated ). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.