College Town Weekends
Close

College Town Weekends

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!

 

 

10/03/2025 at 10:00 AM04:30 PM

Putnam County Chuckwagon Festival

Family day on Friday with demonstrations and Youth Cook-Off; Saturday includes cowboy cooking, Wild West reenactments, kids’ activities, and more. Tickets: $25/adults, $10/kids 12 and under.


10/03/2025 at 04:00 PM

Volleyball Game

Tennessee Tech vs. SEMO volleyball match


10/03/2025 at 07:00 PM

Shakespeare in the Park

Nightly performances of Troilus and Cressida under the stars. Free admission. Bring a chair and picnic. Concessions available.


10/04/2025 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM

Gainesboro Town Fall Festival

Fall festival featuring vendors, games, pumpkin decorating, music, and more in a family-friendly setting.


10/04/2025 at 12:00 PM

Football Game

Tennessee Tech vs. Western Illinois football game.


10/10/2025 at 06:00 PM

Volleyball Game

Tennessee Tech vs. Tennessee State University volleyball match.


10/11/2025 at 10:00 AM05:00 PM

Cookeville Food Festival & Fall Market

Handcrafted goods, food trucks, car show, baked treats, local art, and more. Free admission and parking.


10/11/2025 at 02:00 PM

Volleyball Game

Tennessee Tech vs. Tennessee State University volleyball game.


10/12/2025 at 01:00 PM

Soccer Game

Tennessee Tech vs. UT Martin soccer match.


10/18/2025 at 09:00 AM05:00 PM

Art in the Park

Art festival with local artists, food trucks, free kids zone. Free admission.


10/18/2025 at 05:00 PM09:00 PM

Fall Creek Falls Halloween Spooktacular

Hayrides, trick-or-treating, campsite contests, bonfire, and games. Arrive early; main road closes at 4:30 PM.


10/19/2025 at 01:00 PM

Volleyball Game

Tennessee Tech vs. UT Martin volleyball match.


10/25/2025 at 08:30 AM09:45 AM

Silent Book Club

Quiet reading time with fellow book lovers. Snacks and giveaways. BYO book or shop in-store.


10/25/2025 at 10:00 AM04:00 PM

Apple Festival

Over 10,000 lbs of apples, 125+ makers, food trucks, live music, pony rides, petting zoo, and more.


10/25/2025 at 12:00 PM

Football Game

Tennessee Tech vs. SEMO football game.


10/25/2025 at 05:00 PM08:00 PM

Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree

Trick-or-treating, bounce houses, contests, food trucks, and fall fun for families.


10/26/2025 at 01:00 PM

Soccer Game

Tennessee Tech vs. Eastern Illinois soccer match.


10/31/2025 at 04:00 PM06:00 PM

Cookeville Treat Trail

Free family-friendly Halloween trick-or-treating event. Line up by 5:30 PM.


 


Have a local event perfect for this list? Submit it here.