P. O. Box 2411
Cookeville, TN 38502
Phone: 931-537-5347
Fax: 931-537-6891
www.uppercumberland.org
"Sweet May hath come to love us,
Flowers, trees, their blossoms don;
And through the blue heavens above us
The very clouds move on."
Heinrich Heine, Book of Songs
Historic Granville May Schedule
Saturday Bluegrass at Sutton Ole Time Music Hour
Enjoy Sutton Ole Time Music Hour starting at 6:00 pm at the Sutton General Store in Granville.
Come for an evening of music and the very best in Tennessee’s Southern Cooking in the Sutton General Store’s Dining Room. We serve at 5:00 & at 6:30 pm.
May 09
The Glade City Rounders
May 16
The Davenport Brothers
May 23
John Tomlin & Company
May 30
Avery Trace
May 06
Learn to "Restore and Refinish" furniture. The class is being taught by an experienced woodworker from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
May 23
16th Granville Heritage Day
One of Tennessee's largest & best festivals includes: Antique Car Show on banks of Cumberland River & Cordell Hull Lake; Antique Tractor & Engine Show - Uncle Jimmy Thompson Bluegrass Festival; Sutton Homestead Pioneer Village featuring Craftsmen of Yesteryear
Civil War Living History Demonstrations; Arts Festival; Parade; Craft Booths; Children's Rides; Memorial Service,
At Sutton Homestead Historic Home featuring "Woman's Work is Never Done"
May 22 – 24
Cumberland River Cruises
Relaxing scenic boat excursions with interesting facts and stories. If you have never locked through a dam, the Friday & Sunday morning excursions are a truly unique experience
For more information on all Granville events call 931-653-4151 or see www.granvilletn.com
May 07
Poke Sallet Festival in Downtown Gainesboro
“The Oldest Poke Sallet Festival in the state of Tennessee” starts at 12 noon Thursday.
Friday, May 8 at 9:00 am and Sat, May 9 at 9:00 am In Historical Downtown Gainesboro
Beauty Pageant, Rides, Games, Live Entertainment, Car Show, Tractor Show, Iris Show, Terrapin Race, Petting Zoo, The Famous Outhouse Race, Poke Sallet Eating Contest, Poke Sallet Cook-Off, Crosscut Saw Competition. Food and fun for the whole family.
May 08
The Spring Fling on the Square in Woodbury
The Old Feed Store Antique Mall located on Water Street will hold their annual Spring Fling celebrating 10 years in business featuring discounts; door prizes and The Gathering Place Café will be open for lunch on Saturday May 9 from 11 to 3. This year Merchants will participate with door prizes, discounts and surprises of their own.
Cumberland County Playhouse 50th season in May
Until Jun 09
“Ring of Fire”
Back by popular demand, again featuring Kellye Cash, Tennessee's Miss America and Johnny's niece! From the songbook of Johnny Cash comes this musical of love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family
Until Jul 12
Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain one of the most beloved musicals ever staged at the Playhouse, returns. It is set in the Roaring Twenties when handsome, dashing Don Lockwood and his glamorous co-star Lina Lamont were the brightest stars in Hollywood. But times change, and 1927's advent of "talking pictures" caused the crash of careers and fortunes, as audiences quickly lost interest in silent films and many of their stars.
May 22 - Oct 10
Smoke on the Mountain – back for the 22nd season
Our most popular and longest running show returns for its 22nd season! The sweetest Bluegrass & Gospel sounds this side of heaven!
May 23
Blair String Quartet
They have been praised for combining "technical expertise and emotional fire," and called "a marvelous ensemble." Following a contemporary music concert at Rice University, the Houston Post stated, "The Blair String Quartet is a composer's dream."
View our online ticketing service to see current and upcoming shows
Make your reservations and choose your seats at www.ccplayhouse.com
Call the Playhouse Box Office today at 931-484-5000
At the Arts Center of Cannon County
May 8
Comedians Steve Bruner & Tim Northern
Clean ComedianSteve Bruner has been featured on Showtime, the A&E Network, ABC, MTV and on nationally syndicated shows. Special Guest Tim Northern appeared on Star Search.
May 09 & 16
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Meet Tom, a nerve-wrecked school teacher who inspires his students with the beloved Schoolhouse Rock classics. Kids will have a blast learning theircivics lessons. This musical is toe-tapping fun – and educational for the entire family.
May 29 – Jun 13
Southern Fried Nuptials
Going to the chapel and they're gonna get married.Or are they? That's the big question in Southern Fried Nuptials the hysterical sequel to Osborne and Eppler's hit comedy Southern Fried Funeral.
Call 615-563-2787 or see website www.artscenterofcc.com for more information.
May 08
Spring Home and Health Fair at DelMonaco Winery in Baxter
Join us at the beautiful Delmonaco Winery in the Cookeville area for our May 8 Home & Health Fair. Win door prizes, meet "preferred" businesses serving Upper Cumberland, and have lunch/dinner there. Remember to stop at the Winery and have a taste or two of their wines! Hosted by Business Cumberland, a local advertising company promoting "preferred" businesses in Upper Cumberland. FREE and open to the public!
May 09
Byrd Creek Trail Run at Cumberland Mountain State Park
Registration is up and ready to go! Tell your friends, family and running enemies!
Spring at Cumberland Mountain gets off to a fast start with the Byrd Creek Trail Run, a 15K, a 3.6 mile and a 1.8 mile. Registration deadline is May 6, 2015. For complete registration and race details, click the link https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=31978. For more information, please contact Cumberland Mountain State Park directly at 931-484-6138.
May 9 - Jun 13
ARTalong Workshops
Art Round Tennessee is bringing back the popular ARTalong workshop series of three-hour art workshops each Saturday from May 9 through June 13. This year’s line-up features a children’s fiber workshop, and adult workshops in drawing, ceramics and book binding. For workshop details go to artprowl.com/artalong. Phone: Kat Cagle (931) 319-0129
May 09
“I Heart Art” Art Walk in McMinnville
Come to downtown McMinnville from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm and attend Main Street McMinnville's first Art Walk, "I Heart Art". The event will feature several artists exhibiting and performing their various talents in businesses and public venues throughout McMinnville's downtown historic district. There will be opportunities to talk to the artists, purchase their work and enjoy refreshments at each stop along the walk.
For more information see www.mainstreetmcminnville.org
May 10
Mother’s Day Dinners at our State Parks
Cumberland State Park - Homestead Harvest Restaurant
Call: 931-484-7186 ~ Serving from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Menu -$15.95 per person (Prices do not include tax, beverage or gratuity)
Fall Creek Falls State Park - Gaul’s Gallery
Call: 423-881-5241 Ext. 253 ~ Serving from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Menu -$15.95 per person (Prices do not include tax, beverage or gratuity)
See www.tnstateparks.com/restaurants for details
May 12 & 14
Luna Fest in Crossville
Join us for this film festival of award-winning short films by female filmmakers. What a great gift for Mother’s Day! All proceeds benefit The Breast Cancer Fund and Cumberland Business Incubator youthMAKE camp. From 1:00 - 2:30 pm - Information: Bonnie: 931-456-4910, See Website: http://2013.cumberlandincubator.com/2013/event/lunafest-2/
May 15
Emi Sunshine at the Palace Theatre in Crossville
She says, she sings “old-time music,” but it’s her own unique blend of roots music that is equal parts Americana, bluegrass, gospel, and country, with a little bit of blues thrown in for good measure.
See palacetheatre-crossville.com or 931-484-6133 for more info
May 15 & 16
Hwy. 52 Yard Sale
Tennessee's second longest yard sale with approximately 500 vendors selling antiques, crafts, clothing, furniture and food. Sale spans 95 miles and encompasses 4 counties from Portland to Celina. See details at www.tn52.com/tn52_yard_sale.htm
May 15 - 16
Ghost Hunt Weekends at the Thomas House Hotel
Spend the night ghost hunting with the Ghost Hunt Weekends Crew at the notoriously haunted Thomas House Hotel. Your host, Paranormal Researcher and Author Chad Morin along with the GHW Crew will serve as your guides for what could be the most terrifying experience of your life. This event includes your lodging, meals, fully guided tours of the property, ghost hunting training by GHW and a full night of ghost hunting!
Call 865- 686-8889 for more information on the package or www.homashousehotel.com
May 15 - 17
2015 Tennessee Senior Open Chess Tournament
Open to age 50 and older (born before May 15, 1965). $550 *Guaranteed*. Sponsored by Tennessee Chess Association, Cumberland County Chess Club, City of Crossville and Fair Park Senior Center. For more information call Harry Sabine 931-261-8440
May 15 - 17
Tennessee Spring Star Party 2015 at Fall Creek Falls State Park
Starting at: 8:25 am programs range from entry to professional level. Professional and amateur astronomers will be giving free presentations. Dark sky field viewing will be Friday and Saturday night with alternate “bad weather” programs.The only cost for the event will be lodging and food.
For more information, contact Allen Ball at or Lloyd Watkins at , or visit www.CumberlandAstronomicalSociety.org.
Contact the Fall Creek Falls State Park Inn at 800-250-8610 and ask about the special package deal.
May 16
Hometown Pickin' & Grinnin' in Celina
At the Clay County Fairgrounds at 6:00 pm
More information at the Celina Chamber of Commerce at www.dalehollowlake.org or 931- 243-3338.
May 16
Ruth & Wayne's Spring Fling at the Palace Theatre in Crossville
Producers and Directors Ruth and Wayne Lucas with their annual Spring Fling and tribute to “Moms” at 7:00 pm. A variety of great songs, dancing, and comedy will fill the Palace Stage, helping everyone to get over the winter blues.
See palacetheatre-crossville.com or 931-484-6133 for more info.
May 16
Open Microphone Night Red Pump Café @ The Armour’s Hotel ~ Red Boiling Springs
Special Featured Guests for this evening to be announced. Open microphone – anything goes with the popular 5 Minute Mystery and great food at The Armour’s Hotel. Donations to Vision 2020’s wide ranging community revitalization efforts of are always appreciated. Dinner at The Armour’s Hotel is $10/person. Sign-up for open microphone at 6:30 pm and show starts at 7:00 pm. Rooms are available at the hotel, if needed or desired
May 16
2nd Annual Cordell Hull Big Bass/Crappie Classic at Cordell Hull Lake in Granville
From 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. For details on the event call Odell Braswell at 931-260-9666 or Bill Woodard at 615-735-2093.
May 16
First Annual Spring Fest at Cumberland Mountain General Store in Clarkrange
The fun starts at 9:00 am with cruise in for all types, music and entertainment for everyone in the family. Bring your lawn chairs and have a great time.
Get more information at www.cumberlandmountaingeneralstore.net
May 16 – Jun 6
Mountain Laurel Walks Festival in Wartburg & Rugby
The Morgan County Tourism Alliance is pleased to announce the Kick Off for the new Mountain Laurel Walks Festival at the Visitors’ Center in Wartburg on May 16 at 10:00 am through 3:00 pm ET.There will be Food, Live Music, Crafts/Arts, Demonstrations, a Silent Auction and lots more fun for the whole family before the guided walking tours begin.
The Hike in Rugby will meet at 2:30 pm, ET, at the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre.
Get more information at www.mcrta.com/mountainlaurelwalks
May 21
Third Thursday Concert at Dogwood Park in Cookeville
Our Third Thursday Concert Series kicks off this month with the Tennessee Backroads Band performing at the Dogwood Performance Pavilion Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Third Thursday Concerts in the park are FREE.
For more information see www.cookeville-tn.gov
May 21 - 23
Jammin' at Hippie Jacks Spring Americana Music Festival
Hippie Jack's 2015 Spring Music Festival is coming, an Americana Music Festival the entire family will enjoy! The Festival will open Friday with music beginning around 11:00am and will continue through Sunday evening.Tent and RV campers with a 3-day camping pass can start to roll in on Thursday at 10:00am. On Thursday evening, we will have a campers' potluck dinner party from 6:00pm-7:00pm followed by a TV recording.
Scheduled to perform are Webb Wilder, Maggie Longmire, Greg Horn, Flea Market Hustlers and more! See www.jamminathippiejacks.com for more details
May 22-23 & 29-30
“Mild, Mild West” at the Thomas House Hotel in Red Boiling Springs
Macon County Off Broadway Players present the dinner theatre. For reservations and information call the hotel at 615-699-3006.
May 23
Clay County Opry at the Courthouse in Celina
Outdoor Jammin' ~ come join the fun from Noon till 3:00 pm. More information at the Celina Chamber of Commerce at www.dalehollowlake.org or 931- 243-3338
May 23
Memorial Day Celebration at Mitchell Creek Marina
Come enjoy a trunk show debuting our new items (refreshments and door prizes too), Character Dinner fundraiser for the Mustard Seed Ranch. Enjoy dinner with princesses and superheroes at the Galley Restaurant! (Photo, buffet dinner, and an autograph book will be included) If you just want to come and listen to some live music. See Dallas Powers hand turning his amazing wooden bowels and creations.
Get details at www.mitchellcreekmarina.com
May 23
Memorial Wine, Shine, & Stein Tour
Tour & Taste the Upper Cumberland with DelMonaco Winery, Calfkiller Brewery, & Short Mountain Distillery! This unique tour starts at 9am at DelMonaco Winery and ends around 4pm. We will provide the transportation, so sit back, relax and enjoy these extraordinary venues. Tickets are $35 a person and we will stop for lunch in-between destinations. These tours sell out fast, so call us at 931-858-1177 to reserve your spots. ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ONLY!
May 23
Rugby Roots: Appalachian Arts With A British Beat
Memorial Day weekend, with a new version of Spring Festival that will showcase the talents of musicians, dancers, and storytellers.
A single day packed with performing arts of all sorts. Music of all styles, storytelling, and dance you can join in!Don't miss this special Saturday-only chance for toe-tapping fun. Admission is only $5 for daytime only, or $8 including a unique evening concert by the tuneful acoustic duo Twangtown Paramours. Hours are Noon to 6:30 p.m. (11-5:30 Central), withthe 7/6 Central concert in the 100-seatRebecca Johnson Theatre. Learn about all the acts, and sample some of the music. Then come join us! For details see www.historicrugby.org