Fall Colors at Standing Stone State Park, TN

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:09:13 -0600

I was out drivig around earlier this week because i love the fall colors. I drove up to Standing Stone State Park which is only a short drive from Cookeville. All the beautiful colors just took my breath away. I got out my camera and started clicking. I knew I had to share these with you all. Enjoy!

Local Events Cookeville, TN Nov 2008

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:23:33 -0500

November 2008

Nov 1 Candy Cane Lane
Held at the Agricultural Complex at the White County Fairgrounds 10am to 6pm. The Sparta Train will be giving rides around the Arena, special outdoor decorations, entertainment, and booths will be available for crafters as well as commercial booths. 100 % of Proceeds go to Tangent Christmas Party for underprivileged kids.
Contact: Alan Tatum or Diana Haston at 931-836-3187

Nov 1 Leisure Services Wiffleball Tournament
12:00 PM
Cane Creek Gymnasium, 180 C.C. Camp Road
7 Players per team-$35
Deadline to register is Oct. 29
Call 931-526-9767 or register at the Gymnasium.
Rules are available upon request after Oct. 1.

Nov 4 - Nov 30 Kate Badoe, Merritt Ireland & Stan Rodriguez - Art Prowl Exhibit
Presented by the Magical Muse Gallery
123 W. Broad St., Cookeville
Hours: Wednesdays - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays - Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday - Mondays - Closed
Tuesdays - By appointment only

Nov 4 Join TN WAC on Election Night
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Election 2008 -- Presidential Election Results

You Are Invited by the Tennessee World Affairs Council to enjoy an evening of fellowship at the Council's office as America observes democracy in progress.

Office of the Tennessee World Affairs Council
31 West First Street, Cookeville, TN 38501

RSVP: (931)230-5732 or email: patryan@TNWAC.org
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Join some members of the Tennessee World Affairs Council, some area Rotarians and some international students from Tennessee Technological University on election evening to watch news coverage of the 2008 Presidential Election results.

Snacks and Beverages will be served.

Note: The Tennessee World Affairs Council is a non profit educational charity. It does not advocate any partisan political position or candidate.
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For more information on programs and resources available from the Tennessee World Affairs Council, or to become a member, or to support the Council visit the web site at:
www.TNWAC.org

Nov 6 Thursday Night Indoor Soccer League
Cane Creek Gymnasium, 180 C.C. Camp Road
$150 per team-ages 16 and up are welcome!
Games will start at 6 p.m.
Deadline to register is Nov.3.
Call 931-526-9767 or register at the Gymnasium.
Rules are available upon request after Oct. 14.

Nov 7 - Nov 8 Art Prowl Studio Tour
Cookeville's ART Prowl, an annual open studio art tour, gives area residents the chance to visit artists and their studios, see demonstrations of a wide variety of art forms and media, and purchase art directly from the artist.

Location: Participating businesses and galleries on Cookeville's West Side. Pick up a map of participating galleries at the Chamber of Commerce, 1 West 1st Street, Cookeville.

Time: Friday, Nov. 7, 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Contact: Marilee Hall marileehall@charter.net

Download a map
http://www.artprowl.com/index.html

Nov 7 - Nov 8 Mistletoe Market
Leslie Town Centre, 1 West 1st Street, Cookeville

Nov 7 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Nov 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Shop with area merchants all under one roof-without leaving Cookeville! Eat breakfast, lunch and yummy treats at Mistletoe Cafe, and get in the holiday spirit by enjoying our delightful Christmas atmosphere.

Contact: Debi Smith 931-526-2211

Nov 7 - Nov 9 Christmas Open House in Granville
Granville

Nov 8 - Nov 9 Fall Creek Falls Backpacking Trip
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Join us for a 13-mile trek through some of the more remote portions of the park. This hike is for both novices and experienced backpackers and includes a 2-day guided hike with an overnight camp. There is a $10 fee and pre-registration is required.
Contact: Nature Center 423-881-5708

Nov 8 TTU Football vs Jacksonville State
TTU Tucker Stadium, Homecoming
1:30 p.m.
Tickets: 931-372-3940
www.ttusports.com

Nov 8 National Barrel Horse Association
Hyder-Burks Ag Pavilion
NO DOGS OR SMOKING ALLOWED IN BUILDING!
Gate Fee: $5.00 per person
Negative coggins required for all horses on the grounds.
Contact Rocky Harris 865-982-4187

Nov 8 Elf Magic Christmas Sale
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cumberland Art Society
86A S. Walnut Avenue, Cookeville.
Local artisans will be participating with original artwork and a wide variety of handmade crafts -- painted gourds, Christmas ornaments, needlework, papercrafts, jewelry, and more!
Contact: Carol Ludgate, 931-520-6355.

Nov 8 7th Annual Fall Color Cruise
1:00 PM
Edgar Evins State Park
Hosted by the Friends of Edgar Evins State Park Inc.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration.
The Pontoon Boat ride will be approximately 3.0 hours in length.

Cost: $10 Adults; $5 Children 12 years of age and under.

A special thanks to Edgar Evins Marina and Edgar Evins State Park for donating the pontoon boats.

For further information contact Margaret Waggoner by phone 931-858-2446 or email margaret.waggoner@state.tn.us Or Fount Bertram by phone 615-765-5357 or fwbertram@dtccom.net

NOTE: Pre-Registration is required. Children must be at least three (3) years of age to participate. A parent or guardian must accompany participants under 14 years of age.

Nov 14 - Nov 16 Santa's Workshop
Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion
Sponsored by the GFWC Cookeville Junior Women's Club

Hours: Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Over 100 vendors will come together to display their wares for sale including homemade jams and jellies, woodworking, art work, ceramics, ornaments, hair bows, candles, and so much more. All proceeds benefit local non-profit charities in the community.

In addition to the craft fair there will be photos with Santa, musical entertainment from local artists and schools and a silent auction.

Contact: Amanda Monks 931-432-2701 or santasworkshopinfo@yahoo.com

Nov 14 - Nov 22 Suessical the Musical
Cookeville Children's Theatre will produce Sussical the Musical at the Cookeville Drama Center. Public performances will be from Nov. 14-22. Tickets will go on sale for the show Nov. 3 at 9 a.m.
Contact: Drama Center box office 931-528-1313 for more information or to reserve tickets.
www.cookevillechildrenstheatre.com

Nov 15 Ale for the Trail
4:30 PM
A fundraiser to support the Tennessee Central Heritage Rail Trail project (Rails with Trails).

Starting Location: Crawdaddy's at 4:30 p.m. for brew tasting and hors d'oeuvres.

Ending Location: Taiko Noodles & Sushi Bar for music by Sheep Trick and more.

Tickets: $30 single; $55 for a couple. Available at Crawdaddy's, Taiko, House of Thai, Good Shepherd Health Foods, Cookeville Bicycles & Caney Fork Cycles.

Nov 16 Bryan Symphony Orchestra Concert-From JacobTV to Beethoven
3:00 PM
Bryan Fine Arts Building, Tennessee Tech University
2 p.m., concert preview, Room 223
3 p.m., concert begins, Wattenbarger Auditorium
5 p.m. (estimated), post-concert reception, lobby

Ter Veldhuis: Rainbow Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, "Eroica"

Program notes available approximately two weeks prior to each performance.

GUEST ARTIST. Soloist Wesley Baldwin, member of the cello faculty at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, will join us for the U.S. premiere of the "Rainbow Concerto" by Dutch avant pop composer Jacob Ter Veldhuis, or JacobTV.

TICKETING. A limited number of tickets are still available for this performance. Call the box office at 931-372-6088 for reservations.

All programs subject to change.
www.bryansymphony.org

Nov 18 Putnam County WEOC
Leslie Town Centre
11:30 a.m.- Registration
12-1 p.m. - Dutch Treat Lunch* & Program

Guest Speaker: Commissioner James G. Neely, TN Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development

Topic: Job Training and the Upper Cumberland

*Reservations for lunch at $10 a person are required by Nov. 14

Contact: Andrea Dudney 931-526-2211 or Peggy Mahaney 931-239-0667

Nov 20 - Jan 1 Christmas Light Spectacular
Hidden Hollow Park
Every Wednesday through Sunday 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
The largest drive through Christmas light show in Tennessee! Plus, hayrides, bonfires & specialty foods.
Contact: 931-526-4038 for more details
www.hiddenhollowtn.com

Nov 21 - Nov 23 6th Annual Jack Stoddart Photography & Craft Gallery Open House
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Works in Photography, Clay, Sculpture, Glass, Natural Materials, Jewelry and Metal from national artists. Indoor and outdoor exhibits. For information and directions call 931-445-2072 or
www.jackstoddart.com

Nov 21 - Nov 22 Truck-N-Bull Challenge
7:30 PM
Hyder-Burks Ag Pavilion
Tickets may be purchased at the door no advanced sales.
Admission $15
Kids 4-12 $10
4 & Under Free

Nov 22 TTU Football vs Eastern Illinois
TTU Tucker Stadium
1:30 p.m.
Tickets: 931-372-3940
www.ttusports.com

Nov 23 - Dec 26 2nd Annual Gracemoor Trees of Christmas
Individuals, businesses and groups will have decorated Christmas Trees on display 1pm to 4pm at US Bank on Mose Dr. Hwy 111 in Sparta TN. The public may view the trees and vote for their favorite. US Bank will also host the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Open House on December 11, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with the trees to be auctioned at 6:00PM. The trees will remain on exhibit until Dec 27. Proceeds will benefit Gracemoor, local shelter for domestic violence. Register your tree at US Bank on Bockman Way or Hwy 111.
Contact: Susan Kirby, Chairman 931-738-9500

Nov 28 - Nov 29 Tommy West Barrels & Poles
Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion
NO DOGS ALLOWED
12 p.m. Friday
10 a.m. Saturday
Contact: Kim Lusky 615-451-2976 or kimberly.lusky@ubs.com

Nov 28 - Nov 30 Holiday Festival
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Appalachian Center for Craft
The three-day event features one-of-a-kind gifts, ornaments, special exhibitions, demonstrations, music and more. Relax and shop in the rich elegance of the Craft Center's Gallery - don't miss this holiday tradition in the Cumberlands!
Free Admission
Contact: Craft Center 931-372-3051
http://www.tntech.edu/craftcenter/holiday.html

To add an event to the Chamber calendar contact Laura Canada at 931-526-2211 or lcanada@cookevillechamber.com.

Cookeville Tennessee's Real Estate Guide...Buy Now!

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:50:35 -0500

Many people are concerned about the economy and whether or now now is the time to purchase a home. As the lending rules and regulations are beginning to adjust, the Real Estate market is adjusting as well. Buying a home can provide a great opportunity for a qualified buyer to obtain a home at a good investment and help our economy strengthen and stabilize. Contact our office at First Realty to obtain up to date information on our local market and the buying process. Our Realtors(R) will help you

Obtain financing information
Get a comparable market analysis on what is selling in your preferred neighborhood
Moving information, job statistics in our area
Make your home buying process informational and satisfying.

VIEW OUR WEBISTE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FIRST REALTY COMPANY, COOKEVILLE TENNESSEE

931-528-1573

AL ENOCHS, BROKER/OWNER

Theres a Storm coming...

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:20:31 -0500

Some may say there is a fincal storm coming to the US of A... i believe in us the people of the Unitied states to pull through the ruff times ahead.... The greatest Generation did it many years ago... and I believe that we shall make it through this storm as well... Because after the storm... After the rain... theres a rainbow...

What a beautiful Sunset!

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:46:53 -0500

I was driving down 111hwy on my way home last night from placing signs in yards... and i seen this beautiful sunset in front of me... i knew that i had to take a picture of the sky because it was so pretty... it just made me feel blessed to be able to see such a pretty sight... I had to share it with all of you...

Localism: Cookeville, TN

Fall Colors at Standing Stone State Park, TN

Local Events Cookeville, TN Nov 2008

Cookeville Tennessee's Real Estate Guide...Buy Now!

Theres a Storm coming...

What a beautiful Sunset!