Hello Cookeville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Tennessee Tech’s standout milestone, Standing Stone day revival, and boot-scoot and BBQ + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Another standout campus milestone: Cookeville’s Tennessee Tech earned the highest SACSCOC accreditation with zero recommendations for the second straight review, safeguarding federal aid access and transfer credits alongside record spring commencement and freshman retention -- see Tennessee Tech's milestone.
Heritage celebration revived: Monterey’s Standing Stone Historical Society received an $8,000 Tennessee 250 grant to revitalize Standing Stone Day, bringing back Native American presentations and dancers in October with emphasis on Cherokee culture -- explore Standing Stone's revival.
Growth in Tennessee: LEV Manufacturing announced it will invest $7 million to expand its Algood facility, creating 288 jobs as Life EV Group’s unit scales production for light electric vehicle brands near Cookeville -- see the expansion plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Summer sanity saver: Dogwood Park is the go-to for Cookeville families right now. The interactive fountain keeps kiddos cool, the accessible, fenced-in playground is a legit energy-burner, and the performance pavilion means you might stumble onto live tunes... pack snacks, let them sprint, reclaim your afternoon peace.
Your local chill upgrade: Roasted Hemp Co packs a surprisingly wide lineup of cannabis, mushrooms, and vape products, plus a steady calendar of trivia, karaoke, comedy, and puff-and-paint nights. If your week needs a reset, pop in for good vibes and helpful folks who actually know their stuff.
Game night, solved: When the group text stalls at "what do we play," The Table brings 600+ board and card games together in a cozy, family owned Cookeville lounge. They host public and private events, so it’s easy to unwind with friends, meet neighbors, and make weekday evenings actually fun.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧠 BrainBlast SINGO @ Fiesta Cancun Grill | Wednesday (6/24) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap another rerun for bragging rights, BrainBlast SINGO is now at 6pm at Fiesta Cancun, same goofy glory. It’s free, family friendly, and prize-packed, with chips, salsa, and a soundtrack you pretend not to know.
🏀 Leisure Services Athletics Basketball Camp @ Cane Creek Gymnasium | Thursday (6/25) at 8:00 AM – Let the kids trade screens for squeaky sneakers at a summer basketball camp that actually teaches fundamentals, builds confidence, and keeps it fun. For boys and girls 7 to 15, and yes, you get a quieter house and a kid who suddenly loves layups.
👩 Cookeville MomCo Splash Pad Day @ Cane Creek Park | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – Bring swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, and that mom friend who always packs extra snacks for a low-stress splash pad hang. Kids sprint themselves into naps while you finally finish a sentence, trade tips, and soak up Cookeville sunshine, camaraderie, and a little chlorine perfume.
🏀 Leisure Services Athletics Basketball Camp @ Cane Creek Gymnasium | Friday (6/26) at 8:00 AM – Whether your kid dreams of buzzer beaters or just needs a reason to drop the tablet, the rec basketball camp sharpens fundamentals, builds confidence, and keeps it fun. Coed, ages 7 to 15, with drills, teamwork, and plenty of squeaky sneakers, not broken lamps.
🚂 Train Tales @ Cookeville Depot Museum | Friday (6/26) at 10:30 AM – Whether your kid can spot a conductor from an engineer yet, or just yells choo-choo at anything with wheels, this preschool story time keeps it on track with tales of engines, stations, and rails. Low-key, local, and perfect for burning wiggles without burning out.
🤠 Boot-Scoot and BBQ @ Dogwood Park | Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 PM – Boots, barbecue, and the two-step take over Dogwood Park with live music, line dancing with an instructor, yard games, and a cornhole tournament benefiting Next Step for Life. Wear red, white, and blue; come for brisket, stay for neighbors, and call your footwork 'rustic.'
🎪 Makerfest 2026 @ Putnam County Fairgrounds | Saturday (7/18) at 10:00 AM – If you've been itching to tinker without the HOA glare, this UC fest brings live music, demos, car shows, Hot Wheels and Power Wheels racing, a repair clinic, and good eats. Proceeds back UC Makerspace and Imagine Foundry, fueling local learning, entrepreneurship, and fix-it magic.
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07 — The Cookeville report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 3%
Areas of fog before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind around 0 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East southeast wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 85°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 15%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildDesigned in 1948 by a renowned local architect as his own residence, this 3-bed, 2.5-bath Cookeville showpiece blends legacy charm with polished modern updates. Floor-to-ceiling windows pour light across hardwood floors, wainscoting, designer chandeliers, and multiple fireplaces. Set on a beautifully maintained lot in one of the city’s most established neighborhoods, it is a true one-of-a-kind.
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