# Events & Things To Do In Cookeville on 16th May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Cookeville on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Cookeville on 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Cookeville - **Event Name**: Dirty South Throw Down for Saint Jude - **Description**: Lary Mahan 2026 Downhill Power Wheels Derby Race/ Mud Bog for St. Judes! LiL Town/ Full Circle and more special guests live performances! FREE to park, to enter, compete, and to camp! BYOB $1 per beer, $10 per bottle, and any other donations will go direc - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 153 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cookeville/dirty-south-throw-down-for-saint-jude/200029974993208 - **Venue**: 17522 Dodson Branch Hwy, Cookeville, TN 38501-9507, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hOTBkNzU1MDllNjZjNGY4Y2Q1ZWM4MjcwYWM2NmM5YTc3MzkzNDg5ZTZkNWZhMzI3MTU5N2YxMzM5OGE5OGEwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4MDAtZGNlZGQ4YTYtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc1MzM1MDk.avif - **Categories**: sports, nonprofit - **Event Name**: XFA Fight Night - **Description**: MMA at Revolver! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cookeville/xfa-fight-night/200029076114822 - **Venue**: Jackson St Auto Sales - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lZTJiNTI0MjJlMGJhMjQ5NDI0MjI0YjNiYmNmMTBhYTU3ZGUxMDJiMzkzOTdlMmFjMDNlMTg2NzA0Y2M1MTE1LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDYwOC1kYzAyMDEwMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Mjg1MzQzOA.avif - **Event Name**: I Am Worship Youth BIANNUAL CAR SHOW - **Description**: Biannual Car Show Fundraiser Supporting Our Youth Group's Camp Costs 🚗 Event Details Date: May 16th Registration: Begins at 10:30 AM Trophies Awarded: 1:30 PM Come enjoy a fun-filled day while helping our youth raise funds for camp! 🏆 Vehicle Divisio - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 50 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 01:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cookeville/i-am-worship-youth-biannual-car-show/200029896906350 - **Venue**: I AM Worship Church - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNzk3Njc0ZjM0YWVhM2MxMTI3M2Q5YjZiMmE1MDQzN2RhYTQzZDBlNDg0ODZkM2VkMTUxOWEwM2U3ZmM3ZWQ0Yi1yaW1nLXc4OTAtaDE1NDQtZGNmNWJhMzEtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc3MzM2NjI.avif - **Categories**: car-shows, nonprofit, dog - **Event Name**: Wet Felted Pod Workshop with Allison Weeden at Edison Hills - **Description**: Join Allison Weeden of Red Fox Felting and discover the magic of transforming loose wool fibers into a beautifully sculpted vessel in this hands-on wet felting workshop. In this session, participants will learn the fundamentals of wet felting while creat - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cookeville/wet-felted-pod-workshop-with-allison-weeden-at-edison-hills/200029900805217 - **Venue**: 127 W. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN, United States, Tennessee 38501 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xNDNjYTUzYjU1MDljYWE4YzgxYTFlMjA4MDNlN2Y1ZTE3MmM4YzA1OGU1MzYwMDQ2NjI0ZjJiNzUxYjAxZDk5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc3OC1kY2UxZGZkZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTQ1NzEzNg.avif - **Categories**: Workshops - **Event Name**: Art Gala & Fundraiser - **Description**: Step into an evening of art and inspiration at the Art Gala & Fundraiser. Guests will enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres while exploring a collection of artwork available for purchase. Live painting by featured artists will take place throughout the event, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 23 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cookeville/art-gala-and-fundraiser/200029973146716 - **Venue**: 310 Newman Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501-4127, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hNGM0NThmZWY5OTYwYTgwYjY0YWJkZTU0YTBmZThkNWE5YjliYjBiYWUzMDdkMWI4Nzg1MzU5M2IxNjY0MmExLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2NzktZGMxMTEyNDktZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc0NzkzNjE.avif - **Categories**: art, nonprofit, fine-arts - **Event Name**: CRMC Community Health Fair - **Description**: Take part in health screenings offered at affordable prices. Appointments preferred, walk-in's welcome.About this EventThis health fair will take place in the hospital's Education Center located inside in the East Entran - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cookeville/crmc-community-health-fair/100001978828099113 - **Venue**: Cookeville Regional Medical Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yMmNmMjliN2IwNzY2YzNkOWU1NTAxZTliOWM4MmFhZDdiMDJjMGZkODZjMzEwYjFmODZhNTBmZjM4YTQ2M2M0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjY4MjEzNjk.avif - **Price**: USD 15 to 185 - **Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Cookeville Childbirth Prep: Ready, Set, Push - **Description**: Join us to learn everything you need to know about the birthing process! This is a fun, interactive class for you and your support person.About this EventIn this course, you will learn the basics of the anatomy and physio - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cookeville/cookeville-childbirth-prep-ready-set-push/100001981386799254 - **Venue**: Diana Health Cookeville - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hOTljNGFjZTEzNTVhNzI3NTE4MzlmMDYzM2YyZTYyN2U0NThiMmIyZWUzNDkyNjQyMWQxZWFlNGNlYTQ1NDI0LXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNDcwLWRjNzg0NTRhLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2OTM0Nzc1MA.avif - **Price**: USD 75 - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: Meet & Eat - Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser - **Description**: 🥞 Join Us for a Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser! 🧇 Start your morning with great food and even better community spirit! You’re invited to a Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser in support of the Anton for Algood campaign, as Tiffany Anton runs for Mayor of Algood, TN - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 32 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cookeville/meet-and-eat-waffle-breakfast-fundraiser/200029979578251 - **Venue**: 114 W Main St, Cookeville, TN 38506-5337, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81N2NiY2E2YzM3Y2Q1NmI3MmMzODkzODE5NTBjZDY1ZWQzMGMwNmUzMGJhZjA2ZWVhODE0NmYxNzc1YjU5MzJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZlZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjkzNTkzMQ.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, kids - **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Cookeville Area! - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgWuziXD5w https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d3344720 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cookeville/pop-up-park-picnic-couple-date-night-self-guided-cookeville-area-tickets/100001689451076649 - **Venue**: Cane Creek Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wNTNlMzRjNDUzMDY5OTgxZTRhNTM1OTM4YjdiODRmNzY1MzExMzNkMWEwOTc2OTk2Nzk5MmU5NGFmZGNjNWYxLXJpbWctdzYxMi1oNDA4LWRjNDY0OTFjLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2MDExMjcyOA.avif - **Price**: USD 10 - **Categories**: pop-ups, trips-adventures, picnic-in-park, contests, nonprofit, health-wellness - **Event Name**: Wedding of Lucas and Lizzy - **Description**: Hey y’all! Lucas and Lizzy here — we’re beyond excited to share some very special news with all of you… We’re getting married! 💍✨ We can’t wait to celebrate this unforgettable day surrounded by the people who mean the most to us. Your love and support hav - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 89 - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cookeville/wedding-of-lucas-and-lizzy/200029076414453 - **Venue**: First Church, Cookeville, TN - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zZmE5MWFiOWZhOTdjMDM4M2UxM2RkNjcxYWQ0YzdkNzcwODI5MTJhNTE3YjViN2FhNTNhNmVlYjlkMGQzZjk4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2NzktZGNmNGYzZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc1MDcwNTc.avif ## Trending Events in Cookeville - **Event Name**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Cookeville Area! - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgWuziXD5w https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d3344720 - **Venue**: Cane Creek Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/053e34c453069981e4a535938b7b84f76531133d1a09769967992e94afdcc5f1-rimg-w612-h408-dc46491c-gmir.jpg?v=1760112728 - **Event Name**: Cookeville Takes Flight - second annual hot air balloon festival! - **Description**: BACK FOR YEAR TWO & EVEN BIGER! Get ready, Cookeville! On Saturday, june 27th the skies will come alive at the NEW Putnam County Fairgrounds for a FULL day packed with fun, food, and unforgettable experiences. This year we’re leveling up in every way - **Venue**: Putnam County Convention Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/5df4beef742378bda03acbf29f480f819c4be92e592ef1eff9550837aeafa1a3-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc34a8db-gmir?v=1777887173 - **Event Name**: CIRCLE JERKS SAT 11PM BIG TENT AT MUDDY ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL - **Description**: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH 11PM BIG TENT STAGE ------------------------------------------------ It’s getting real!! We are incredibly excited to have these next guys out to the field!! Punk legends who have been shaping the punk scene since 1979, and now th - **Venue**: 115 Waterloo Rd, Cookeville, TN - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/34982a2547f0082b646826653ea669a19da819a48b7130545b4fbc05923c1675-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc92a6d5-gmir?v=1777837405 - **Event Name**: 48th Annual Santa's Workshop presented by GFWC Cookeville Jr. Woman's Club - **Description**: FOOD TRUCKS will be set up all weekend!! Over 180 booths filled with goodies that are sure to delight and make Christmas shopping so easy! Shop local and support small businesses! Candles, wood working, clothing, soaps/lotions, jams and jellies, baked g - **Venue**: TN Tech Hyder-Burkes Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/964b4918000faf0f859adfd7b30ad64a3320ce5b0f7b074ac56c961e342ced62-rimg-w1200-h628-dcffffff-gmir?v=1777241088 - **Event Name**: Juneteenth In the Park - **Description**: Join the celebration! (free admission). Food trucks, music, vendors, children's activities and more! For more info, e-mail naacp.cookevilleputnam@gmail.com - **Venue**: Dogwood Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3bb4b5bc3e8b9b4c103c055bf1cc6a2811f7c9aca6bd0965f56771723009cdaf-rimg-w1200-h639-dcd09416-gmir?v=1777592493 - **Event Name**: The Chicken Festival - **Description**: 🍗🔥 Get Ready, Cookeville! The First-Ever Chicken Festival is Coming! 🔥🍗 Join us for a cluckin’ good time at the Chicken Festival — a day packed with flavor, fun, and friendly competition! 📅 Date: Saturday, August 15th 2026 📍 Location: Putnam County Fairgr - **Venue**: Putnam County Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0ba8c169715a5a1f286e52ab3005935e405afcdb08f9e2466581c134eb73658e-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc040303-gmir?v=1772229019 - **Event Name**: Tribute to Dolly! - **Description**: NATASHA NEELY'S: TRIBUTE TO DOLLY Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of one of country music’s most beloved icons! Natasha Neeley’s Tribute to Dolly brings the heart, soul, and sparkle of Dolly Parton to the stage in a show filled with the songs - **Venue**: Cookeville Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/aa58b17c638ca27a5227556357ea147a81d90630d33a6e9f44c31766be8c3b9c-rimg-w1200-h444-dcd4d9dd-gmir?v=1777767561 - **Event Name**: Mistletoe Market - **Description**: We are hosting our 23rd Annual Mistletoe Market! Friday, November 6th - 9am-7pm Saturday, November 7th - 9am-5pm 📣Shop over 50 local vendors 📣Food Trucks 📣Door Prizes 📣Selfies with Santa 📣$3 Cash Admission - 10 and under Free 📣AND SO MUCH MORE! For mo - **Venue**: 1 W 1st St, Cookeville, TN, United States, Tennessee 38501 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/bc4aba48420387c3b78090321b792e23ff57818632834b7f14905c54903f8058-rimg-w1200-h676-dcfdf9f0-gmir?v=1777636861 - **Event Name**: May 15th: Cookeville, TN - MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER at Revolver Dance Hall - **Description**: Premier Ladies Night Event Is Coming to Cookeville on Friday May 15th! Limited Tickets On Sale NOW! https://avenueticket.com/event/magic-hunks-australia-takeover-cookevilletn-usa - **Venue**: Revolver of Cookeville - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/97d957723773af3149bc415d96d4d43a3ebebecf33fe0803c9818b3fa2f7c718-rimg-w700-h420-dc040303-gmir?v=1777648196 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Cookeville? - **A:** Dirty South Throw Down for Saint Jude (Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm at 17522 Dodson Branch Hwy, Cookeville, TN 38501-9507, United States), XFA Fight Night (Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm at Jackson St Auto Sales), I Am Worship Youth BIANNUAL CAR SHOW (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 am at I AM Worship Church), Wet Felted Pod Workshop with Allison Weeden at Edison Hills (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at 127 W. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN, United States, Tennessee 38501), Art Gala & Fundraiser (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at 310 Newman Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501-4127, United States). - **Q**: What events are happening in Cookeville in May 2026? - **A:** Dirty South Throw Down for Saint Jude (Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm at 17522 Dodson Branch Hwy, Cookeville, TN 38501-9507, United States), XFA Fight Night (Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm at Jackson St Auto Sales), I Am Worship Youth BIANNUAL CAR SHOW (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 am at I AM Worship Church), Wet Felted Pod Workshop with Allison Weeden at Edison Hills (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at 127 W. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN, United States, Tennessee 38501), Art Gala & Fundraiser (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at 310 Newman Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501-4127, United States). - **Q**: How can I find events in Cookeville? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Cookeville on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Cookeville? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Cookeville? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Cookeville include 17522 Dodson Branch Hwy, Cookeville, TN 38501-9507, United States, Jackson St Auto Sales, I AM Worship Church. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Cookeville? - **A:** Prices for events in Cookeville range from USD 10 to USD 185. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Cookeville? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Cookeville include LiL Town, XFA - Xtreme Fighting Alliance, Edison Hills. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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