Sign Up Now! Quilt Trail Bus Tours

Reservations are now being taken to view the new quilt squares on the expanded Upper Cumberland Quilt Trail in Putnam, White, and Jackson Counties.
The tours are conducted in conjunction with the Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival, and include lunch and transportation along with insider visits with Barn & Quilt owners along the trail.
It will be a photographer’s delight!
Tours start at 9:00 am at Trinity Assembly (Corner of West Wall Street & West Main Street) in Algood, TN. Signs will be posted.  Tours return to Algood around 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sep 16
View beautiful vistas, hand-crafted furniture, quilt and antique shops, and the first brick home in White County on this tour. Eat lunch at Miss Marenda’s Tea Room in historic Sparta. Travel to ten quilt square sites in Putnam and White Counties.

Friday, Sep 17
Antique lovers and shopaholics alike will enjoy this tour! Travel to historic districts in Jackson County to view quilt squares on the Gainesboro Square and in the town of Granville.
Have time to peruse the shops at each and eat lunch at the 1880’s T.B. Sutton General Store, home of Sutton’s Ole Time Music Hour in Granville. Travel to seven quilt square sites in Putnam and Jackson Counties.
Space is limited so don't delay in reserving a seat on these special tours.
Tickets:
$32.00 per person for one tour, incl. lunch & transportation
$50.00 per person for days, incl. lunch & transportation
for more information & reservations call: 931-528-6472, x 4.

www.uppercumberlandquilttrail.com or email kathy.daugherty@tn.usda.gov

Sep 01

“Tell me a Story Tea” at Grey Gables in Rugby

Linda Brooks Jones is inviting to Grey Gables Bed N' Breakfast Inn for tea from 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET. Local author, Dr. Linn Stepp will entertain with exerts from her books and enlighten us on the challenge of writing a novel. $10.00 per person/+tax& gratuity, includes a delicious luncheon. Please call Linda Brooks Jones for reservations: 423-628-5252.

Website: http://www.rugbytn.com - E-mail: greygablestn@highland.net

Sep 01 - 30

Celebrating Crossville as a Community of the Arts!

The Crossville Arts Council is sponsoring many performances, special activities, galleries, exhibits, art classes and events in Crossville and Fairfield Glade.
Check out their website for the most current events listing: www./crossvilleartscouncil.org

Sep 01 - 30

September at Millard Oakley Library in Livingston

The Millard Oakley Library in Livingston has a great program prepared for September. Take a look at their website www.overtoncolibrary.com and see for yourself. Attend the genealogy classes and find your family tree!

 Sep 01 thru Oct 28

"Smoke on the Mountain" at Cumberland Playhouse

It’s the 17th season of the longest-running theatrical production in Tennessee history! Join the congregation of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church as the Reverend Oglethorpe introduces the Bluegrass singing sensations the Sanders Family at the church’s first-ever Saturday Night Sing.
Please contact the Playhouse for more information at 931-484-5000 or www.ccplayhouse.com.

Sep 02, 03 & 04

“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” at Backstage at CPAC

The play by Sarah Ruhl is directed by Dave Davidson and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Performance starts at 7:30 pm at the Backstage at CPAC.
Call the Cookeville Performing Arts Center at (931)528-1313 for information or reservations.

Website: www.cookeville-tn.org/cpac/ or E-mail: www.cookeville-tn.org/cpac/

Sep 03

Wendel Werner & Friends at the Palace Theatre in Crossville

PAART presents an evening of music celebrating Gospel Music Heritage Month beginning at 7:00 pm at the Palace Theatre. Tickets are $10 adults/$5 students.
PAART will celebrate the heritage of gospel music with a special evening of Sacred, Spiritual and Gospel Music with the Wendel Werner & Friends.
Tickets for the concert can be purchased with cash or check at the Palace Theatre. Or you may purchase your tickets with a credit card by calling the Cumberland County Playhouse Box Office at 484-5000 or online at www.ccplayhouse.com.
More information about the “First Friday” performance series and about PAART and the can be found at website: www.performingartsalliance.org. .

Sep 03- 11

Annual White County Fair

Celebrate the 155th White County Agricultural Fair at the Fairgrounds in Sparta.

For more information visit: www.sparta-chamber.net/events.asp

Sep 04

41st Rugby Village Pilgrimage - The Largest Historic Building Tour In East Tennessee
Visit 20+ museum buildings, lodgings, and private historic and new period homes, enjoy dancing, music & period demonstrations.
For more information call toll-free 888-214-3400 or 423-628-2441.
Lodging may be available at 1880 Newbury House and cottages at a 10%

discount to students. Food service is available at the Harrow Road Café.

The Historic Rugby’s website lists all workshops for the year and includes a map and driving directions. www.historicrugby.org

Baxter Street Fair

The festivities start at 10:00 am with the Parade of the Proud in Downtown Baxter. Education is this year's theme, celebrating the 100th chartered anniversary of Baxter Seminary and the 50th anniversary of Upperman High School.
Other activities will include a 5K Run, vintage car show, vendor booths, live music, auction with proceeds supporting the Baxter Medical Clinic and more. The concert by Legacy Classic Rock Band starts at 7:00 pm. Get more information at 931-284-8949.

Walking Quilt Trail in Red Boiling Springs

Come and join Red Boiling Springs at the grand opening of the “Walking Quilt Trail” at the City Park at 9:15 a.m.   This is a cooperative project of Red Boiling Springs Government and Vision 2020. 

After the kick off...  to stay awhile and join the Annual RBS Lions Club Duck Race at 10:00 am at Palace Park.

10th Annual Camper’s Night Light Contest at Standing Stone

Decorate your campsite with a creative selection of lights. 1st place prize, for most original display, is one week of FREE Camping at Standing Stone State Park. 2nd place prize is two days/nights of FREE Camping at Standing Stone State Park. Judging will begin at dark.

Camping Fee is required to participate! 

Contact: Shawn Hughes, (931) 823-6347

Website: www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/StandingStone/

Sep 04 - 06

The Cannon County Walking Horse Assoc. Labor Day Ride

The ride begins at the fairgrounds in Woodbury at 11:00AM. Contact Cindy Haley at 904-5356 for information.

Sep 05

Bryan Symphony Orchestra Concert Season Opens

The Bryan Symphony Orchestra at Tennessee Tech University opens its concert season with a free performance beginning at 7:30 pm at the Performance Pavilion of Dogwood Park in downtown Cookeville.
The program includes light classics, pop favorites, patriotic music and more. Children’s activities begin at 6:30 pm.  For more information, contact the symphony box office at 931-525-2633.

Website: www.bryansymphony.org or E-mail: contact@bryansymphony.org

Sep 09 thru Nov 21

"Brigadoon" opens at the Cumberland Playhouse

The magic and beauty of the Scottish Highlands – a vital part of Appalachia’s Celtic heritage – form a backdrop for the enchanting story of a magical village that only appears for one day every hundred years. Can two lost American hunters find their way home... will they even want to? Scottish music, Highland dance and unforgettable storytelling combine to create a fable for all ages, filled with unforgettable songs.

Please contact the Playhouse for more information at 931-484-5000.

Visit www.ccplayhouse.com for more detail on all the shows.

Sep 10

"A Taste of Crossville"

A Taste of Crossville returns to Main Street (on the north side of Taylor Street). The fun begins at 5:30 pm with local restaurants and caterers offer tastes of their favorite menu items and specialties.  Tickets are:

 $10.00 for adults; $5.00 for children 6 to 12 and under age 5 free.
For more information please contact 931-787-1324 or www.downtowncrossvilleinc.com .

Australian Blues Artist "Geoff Achison" at the Palace Theatre

The Performance Arts Alliance in Crossville is presenting the concert with Geoff Achison at the Palace Theatre in Crossville at 7:00 pm.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and can be purchased with cash or check at the

Palace Theatre, 72 South Main Street in Crossville. Or with a credit card by calling the Cumberland County Playhouse Box Office at 484-5000 or online at www.ccplayhouse.com

(A small convenience fee will apply.)
More information about the “First Friday” performance series, about PAART and this concert can be found on their website: www.performingartsalliance.org

Sep 10 - 12

Mountaineer Folk Festival at Fall Creek Falls State Park
Check website for event updates: www.vanburenchamber.com

Sep 10 & 11

15th Annual Fall Fun Fest in Downtown Cookeville

Come to Cookeville CityScape’s downtown festival around the Courthouse Square.
Full day of live entertainment on 3 stages, BBQ Cook-off, WCTE’s Station of Imagination, FunFest 5K/10K Run; Art & Crafts and lots more.
Contact CityScape at 931-528-4612 for more details or see www.fallfunfest.com.

54th Middle TN Region Antique Car Club Fall Meet

The car meet & show and Flea Market are in Red Boiling Springs.
Registration is Fri from 10:00 am until 5:30 pm - Sat 7:00 am until 12:00 Noon at The Thomas House Hotel. For further information, contact:  Reed Majors at (615) 483-2661, Glenn Edwards at (615) 444-7315, and Marc Humes at (615) 449-4901 or www.thomashouse@nctc.com

Sep 11

Depot Days in Crossville

The Depot Days Main Street Festival features live music, crafts, booths, food, games and more! Host - Downtown Crossville, Inc. and sponsor Spirit Broadband LLC are planning a full day of events and activities. Vendors are welcome! For more information please call 931-787-1324 or

www.downtowncrossvilleinc.com.

28th Annual Standing Stone Marbles Festival

The all day event starts at 8:00 am.

This is a one of a kind family experience as featured by ESPN, ABC Evening News, Sports Illustrated, Charles Kurault and CBS, Smithsonian Institution, CNN, National Geographic, Southern Living….

Everyone is invited to participate in marble games of all types.

Festival will include kids’ games, marble making, swap meet, tournament play, demonstrations, music and food. (Registration is required for Rolley Hole Tournament).  Contact: Shawn Hughes, (931) 823-6347 or

Website: www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/StandingStone/

Overton County Cruise-In

Time: 4:00 pm,   Location: Court House Square in Livingston.
Contact: Tommy Turner at 931-397-5099 or Jimmy Turner at 931-397-1130,

E-mail: mopar24@twlakes.net

8th Annual Sierra Hull Bluegrass Festival

The city of Byrdstown presents an evening of Bluegrass at the Pickett County Athletic Field with the Eighth Annual Sierra Hull Bluegrass Festival.
Sierra Hull is a resident of Pickett County and presently a student at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Acknowledged by her musical peers, Sierra has received nominations from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IPMA) for Emerging Artist of the Year and Mandolin player of the year.
The concert starts at 3:00 pm with performances from Sierra Hull & Hwy 111, The Bilbreys and Hub City from Cookeville TN. Also appearing will be Marty & Charmaine Lanham and the Dixie Café band at 6:30 pm. Sierra’s brother Cody will take the stage with his band before the evening finale.
Sierra and Hwy 111 will perform the first of three shows at 3:00 pm to kick off the festivities, the second set will beginning at 5:30 with the final set of the evening beginning at 8:30. Tickets will be available at the gate. Tickets will be $7.00 for adults. $3.00 for children between the ages of six and twelve and children under the age of six, admission will be free.

Website: http://www.sierrahull.com

Sep 11- 12

The White Oaks Craft Fair

Located at 1424 John Bragg HWY. In Woodbury, Tn.

A showcase event for artist specializing in metal, textiles, pottery, jewelry, furniture, glass and more. Contact The Art Center at 615-563-2787 or 1-800-235-9073.

Sep 17 -18

Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival in Algood

Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
“To preserve the art and heritage of quilting and related arts, showcase quilts and needle arts, and provide education and a meeting place of experts in the related fields”.

This year's Festival will be better then ever!

Check out the website for more information and to enter your quilts in the Show. For more information see: www.quilt-festival.com.

Sep 17 -19

Cyclemos' 4th Annual Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet

Cyclemos' Motorcycle Museum in Red Boiling Springs is “Bringing Back the Old School Parts Swap”. Come and be a part of Tennessee's largest antique motorcycle show and swap meet from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Trophy show, field games, parts and vendors. Food, live music, camping, special guests, door prizes, and lots of fun for the whole family.
Reserve your room next door at the Armour's Hotel - 615-699-2180 - www.armourshotel.com .
Call Cyclemos Museum at 615-699-5049 for more information or www.cyclemos.com

Sep 17, 18, 24 & 25

“The Four Diamonds” at the Thomas House Hotel

The Stardust Supper Club presents this 1940’s musical dinner show.
An intimate vocal quartet of velvet-voiced singers takes you back in time to visit the simple but finely tuned supper clubs of decades past. A quaint but often-visited venue in America’s towns and cities where black ties and fedoras, fur wraps and rhinestones entered into a relaxing atmosphere of live music, dancing, smooth entertainment, and a fine meal.
All you can eat buffet and dinner theatre ticket $25.00 plus tax. Dinner/Show Time 7:00 p.m. Reservations are required.  Call Miss Evelyn at 615-699-3006

Sep 18

Pioneer Day in Crossville

The annual Pioneer Day festival features Native American dancing and demonstrations, food, live music, heritage demonstrations and more. The event is scheduled for September 18th, 2010 and will be held at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds. For more information call Fair Park Senior Center 931-484-7416.

Website: www.crossville-chamber.com

Legacy Classic Rock Concert in Rugby

Back by popular demand, Upper Cumberland\'s finest classic rock band - Legacy, will share old favorites from the 60\'s, 70\'s & 80\'s. The concert starts at 7:45 pm. This is a benefit concert, tax-deductible donations will be requested. Bring your own chair, non-alcoholic beverages will be for sale. Call 1-888-214-3400 for more information

Sep 18- 19

Mid State Gun & Knife Show in Sparta

Sponsored by the Mid-State Sportsman's Club, the event is held at the White County Agricultural Complex. Admission is $5 for adults, children under12 admitted free with adult.
Doors open Sat. from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sun. from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

 Cumberland County Playhouse Schedule

Sep 01 Smoke on the Mountain at      7:30pm

Sep 02 Smoke on the Mountain at      2:30pm            Southern Comforts at             7:30pm

Sep 03 Southern Comforts at             2:30pm

            A Little Night Music at          7:30pm

Sep 04 A Little Night Music at          2:30pm

            Southern Comforts at             7:30pm

Sep 06 Southern Comforts at             2:30pm

Sep 07  Southern Comforts at                        2:30pm

Sep 09  Southern Comforts at                        2:30pm

            Brigadoon opens at                 7:30pm

Sep 10  Brigadoon at                          7:30pm

Sep 11 Smoke on the Mountain at      10:30am

Sep 11 Brigadoon at                           2:30pm

Sep 11 Songs of Star-Crossed Lovers            8:00pm

Sep 12 A Little Night Music at          2:30pm

Sep 14 Brigadoon at                           2:30pm

            Southern Comforts at             7:30pm

Sep 15 Smoke on the Mountain at      1:00pm

                 A Little Night Music at     7:30pm

Sep 16 Brigadoon at                           7:30pm

Sep 17 Brigadoon at                           1:00pm

            A Little Night Music at          7:30pm

            Quintango at                           8:00pm

 Sep18 Brigadoon  at                          10:30am

            Smoke on the Mountain at      2:30pm