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Arts & Entertainment

A Bestselling Author, Local Changemakers & More: Inside the Cookeville Lifestyle Fall 2026 Issue

The Fall 2026 edition of Cookeville Lifestyle is officially available now, and this issue is packed with stories celebrating creativity, community, local business and…
CookevilleSep 173 min read
Photo of BSO outdoor concert BY TERRY ASHBURN
Arts & Entertainment

Bryan Symphony Orchestra’s 63rd Season Strikes a Nostalgic Chord at Derryberry Hall

When Cookeville's Bryan Symphony Orchestra opens its 63rd season this fall, it won't just be a change of venue, it will be a return…
CookevilleJul 212 min read
Audience sits in lawn chairs on grass watching a musical group perform on an outdoor bandshell under trees at dusk.
Arts & Entertainment

Third Thursdays Concert Series Returns to Dogwood Performance Pavilion

Enjoy warm summer evenings filled with live music as the Third Thursdays Concert Series returns to the Dogwood Performance Pavilion. Hosted May through August,…
CookevilleMay 132 min read
Navy poster for the Cookeville Art Gala and Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16th at Willow Window, featuring four painted
Nonprofits

Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery to Host First Annual Art Gala Fundraiser at Willow Window

Cookeville Art Studio & Gallery is set to host its First Annual Art Gala Fundraiser on May 16 at Willow Window, bringing together local…
CookevilleMay 72 min read
Two smiling friends clink orange and red cocktails across a round wooden table with a deep-dish pizza, pasta and a green
Food & Drink

The Best Date Night Restaurants in Cookeville

Where Atmosphere Meets Intention In a town built on community, connection comes naturally. But when it comes to date night, the setting still matters.…
CookevilleMay 45 min read
Promotional banner for the Americana Roots Music Festival, May 21-24, 2026, with an acoustic guitar, "Jammin at Hippie
Arts & Entertainment

Where the Mountains Still Sing: Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s

Protecting a Family Legacy and an Americana Tradition Some places don’t just host music, they grow it. On a farm tucked into the mountains…
CookevilleApr 278 min read
A bearded man in a black cowboy hat and blue button-up shirt sings into a microphone under stage lights, with a blurred
Arts & Entertainment

From Cookeville to the Spotlight Once Again: Jake Hoot Delivers Another Winning Moment on The Voice

Explore Jake Hoot's journey after winning The Voice in 2019 and his impactful return to the stage for the Battle of Champions.
CookevilleApr 73 min read
Musician playing acoustic guitar at Red Silo Brewing Company in Upper Cumberland.
Arts & Entertainment

Creativity on display: Tennessee Tech’s ‘Kaleidoscope’ set to dazzle Cookeville’s WestSide

Tennessee Tech University’s School of Music and theatre program will host “Kaleidoscope: A Music and Theatre Showcase” on Sunday, March 8, from 1 to…
CookevilleFeb 253 min read
Young girl blowing sparkles, joyful moment, Upper Cumberland lifestyle.
Arts & Entertainment

Cookeville Native Elle Lisic Turns Childhood Acting Dreams Into Reality

An astronaut. A doctor. An athlete. A pop star. Childhood dreams are boundless. But for one Cookeville native, those dreams are becoming a reality.…
CookevilleJun 143 min read
Man smiling with hand on head, casual portrait.
Arts & Entertainment

Tyrone Carver of Mystique Productions | Cookeville’s Go-To DJ and Community Encourager

Tyrone Carver is Cookeville. If you’ve attended a wedding, prom, or special event in the Upper Cumberland, you probably know Tyrone Carver. Since 2010,…
CookevilleMay 253 min read
Young woman sitting by a tree in a winter landscape, enjoying the outdoors.
Arts & Entertainment

Finding Her Own Voice: Lily Bethke’s Journey Beyond The Smoky Nights

Cookeville singer-songwriter Lily Bethke opens up about vulnerability, creativity, and her new musical chapter following The Smoky Nights, embracing her own sound and artistic…
CookevilleFeb 55 min read
Happy senior woman shopping for health supplements at pharmacy.
Arts & Entertainment

The Whimsy of Being Alive: The Art of Marilee Hall

Discover the whimsical, narrative-driven ceramic art of Cookeville artist Marilee Hall, whose nearly 40-year career brings compassion, storytelling, and imagination to life through clay.
CookevilleFeb 52 min read

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