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, his smiling face and exceptional talent have been on display at hundreds of gatherings across the region.
Tyrone is Cookeville.
Born and raised here, he graduated from Cookeville High School and later became a band member at Tennessee Tech University. He has celebrated countless brides and grooms and built lasting relationships with venues and families throughout the Upper Cumberland.
Fun fact: while a student at TTU, Tyrone won a Drumline National Championship in 1996 with Music City Mystique, a world-renowned theatrical percussion ensemble based in Nashville. Incredible, right?
Tyrone Carver’s story has unfolded right here in Cookeville, and because of both his talent and his kindness, it is one worth celebrating.
While a DJ by trade, serving the community through his company Mystique Productions, Tyrone’s real work is encouragement.
“I love being able to put a smile on someone’s face,” Carver said. “If I’m not able to do that, I’ve not done my job.”
That passion for joy is especially evident each year as Tyrone lends his skill to Rising Above’s Night to Shine. This prom, designed for individuals ages 14 and up with special needs, partners with the Tim Tebow Foundation and Life Church to create an unforgettable evening.
“It’s one of those events you have to see to truly understand,” Carver shared. “The energy is over the top. Some of the attendees have never been to a prom before. You see adults grinning the entire time, filled with light and laughter. It’s a time for them to let loose, be who they are, and have no fear of what anyone thinks. It’s priceless. It gives you chill bumps that don’t go away.”
Tyrone gives back by using entertainment as his medicine.
From studying music in high school under David Talbert, which sparked his love of Gospel and Jazz, to an internship promoting local radio, he has combined humility with a commitment to mastering his craft. That dedication has carved out a special place for him in the community.
“Cookeville trusts me,” Tyrone said. “I started from the bottom and built faith with the people in this awesome city. Through that process, I’ve learned and adapted to serve each event in the strongest and most versatile way possible.”
Choosing to launch his own small business was not easy, but it has proven worthwhile. Because of that journey, Tyrone is quick to encourage other entrepreneurs, especially those entering the entertainment industry.
“Stick to your dreams. There will be times when you want to give up, but keep moving forward,” he said. “As with any profession, the industry trends in many different directions, but you can continue to thrive if you stay focused, keep growing, and keep the faith.”
Tyrone Carver is Cookeville, and we are grateful he calls it home.
— By Andrew Buckner
Photo by Cris Stroud
Follow or hire Mystique Productions for your next event by visiting, http://www.mystiqueproductionsdjservice.com.
Anthony was featured as one of our Movers and Shakers in the Summer 2023 edition of Cookeville Lifestyle. The magazine can be found HERE.
