Cookeville Leisure Services Department

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Cane Creek Sportsplex presents Cookeville Open Pickleball Tournament📍 Cane Creek Pickleball Courts📅 June 13–14⏰ Play sta...
06/13/2026

Cane Creek Sportsplex presents Cookeville Open Pickleball Tournament
📍 Cane Creek Pickleball Courts
📅 June 13–14
⏰ Play starts at 8 a.m.

Saturday: Gender Doubles
Sunday: Mixed Doubles

Players of all skill levels will compete in divisions ranging from 3.0–5.0.

Registration is officially closed, but the community is invited to come out and cheer on the teams throughout the weekend!

While you’re there, cool off at the new Splashpad, stop by our Leisure Services table in the morning for prizes and giveaways, and check out the Cane Creek Gymnasium.

Presented by Leisure Services

06/13/2026

The Cookeville History Museum has unveiled a mural on the side of its building featuring local landmarks and a simple message: "Find your story in Cookeville." Cultural Arts Superintendent Rex Bennett said the project was made possible through a grant from Tennessee's 250th Commission to the Friends...

06/13/2026

Cookeville Department of Leisure Services converts the former police station into a new administrative hub and Performing Arts Center expansion.

06/12/2026

☀️ It's June, and that means summer is here in Cookeville!

Whether you're exploring our parks and trails, cooling off at the splash pad, attending local events, or discovering new favorite spots around town, there's no shortage of ways to make memories this season.

We've put together the ultimate Cookeville Summer Bucket List to help you make the most of your summer. How many can you check off before the season ends?

📸 If you complete any items on the bucket list, be sure to snap a photo and tag the City of Cookeville on social media, we'd love to see your summer adventures!

What's on your Cookeville summer bucket list? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️



City of Cookeville TN- Laurin Wheaton, Mayor City of Cookeville - Luke Eldridge, Vice Mayor City of Cookeville - Chad Gilbert, Councilman City of Cookeville, TN- Ali C. Bagci, Councilman City of Cookeville - Eric Walker, Councilman

06/12/2026

A new piece of history is now part of downtown Cookeville with the unveiling of a vibrant new mural on the exterior of the Cookeville History Museum.

Leisure Services Athletics Volleyball Camp is almost here! Join us for our Beginners Camp June 15–19 and Intermediate Ca...
06/12/2026

Leisure Services Athletics Volleyball Camp is almost here! Join us for our Beginners Camp June 15–19 and Intermediate Camp July 13–17.

Both camps will be held from 8 AM–12 PM with drop-off between 7–8 AM and pickup between 12–1 PM. Registration is open now and will close the Friday before each camp begins.

Cost is $100 per camp week. Don’t miss a fun week of learning skills, drills, and teamwork this summer!

Presented by Leisure Services

These are the top 5 name pairs for the baby ospreys at Cane Creek Park!1. Paprika + Cinnamon2. Sugar + Spice3. Cane + Cr...
06/12/2026

These are the top 5 name pairs for the baby ospreys at Cane Creek Park!

1. Paprika + Cinnamon

2. Sugar + Spice

3. Cane + Creek

4. Biscuit + Gravy

5. Bibbidi + Bobbidi

At the Leisure Services Department, the top choices are Biscuit + Gravy, Paprika + Cinnamon, and Cane + Creek! Let us know what your favorite is by Thursday, June 18, 2026! We’ll reveal the names of the chicks on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Make sure to follow along to stay updated with the osprey family!

06/10/2026
🎬🌟 Everyone deserves to enjoy movie night.At After Dark Movies in the Park, all featured films include captions so that ...
06/10/2026

🎬🌟 Everyone deserves to enjoy movie night.

At After Dark Movies in the Park, all featured films include captions so that more members of our community can share in the experience. We are committed to creating welcoming, inclusive events where everyone can gather, connect, and enjoy a great night under the stars.

Join us for the upcoming screenings:

🎥 June 12 – How to Train Your Dragon (2025 Live Action)
🎥 June 19 – Zootopia 2
🎥 June 26 – Hamilton

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends for free outdoor entertainment in downtown Cookeville. Concessions will be available for purchase.

📍 Dogwood Performance Pavilion
43 N. Walnut Ave.
🕗 Movies begin at dark (around 8 p.m.)

We look forward to seeing you there for a summer of movies, community, and fun for all.

Sponsored by State Representative Ryan Williams

What an AMAZING day at the Third Annual Dogwood Community Band Festival!A huge thank you to all of the incredible bands ...
06/10/2026

What an AMAZING day at the Third Annual Dogwood Community Band Festival!

A huge thank you to all of the incredible bands who participated and helped fill the park with music and community spirit. We’re also so grateful for our sponsors — Cookeville Leisure Services Department, Imagine Foundry, UC Makerspace, Pepsi, and the Cookeville Community Band — for helping make this awesome festival possible.

Thank you as well to everyone who came out to enjoy the performances, kids activities, food vendors, and local organization booths. It truly was one unforgettable day in the park!

Missed the festival? You can still catch a little of the magic, Monday, June 15, at the Dogwood Performance Pavilion for the next Community Band Concert at 7:30 PM. We hope to see you there!

Photo creds: Sarah N. Dingwall

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10 E Broad Street
Cookeville, TN
38501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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