By Michelle Price
Special to the UCBJ
UPPER CUMBERLAND – There’s music in the air as Tennessee celebrates Songwriters Week. Get out and listen to the heartbeat of the state. For a complete list of events statewide, visit tnvacation.com/calendar.
Feb. 22 – March 3
McMinnville – Join Warren Arts at their new home at 5482 Manchester Hwy, Morrison for their production of The Wizard of Oz. Ticket information here.
Feb. 22
Baxter – Join DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards in celebrating “The Soundtrack of America. Made in Tennessee.” at TN Songwriter’s Week Open Mic Night from 6-8 p.m. Songwriters can sign up to perform here.
Cookeville – Come out and celebrate the Broast-iversary with Jake Hoot! From 5 – 8 p.m. Listen to some good music as the Broast celebrates their first anniversary.
Cookeville – Local singer/songwriter Travis Copeland will perform at 37 Cedar starting at 9.
Cookeville – Only two shows left. Don’t miss the Chuck Elliott Band at Red Silo. This award-winning artist and “Voice” contestant is sure to please.
Crossville – Grinder House Coffee Shop Presents “In the House” 6 – 8 p.m. a live singer-songwriter show with a performance by Dave Pahanish, an artist, a three time #1 hit Billboard Country songwriter and he’s a producer.
Feb. 23
Cookeville – The Fumblebuckers are back to rock you at 37 Cedar! Come on out and hear a bunch of the songs from their upcoming album, “Lost in the Sauce”. Showtime is 9 p.m. to Midnight.
Cookeville – Don’t miss Daytripper at Red Silo as they bring awesome new original music and a colorful acoustic spin on covers!
Granville – The Kevin Prater Band takes the stage at Sutton Ole Time Music Hour at T.B. Sutton General Store. Tickets are $20 for the show and a Southern dinner.
Pall Mall – Come out and enjoy the Annual Pig Championship at Forbus General Store. Stop by and have a great time watching if you don’t play. Everything begins at high noon!
Sparta – Drop into Happy Trails Brewing Company as they present hometown favorites Soulfisssh – Live at HTBC from 7-9 p.m. playing all your R&B favorites.
March 1 – 3
Cookeville – See the latest trends in home building, remodeling, decorating, and landscaping at the Upper Cumberland Home and Garden Show at the Hyder Burks Pavillion. Show hours 4- -8 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. and 12 – 4 p.m. Sun.
March 1
Cookeville – Red Silo welcomes Jeff Crouch live from 8 – 10 p.m. Enjoy all your favorites from this long time local favorite.
March 2
Cookeville – Red Silo welcomes Heart and Soul live from 8 – 10 p.m. Get your groove on to their blend of music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
Sparta – Drop into Happy Trails Brewing Company as they present Melissa Plett and her hauntingly soulful, foot-stomping country.
Ongoing
Cookeville – Vintage Planet and Lane Motor Museum travel to the Cookeville History Museum with their Micro Cars exhibit. The exhibit runs from Jan. 26 through March 23. The exhibit is free to the public.
Crossville – Join your friends at the Cumberland County Playhouse as they present Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park. The comedy runs Jan. 26 – March 22. Showtimes and Tickets are available here.
Crossville – Take a journey out of the zoo and onto the stage with your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as the Cumberland County Playhouse presents Madagascar.The adventure runs from Feb. 2 – March 1. Showtimes and tickets are available here.
For more information, contact Ruth Dyal, executive director for the Upper Cumberland Tourism Association, at 931-537-6347 or by email at uctourism@gmail.com.
