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Cookeville, Tennessee Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Cookeville bookshop became a haven for songwriters
  • How Tennessee Tech powered past Furman to stay perfect in SoCon
  • How to save your spot at Cookeville’s 2026 Women’s Conference

Also on today's calendar: Coffee Pop Up and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Turning sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Planted in public soil (herald-citizen.com) — Cookeville’s Plenty Downtown Bookshop is celebrating one year of its monthly Booked & Unplugged songwriter series, underwritten by Hip Cookeville and now drawing its biggest crowds yet. The nonprofit shop has become a creative hub for local and visiting musicians, poets, and residents, with organizers planning more venues and even a teen edition to spotlight and pay young songwriters.
   

2. Golden Eagles take down Furman to open SoCon play 2-0 (ttusports.com) — Tennessee Tech volleyball gave Cookeville fans plenty to cheer about, topping Furman 3–1 at the Hooper Eblen Center to open Southern Conference play 2–0. The Golden Eagles showed resilience after dropping the second set, then controlled the final two behind strong performances from hitters Audrey Berkebile and Alayna Pierce and setter Morgan Petelin. The win keeps Tech’s early conference momentum rolling at home.
   

3. Chamber Women's Conference 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com) — Cookeville residents can register now for the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber Women’s Conference, coming Oct. 21 to Leslie Town Centre downtown. The full-day event features speakers, networking, and sessions on risk-taking and career growth, with member and non-member pricing, and local sponsor Ford of Cookeville helping keep it accessible for area professionals and emerging leaders.
   

4. Smithville Groundbreaking Advances UC Habitat Mission (theucnow.com) — Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is helping a local mother and daughter secure a new home in Smithville, with the family contributing sweat equity through construction and volunteer hours at the Cookeville ReStore. Leaders say the project, funded by local donors and events like the Fiddler 5K and a chili cook-off, addresses shrinking supplies of affordable starter homes across the region. Another Smithville build is expected within 18 months, expanding options for area families.
   

5. Tech Student Noah Mears To Film New Comedy-Thriller (theucnow.com) — A Tennessee Tech student is turning Cookeville into the backdrop for a feature-length hitman comedy, filmed with support from Tech’s Communication and Media Department. Writer-director Noah Mears is using the project to build a stronger film culture at Tech and in town, with a planned December premiere likely at the Backdoor Playhouse.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Patio set free to anyone with the skill to refinish it.
    Includes 2 captain chairs ( not in photo). Pick up only please (Nextdoor Cookeville)
  • Who wants some fresh sour dough cinnamon rolls!???
    1 batch of 10 for $20.00 or $3.00 a piece! If a bigger batch is needed for an event, I will give a discount! Follow our Facebook page for all the… (Nextdoor Huntington Woods)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Early AM Crew Member in Cookeville. Apply here.
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Cookeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cookeville here.

Ok Cookeville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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