Putnam County Convention Center

06/04/2026

Cookeville Takes Flight - second annual hot air balloon festival!

Get ready for a sky-high adventure at the Cookeville Takes Flight Hot Air Balloon Festival on June 27th at the Putnam County Convention Center!

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎈 Hot Air Balloons
🎈 Tethered Balloon Rides
🎈 Balloon Glow
🎈 Live Entertainment
🎈 Local Vendors & Food

☀️ Morning Flight Session: 6:00 AM
🌅 Festival Activities: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 Putnam County Convention Center
2121 Event Center Drive Cookeville, TN 38501

Admission: $3
Children 12 & Under: FREE

05/26/2026

Mark your calendars for this Saturday, May 30th, 2026 from 10AM–4PM for a fun-filled day the whole family will enjoy!

📍 Putnam County Convention Center
2121 Event Center Dr.
Cookeville, TN 38501

✨ What to expect:
🛍️ Local Vendors
🚚 Delicious Food Trucks
💙 Special Bluey Interaction

05/20/2026

What an honor it was to host Run for the Wall during their two-day visit to Cookeville! 🇺🇸

We are incredibly grateful to all of the riders, organizers, and supporters who made this meaningful event possible. It was a privilege for the Putnam County Convention Center and our community to welcome those who ride in honor of our veterans, active military, and those who never made it home.

A huge thank you goes out to our amazing staff and volunteers for their hard work and dedication behind the scenes. We also want to recognize our incredible sponsors, Fire & EMS personnel, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, County law enforcement, and City Police for helping ensure a safe and successful event for everyone involved.

This year’s cheesecake auction was another unforgettable highlight of the event, raising a record-breaking $10,000 in support of the mission. Thank you to everyone who donated, participated, and helped make this year’s auction such an incredible success!

Without each of you, this experience would not have been possible. Thank you for serving our community and supporting a mission that means so much to so many.

We look forward to welcoming Run For The Wall back to Cookeville again next year! 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

2nd Annual Spring Festival
📅 May 30, 2026
📍 2121 Event Ctr Dr, Cookeville, TN
⏰ 10 AM–4 PM
Full day of:
- Local vendor shopping
- Tasty food trucks
- Bluey meet & greets — 10–12 & 2–3:30
- Petting zoo fun
- Bounce houses

Vendor spots still open:
https://panozzoevents.com/vendorapplications/2nd-annual-spring-fest

05/15/2026

The Putnam County Convention Center is proud to host the American Legion Riders, Department of Tennessee “Be The One” Mid-South Roundup on May 15–17, 2026!

This incredible event brings together riders, veterans, families, and the community for a weekend full of purpose and fun all supporting Tennessee’s mission to end veteran su***de through the Be The One initiative.

Join us in supporting our veterans while enjoying an unforgettable experience right here in Cookeville.

👉 Register and learn more: www.tennesseelegion.org
📍 Location: 2121 Event Center Drive, Cookeville

05/15/2026

We’re getting excited!!! 🎈

Hot Air Balloon Festival, June 27th, "New" Putnam County Fairgrounds, 2121 Event Center Drive. Morning Flight Session at 6am and Evening session 3-9pm. Also Tethered Rides, Balloon Glow, Live Entertainment and Vendors. Admission is $3 per person, kids 12 and under are free. Event by Sassy Socials. For more info go to: https://sassysocials.net

05/04/2026

🇺🇸 Line The Streets: Run For The Wall Returns To Cookeville

🗓️ Monday, May 18th at 4:30pm

Cookeville is proud to once again welcome the incredible riders of Run for the Wall as they make their way across the country on a powerful mission. Each year, this cross-country motorcycle ride brings together veterans, families, and supporters who are “riding for those who can’t”, honoring those who were killed in action, supporting our military, and advocating for POW/MIA awareness.

This year marks the 12th annual visit of the Midway Route to our community and we’re especially honored that Cookeville is their only two-night stay along the journey.

📍 Help us line the streets of Jefferson Avenue as the riders make their way through Cookeville to the Putnam County Convention Center for a private event. Your support means the world to these riders and the mission they carry.

04/21/2026

The Putnam County Convention Center is proud to host the American Legion Riders, Department of Tennessee “Be The One” Mid-South Roundup on May 15–17, 2026!

This incredible event brings together riders, veterans, families, and the community for a weekend full of purpose and fun all supporting Tennessee’s mission to end veteran su***de through the Be The One initiative.

Join us in supporting our veterans while enjoying an unforgettable experience right here in Cookeville.

👉 Register and learn more: www.tennesseelegion.org
📍 Location: 2121 Event Center Drive, Cookeville

04/17/2026

🔥 Get Ready, Cookeville! 🔥

The action is coming to the Putnam County Convention Center as Agoge Fight League takes over on Saturday, April 25, 2026!

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Experience an adrenaline packed night featuring:
🥊 MMA
🥋 Kickboxing
🤼 Grappling

From high energy matchups to nonstop intensity inside the cage, this is your chance to witness some of the region’s toughest fighters go head-to-head all right here in Cookeville.

🎟️ Grab your tickets and get event details at fightertix.com/agoge or call 615-800-1551

11/06/2025

Thank you, Cookeville Lifestyle

Say hello to Tennessee’s newest event venue, the Putnam County Convention Center in Cookeville! With an 8,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom, flexible spaces, and modern amenities, it’s the perfect setting for conferences, galas, weddings, and community events. Non-profit discounts and virtual room design options make planning your next event easier than ever.

📍 2121 Event Center Drive, Cookeville, TN
📞 615.528.6391
🌐 PutnamConvention.com