Events in Sparta today

At Putnam County Fairgrounds, Buck Wild highlights an ADGA sanctioned show with three rings for bucks, evaluated by judges Beth Beck, Emily Morgan, and Jay Rudolph. Activities also include buck collection with Triple W Genetics and an AI clinic featuring Jessica Sellars. Free fun classes add to the program, with a costume contest and a best beard competition, each awarding a prize to the winner. The wether jackpot class directs half of the jackpot entry fees to the winning wether, and entries must be of an ADGA breed, though ADGA registration is not required. A silent auction table offers a prize to the person who brings the highest selling item, and a potluck dinner is planned. Entries are handled through Showman.

A live performance spotlights Delnora’s roots-rich sound, shaped by Appalachian beginnings in Southern West Virginia and honed on prominent Nashville stages. A descendant of fiddler Henry Reed, whose work is archived at the Library of Congress, she recorded her first album in high school, raced through a communications degree while spinning country hits on local radio, then moved to Tennessee where her talent was quickly recognized by the team at Dale Morris and Associates, leading to development deals with Dreamworks/Universal and RCA. Critics have praised her clear, emotionally resonant vocals, and her path has included co-founding the duo Blue Eyed Grass with Jayron Weaver and co-writing the bluegrass No. 1 Return To Windy Mountain with Grammy winner Carl Jackson for Sideline. Today, she champions Positive Country, blending roots, country, folk, Americana, and bluegrass. Her album Blank Page earned New Artist of the Year and Inspirational Song of the Year at the Inspirational Country Music Awards, with multiple singles reaching No. 1 on outlets such as Cashbox Magazine, PowerSource, Christian Voice, and Christian Music Weekly. The music video for Man At The Well won at the International Country Gospel Music Association, and her duet Peacemaker with Chris Golden reached the Top 5 on Inspirational Country charts, with a video filmed at Kentucky landmarks tied to the region’s musical heritage. She debuted My Own Way on the Grand Ole Opry stage during the Inspirational Country Music Awards and has also been honored as Favorite Country Gospel Soloist at the Gospel Music Fan Awards. In 2026 she received Female Vocalist of the Year at the 30th annual ICMA Awards at the Grand Ole Opry, while her single Looking For The Light premiered on WSM. Across eight studio albums and a Christmas EP, Delnora has shared stages and studios with artists such as Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Keb Mo, Brad Paisley, Craig Morgan, Marty Stuart, Daryl Singletary, and The Steep Canyon Rangers, and she contributed to Orthophonic Joy – The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited on Sony Records as part of The Shotgun Rubies. A longtime Tennessee resident with enduring West Virginia roots, she brings a seasoned storyteller’s touch, steady faith, and uplifting perspective to songs that value authenticity, melody, and heart.

Forever Abbey Road brings a modern edge to the Beatles’ catalog, performed by a collective of Nashville musicians who blend current production sensibilities with vibrant rock energy. The show moves between faithful renditions and extended improvisations, unveiling new arrangements that showcase standout technical skill. Individually, the performers have collaborated with artists such as Garth Brooks, Peter Frampton, Elton John, Trisha Yearwood, Willie Nelson, The Fab Four, Nickelback, Bailey Zimmerman, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, and Cody Johnson. Their concerts have filled theaters across the Southeast and earned repeat invitations at venues and Beatles-focused festivals, and they regularly fill City Winery Nashville each month with their Nashville Beatles brunch show. Members have also worked alongside figures closely connected to the Beatles’ legacy, including engineer Geoff Emerick, Joey Molland of Badfinger, and Denny Laine and Steve Holley from Paul McCartney and Wings. For wheelchair and wheelchair companion seating, call the Palace Box Office at (931) 484-6133.

Eden Storm brings an outdoor rock and roll show to Twisted Oaks in Smithville, Tennessee. The family-owned venue features a log cabin look and an outdoor, camping-style setting that suits the fall season. Expect crisp air, time with friends, and live music beneath the night sky.

Miss Crossville, TN is a semi glitz, beauty only pageant at the Cumberland County High School Auditorium. Contestants present age appropriate hair and makeup, and flippers are not permitted. Age divisions range from infants under one year through seniors, with categories for 12 to 23 months, 2 to 3, 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 13, 14 to 17, 18 to 29, 30 to 44, Elite Ms 45 to 60, Senior 60 and up, and a Modern division. A Ms Spectacular will be named in every age group, with each winner receiving a crown and sash. Division queens also receive crowns and sashes, and first and second alternates are crowned. An optional People’s Choice is $1 per vote, voting can be gathered in advance, and there will be one winner for ages 0 to 9 and another for ages 10 and up, each earning a crown. Side awards for prettiest hair, eyes, dress, and smile are recognized with certificates. The Carley’s Caring Crown humanitarian project collects items for the House of Hope for kids at Christmas. Pajamas are worth 10 points, and each pair of socks or undergarments is worth 1 point. Door admission is free for each contestant and one adult, $5 for additional adults, $3 for children, and free for children five and under. Entry is $50 and covers beauty and side awards, and an optional photogenic category is included.

Dream Country Brewing in Cookeville hosts a live standup showcase curated by Encore Comedy, pairing great beer with laugh-filled sets from comics traveling in from across Tennessee and the Eastern US. It delivers the feel of a comedy club without the high prices or hassle. Past Encore Comedy productions have highlighted performers with credits at the Comedy Cellar, the Laugh Factory, and Madison Square Garden, along with writers from SNL and Conan, Kill Tony golden ticket winners, writers for The Onion, and comedians with Don't Tell and Drybar specials. Every edition features a new mix of talent, so each show offers a fresh lineup.

A conversation centered on the haunted side of DeKalb County, exploring eerie themes connected to the area.

DunnSpunn Studios presents Finklepott’s Fairy Hair, with reservations available for a sparkling hair dusting. It takes place on the second Thursday of each month in Cookeville. The setting is a fiber arts studio celebrated for imaginative, one of a kind art batts, where each blend tells its own story through color, shimmer, and texture that recall everything from beloved storybook characters to beach pebbles and cozy autumn afternoons. Katelyn handcrafts every batt with care using an eclectic mix of fibers that includes mohair, bamboo, alpaca, and plenty of locally sourced wool.