FIRST FRIDAYS
Art Round Tennessee's First Fridays are pop-up art shows on the first Friday of each month, May through October. Artists exhibit and sell their work in rotating locations throughout Cookeville, and live musicians are often featured.
Mark Your Calendar for 2026 First Fridays:
May 1
June 5
July 3
August 7
September 4
October 2
Friday, May 1, 2026 • 5-8 PM
Spring St. Arts District in Cookeville
Join Art Round Tennessee's FIRST First Friday of the year on May 1 in Cookeville's Spring St. Arts District!
Take a stroll down Spring St. to explore unique shops, meet local artists, and view and purchase original works of art at:
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Vertical Coffee Company: Artist Brittany Robert
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Picasso's Gift Shop: Artist Margarette Bass
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Wonderfill Refillery: Artists Sandy & Bill Miller
Featuring Live Music by Matt Beale.
This event is open to the public for all ages with a suggested donation of just $5 to support local art initiatives.
Our May event is the perfect chance to pick out a special Mother's Day or graduation gift, or just treat yourself! While you're at this event, we encourage you to also patronize other beloved Arts District spots, including:
Poster design by Jaylon McDonald.
May Featured Artists
Brittany Robert of Ink & Finch Studio
Linocut Printmaking
Vertical Coffee Co. | 8 West Spring St
Margarette Bass & Joe Long of MJ Original Creations
Painting
Picasso's Gift Shop | 18 W Spring St
Sandy Miller
Ceramics & Polymer Clay Earrings
Wonderfill Refillery | 17 W Spring St
Bill Miller
Photography
Wonderfill Refillery | 17 W Spring St
