Parrottsville Community Library

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

Don't miss your chance to see Edgar Allan Poe & Other Haunted Stories in the Woods (2026). Tickets are still available but they're going fast! ⁣
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10/21/2026

The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office is hosting the 3rd Annual Boo Bash event on

Tuesday, October 27th, from 5 pm – 7:30 pm, on the Courthouse lawn.

We will have a costume contest, photo booth, food trucks, music,

inflatables - provided by the Newport Tourism Information Center /Historic

Downtown Newport - and of course, LOTS of trick or treating!!

We look forward to seeing you.

If you participated last year, they will be emailing this week. If you didn’t participate, you may register on the Cocke County Sheriff Office app under, “More” then “Boo Bash Registration.”

UPDATE 🚨

We are already receiving a HUGE response for booths at our upcoming Boo Bash – THANK YOU!!
To register, please go to the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office app, click “More” then click “Boo Bash Registration.”

You may also call the Sheriff’s Office at 423.623.6004 or email April at [email protected].

🚨 PLEASE NOTE: All of our Food Truck Spots are filled. We cannot accept any more at this time.

A few of things to remember:
This is a trick or treating event for candy/treat distribution. NO VENDORS EXCEPT FOR FOOD TRUCKS.
No campaigning - this is not a political event. Please do not place campaign signs/cards/etc. at your booth.
Please be kid friendly with your decorations, costumes and treats/handout.

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

10/21/2026

🏈 Tailgate Favorites Made Healthier

Football season is here, and so are the snacks! Join UT Extension's Mobile Teaching Kitchen for a FREE hands-on cooking demonstration where you'll learn how to make crowd-pleasing tailgate favorites that are flavorful, budget-friendly, and better for your health.

During this demonstration, you'll learn:
✅ Simple ingredient swaps to reduce fat, sodium, and calories
✅ Ways to add more fruits and vegetables to game-day meals
✅ Budget-friendly recipes perfect for tailgates, potlucks, and family gatherings
✅ Food safety tips for serving food outdoors
✅ Healthy cooking techniques that don't sacrifice flavor

Participants will enjoy recipe demonstrations, nutrition tips, and ideas you can take home for football season and upcoming holiday gatherings.

📅 Choose the date that works best for you:

📍 Parrottsville Community Library
November 16 at 4:30 PM

OR

📍 Cosby Community Library
November 23 at 4:30 PM

Register at: tiny.utk.edu/payonline under "FCS Options"

Questions? Contact Amanda Huggins at [email protected] or 423-623-7531 Ext. 4.