Plan Your Visit

The page provides information about visiting Poplar Grove Baptist Church in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Service Times

Sunday Mornings

Sunday School Classes (9-10am)
Classes offered for Pre-K through Senior Adults. Nursery is available for any children younger. View class listings by clicking here.

Sunday Morning Service. (10:15-11:45am)
Our sanctuary offers floor seating as well as a balcony which is accessed through the lobby in front of the sanctuary at Door B shown below.

Children’s Church (10:15-11:45am)
Children Worship is our large group worship/teaching time, where we teach kids how to worship our Savior through the teaching of His word. We also provide opportunities for friendships to flourish through recreation and missional projects.

Children in Pre-K through 4th grade join their families in the Sanctuary after Sunday School for the start of worship and are dismissed during the offering to head downstairs for Children’s Worship in the Kids Zone.

Ask a greeter at the door if you need directions on where to go or let us know you’re coming ahead of time.

Note: Nursery is available throughout Sunday School and the Sunday morning service

SUNDAY EVENINGS

Sunday Night Adult Bible Study (5:30-6:30pm)
Pastor Jason teaches an adult Bible Study on Sunday nights located in the sanctuary.

Student Night Bible Study (5:30-6:30pm)
Students walk through a book of the Bible and/or biblical doctrine. Then they have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions with our adult leaders. Students meet in the youth room

Children's Evening Classes (5:30-6:30pm)
Children are divided into age-appropriate classes where they learn biblical truths through engaging Bible lessons. After the lesson, children have the opportunity to discuss what they’ve learned, ask questions, and connect with adult leaders. Each evening also includes time for fun, activities, and play as children grow in their understanding of God’s Word and build friendships. Children meet in the Kidszone.

*Nursery available during Sunday Evening Services.

Wednesday Evenings

Dinner in the Gym (5-6pm)
Dinner is offered in the gym on Wednesday nights. Cost is $3/person with a max of $12/family. 3 and under eat free. Reservations are required. To make reservations, check under the events tab for our Wednesday Meal.

Awana Programs (6-7:30pm)
Awana is for children ages 3 through 5th grade. Check-in takes place in the Kids Zone. Children memorize Scripture, participate in a biblically based lesson led by adult leaders, and enjoy fun games and activities.

*Nursery is available for children ages 0–2.

Student Service & Discipleship Groups (6-7:30pm)
Wednesday nights begin with a joint middle and high school service where they worship through song, hearing a message, and then breaking off into connect groups. These groups are organized into guys/girls and grade, then discuss application of the message they heard earlier.

Adult Equip Bible Classes (6-7pm)
Click the Wednesday flyer link below to view Equip Adult Classes being offered this semester. Each Wednesday we offer men’s, women’s and co-ed adult classes at 6:oopm. Flyer gives details on class description and locations.

PLEASE NOTE: Wednesdays during school breaks, there will be no Wednesday Meal. Wednesday evening services will meet at 6:00 PM, with Adults in the Sanctuary, Grove Students in the Youth Room, and Grove Kids in the Kids Zone. Wednesday Meals, Awana, and Equip Bible Classes will resume after the break.

Thursday Evenings

Thursday Night Young Adult Ministry (YAMs) (6:00-8:00pm)
Dinner, Devotional, and Fellowship
Our college and young adults meet every Thursday evening for a shared meal and time in the Word. Come hungry and leave encouraged.
For questions, directions, or more info, please email jason@poplargrove.church.  

Wednesday Flyer

Get plugged in and grow with us on Wednesday evenings! Our Wednesday Flyer includes all of our current semester classes, along with class descriptions, meeting locations, and other helpful details.
Find a class that interests you and join us this Wednesday!

where are we located?

4365 Rocky Point Road
Cookeville, Tennessee 38506
931-526-9355

where do I go when I arrive?

There are two main entrances to Poplar Grove. If arriving for the Sunday School hour (9-10am), enter through Door A shown below. If arriving for Sunday Service (~10-10:15am), enter through Door B. When you arrive, you will be greeted by church members at either entrance who can help direct you and your family wherever you need to go.

On Wednesday nights, enter through Door A for all activities.

Let us know you're coming

If you are planning to attend soon, let us know! Alternately, if you have any additional questions this page has not answered, simply fill out the form and someone from our staff will reach out to you directly.