
Free Listing✔ Verified: June 10, 2026
A creative haven where makers, dreamers, and DIYers turn their wildest ideas into reality.
UC Makerspace (UCM) launched in 2019 with a bold mission: to create a space where creativity belongs to everyone. Born from big ideas, small budgets, and a stubborn belief in hands-on innovation, UCM provides tools, community, and opportunity for makers of all skill levels to build, learn, and collaborate in Cookeville’s Upper Cumberland region.
After pausing during the pandemic, UC Makerspace returned with renewed determination to provide a space where innovation and laughter collide. Supported by Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter, Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton, the USDA Rural Development Authority, and Tennessee Tech University’s Center for Rural Innovation, UCM stands as a testament to regional commitment to bold, collaborative, hands-on creativity.
UC Makerspace was built by creators, parents, problem-solvers, and community members who believe that with the right tools and the right people, anything is buildable. The team brings together diverse experience from tech, health, education, fabrication, logistics, and lived life—united by a passion for hands-on innovation and community empowerment.
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, UC Makerspace is committed to strengthening creativity and opportunity throughout the Upper Cumberland. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law and directly support programs that make making accessible to everyone.
UC Makerspace isn’t just a workshop—it’s a movement rooted in the belief that creativity belongs to everyone. Founded on big ideas and a stubborn commitment to accessibility, UCM brings together makers, dreamers, and over-ambitious DIYers in a space designed for collaboration, learning, and bold experimentation. Whether you’re building a robot, perfecting a sourdough masterpiece, or attempting something entirely new, UCM provides the tools, community, and support to turn your wildest ideas into reality.
What truly sets UC Makerspace apart is its deep community roots and nonprofit mission. With early and continued support from local government leaders, regional development authorities, and Tennessee Tech University, UCM represents a regional commitment to hands-on innovation and creative opportunity. This isn’t a commercial venture—it’s a community investment in the future of making in the Upper Cumberland.
Stay connected with UC Makerspace on social media for updates on events, workshops, and community projects. Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ucmakerspace and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ucmakerspace/ for the latest news from the makerspace. Visit their website at https://ucmakerspace.org/ for more information about membership, programs, and how to support their mission of strengthening creativity and opportunity in the Upper Cumberland.
Directory listing reviewed and updated June 10, 2026. Contact the business directly for current hours, pricing, and availability.