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Cookeville & the Upper Cumberland
A resident's field guide to Cookeville
The site lists what is changing, places to go, and plans across Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland.
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Cookeville is between the Highland Rim and the Cumberland Plateau.
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Today covers alerts and specials. Places cover towns and businesses. Plans cover events and guides. Lists include a review date.
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Plans for the next few days
Festivals, concerts, and markets across the Upper Cumberland
Farmers Market
Cookeville Farmers Market, Spring Season
Cookeville's weekly farmers market returns for the spring season with local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, and handmade crafts. Opens every Saturday morning through October.
FreeArts
Shakespeare in the Park: All's Well That Ends Well
Cookeville's free outdoor Shakespeare tradition returns for its 22nd season. Performances begin at 7 PM on October 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10. The October 10 finale also includes an all-day festival with themed vendors. Bring chairs, blankets, or a picnic.
FreeConcert
Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
Enjoy free live music at the Cookeville Depot Museum from 11:30 AM to 1 PM on October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Admission is free, with an optional $10 lunch available onsite and drinks for $1.
FreeCommunity
Downtown History Hike
Explore downtown Cookeville's history with a guided "hike" between the Cookeville Depot Museum and the Cookeville History Museum on Broad Street. The season's final hike, held the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Free and open to all ages.
FreeFestival
Liberty Square: A Lester Flatt Celebration
Sparta honors its bluegrass heritage with a free full day of national, international, and regional bluegrass artists performing downtown. More than 100 food and craft booths surround the main stage in front of the historic Oldham Theater.
FreeFestival
7th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Smithville welcomes fall from 10 AM to 3 PM with a free mini pumpkin patch, arts and crafts vendors, and food trucks.
Best Of Cookeville
Restaurants, coffee, hikes, and other lists
Each list has a review date.
Best Of list
Best Restaurants in Cookeville, TN
- 1The Putnam Room
- 237 Cedar Restaurant & Bar
- 3Irrationale Kitchen + Taps
- 4Father Tom's Pub
- 5Restaurant Seven
Best Of list
Best Things To Do in Cookeville, TN
- 1Burgess Falls State Park
- 2Cummins Falls State Park
- 3Tennessee Legend Distillery
- 4Red Silo Brewing Company
- 5Cookeville Depot Museum
Best Of list
Best Coffee Shops in Cookeville, TN
- 1Vertical Coffee Company
- 2Soul Craft Coffee
- 3Poet's Coffee
- 4Meg's Bread
- 57 Brew Coffee
Best Of list
Best Hikes Near Cookeville, TN
- 1Burgess Falls State Park
- 2Cummins Falls State Park
- 3Window Cliffs State Natural Area
- 4Bee Rock Recreation Area
- 5Cane Creek Park
Explore
Businesses, events, schools, and towns
The directory also includes government meeting summaries and Best Of lists.
Place
Business Directory
The directory lists restaurants, contractors, healthcare, and other local businesses in the Upper Cumberland.
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Events
The events list includes festivals, farmers markets, concerts, and other community events in the Upper Cumberland.
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Best Of Cookeville
The Best Of section has 30 or more lists, including restaurants, coffee, hikes, and bars.
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Schools
The schools section lists public and private schools in Putnam County and surrounding districts.
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Local Government
The government section has meeting summaries for city council, the county commission, and the school board.
Place
Towns & Places
Town guides cover Cookeville, Algood, Sparta, Crossville, and the Upper Cumberland.
New to Cookeville
Guides for moving, visiting, and living here
Guides cover a new address, Tennessee Tech, a weekend visit, cost of living, and Nashville.
Cookeville New Resident Checklist
The checklist covers utilities, records, schools, healthcare, and the first 30 days at a new address.
Tennessee Tech Student & Parent Guide
The guide covers move-in, housing, transportation, dining, safety, and family visits.
Visit Cookeville Weekend Itinerary
The itinerary has one-day and two-day plans for downtown, waterfalls, weather backups, and accessibility.
Is Cookeville a Good Place to Live?
The guide covers cost of living, jobs, schools, and outdoor recreation.
Cost of Living in Cookeville
The guide covers housing, utilities, groceries, and taxes, with Nashville comparisons.
Cookeville vs. Nashville
The guide compares housing, commute, jobs, and quality of life in Cookeville and Nashville.
Local vs. Chain Restaurants
The guide compares Cookeville local restaurants and chain restaurants by category.
Outdoors
Parks, waterfalls, and trails
Spots in Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland, with distance and admission on each card.
Place
Burgess Falls
Four waterfalls. Admission is free. The trail is 1.6 miles round trip.
Free admission
1.6-mile round trip
Place
Cummins Falls
Tennessee's 8th largest waterfall. It has a swimming hole. Gorge permits are required in season.
Natural swimming hole
Gorge permits required in season
Place
Center Hill Lake
The lake covers 18,000 acres. It has boating, fishing, and multiple marinas.
Boating & fishing
Multiple marinas
Place
Cumberland Trail
The trail is 300 miles along the Plateau rim, with day and multi-day options.
Cliff-edge views
Day & multi-day options
Resources
Food, healthcare, housing, and transit
Listings for Cookeville and Upper Cumberland residents.
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Food Assistance
Food pantries, free meals, and SNAP outreach for Putnam County residents.
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Healthcare & Clinics
Free and low-cost medical, dental, and behavioral health services.
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Housing & Shelter
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rental assistance programs.
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Transportation
Demand-response transit for medical appointments and essential trips.
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