Advertise with Cookeville Scoop

Who sees your ad

Where they live

Cookeville, Algood, Sparta, Crossville, and the rest of the Upper Cumberland.

Who they are

Homeowners, parents, professionals, and long-term residents who shop local and make household decisions.

Why they read

To find out what is happening this week, where to eat, and who to call when something breaks.

We have worked with restaurants, home services contractors, healthcare providers, real estate agents, retailers, and event venues. If you want Cookeville to see your business, this is where you should advertise.

Digital

Newsletter and local guide

Run in our twice-weekly email, on the Cookeville Local site, or both.

In the newsletter

Primary ad: your logo at the top ("presented by"), plus a dedicated section with a title, image, 150-200 words, and two links.
Shoutout ad: about 50 words with one link to a page you choose.
Goes out twice a week. No competing sponsor in the same send.

On the local guide site

Featured placement on Cookeville Local, the Upper Cumberland guide people use to find businesses, events, and Best Of lists.
Featured badge, priority in category and search results, and an enhanced listing with photos and a real description.

Newsletter ads start at $149 per send. Site placements start at $199 a month. Bundles are cheaper than buying each one separately.

Book a digital ad

Direct mail

Postcard advertising

A printed card that lands in Cookeville-area mailboxes. Physical mail still gets looked at.

Mailed to households on postal routes around Cookeville and nearby Upper Cumberland towns.
Your logo, offer, and a clear next step on a card people can stick on the fridge.
Category exclusive on that card. A competitor does not sit next to you.
We help you pick the routes, then handle design, printing, and mailing.

Postcard campaigns are priced by route and quantity. Tell us the neighborhoods you care about and we will send a quote.

Book a postcard

Three steps. We handle the rest.

Tell us about the business

What you sell, who you want to reach, and whether you are thinking newsletter, website, postcard, or a mix.

We send availability and rates

You will hear back within a business day with open dates, route options, and a clear price.

Approve the creative, we run it

Send artwork if you have it. If you do not, we will help write and design the placement.

We protect the trust readers have put in us.

No national chains

We only work with locally owned and operated businesses. That is what our readers expect.

No competing sponsors in the same placement

If you buy a newsletter send or a postcard, your category is locked for that placement.

Clear ad labeling

Sponsored content is always labeled. Readers trust us because we are honest with them.

We will not take every dollar

If your business is not a fit for this audience, we will say so and decline.

Common questions

Who reads the Cookeville Scoop?

People who live here. They open the newsletter to find out what is happening in town, where to eat, who to call when something breaks, and what is worth doing this weekend.

How often does the newsletter go out?

Twice a week. You can buy a single send or a run of issues. We do not stack competing businesses in the same newsletter.

Can I advertise only in the newsletter, only on the site, or only on a postcard?

Yes. Digital ads can run in the newsletter, on the local guide site, or both. Postcard mailers are a separate product. Plenty of businesses start with one and add another later.

What does a postcard campaign look like?

A printed card mailed to households on Cookeville-area postal routes. We help you pick the routes, handle design, printing, and mailing, and keep your category exclusive on that card so a competitor is not sitting next to you.

Is there a minimum commitment?

Newsletter ads can be booked per send. Site placements are month-to-month. Postcard campaigns are priced by route and quantity. We will recommend what fits without locking you into a long contract.

What kinds of businesses advertise with you?

Local restaurants, home services, healthcare providers, real estate agents, retailers, and event venues. We give preference to locally owned businesses and do not run ads for national chains.

How do I get started?

Fill out the form on this page or email hello@cookevillescoop.com with a little about your business and what you have in mind. We will confirm availability and send rates.

Tell us what you have in mind.

Share a little about your business and which channel you are considering. We will confirm availability and get back to you within one business day.

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