Restaurants in the Upper Cumberland

Alexander's has been a Cookeville steakhouse institution on S Jefferson Ave for decades. Known for prime cuts, fresh seafood, and the kind of full-service hospitality that older Cookeville residents grew up with, it's a family-friendly restaurant with a full bar that fills up on weekend nights. It's not trendy, it's consistent, and consistency is what keeps locals coming back year after year.

Back Alley BBQ is a North Side Cookeville staple for slow-smoked Tennessee BBQ. Their pit-smoked ribs, pulled pork, and homemade sides have kept locals coming back for years. Unpretentious, consistent, and priced right, this is what neighborhood BBQ in the Upper Cumberland looks like.