Spankies
About Spankies in Cookeville, TN
Spankies is one of those Cookeville bars that has simply been there. Located on E 9th Street, it has accumulated over 1,000 Google reviews by being the kind of place that Cookeville residents default to - a bar and grill with live music, extended hours every day of the week, and a casual atmosphere that never takes itself too seriously.
The food is bar and grill fare: burgers, wings, sandwiches, and the comfort food that keeps a bar running through lunch and dinner and into the late night. The live music component gives it a different energy than a straight sports bar - Spankies has hosted local and regional acts for years and built a reputation as one of the better live music bars in the Upper Cumberland.
Open from 11 AM every day until 2 AM, Spankies is always there. That kind of consistency - over time, across different phases of the city's growth - is what turns a bar into a community landmark. More than 1,000 reviews confirm that Cookeville knows it.
Cookeville Scoop Pick
1,000+ reviews and decades of live music make Spankies one of the most important bars in Cookeville. It's where the city goes for live entertainment, late-night food, and the kind of bar that doesn't change when the trends do.
What to Order
Wings and a cold beer before the live music starts. Check the schedule on their website to catch a show while you're there.
“A Cookeville institution - great live music, good food, and always open when you need it.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spankies in Cookeville?
Spankies is a well-known bar and grill with live music at 203 E 9th St in Cookeville, TN. It has over 1,000 Google reviews and is one of the Upper Cumberland's established entertainment venues.
Does Spankies have live music?
Yes - Spankies is one of Cookeville's primary live music venues. Check their website at spankies.shop for the current performance schedule.
What are Spankies' hours?
Spankies is open daily from 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM, seven days a week.
Does Spankies serve food?
Yes - Spankies serves bar and grill food including wings, burgers, and sandwiches throughout their operating hours.
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