Community

United Way of the Upper Cumberland

Health · Education · Financial Stability

Connects residents with health, education, and financial stability resources across a 14-county region.

Boys & Girls Club of Cookeville

Youth Development

After-school and summer programs for youth ages 6-18 focused on academics, healthy lifestyles, and good character.

ARISE2Read

Literacy · Education

Volunteer reading tutoring program pairing adult mentors with elementary students to build literacy skills.

Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Cumberland

Housing

Builds and repairs affordable homes in partnership with families across the Upper Cumberland region.

Child Advocacy Center of the Upper Cumberland

Child Welfare

Provides a safe, child-friendly setting for forensic interviews and support services for child abuse victims.

Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Philanthropy · Grantmaking

Connects local donors with community needs through grants and charitable funds serving Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland.

Cookeville Rescue Mission

Homelessness · Recovery

Emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs for men and families experiencing homelessness.

Renewal House

Domestic Violence · Crisis Services

Emergency and transitional shelter for survivors of domestic violence in the Upper Cumberland.

Putnam County Library Foundation

Literacy · Community Programs

Supports programs, collections, and community outreach at the Cookeville-Putnam County Library.

Cultivating Cookeville

Food · Community

Community garden and urban agriculture initiative connecting residents with fresh produce and gardening education.

Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce

Local business advocacy, networking events, and community development initiatives.

Cookeville Rotary Club

Weekly meetings, community service projects, and professional networking for local leaders.

Cookeville Noon Lions Club

Civic service organization focused on vision care, hunger relief, and community improvement projects.

Leadership Cookeville

Annual program developing emerging leaders through education about community issues and opportunities.