Towns & Places

Putnam County · Pop. 4,408

Algood is a small city in Putnam County, directly adjacent to Cookeville. Known for its tight-knit community and small-town character, Algood has grown steadily as the broader Cookeville area has expanded.

Putnam County · Pop. 1,376

Baxter is a small town in southern Putnam County. A quiet community with deep roots in Putnam County history, Baxter sits along the Calfkiller River corridor.

Smith County · Pop. 2,340

Carthage is the county seat of Smith County on the Cumberland River. A small, historic town known for being the hometown of former Vice President Al Gore, Carthage has a charming courthouse square and strong agricultural heritage.

Clay County · Pop. 1,464

Celina is the county seat of Clay County in far northern Tennessee, bordering Kentucky. Situated at the confluence of the Obey and Cumberland rivers, Celina is the gateway to Dale Hollow Lake and a popular destination for boating and fishing.

Putnam County · Pop. 35,619

Cookeville is the county seat of Putnam County and the largest city in the Upper Cumberland region. Home to Tennessee Technological University, a growing healthcare sector, and a vibrant downtown square, Cookeville is the economic and cultural hub of the region.

Cumberland County · Pop. 11,978

Crossville is the county seat of Cumberland County and the largest city on the Cumberland Plateau. Known as the "Golf Capital of Tennessee," Crossville has over a dozen golf courses and is a major retirement destination in the region.

Jackson County · Pop. 915

Gainesboro is the county seat of Jackson County, one of the smallest counties in Tennessee. Situated along the Cumberland River near Cordell Hull Lake, Gainesboro is a quiet town with strong fishing and outdoor recreation culture.

Overton County · Pop. 4,058

Livingston is the county seat of Overton County, situated in a valley of the Cumberland Plateau. The town is the commercial and civic center for Overton County and draws visitors to the nearby Dale Hollow Lake area.

Putnam County · Pop. 2,849

Monterey sits on the Cumberland Plateau at one of the highest elevations of any Tennessee town. Known for its cool summers and the historic Standing Stone State Park nearby, Monterey is a gateway to outdoor recreation in the Upper Cumberland.

White County · Pop. 4,925

Sparta is the county seat of White County and a historic Upper Cumberland town. Located along the Calfkiller River, Sparta is known for its downtown square, local manufacturing base, and proximity to Rock Island State Park.