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Putnam County Commission
Putnam County · Third Monday of each month, 6:00 PM
Monterey local edition
Monterey, Tennessee
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.
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Farmers Market
Cookeville Farmers Market, Spring Season
Cookeville's weekly farmers market returns for the spring season with local produce, baked goods, honey, flowers, and handmade crafts. Opens every Saturday morning through October.
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Big Band Sound Orchestra - August 24
The Big Band Sound Orchestra returns to Dogwood Park for a free evening of swing and big-band favorites. The show begins at 7:30 PM at the Performance Pavilion; bring a chair or blanket. The concession stand and restrooms will be open.
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Fall Gardeners' Festival
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and Cumberland County Master Gardeners host a free day for gardeners of every skill level. Registration opens at 8 AM, followed by seminars and exhibits from 9 AM to 3 PM, plus an ask-the-expert tent, wagon tours, garden and craft vendors, and food for purchase.
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7 Brew Coffee
7 Brew Coffee is a drive-thru coffee chain at 1200 Interstate Drive offering a wide range of coffee beverages, energy drinks, and customizable drinks at high speed. The best option in Cookeville for convenience coffee when you need something in hand fast without getting out of your car.
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Alexander's
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.
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Aura Salon Spa
Aura Salon Spa is Cookeville's Aveda concept salon, located on the upper level of 123 W Broad St near the historic Train Depot. Specializing in Aveda hair and skin care, the boutique salon offers cuts, color, keratin treatments, curly hair cuts, and Aveda skincare in an intimate, appointment-focused environment.
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- • Standing Stone State Park
- • Monterey Welcome Center
- • High Point, elevation 1,900 ft
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- • Standing Stone State Park
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