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Cookeville & the Upper Cumberland
Community Resources
Local organizations providing food, healthcare, housing, transportation, and other essential services across Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland region.
Verified Help Journeys
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Housing stability
May lose housing
Find the housing-assistance records already in our directory without treating old program details as current.
Transportation to care
Ride to care
Find transportation records related to medical appointments and essential trips, with service details routed to confirmation.
Emergency & Crisis Contacts
Emergency: 911
Putnam County Sheriff: (931) 526-2371
Cookeville Police: (931) 526-2125
Crisis Line (24/7): 988
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
TN Social Services: 1-888-863-6178
Older directory records are not marked verified.
The listings below predate the reviewed-date system. Treat descriptions, hours, eligibility, phone numbers, and addresses as leads to confirm—not current service guarantees.
Food Assistance
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Upper Cumberland Community Action Agency
Emergency food assistance, SNAP outreach, and utility bill help for Putnam and surrounding counties.
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St. Thomas More Food Pantry
Walk-in food pantry open to anyone in need in Putnam County. No appointment required.
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Recovery Kitchen
Free hot meals served Monday–Friday. Open to everyone regardless of circumstances.
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Regional food bank distributing through partner pantries across the Upper Cumberland.
Healthcare & Clinics
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RAM Clinic Cookeville
Free medical, dental, and vision care events staffed by volunteer healthcare professionals. Check schedule for upcoming clinics.
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Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Primary hospital serving the Upper Cumberland. Emergency services, specialist care, and community health programs.
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Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency - Health
Low-cost health services, WIC program, and family planning for uninsured and underinsured residents.
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Plateau Mental Health Center
Outpatient behavioral health and substance use counseling for adults and children in Putnam County.
Housing & Emergency Shelter
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Cookeville Rescue Mission
Emergency overnight shelter for men and families experiencing homelessness in Cookeville.
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Renewal House
Emergency and transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence in the Upper Cumberland.
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UCCAA Housing Assistance
Rental and utility assistance for qualifying low-income households in Putnam and surrounding counties.
Transportation
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Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency Transit
Demand-response transit serving Cookeville and surrounding Upper Cumberland counties. Schedule rides for medical appointments and essential trips.
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Tennessee Tech Campus Shuttle
Free shuttle service connecting campus to key Cookeville locations. Open to TTU students and staff.
Community Organizations
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United Way of the Upper Cumberland
Connects residents with health, education, and financial stability resources across a 14-county region.
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Putnam County Human Fund
Local fund supporting families in crisis with emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, and essentials.
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Cultivating Cookeville
Community garden and urban agriculture initiative connecting residents with fresh produce and gardening education.
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Cookeville-Putnam County Senior Center
Programs, meals, and services for adults 60+ including Meals on Wheels and transportation assistance.
Education & Workforce
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Putnam County Library System
Free library access, digital resources, job search computers, and community programs across Putnam County.
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Tennessee Career Center - Cookeville
State workforce services including job listings, resume help, training programs, and unemployment assistance.
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Volunteer State Community College
Affordable associate degrees, workforce certificates, and continuing education programs in Cookeville.
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