Cookeville, Tennessee
Cookeville is a city of 36,088 people in Putnam County, Tennessee, founded in 1854.
Why visit Cookeville
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 151 places to eat, 22 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Highland 12, Backdoor Playhouse, First Presbyterian Church and Cookeville Railroad Depot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Cookeville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cookeville
Cookeville is the county seat of and the largest city in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was reported to be 34,842. It is recognized as one of the country's micropolitan areas, smaller cities that function as significant regional economic hubs. Of Tennessee's 20 micropolitan areas, Cookeville is the largest.
From the Wikipedia article Cookeville, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Museums and landmarks13
First Presbyterian Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic building in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States
Cookeville Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Railway station in Cookeville, the United States of America
The Arcade
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic commercial building in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States
White Plains
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Walton House (President's Residence)
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
1155 North Dixie Avenue, Cookeville
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes151
Bellacinos
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 0.7 mi
377 West Jackson Street
Su-Th 10:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00
Bobby Q's
Restaurant · Barbecue, Chicken, Fish · 1.4 mi
428 East Broad Street
Tu-Th 10:30-19:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-20:00; Su 10:30-19:00
Bravo Cafe and Grill
Restaurant · Greek · 1.6 mi
514 North Willow Avenue
Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Char Steak Lounge
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.3 mi
14 South Washington Avenue
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Chill Billy's Lounge
Restaurant · Lunch · 1.3 mi
102 North Cedar Avenue, Cookeville
Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Cookeville Pizza and Pub
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
707 Mahler Avenue
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Crawdaddy's
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
53 West Broad Street, Cookeville
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:30-22:00
Drake's
Restaurant · Burger, Sushi · 0.5 mi
1010 South Walnut Avenue, Cookeville
Su-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Fiesta Cancun Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
780 West Jackson Street, Cookeville
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30, Su 10:30-21:00
Fire & Vine
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
115 West 1st Street, Cookeville
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00
Gene's Place Pizzeria & Pub
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
4 West Spring Street, Cookeville
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
139 more on the map.
Where to stay22
Churches and places of worship96
Algood United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Broad Street Church of Christ
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Cookeville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.2 mi
565 East 10th Street, Cookeville
Shopping37
Gas and EV charging33
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Healthcare10
Map of Cookeville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 27°F | 5.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 29°F | 5.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 35°F | 5.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 43°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 53°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 35°F | 4.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 30°F | 6.1 in | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cookeville (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Putnam County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-08: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-04-21: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Crossville Memorial Airport (CSV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Algood 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Baxter 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Dodson Branch 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Monterey 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Sparta 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Gainesboro 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Livingston 20 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Smithville 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Crossville 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Murfreesboro 55 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cookeville-tennessee-at-sunset-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Days Inn Cookeville - panoramio, Svjatosha, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cookeville-depot-night-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cookeville-first-presbyterian-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Algood-tennessee-methodist2, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Arcade-building-cookeville-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Cookeville-depot-museum-tn2, Brian Stansberry (photographer), Mink Butler Davenport (enhancements), CC BY 3.0
- Wesley-chapel-cookeville-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- White-plains-corncrib-smokehouse-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Unsuspecting Ghost From The Past, Mark Leckington, CC BY 3.0
- Cee Bee Grocery Store Cookville, TN, Mike Kalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ralph's Donut Shop2 NRHP 100012064 Putnam County, TN, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ralph's Donut Shop NRHP 100012064 Putnam County, TN, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) - Flickr - Ted LaBar, Arthur T. LaBar from Central Kentucky, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Henderson-hall-twilight-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS017-E-15070 - View of South Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-45827 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-45826 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-26918 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-115645 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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