COOKEVILLE...We're Kind of a BIG Deal.

Yes, Cookeville, TN is kind of a big deal. With it’s low cost of living, excellent health care, highly ranked schools and universities, low crime rate and an unsurpassed quality of life, Cookeville offers something for everyone. Cookeville Regional Medical Center is nationally recognized for its neurology and cardiac units. 

Cookeville, TN is consistently rated as one of America's Top 10 retirement places. No state income tax and low property taxes attract newcomers everyday. In keeping with the low cost of living, five area golf courses and more than a dozen within a 30-minute drive offer 18 holes of golf at unbelievable prices.

Cookeville - Putnam County is located in the eastern portion of Middle Tennessee along Interstate 40, US Highway 70 and Tennessee Highway 111. Geographically situated, Cookeville is approximately 76 miles east of Nashville, 100 miles west of Knoxville and 100 miles north of Chattanooga. The County of Putnam encompasses 408 square miles while the City of Cookeville’s land area is 20.4 square miles. Cookeville, the county seat, has approximately 26,000 people living within the city limits, and a corporate population of 42,000. The population of Putnam Counties three other cities is: Algood – 2,900; Baxter – 1,434; and Monterey-2800. Putnam County’s population is approximately 63,000. 
 
With warm summers, mild winters, and breezy falls, Cookeville's weather promises to delight. The average annual temperature is 57°, dipping to an average of 37° in January and rising to a warm average of 88° in July. The average annual precipitation for this area is 51". The average annual snowfall is 8".  

Cookeville, not only attracts retirees to the area, but also families looking for a great place to raise children. Putnam County schools are among the highest rated in the state and the nation. There is an abundance of recreational events and activities for people of all ages Cookeville is located within minutes of three of the most beautiful lakes in Tennessee -- Dale Hollow, Center Hill, and Cordell Hull. These lakes offer endless activities including swimming, canoeing, fishing, camping, and hiking. There are numerous parks, picnic areas, and playgrounds. For the sports person, there are many tennis and racquet ball courts, golf courses, and soccer and ballfields. Cane Creek Park is a community favorite. Additionally, Hidden Hollow's petting zoo promises to thrill and entertain both adults and children. State Parks have Cookeville surrounded – Standing Stone, Falls Creek Falls, Big South Fork and Burgess Falls Nature Area. Big South Fork State Park is the park in Middle Tennessee for horseback riding.  
 
Those seeking art, music, dance, and theater will find all of this in Putnam County. Cookeville has a variety of museums, drama centers, and craft fairs. Cookeville is the smallest micropolitan area to have a symphony orchestra. Bryan Symphony Orchestra features Tennessee Tech University student as well as professional musicians from across the state.  Cookeville's community is enhanced by many annual events. In March, we are off to the Home Show to find out all the looks for the coming year. In July, visitors and residents have a chance to participate in Freedom Fest, an explosion of fireworks and food. Each August, thousands flock to the Putnam County Fair Grounds for the annual county-wide fair where the horseshows draw some of the biggest crowds. The Putnam County Horse Show is used a tune-up for The World Walking Horse Celebration held just down the road in Shelbyville. Each September we celebrate Fall Fun Fest with music, arts and crafts, and a BBQ cook off which plays host to teams from across the nation. The town square is closed off for two days of food, music and fun. The Quilt festival and Antique Tractor Show are some of the Fall’s best shows. In October, the Chili Cook-off is a fund-raiser for Habitat for Humanity that sees the downtown area closed off for the thousands that come out to support a worthy cause. Add to this dozens of parades, art and craft shows, street festivals, jazz festivals and more.