State Parks
Cummins Falls State Park
390 Cummins Falls LnHiking trails, water falls
Window Cliffs State Natural Area
8400 Old Cane Creek RdPerfect for hiking and amazing photo opps.
Burgess Falls State Park
4000 Burgess Falls DriveFall Creek Falls State Park
2009 Village Camp RdAbout 45 minutes north. Hiking, paddle boats, small swinging bridge, cabins, and oine of the best swimming pools in the area. Home of the Holey Roley tournament. (marbles)
31 locals recommend
Standing Stone State Park
1674 Standing Stone Park HwyAbout 45 minutes north. Hiking, paddle boats, small swinging bridge, cabins, and oine of the best swimming pools in the area. Home of the Holey Roley tournament. (marbles)
City/town information
Small town charm and southern hospitality. Cookeville is rapidly growing into a micropolitan area. New faces arrive almost every day. Visitors love the old town depot with local restuarants and boutiques. And you have to give Cream City a try. Excellent food choices and several breweries in the area.
Cookeville
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20 minles north and my hometown. Home of Dale Hollow Lake and Standing Stone State Park. Beautiful square to walk at night, great local foods (Wayne's, The Clark House, Steel Coop).
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20 minles north and my hometown. Home of Dale Hollow Lake and Standing Stone State Park. Beautiful square to walk at night, great local foods (Wayne's, The Clark House, Steel Coop).
Sports
Cane Creek SportsPlex
2200 West Jackson Street8 minutes away for those Softball Tournaments.
Lakes
Home of WakefestTN, Pate's Ford Marina and Fish Lips. CHL borders many of Tennessee's state parks in the Upper Cumberland and has numerous hiking trails and waterfalls.
Fisherman's paradise: Spotted bass, Black crappie, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Largemouth bass.
45 locals recommend
Center Hill Lake
Home of WakefestTN, Pate's Ford Marina and Fish Lips. CHL borders many of Tennessee's state parks in the Upper Cumberland and has numerous hiking trails and waterfalls.
Fisherman's paradise: Spotted bass, Black crappie, Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, Largemouth bass.
Dale Hollow Lake
Clear and clean. Famous for its Small Mouth Bass fishing.
Food scene
Fine local cuisine to farm fresh catfish and coutry cooking. Cookeville has so much to offer when it comes to filling your belly. Any of these choices will not disappoint.
Lunch and dinner are reservations only. Call and ask for Leatrice if you want top notch service. I suggest starting with Calamari followed by my fav, Lobster Ravioli.
23 locals recommend
Mauricio's Italian Restaurant
232 N Peachtree AveLunch and dinner are reservations only. Call and ask for Leatrice if you want top notch service. I suggest starting with Calamari followed by my fav, Lobster Ravioli.
Crawdaddy's
53 W Broad StSpankie's
203 E 9th St37 Cedar Restaurant and Bar
37 N Cedar AveFather Tom's Pub
32 N Cedar AveRed Silo Brewing LLC
118 W 1st StRalph’s Donut Shop is a family-owned landmark frequented by locals and visitors alike.
29 locals recommend
Ralph's Donut Shop
59 S Cedar AveRalph’s Donut Shop is a family-owned landmark frequented by locals and visitors alike.
My favorite is Red Velvet Cake (yes, chunks of cake) and Sweet Cream. Superman is a local favorite as well.
22 locals recommend
Cream City Ice Cream & Coffee House
119 W Broad StMy favorite is Red Velvet Cake (yes, chunks of cake) and Sweet Cream. Superman is a local favorite as well.
Right up the road and REALLY good. I suggest the banana pudding. And the coconut cream pie. Both homemade from scratch!
HWY 70 BBQ
2240 West Broad StreetRight up the road and REALLY good. I suggest the banana pudding. And the coconut cream pie. Both homemade from scratch!
Twin Lakes Catfish Farm
580 Gainesboro HwyCatch your own or just order. Really great.
This is my favorite since the college days. Same menu daily 11-2 and Thursday - Friday evening 4-7. Everything is great!!!
Ocha Restaurant
16 W 7th StThis is my favorite since the college days. Same menu daily 11-2 and Thursday - Friday evening 4-7. Everything is great!!!
The Bull & Thistle Pub
102 S Main StIn neighboring Gainesboroo.
Also called Restaurant Row: O'Charley's, Cracker Barrel, Chili's, Logan's Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Longhorn's Steakhouse, Rib City, Romo's, Red Lobster, McAlister's, Olive Garden, IHOP, Five Guy's, Panera Bread, Chipotle, Cane's, Steak & Shake
Interstate Drive
Also called Restaurant Row: O'Charley's, Cracker Barrel, Chili's, Logan's Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Longhorn's Steakhouse, Rib City, Romo's, Red Lobster, McAlister's, Olive Garden, IHOP, Five Guy's, Panera Bread, Chipotle, Cane's, Steak & Shake
The Putnam Room
Unique and tasty.
Victor's Taco Shop
Unique groceries and great pizza!
12 locals recommend
World Foods International Grocery and Delicatessen
22 N Cedar AveUnique groceries and great pizza!
Cinco Amigos
1 N Willow AveOutdoor seating available
El Tapatio on Jefferson
900 S Jefferson AveIt's so good we have three (3) locations!!!!
Bobby Q's
428 E Broad StBarbecue and catfish....cafeteria style.
Midtown Social Cookeville
Cook Out
Open late - 3am. Great shakes and food!
Panda Garden Buffet Inc
166 S Willow AveAlways delicious and open Christmas day!
Fuji Hibachi & Sushi
Fire & Vine
Gourmet pizza with roof top dining.
House of Thai
208 East 8th StreetLazy Cow Creamery
Soul Craft Coffee
43 W Broad StNeighborhoods
Eagle Pointe
Interstate Drive
Interstate DriveLots of Restaurants and Shopping
Local parks
Cool off in the splash pad, walk to paved pathways, or sit on the bench and relax.
24 locals recommend
Dogwood Park
30 E Broad StCool off in the splash pad, walk to paved pathways, or sit on the bench and relax.
Cane Creek Park
201 C C Camp RdAwesome walk/run/bike trails.
Hidden Hollow Park
1901 Mt Pleasant RdJere Whitson Park