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Cookeville, TN


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Cookeville, Tennessee

Introduction to Cookeville, Tennessee

Cookeville, Tennessee, in Putnam county, is 54 miles NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and 71 miles E of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 23,923.

Cookeville History

Cookeville became the county seat of Putnam County in 1854. The city of Cookeville was officially chartered in 1856. It was named in honor of Richard Fielding Cooke, a state senator who was instrumental in the establishment of the Putnam County in 1854. Cookeville is home to the Tennessee Technological University.

Cookeville and nearby Attractions

  • Falcon Rest
  • Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park
  • Cumberland Mountain State Park
  • Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site
  • Rock Island State Park
  • Burgess Falls State Park

Things To Do In Cookeville

Cookeville Golf and Country Club and the Belle Acres Golf Club are well-facilitated local golf courses. The Cookeville Mall Shopping Center and the Willow Tree Shopping Center are the local shopping destinations. The Stevens Street Baptist Church, the Scott Avenue Baptist Church and the Eastwood Baptist Church are the local houses of worship. The city hosts the Putnam County Fair every August and the Fall FunFest every September.

Cookeville Transportation

Nashville International is the nearest major airport.

Cookeville Higher Education

Tennessee Technical University is the local institution of higher education. Other nearby colleges and universities include Volunteer State Community College, Motlow State Community College and Lee University.

High Points

Cookeville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyCookeville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyCookeville Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Cookeville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Cookeville, TN

Comparing Cookeville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity68
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men48
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population21
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work810
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime34

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