Cookeville

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Cookeville, TN

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Bask in the Hub of the Upper Cumberland’s many offerings

Suburban Scenic Lush Active Vibrant Historic Growing Welcoming Affordable Quiet Convenient

Located halfway between Nashville and Knoxville in the Upper Cumberland Region of Middle Tennessee, Cookeville is the largest micropolitan area in the state. Known as the Hub of the Upper Cumberland, Cookeville is a regional center for employment, education, retail, healthcare, recreation, and culture.

Cookeville contains abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation with numerous parks and lakes in town, including the 260-acre Cane Creek Park. Multiple state parks are convenient to Cookeville as well, such as Cummins Falls State Park, Burgess Falls State Park, and Edgar Evins State Park.

Cookeville provides plenty of cultural opportunities to the community with the help of Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville History Museum, Cookeville Depot Museum, and the Cookeville Performing Arts Center. A bevy of annual events foster a sense of community in Cookeville, like After Dark Movies in the Park, Art Prowl, Blues and Brews Craft Beer Festival, Fall FunFest, Taste of the Town, the Putnam County Fair, and much more.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Cookeville, TN is $985 for a studio, $836 for one bedroom, $1,157 for two bedrooms, and $1,458 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cookeville has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$836/month
607 Sq Ft
House
$1,831/month
1,606 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,000/month
696 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

31

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Prescott South Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

558 Students

8
out of 10

Capshaw Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

521 Students

7
out of 10

Dodson Branch Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

281 Students

7
out of 10

Cane Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

437 Students

6
out of 10

Algood Middle School

Public

Grades PK & 5-8

757 Students

5
out of 10

Dodson Branch Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

281 Students

7
out of 10

Algood Middle School

Public

Grades PK & 5-8

757 Students

5
out of 10

Prescott South Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

812 Students

4
out of 10

Avery Trace Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

720 Students

4
out of 10

Putnam County Vital

Public

Grades K-12

301 Students

4
out of 10

Cookeville High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,199 Students

6
out of 10

Putnam County Vital

Public

Grades K-12

301 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Walnut Park
  • Dogwood Park
  • Cane Creek Park
  • Burgess Falls State Park

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