Cookeville Travel Guide

Cookeville is located in Tennessee, to the east of Nashville. The city is mainly known for being a great place to visit and live, and Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga are each only an hour away making it an ideal vacation base.

Things to Do in Cookeville

You are definitely going to want to check out the Cummins Falls State Park, where you'll find several hiking trails and you can see the mighty Cummins Falls, which is a 75-foot waterfall. For a further nature fix, go trail hiking in Dogwood Park.

For a spot of culture, explore local train history at the Cookeville Depot, or if you're visiting in June, you definitely should take in the annual Muddy Roots music festival, which features live music across blues, country, rock, and folk genres.

For an afternoon of family fun, head to Cumberland Caverns, where you can explore the second largest cave in Tennessee.

Best Time to Visit Cookeville

The best time to visit Cookeville is during the summer months when the weather is warm and sunny.

Food in Cookeville

Crawdaddy's is known for having some of the best Cajun food in the area, or if you love Tennessee BBQ, then you're also going to want to check out Rib City, which is a local favorite in Cookeville.