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Cookeville, TN

Cookeville is the county seat and largest city of Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was reported to be 34,842. It is recognized as one of the country's micropolitan areas, or smaller cities which function as significant regional economic hubs. Of the twenty micropolitan areas in Tennessee, Cookeville is the largest. The Cookeville micropolitan area's 2020 Census population was 141,333. The U.S. Census Bureau ranked the Cookeville micropolitan area as the 4th largest-gaining micropolitan area in the country between 2022 and 2023, with a one-year gain of 2,748 and a 2023 population of 148,226. The city is a college town, home to Tennessee Technological University.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.0 square miles (57 km²), of which 21.9 square miles (57 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²) (0.77%) is water.

Located on the Highland Rim, Cookeville's elevation (1100 ft AMSL) is a few hundred feet higher than either Nashville or Knoxville. As a result, temperatures and humidity levels are generally slightly lower in Cookeville than in either the Nashville Basin or the Tennessee Valley.

Cookeville is situated in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee near the crossroads of I-40, SR 136, and US 70N-SR 24. The city is located 79 miles east of Nashville and 101 miles west of Knoxville.

Three man-made lakes maintained by the Corps of Engineers are located near Cookeville, created to help flood control in the narrow valleys of the Cumberland Plateau: Center Hill Lake, Cordell Hull Lake, and Dale Hollow Lake. Two smaller man-made lakes, City Lake and Burgess Falls Lake, lie along the Falling Water River, which flows through the southeastern part of the county. Cane Creek Lake, created by an earthen dam built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, lies in the western part of the city.

Prioritizing the health and wellness of its community, Cookeville offers various facilities and initiatives. Cookeville Regional Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. CrossFit Mayhem is renowned for its high-intensity workouts. A Better Me Yoga and Sunjoy Yoga provides soothing yoga sessions aimed at promoting flexibility and relaxation. Pure Barre focuses on low-impact, high-intensity workouts. Anytime Fitness offers a variety of fitness classes and personal training sessions.

Top sites in Cookeville, TN are Cookeville Depot Museum, Cummins Falls State Park, and Dogwood Park.

Population: 36,657 (2023). ZIP codes: 38501–38503, 38505–38506. Area code: 931. Elevation: 1,089 ft (332 m). Area: 22.0 square miles (57 km²).

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Is Cookeville, TN a good place to live?

Living in Cookeville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Cookeville, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Cookeville and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Cookeville are highly rated.

What is the cost of living in Cookeville, TN?

The cost of living in Cookeville, TN is 1% lower than the state average and 11% lower than the national average. Cookeville, TN housing is 24% cheaper than the U.S. average, while utilities are about 13% less pricey. When it comes to necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 2% less in Cookeville, TN than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs around 2% less. Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 16% less here compared to the U.S. average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 2% cheaper in Cookeville, TN.

What county is Cookeville, TN?

Cookeville is the county seat and largest city of Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was reported to be 34,842. It is recognized as one of the country's micropolitan areas, or smaller cities that function as significant regional economic hubs. Of the twenty micropolitan areas in Tennessee, Cookeville is the largest. 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Cookeville

Rentcafe

Niche

Cookeville Depot Museum

Cummins Falls State Park

Dogwood Park

Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Planet Fitness

CrossFit Mayhem

A Better Me Yoga

Sunjoy Yoga

Pure Barre

Anytime Fitness

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