Cookeville is the county seat of and the largest city in 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, smaller cities that function as significant regional economic hubs. Of Tennessee's 20 micropolitan areas, Cookeville is the largest.
Southeast
Cookeville
Putnam County, TN
Population
34,967
Walk Score
85 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$855
Median home value
$241,200
Founded
1854
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Historic districts
- Burgess Falls Hydroelectric Station · listed 1990
Notable landmarks
- Arcade, The · listed 1979
- Broad Street Church of Christ · listed 2002
- Cookeville Railroad Depot · listed 1985
- First Presbyterian Church · listed 2010
- Harding Studio · listed 1992
- Henderson Hall · listed 1985
- John's Place · listed 2011
- Science Building, The · listed 2017
- United States Post Office and Court House · listed 2014
- White Plains · listed 2009
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