Cookeville Southeast

Cookeville is located about halfway between Knoxville and Nashville on Interstate 40.  It is at the intersection of I-40 and Highway 111, approximately 100 miles west of Knoxville, 80 miles east of Nashville, and 80 miles north of Chattanooga. 

It is no wonder that Cookeville, Tennessee, is one of America's Top 10 retirement places. With a quality of life that is hard to find elsewhere, Cookeville attracts newcomers each day. Low cost of living and a wide variety of activities create the ideal environment, offering something for everyone. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses as well as land lots for custom building. Cookeville is located in an area known as the Upper Cumberland, just north of Interstate 40. It is approximately 80 miles east of Nashville and 101 miles west of Knoxville. Cookeville is the county seat of scenic PutnamCounty, which encompasses 408 square miles. About 26,000 residents love to call Cookeville home. With warm summers, mild winters and breezy falls, Cookeville's weather never fails to delight as the average annual temperature is 57 degrees. Of course, there is an abundance of recreational events and activities for all ages. Cookeville is located within minutes of three of the most beautiful lakes in Tennessee, Dale Hollow, Center Hill and Cordell Hull. These lakes offer endless activities including swimming, canoeing, fishing, camping, and hiking. There are numerous parks, picnic areas, and playgrounds. For the sports-minded, there are many tennis and racquet ball courts, golf courses, and playing fields. In addition to all this, Cookeville also offers top-notch health care and educational facilities coupled with a growing economy that make the quality of life here tough to beat.