| Cookeville is located 79 miles east
of Nashville and 101 miles west of Knoxville at the
intersection of I-40 and Highway 111 in the beautiful
Upper Cumberland Region of Middle Tennessee and has
been rated one of America's Top 10 Places to Live.
Cookeville (population 26,000) is the county seat
of Putnam County and is one of four cities located
within the county. Putnam County encompasses some
408 square miles while Cookeville's land area is
20.4 square miles
 
Cookeville is a regional center for
employment, education, retailing, health care, and
recreation/cultural activities. The area has a mild
average temperature of 57 degrees F, average annual
precipitation of 51", with an average annual
snowfall of 8".
There is an abundance of recreational
events and activities. Cookeville is located within
minutes of three of the most beautiful lakes in Tennessee
-- Dale Hollow, Center Hill, and Cordell Hull. These
lakes offer swimming, canoeing, fishing, camping,
and hiking. There are numerous parks, picnic areas,
and playgrounds. There are also many tennis and racquet
ball courts, golf courses, and playing fields.
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