The Cookeville-Putnam County community offers an unprecedented quality of life surrounded by rolling hills and scenic landscapes. Small-town Southern hospitality and big-city amenities make it the ideal place to live, work, play, raise a family and retire. Cookeville is home to excellent medical, educational and cultural facilities and Tennessee Tech University. Prepare to be charmed by our majestic mountains, rich historical heritage, art and cultural events, unique downtown shops, cosmopolitan cuisine and outdoor opportunities at our many state and local parks. Great watersports, boating, and fishing are always an option at nearby Center Hill Lake or Dale Hollow Lake. Nashville and Knoxville are just one hour away for an adventure in the city.