Cookeville History Museum

Open Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am till 4:00 pm

Free Admission

About

Cookeville History Museum

The museum houses a self-paced, permanent exhibit on the history of this community, including a timeline around the building that begins with the first people to the area and ends with what is happening today. The front gallery is dedicated to local history exhibits, traveling exhibits and collection displays. We are part of the City of Cookeville’s Department of Leisure Services and Public Facilities, Historical Arts Division. Visit the Cookeville History Museum and let us share our story with you.

Current Exhibit

History Marks The Spot

What Is Happening At The Museum

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Mark your calendars and display two lights to kick off the United States’s 250th!!! 🇺🇸 🎉 🥳 ... See MoreSee Less

Mark your calendars and display two lights to kick off the United States’s 250th!!! 🇺🇸 🎉 🥳
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💡FUN FACT FRIDAY💡
Cookeville High School's history begins with Washington Academy in 1891, evolving through various names like Cookeville Collegiate Institute, Putnam County High School and Central High School, eventually becoming Putnam Senior High before settling on its current name in 1981. More history here: tn50011014.schoolwires.net/domain/2693
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💡FUN FACT FRIDAY💡
Cookeville High Schools history begins with Washington Academy in 1891, evolving through various names like Cookeville Collegiate Institute, Putnam County High School and Central High School, eventually becoming Putnam Senior High before settling on its current name in 1981. More history here: https://tn50011014.schoolwires.net/domain/2693Image attachment

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Class of 1997…. First graduating class of the current building. Woot woot!!!

Call story my class was the first class to graduate all four years in the building they have right now class of 2000

💡FUN FACT FRIDAY💡
In honor of the Appalachian Studies Conference happening at TTU, here are some fun facts about Appalachia:
1. The Appalachian Mountains are among the oldest mountains on Earth, forming about 480 million years ago!
2. The Appalachian Mountains are folded mountains, with rock layers contorted and pushed upwards by tectonic movements.
3. The Appalachian Mountains are home to many species, including hawks, wild turkeys, songbirds, black bears, white-tailed deer, wild boars, raccoons and beavers.
4. The Appalachian Mountains are the birthplace of bluegrass music, flat foot mountain dancing, hand-woven mountain coverlets and other folk art and music.
5. The Appalachian Mountains are home to the Great Smoky Mountains, Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains—major tourist destination with many opportunities for outdoor activities.
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💡FUN FACT FRIDAY💡
In honor of the Appalachian Studies Conference happening at TTU, here are some fun facts about Appalachia:
1. The Appalachian Mountains are among the oldest mountains on Earth, forming about 480 million years ago! 
2. The Appalachian Mountains are folded mountains, with rock layers contorted and pushed upwards by tectonic movements. 
3. The Appalachian Mountains are home to many species, including hawks, wild turkeys, songbirds, black bears, white-tailed deer, wild boars, raccoons and beavers. 
4. The Appalachian Mountains are the birthplace of bluegrass music, flat foot mountain dancing, hand-woven mountain coverlets and other folk art and music. 
5. The Appalachian Mountains are home to the Great Smoky Mountains, Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains—major tourist destination with many opportunities for outdoor activities.Image attachment

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...and it's pronounced apple-latch-ah!

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What Visitors Say!

So much cool stuff! The standing exhibits and the rotating special exhibits are beautifully put together, fun to investigate, and a plethora of information about the local community and its ties to the state and country at large.

This small building holds a large amount of information and artifacts regarding the birth of our city. There are also new exhibits as well, one of which has been a tribute to nurses in our area. It was very interesting and informative. Cookeville is greatly blessed with this museum!!

A lot of interesting history for such a small space. It was nice to wander around at your own pace. Great place for history buffs and it’s free.

Marvelous display of Cookeville from Indians to now!! Enjoyed by us and my 87-year-old Dad who was visiting. We’ve lived here for over 30 years, but this was our first visit. We’ll come again!!!

The timeline of events tells Cookeville and regional history. The staff is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and truly make it a unique experience. The organization and exhibits are impressive. Make sure to walk down to the depot.

Early times in Cookeville

Cookeville Depot Museum

116 W. Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501

Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cookeville Depot and Museum