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
What Is Happening At The Museum
Tickets are going fast for the Cookeville City Cemetery Walk!
Join us on Saturday, September 26, for an educational and entertaining evening as several cemetery “residents” rise to share their stories along a candlelit path in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
🕯️ Showtimes: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
⚠️ Limited tickets remain—reserve yours before they’re gone!
Buy tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/5114
Presented by Leisure Services
Join us on Saturday, September 26, for an educational and entertaining evening as several cemetery “residents” rise to share their stories along a candlelit path in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
🕯️ Showtimes: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
⚠️ Limited tickets remain—reserve yours before they’re gone!
Buy tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/5114
Presented by Leisure Services
Cemetery Walk is THIS Saturday! Tickets still available but we wouldn't wait too long if we were you. Nobody likes that FOMO feeling...!
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💡FUN FACT FRIDAY💡
Tennessee houses the country's largest underground lake, known as the Lost Sea. How many have YOU have fed the fish from the underground boat ride???
Tennessee houses the country's largest underground lake, known as the Lost Sea. How many have YOU have fed the fish from the underground boat ride???
Cookeville, what Cemetery Walk story stands out most in YOUR memory? Brassell brothers? Eddie 'Jelly' Watson? Or, how about the local woman with a connection to Anna Nicole Smith? Share in the comments!
💡FUN FACT FRIDAY💡
Did you know that Tennessee hosts the world's largest salt and pepper collection? A unique travel attraction located at 461 Brookside Village Way Gatlinburg, TN, it features a mind-boggling array of S&P specimens from around the globe!
Did you know that Tennessee hosts the world's largest salt and pepper collection? A unique travel attraction located at 461 Brookside Village Way Gatlinburg, TN, it features a mind-boggling array of S&P specimens from around the globe!
Cookeville has lost a truly bright light and devoted community champion.
On September 5, 2026, we said goodbye to the wonderful Linda Youmans. To know Linda was to witness a lifetime of passionate service, boundless energy and love for our local arts and history.
Whether she was warmly welcoming visitors as a docent at the Cookeville History & Depot Museums or inspiring creative expression through the Cookeville Performing Arts Center’s C.A.S.T. program, Linda made every person feel valued and every story feel alive. Her dedication behind the scenes helped preserve the rich heritage of our city while shaping the future of young local performers.
Her kindness, infectious enthusiasm and enduring dedication to Cookeville will never be forgotten. Our hearts and deepest condolences go out to her family, friends and the countless lives she touched.
Director Chad McDonald remembers Linda fondly. “Linda’s passion for Leisure Services facilities, programs, and events was amazing. She was a devoted volunteer and very kind to patrons and visitors. She will be remembered as someone who could be counted on to show up and help whenever or wherever needed. She will be truly missed.”
Rest in peace, Linda. Thank you for making our community a warmer, richer place to call home. ❤️🎭🚂
Cookeville History Museum Cookeville Performing Arts Center Cookeville Depot Museum
On September 5, 2026, we said goodbye to the wonderful Linda Youmans. To know Linda was to witness a lifetime of passionate service, boundless energy and love for our local arts and history.
Whether she was warmly welcoming visitors as a docent at the Cookeville History & Depot Museums or inspiring creative expression through the Cookeville Performing Arts Center’s C.A.S.T. program, Linda made every person feel valued and every story feel alive. Her dedication behind the scenes helped preserve the rich heritage of our city while shaping the future of young local performers.
Her kindness, infectious enthusiasm and enduring dedication to Cookeville will never be forgotten. Our hearts and deepest condolences go out to her family, friends and the countless lives she touched.
Director Chad McDonald remembers Linda fondly. “Linda’s passion for Leisure Services facilities, programs, and events was amazing. She was a devoted volunteer and very kind to patrons and visitors. She will be remembered as someone who could be counted on to show up and help whenever or wherever needed. She will be truly missed.”
Rest in peace, Linda. Thank you for making our community a warmer, richer place to call home. ❤️🎭🚂
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Cookeville Depot Museum
116 W. Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
