Love the patio and bar at Blue Pig. Great wings, house-made BBQ sauces, drinks, and they have an amazing Sunday Brunch. We are huge Mexican food fans, and Cinco Amigos is our absolute favorite Mexican Restaurant.
Has our favorite burger, a great bar, and they use source locally for many ingredients
Drive-thru with outdoor seating that serves healthy juices, smoothies, and meals. Perfect for a quick lunch or breakfast. It’s worth making the trip from our cabin for World Foods pizza! Our favorite pizza in town.
Local coffee shop with 3 locations: Poet’s on The Square, Poet’s South (drive-thru), and Poet’s Kitchen. Voted top donut in Tennessee and top 25 donuts in the US, Ralph’s is an essential stop for any Cookeville visitor.
Upscale Italian food with a beautiful patio. Be sure to make a reservation .
Take and bake meals that are perfect for a night in ( order online and pick up).
Great breakfast and lunch place that has sandwiches, salads, soups, and specials the whole family will love. A little hidden, but worth the hunt. We love the noodle dishes, stir fry, and curry. The lunch prices are great!
Lots of food options for the whole family with a central downtown location. Grab a coffee and homemade pastry and hit the local downtown shops around this quaint coffee house. Visit this Cookeville landmark for great ice cream and check out the historic train depot across the street!
Great local brews in the historic west side of Cookeville, often with live music. An intimate brewery with a beautiful patio, just across the street from Ralph’s Donuts.
A large brewery with a patio, central to the interstate.
A renowned Tennessee brewery about 30 minutes from Cookeville. Tours available. Take a walking tour through the vineyards and experience a full tasting at this beautiful venue.
The Northfield Vineyard store is open on Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday's 1 pm-5 pm.
This famous swimming hole is voted top 10 in North America and is a family-friendly hike. The nearby Old Mill Camp and General Store is a great place to get lunch and basic supplies. Please thoroughly read and follow the safety regulations at the park. A nearby family-friendly hike.
A large family park with picnic areas, a splash pad, and a large outdoor playground.
Local Crossfit gym with opportunities to train with Rich Froning.
Hot Yoga Studio.
Local gym.
Several different trip length options, great family activity for ages 3+. A longer trail for experienced hikers.
With almost 30 miles of caves and underground passageways, incredible underground rock formations, beautiful underground waterfalls, and gleaming pools, there is plenty of fun and adventure for everyone!
Enjoy a four-mile bike trail between Cookeville and neighboring town, Algood.
A local year-round market with organic vendors. Held on Saturday mornings.
