Fire destroys building in downtown Cookeville, roads closed in area

24 reactions | A beautiful fall day in downtown Cookeville, Tennessee | Highlands Insider | Facebook

Beer Hopping in downtown Cookeville, TN | Jim Jeanne

In 2026, we’re choosing peace… And by peace, I mean moving to Cookeville, Tennessee, and letting everything else figure itself out. In all seriousness, what makes Cookeville so special is how it blends real, everyday life with those little touches of local flavor that make you slow down...whether it’s grabbing lunch at Crawdaddy’s, enjoying a cozy dinner with friends at 37 Cedar, or picking up a sweet treat from a local bakery. You’re never far from the outdoors, either. Dip your toes at Burgess

8.4K views · 100 reactions | You don’t have to go far to find great food in Cookeville. With over 20 local restaurants within a mile of campus, there’s always something new to try, just a step off campus in Tennessee’s College Town. ️ | Tennessee Tech University | Facebook

9.5K views · 79 reactions | Looking for a quick bite between classes or a laid-back dinner with friends? Cookeville’s food trucks offer plenty of options just minutes from campus. From local favorites like Grace's Lumpia and Longhorn Coffee to weekly lineups at Trackside, our students spent the day checking out a few popular spots around Tennessee’s College Town. Check them out ⬇️ | Tennessee Tech University | Facebook