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Watch the exhibits of the Cookeville Depot and History Museum come to life Saturday at its Night at the Museum event. Museum Manager Beth Thompson said historical figures of Cookeville escape the museum after dark and have seven stories to share. “Cookeville’s name sake, Richard Fielding Cooke, is going to be out on the street telling his story in front ... Read More »

The Friends of the Baxter Depot reached out to Cookeville about the L&N Caboose because they wanted to keep it local. President Glenn Jones said the group would get to work moving the caboose after Cookeville city council approved the move Thursday night. “I remember in 1986 when they actually brought the L&N Caboose to Cookeville and it was great ... Read More »

The Tennessee Central Rail Trail Authority is proposing two expansions of its Putnam County trail system. Two segments are being recommended. The first would run east from the Algood trail head to Parragon Road. The second would stretch west from the Cookeville Depot to to Cane Creek Park with a possible connection to West End Park. Chairman Tara Wohlgemuth said ... Read More »

The city of Cookeville is exploring ways to connect the Rail Trail from the Cookeville Depot to Cane Creek Park. Cookeville City Councilman Chuck Womack said the project would be separated into two parts. First, building a trail from West End Park to Cane Creek. Then, extending the trail from West End to the depot. “This is an exciting time,” ... Read More »