Cookeville, Tennessee
Cookeville: City in Tennessee, United States
About
Cookeville is a city located in the county of Putnam in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,435 and a population density of 331 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 35,060 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1853.
Cookeville is a city in Tennessee, situated right in the center of the state. It's the county seat of Putnam County and home to a population of around 34,000 people.
Cookeville was founded in 1822 by John Rhea and named after his friend Colonel Henry Cooke (hence the "City of Cookeville" name). The city was initially known as "The Forks" because it was where two different creeks met.
The city has experienced several floods over the years, including one in 2010 that killed three people and destroyed hundreds of homes. The flooding occurred because there were not enough flood walls built along Little River to prevent flooding during heavy rains.
Quick Facts about Cookeville
| Population : | 35,060 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Putnam County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 931 |
| Area : | 91.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,148 feet / 350 meters |
| Capital city : | Cookeville is capital of Putnam County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:09:26 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 38501 |
| Density : | 381 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cookeville is located at 36°9'46"N 85°30'6"W (36.1628400, -85.5016400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Cookeville
Demographics
The population of Cookeville increased by 13.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 30,435 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,551 | 3.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,857 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,944 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,328 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 32,439 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 32,633 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,415 | 2.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 34,044 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 34,706 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 35,060 | 1.01% | estimation process |
People born in Cookeville (21)
People born in Cookeville, including basketball player J. J. Redick, screenwriter Ben Garant, United States Army general William Eldridge Odom, .
List
- Bobby Greenwood (professional golfer) he was born in 27/10/1938
- Byron Looper (American convicted murderer and political assassin) he was born in 15/09/1964
- Jere Hargrove (Tennessee politician) he was born in 17/09/1946
- Jim Carlen (American football player and coach (1933-2012)) he was born in 11/07/1933
- Keith Bilbrey (American radio personality) he was born in 14/08/1952
- Michael S. Moore (writer) he was born in 05/05/1974
- Tommy Burks (American politician) he was born in 22/05/1940
- Watson Brown (gridiron football coach and former player from the United States) he was born in 19/04/1950
- Mack Brown (American football player and coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 27/08/1951
- Chad Copeland (American former basketball player) he was born in 23/02/1971
- John Windle (American politician) he was born in 21/05/1962
- Alison Piepmeier (American scholar and feminist) she was born in 11/12/1972
- Trent Taylor (American football player) he was born in 30/04/1994
- John W. Rose (American politician) he was born in 23/02/1965
- Jim Ragland (American football player and coach) he was born in 12/11/1940
- Catherine Carlen (American actress) she was born in 07/07/1953
- Thurman D. Rodgers he was born in 01/12/1934
- Olen Bryant (American sculptor) he was born in 01/01/1927
Schools in Cookeville
College & universities near Cookeville, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221847 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville (TN) | 38505-0001 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cookeville, TN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
Post offices near Cookeville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Broad St Station Post Office | Cookeville (TN) | 38503 |
Other cities in Putnam County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Putnam County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Algood | 4,547 | City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Monterey | 2,889 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| Baxter | 1,543 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Cookeville distances to largest Tennessee cities
