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Spend a Day in Cookeville TN: Fall Itinerary

July 18, 2022

This post is sponsored by and written in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Made in Tennessee. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Last week I had the opportunity to take a day trip to a city I’ve only ever driven by. My extended family lives in Jamestown, TN but on our drives there we always passed by Cookeville. When the Tennessee tourism board asked if I wanted to take a day trip to Cookeville, TN I jumped at the opportunity. Learn about all you can do in a day below!

Spend a Day in Cookeville TN: Fall Itinerary

Cookeville, TN is about an hour from Nashville and has an estimated population of 32,622. But after spending time in this city, you realize that it feels much smaller than that since it appears everyone knows each other.

The drive to Cookeville, TN was a pretty one with leaves changing and minimal traffic. Friday morning was the perfect time to drive up since weekend traffic came later and all the University of Tennessee fans were heading to Knoxville the next day.

The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN by popular Nashville blogger Greta Hollar

The trip started with coffee at Poet’s. Poets had a laid-back vibe that almost made it feel like time stood still. There were people at tables having business meetings, students writing midterm papers, and men in the corner cutting up over the other football team. I decided to sit next to the window and people watch as I enjoyed my hot chocolate and a blueberry muffin.  

The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar

This Girl Loves to Shop…

After a light breakfast, it was time for some shopping in Cookeville, TN. I hit the shop next to Poet’s called The Market on the Square. Upstairs was full of different types of foods, condiments, and cute kitchen decor. The downstairs though is where I died and went to heaven. So much cute home decor and a Christmas room! I did a little Christmas shopping and got a Nutcracker coffee mug for myself.

The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar

The rest of the morning was spent in all the cute boutiques. We started at 31 Twenty-Five Boutique, but they were closed for the weekend. I saw so many things I loved from the window!

The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar

Next up was Cigi’s. This boutique had such a great selection and a wide range of sizes. They also had the cutest accessories and decor.

The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar

Then we headed to a strip with the cutest boutiques. We started at Caravan. Caravan was probably my favorite since they carried some of my favorite brands like Free People, Knot Sisters and Show Me Your Mumu. They also had the best selfie lighting in their dressing rooms.

The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar

In the same strip, you’ll find other boutiques like Broadway Boutique Mall, Luxe Boutique and Old Town T-Shirt Company. The best thing about this strip of shops is that there’s something for everyone. No matter your age or style, one of these shops will speak to you and you’ll find a great local item.

The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar

Let’s Eat!

Shopping works up an appetite. So next door to these shops is Cream City Ice Cream & Coffee House. They have snacks, ice cream, coffee, and smoothies. I ordered a yummy strawberry banana smoothie and it was just the fuel I needed.

The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar

Across the street are the Cookeville Railroad Depot and event area. There was live music playing and you could come to bring your lunch and enjoy the day! You can also walk around and see the cool trains.

The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar

After a busy morning, it was time for lunch. Seven Senses was where I landed on and there enjoyed a yummy meal of mashed potatoes, green beans, and fried chicken. I wish I was enjoying this right now!

Time to Get Outdoors!

After a yummy lunch, I headed to the Outdoor Experience. This is your go-to place for all your outdoor equipment and gear. They literally have anything you could think of for your outdoor experience.

Next to Outdoor Experience is Dogwood Park. This is a great place to walk around, pack a picnic or sit and reflect on the day. If you have kids they also have a great park to run around and play.

There was some time until dinner so I took a short drive to Monterey to see Bee Rock. It’s a short hike up to Bee Rock and the view is gorgeous. The leaves hadn’t reached peak fall season but there was some color scattered in the view. There were couples up there hanging out, picnicking, and enjoying the epic scenery.

The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar

Lastly, one of my favorite things about Cookeville, TN was the cool murals I saw. I took about an hour to go hunt for murals around town and found some great ones. Next time I’m here I’m going to do a huge mural guide!

The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar
The Perfect Fall Day in Cookeville, TN | Greta Hollar

I’ve also put together a fun video to show some snippets of my trip to Cookeville, TN. Take a look!

How far is Cookeville from Nashville?

Depending on traffic it can take an hour or an hour and a half.

What’s the area code for Cookeville?

931.

What time zone is Cookeville in?

Central Standard Time.

Have you ever been to Cookeville, TN? What did you do there? Let me know in the comments below!

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Comments

  1. Cristina says

    October 31, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    I am glad you all had a great time. I have so many friends who have traveled to Tennessee & they have nothing but great things to say about it.

  2. Kristen says

    October 31, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    This looks like so much fun! I love boutiques and all of these boutiques looked adorable! 🙂

  3. Marci Smith says

    October 31, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    This sounds so nice! I always love finding towns that no one really knows, and seeing how cool they really are.

  4. Amanda Kruse says

    October 31, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    What a fun day! I hope to travel to Tennessee this summer with some friends.

    xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

  5. Audrey Stowe says

    November 1, 2017 at 10:37 am

    What a fun place!!! I loved seeing your travels through photos

  6. Shira says

    November 1, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    That 100% sounds like an ideal day to me!

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  7. Nonee N. says

    November 4, 2017 at 10:05 pm

    Such beautiful photos! It looks like you had such a fabulous time!

  8. Cheri Oswalt says

    November 30, 2018 at 7:14 am

    You missed a couple of great places to eat..The Blue Pig…amazing BBQ and Sweet potato nachos to die for. Also, the international world market has the best pizza I’ve ever had! And of course, Cream City….

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