A Big Welcome to the Depot If you walk through the center of Cookeville, you will see a building that looks like it came out of a storybook. This is the Cookeville Depot Museum. It was built in 1909, which makes it over 100 years old! Back then, there were no big highways or airplanes… [Read More]
Spokes Sculpture Bicycle Arch
In the heart of Cookeville’s historic WestSide district, where old rail lines have been reborn as walking trails and community gathering spaces, a striking arch of welded bicycles rises unexpectedly into view. Known simply as Spokes, this whimsical yet meaningful sculpture has become one of the Upper Cumberland’s most distinctive landmarks – a place where… [Read More]
Things to do in Cookeville, TN
Explore the Hub of Upper Cumberland If you love being outside, you need to visit Cookeville, Tennessee. This city is often called the “Hub of the Upper Cumberland.” From Cookeville, you can go in many directions and reach many amazing parks and forests in just a few minutes. Cookeville sits right between the big cities… [Read More]
Waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
How Many Waterfalls are in The Great Smoky Mountain National Park? The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has over 2,900 miles of streams and over 100 waterfalls. But there are also thousands of unnamed cascades, roadside trickles, and seasonal falls that appear after rain. The National Park Service itself only publishes only a select few… [Read More]
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a stunning, immersive experience for visitors seeking natural beauty without extensive hiking. The 5.5-mile drive features picturesque scenery, historic cabins, and opportunities for wildlife spotting, especially black bears. Plan ahead for seasonal openings, vehicle size restrictions, and parking tags.
Rock Island State Park
Rock Island State Park, a 883-acre park, Rock Island was designated a state park in 1969. Rock Island State Park is located on the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins, and Rocky Rivers. Rock Island is known for its beautiful waterfalls, numerous hiking trails and the Caney Fork… [Read More]