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Putnam County:
Putnam County is named in honor of General Israel Putnam, who rose to prominence in the American Revolutionary War and fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775.
Putnam County was first established on 2 February 1842 when the Twenty-fourth Tennessee General Assembly enacted a measure creating Putnam County from portions of Jackson, Overton, Fentress, and White Counties. Isaac Buck, Burton Marchbanks, Henry L. McDaniel, Lawson Clark, Carr Terry, Richard F. Cooke, H. D. Marchbanks, Craven Maddox, and Elijah Con, all of Jackson County, were named by the Act to superintend the surveying of the new county.
Surveying was done by Mounce Gore, also of Jackson County, and the Assembly instructed them to locate the county seat, to be called "Monticello," near the center of the county. However contending that the formation of Putnam was illegal because it reduced their areas below constitutional limits, Overton and Jackson counties secured an injunction against its continued operation. Putnam officials failed to reply to the complaint, and in the March, 1845 term of the Chancery Court at Livingston, Chancellor Bromfield L. Ridley declared Putnam unconstitutionally established and therefore dissolved. The 1854 act reestablishing Putnam was passed after Representative Henderson M. Clements of Jackson County assured his colleagues that a new survey showed that there was sufficient area to form the county.
he act specified the "county town" be named "Cookeville" in honor of Richard F. Cooke, who served in the Tennessee Senate from 1851-1854, representing at various times Jackson, Fentress, Macon, Overton and White Counties. The act authorized Joshua R. Stone and Green Baker from White County, William Davis and Isaiah Warton from Overton County, John Brown and Austin Morgan from Jackson County, William B. Stokes and Bird S. Rhea from DeKalb County, and Benjamin A. Vaden and Nathan Ward from Smith County to study the Conner survey and select a spot, not more than two and one-half miles from the center of the county, for the courthouse. The first County Court chose a hilly tract of land then owned by Charles Crook for the site.
Putnam County Statistics:
Average year-round temperature/weather:
Rainfall (in.) 55.7 36.6
Snowfall (in.) 7 25.2
Precipitation Days 122 101
Sunny Days 208 205
Avg. July High 87.6 86.5
Avg. Jan. Low 25.4
Median price of homes: $110,200
Cost of living:
Putnam County's cost of living is 24.23% Lower than the U.S. average.
2008 cost of living index in Putnam County: 84.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Population of city/county and/or median age:
69,916 (2009)
Median resident age: 34.4
Recreational and Cultural:
Boating
Cane Creek Park
Cookeville Boat Dock
Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club
Dale Hollow Lake
Burgess Falls State Natural Area
Cumberland Mountain
Fall Creek Falls
Edgar Evins State Park
Rock Island State Park
Standing Stone
Fishing
Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery
Burgess Falls State Natural Area
Cumberland Mountain
Fall Creek Falls
Edgar Evins State Park
Montgomery Bell State Park
Rock Island State Park
Standing Stone
Area Golf Courses
Belle Acres Golf Course
Ironwood Golf Course
White Plains Golf Course
Cookeville Country Club
Mountain Ridge Golf Course
Southern Hills Golf Course
Hidden Valley Golf & Country Club
Riverwatch Golf Club
Sparta Country Club
Cumberland County
Camgrounds
Cumberland Mountain
Fall Creek Falls
Edgar Evins State Park
Montgomery Bell State Park
Rock Island State Park
Standing Stone
Trails
Burgess Falls State Natural Area
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Cumberland Mountain
Fall Creek Falls
Edgar Evins State Park
Standing Stone
City Parks
Ensor Sink Natural Area
Dogwood Park
Cane Creek Park
Cinderella Park
West End Park
Walnut Park
Franklin Avenue Park
Park View Park
City Lake Natural Area
Drama Center
The Cookeville Drama Center
Music
Bryan Symphony Orchestra
Art
Art Store Café
CO-OperArt Gallery
Cumberland Art Society
Joan Derryberry Gallery
Magical Muse Gallery
Silver Maple Gallery
Spicer & Co.
Stella Luna Gallery
The Art Gallery
The Appalachian Center for Craft
Education:
Adult High School
Algood Elementary School
Avery Trace Middle School
Baxter Elementary School
Burks Middle School
Cane Creek Elementary School
Capshaw Elementary School
Cornerstone Middle School
Cookeville High School
Dry Valley School
Jere Whitson Elementary School
Monterey High School
Northeast Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School
Prescott Central Middle School
Sycamore Elementary School
Uffelman Elementary School
Upperman High School
Technical & Community Colleges
Nashville State Community College
Colleges and Universities
Tennessee Technological University
Medvance Institute
Volunteer State Community College
Medical Facilities:
Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Baxter Medical Clinic
Cookeville Medical Center
Masters Health Care Center
NHC Healthcare Center
Standing Stone Health Care
Crime Rate: Low
Additional Information:
Cities and towns
* Algood
* Baxter
* Cookeville
* Monterey
Unincorporated communities
* Bloomington Springs
* Buffalo Valley
* Silver Point
Cookeville
Have you been looking for that perfect place to call home? Well look no further, because you have found it right here in Cookeville. Cookeville has that essential combination of small-town atmosphere with all the big city amenities, which make day-to-day living run just a little smother.
As the hub of the Upper Cumberland, Cookeville prides itself in being affordable, tranquil and naturally beautiful. It’s no wonder it’s been ranked among America’s most affordable places to retire.
If recreational activities constitute a driving force in you and your family’s mental and physical well-being, then Cookeville has just what the doctor ordered. With seven state parks in the area, 12 golf courses, five rivers, and three major lakes within minutes of the city, the numerous outdoor activities are endless. And don’t forget tennis, golf, swimming, hiking and more. And don’t worry that your recreational activities might get curtailed by the weather, since Cookeville’s average annual temperature is 57 degrees Fahrenheit.
As if the boundless array of recreational activities isn’t enough, Cookeville has more than 100 active civic clubs and community organizations in Putnam County, of which Cookeville is the county seat.
Don’t wait a minute longer. Take the scenic driver to that perfect place you’re sure to call home – Cookeville, Tennessee, located just 79 miles east of Nashville and 101 miles west of Knoxville.
Additional info on Cookeville:
No personal income tax on wages
Varied wildlife in this scenic region beckons campers, naturalist, botanists and photographers alike
Cookeville’s land area is about 20.4 square miles
An excellent roads network retail service, inland port access, and regional airport
A variety of employment opportunities
A comprehensive medical facility
Low cost of living and low crime rate
Cookeville is a regional center for employment, education, retailing, health care. And recreational activities
Diversity of cultural activities: art, backdoor drama, music, and festivals
Recreational activities: Golf, water sports, swimming, baseball, softball, tennis/racquetball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, skating
Opportunity for higher education: Tennessee Tech University
2008 estimated population Putnam County 71,160 up 14.2% from 2000 62,315
Has been ranked as one of the most affordable cities in the nation
Cookeville is the county seat of Putnam County and is the regional hub of a 14-county area known as the Upper Cumberland. Located in the eastern portion of Middle Tennessee, Cookeville is approximately 76 miles east of Nashville, 100 miles west of Knoxville and 100 miles north of Chattanooga.
Cookeville's land area is 20.4 square miles. Approximately 26,000 reside within the city limits, with a corporate population of 42,000. The county has approximately 63,000 residents.
Cookeville's convenient location with easy access to Interstate 40, US Highway 70 and Tennessee Highway 111.
Cookeville is also a university town, being home to Tennessee Technological University, a school well known for its college of engineering, among others.
No skyscrapers in Cookeville, but that doesn't mean Cookeville is lacking in hustle and bustle. It's a major center of activity, with residents of neighboring counties converging daily to work, shop, dine, receive health care or enjoy the abundance of recreational and cultural activities.
Cookeville has several parks and natural areas for those seeking a leisurely escape from a busy schedule.
Cane Creek Park is a good place for fishing, hiking, picnicking, paddle boating, biking, bird watching and more. You may also want to check out Dogwood Park, Hidden Hollow Park, Cane Creek SportsPlex, City Lake Natural Area, Cinderella Park, Ensor Sink Natural Area, Franklin Avenue Park, Park View Park, Walnut Park, West End Park, Circle K Ranch and Cookeville Boat Dock and Resort. Cookeville has several golf courses as well.
For some indoor fun, students may want to venture over to Bowling World, Highland 10 Cinema or the Fun Tunnel arcade. In addition, Putnam County Family YMCA always has plenty of fitness activities going on, and Cookeville Leisure Services offers various classes as well. You may also want to visit Cookeville Depot Museum or the Cookeville History Museum.
Retail center for 14 counties. Retail sales of more than $1 billion annually.
Among top 40 micropolitan areas in the nation, largest micropolitan area in Tennessee.
More than $100 billion in bank deposits annually.
About 130 of the approximate 200 manufacturing companies in region which provide about 11,152 jobs. Manufacturing largest sector of economy, followed by retail and health care.
Educational center for the region: Tennessee Tech University of international repute, community colleges, technology centers, and Cookeville High School - only Tennessee non-metro school with International Baccalaureate Program.
Home to about 550 people with PhD's.
TTU consistently among best universities in academics and value.
One of the smallest cities in the U.S. with a full-blown symphony orchestra - Bryan Symphony Orchestra, a town-grown group based at Tennessee Tech University.
Home to world-famous TTU Tuba Ensemble, a frequent Carnegie Hall performer.
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