Cookeville Depot Museum
Originally built in 1909, the Cookeville Depot Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is the heart of Cookeville’s historic west side district. The museum houses many Tennessee Central Railway artifacts, as well as an HO scale replica of what Cookeville’s west side looked like in the summer of 1955. On the other side of the diorama is a replica of a coal tipple with a model train loading up with coal.
The grounds surrounding the museum are considered a park area where the museum has a static display consisting of a 1913 Baldwin steam engine, a 1920’s classic red Tennessee Central caboose and two small track cars. This area also offers picnic tables and a number of benches for visitors. Please feel free to bring a sack lunch and stay a while!
Due to issues with safety and vandalism, our steam engine and caboose are closed to the public—no climbing aboard!
Sorry for any inconvenience.
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The Cookeville Depot Museum will be closed Saturday, April 19th.
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History Hike tomorrow, Saturday, April 12--entry forms available for pick up at the Depot ONLY. Heeeeeeeere's yer sign!
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Heeeeeeeere's yer sign.On Saturday, April 12th from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, we're turning the WestSide into a real-life scavenger hunt—but with a historical twist—with our "Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign!" History Hike! 🤩
The Cookeville Museums are celebrating the legendary Cream City sign's 75th birthday, and we want YOU to join the party with a chance to explore the vibrant WestSide and become a sign detective! How many of our 40 awesome WestSide signs can you spot? Come by the Depot anytime between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM to grab a special form for you to track and count your discoveries.
Uncover hidden gems, decipher vintage lettering and marvel at the stories these signs tell. And the best part? Whoever finds the most will win a fantastic prize courtesy of our amazing sponsor, Cream City! (In case of a tie, we’ll draw.) 🍦
So, lace up your walking shoes, grab your family & friends and prepare for a day of fun exploration. Let's celebrate the history and the signs that make Cookeville’s WestSide so unique! 🔍
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Cookeville History Museum
40 E. Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
