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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Visit the museum and let us share our story with you — admission is free!
Originally built in 1909 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Depot Museum sits at the heart of Cookeville’s historic WestSide district. Discover the story of the Tennessee Central Railroad and its impact on the Upper Cumberland through fascinating artifacts, a detailed HO scale model of WestSide in 1955, and interactive displays.
Outside, explore a park-like setting featuring a 1913 Baldwin steam engine—perfect for a stroll or a picnic. The museum also hosts events like History Hikes, the Brown Bag Concert Series, and Train Tales, bringing local history to life all year long.
Admission is free—come visit, stay awhile, and experience the story of Cookeville. 📍 116 W Broad St
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Grab lunch from Blue Coast, which will have food available for purchase, or bring your own lunch and enjoy an afternoon of live music with us.
We can’t wait to see everyone there!
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Join us on Saturday, September 26, for an educational and entertaining evening as several cemetery “residents” rise to share their stories along a candlelit path in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
🕯️ Showtimes: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
⚠️ Limited tickets remain—reserve yours before they’re gone!
Buy tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/5114
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Cookeville History Museum
40 E. Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Tuesday – Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
