New Museum Exhibit Honors Ordinary, Historic Voices
The Cookeville History Museum launching a new exhibit to explore the lives of frontier and pioneer people in the region during the birth of the United States. Museum Education Specialist Ashley McKee said the exhibit titled “Voices of 1776” utilizes historical fiction to represent the types of individuals who would have inhabited the area before […]
New Mural Highlights Cookeville’s Growth, Landmarks
The Cookeville History Museum has unveiled a mural on the side of its building featuring local landmarks and the message: “Find Your Story In Cookeville.” Cultural Arts Superintendent Rex Bennett said the project was made possible through a grant from Tennessee’s 250th Commission. Bennett said the museum board wanted to utilize a blank space created […]
State Awards Cookeville History Museum $23K For Improvements
The Friends of the Cookeville History Museum plan to use an estimated $23,000 in new grant money to make improvements to the museum’s building. Museum Manager Beth Thompson said the funds are part of the state’s effort to help small museums across the state. Thompson said it’s time to make building improvements, as the museum […]
Cookeville Museum To Preserve Old Park View Sign
Putnam County will preserve the old Park View Elementary sandstone sign, by donating the sign to the Cookeville History Museum. Putnam County Archivist Glenn Jones said Park View first got the sign in 1976 to celebrate the United States Bicentennial. Jones said the old Park View School opened in 1952 and was a staple of […]
Museum Exhibit Features History Of Downtown Icon
A new exhibit featuring the story of Cookeville’s iconic Cream City sign now open at at the Cookeville History Museum. City of Cookeville Museums Manager Beth Thompson said the exhibit’s main focus is to tell the history behind the downtown icon. Thompson said the neon sign has served as a landmark for Cookeville’s west side […]
The Art Of Storytelling On Display Saturday
A tall tale or two, maybe a few yarns, and loads of good stories will be in the air Saturday as Cookeville presents its 11th annual Storyfest In The Park. Cookeville Museums Manager Beth Thompson said the event gives locals the chance to showcase their talent, while residents also get the chance to hear from […]
Cookeville Planning Consolidates CPAC, Dogwood Zoning
The Cookeville Planning Commission approved the rezoning of land surrounding Dogwood Park from Local Commercial (CL) to Central Business District (CBD). Community Development Director Jon Ward said the impacted area includes Dogwood Park, the Cookeville Performing Arts Center, the Cookeville History Museum, the Putnam County Library, and a number of privately-owned businesses along East Broad […]
Cookeville Native Earns Volunteer Award
Linda Henderson earned the Tennessee Association of Museums Award for Excellence in Volunteering after 15 years as a cornerstone of the Cookeville History Museum. Henderson completes research projects, leads tours, and mentors new museum docents. Museum Manager Beth Thompson called Henderson’s work “inspiring.” She said Henderson’s dedication has had a significant impact on the museum’s […]
Microcar Exhibit Returns To Cookeville History Museum
The Cookeville History Museum welcomes you to its latest microcar exhibit in collaboration with the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville. Lane Motor Museum Education Director Rex Bennett said microcars are unusually small vehicles that were made in Europe after World War II because they were easy to produce amid economic struggles. Bennett said microcars allow […]
Annual Cookeville Christmas Tree Lighting Sunday At Dogwood Park
Cookeville’s annual tree lighting holiday celebration returns to Dogwood Park Sunday night with the lighting of the brand-new 40-foot tree. Cookeville Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the tradition embodies everything that Cookeville is about. Wheaton said the celebration will include performances from school choirs, the TTU Trombone Choir, and Cookeville-based recording artist Jake Hoot. “Just taking […]
