Cookeville blends a compact, walkable downtown and Tennessee Tech’s college‑town energy with a strong regional medical center, craft breweries, parks and easy access to standout waterfalls and hiking—so multi‑week travel therapy stays feel social, active and far from boring.
For quick escapes and extra dining/shopping options you’re about 35 miles from Crossville, while many outdoor day‑trips and lakes are an easy drive, giving you variety on off days without long commutes.