Cookeville is a city located in Putnam County, Tennessee, in the United States. It serves as the county seat and is the largest city within the county. As of the 2020 United States census, the city had a reported population of 34,842.
The city is recognized as one of the country's micropolitan areas, which are smaller cities that function as significant regional economic hubs. Among Tennessee's 20 micropolitan areas, Cookeville is identified as the largest.