cookeville depot museum

cathyw477

This museum is small and simple -- but very well done. The man working at the museum was friendly and informative. I thought the inside was really taken care of well, and the model train set up was not amazing -- but worth seeing. It didn't take long to wander through the depot, but we were glad we stopped.

SteveS854

The Cookeville Depot Museum gives you a great feel for the importance of the railroads in the Cumberland Plateau region of Tennessee. You can see an old steam locomotive and lots of artifacts from the depot's hey days inside the museum. Congratulations to all the citizen volunteers for their diligence in preserving the history.

Tennessee50plus

I road the Tennessee Central Railway excursion train to Cookeville on a fall foliage trip. It stops at this neat little depot in Cookeville. It is a well maintained little museum that is free to see. For the small space it has a lot to see. In addition to the train cars outside, the is a miniature display inside and a few small exhibits of the depot manager and baggage handling. The building is well maintained and attractive with a unique architecture and is in the heart of the old downtown district near shops and restaurants. Arriving by train from Nashville made it a special treat.

judy177

Love the Depot!! It's always a nice time to visit and enjoy. Always take the family when they are in town.

queenkirby

It has all kinds of old trains cars that kids can go inside and see and climb all over. Great place to take pictures. Very clean, nicely done. When u go inside you will learn a lot of history about the depot. Pictures of the area to show how it was yrs ago. They have a restroom inside. A small gift shop is also inside. Very nice lady that worked in there and she could answer any questions we asked. They have a model train display of the area & old railroad memorabilia. Any train buff should check it out or anyone with kids that like trains. The hubbs loves any thing to do with trains he is a model railroader. Daughter had some of her senior pictures professionally taken there, they were really good. So it is very good for photo ops. Cut little area!

1travelingGuy

You AND KIDS can climb on old trains for "photo ops". A wonderful staff and neat little gift shop = good way to spend an hour ( also has a yummy and friendly ICE CREAM shop accross the road. )

TerraleeG

We were here late after a visit to Cream City Ice Cream, but the train park is great, clean and family friendly. I can't wait to go back to see the museum.

JohnJ556

This is so beautiful. They have brought this historic depot back to life it is now a museum. It houses a replica of the west end of town during the 1900's. Be sure to stop by it's well worth it.

609matthewh

The Depot has so many activities! Follow them on Facebook to stay informed! Train Stories on Friday mornings with Beth are great!

WeenjoytravelingUSA

The Cookeville Depot Museum is the keystone of all historical sites in Cookeville A beautifully maintained, former operable train depot, that has been converted to a museum. Full size locomotive, train cars and caboose. Also, walk down historic W. Broad to the Cookeville History Museum. A lot of interesting displays that you will enjoy.

chamerstein

Those of you with roots here know that this was one of the most important depots in WW II history. The neighborhood nearby is nicely revitalized and you can make an afternoon of it with the Depot as a highlight. Climb train cars, look at original station furnishings and supplies.

Cindy__31589

We have some extra time and decided to visit. There were quite a few young kids enjoying the place with their parents. We enjoyed it too. You can climb in the cars plus the small museum has some interesting stuff. Plus it's free! We enjoyed the ice cream parlor nearby too.

Aeiom1234

We had a great visit, it was a rainy day and although the museum is small it is packed full of great history and information. We were the only people there at the time and we were given a personal tour of the trains and she gave us a great history lesson too. Thanks for the great tour.

joencheryl98

Not a whole lot to it but simple and historical. Worth the half hour drive we took. The guy behind the counter was very nice. I believe it's closed Mondays. Inside only open til 4pm also.

DTW117

Took my kids here. They're in love with trains so it was a great place to stop off and waste a few minutes at. A must see for train lovers of all ages.