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Bee Rock Accessible by a short hiking trail, Bee Rock offers a spectacular overlook of the Calfkiller River and Stamps Hollow. Legend has it that Native Americans gathered honey from hives underneath the cliff. Open to the public during daylight hours only. 1400 Bee Rock Road, Monterey, TN 38574 Belle Ridge Retreat With more than 600 acres of outdoor opportunities boasting hiking, UTV, and horseback riding trails, Belle Ridge Retreat offers an ideal getaway for guests to enjoy waterfalls, a cave, and scenic views. Wifi, UTV rentals, RV hook-ups, cabin rentals, tent sites and picnic areas with grills available. 15341 Crossville Highway, Monterey, TN 38574 A Natural Fit
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Cane Creek Park & Recreation Area Cane Creek Park & Recreation Area is a 262-acre regional park. Popular among dog-walkers and fishermen, the park’s centerpiece, Cane Creek Lake, is a 56-acre lake, surrounded by paved walking/jogging paths, picnic shelters, playground equipment, basketball court, volleyball court, 18-hole disc golf course, mountain bike trail, rec center and sportsplex. The lake offers two fishing piers, a boat ramp (no gas motors), and paddle boat rentals. Well-stocked with rainbow trout, large-mouth bass, bluegill, crappie, carp and catfish, Cane Creek Lake is a fishing favorite. (Note: Tennessee fishing laws do apply). 201 CC Camp Road, Cookeville, TN 38501 Capshaw Park On the corner of South Maple, Stevens St. & Elm Ave. this park is adjacent to Capshaw Elementay School. This park is a natural area with an easy walking trail and picnic tables. S. Maple Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501 Dogwood Park An oasis centered in Cookeville’s historic downtown, Dogwood Park boasts walking paths, fountain with splash pad, performance pavilion, concessions and fully-accessible Heart of the City Playground. 30 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 Ensor Sink Area A beautiful park in the heart of town featuring picnic tables, two walking trails, a small amphitheater, a stone council ring for scout meetings and nature groups and a gazebo with an informational kiosk highlighting the city’s system of sink holes. Foutch Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501 Fantasy Park Retreat to Fantasy Park in Algood for a picnic, tennis game or to let the kids enjoy the playground among the shade trees. Third Avenue South, Cookeville, TN 38506
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Hidden Hollow Park Tucked away in a hollow just minutes from downtown Cookeville, guests can enjoy gem mining, mini golf, pedal boats, bounce houses, fishing, picnic pavilions, and playgrounds. Atop the park is Hidden Hollow Park’s Wedding Chapel on the Hill. 1901 Mount Pleasant Road, Cookeville, TN 38506 Park View Park This park, near Park View Elementary School, features a shaded playground, a picnic shelter, and nearby baseball fields. 570 Scott Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501 Tennessee Central Heritage Rail Trail This route is no longer just for excursion trains. Walk, run, jog, bike, and explore more than 4 miles of outdoor pathway adjacent to the Tennessee Central Railway (LIVE RAIL). Trailheads are located at the Cookeville Depot Museum, Cinderella Park and the Algood Community Center. Twin Lakes Catfish Farm If you can catch it, they can cook it. A year-round campground with restaurant, pay lakes, and bait/tackle shop. No fishing license necessary. Lakes are stocked weekly maintaining a base of 15,000 to 20,000 pounds of catfish. Fishing tournaments and group fishing parties welcome. Full RV hook-ups and tent camping available. 580 Gainesboro Highway, Baxter, TN 38544 Walnut Park This park, located immediately behind the Senior Citizens Center and Cumberland Art Society, offers a walking trail, picnic tables and gazebo. 186 South Walnut Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501 Walter L. Bilbrey Memorial Park Algood’s Walter L. Bilbrey Memorial Park offers a great location to gather, boasting an amphitheater with a stage-front dance floor, picnic tables, T-ball, softball, and baseball fields, playground, and horse shoe area. 125-159 4th Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38506 Whitaker Park Centered in the Town of Monterey, Whitaker Park is home to Standing Stone Monument, believed to be built by Cherokee Indians. A festival is held in the park each Oct. to honor its heritage. The park boasts a playground area, performance pavilion, ball fields, walking trails and more. 705 E. Commercial Avenue, Monterey, TN 38574 did you
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Burgess Falls State Park This park, a Southern Living Magazine favorite, is known for its sheer bluffs, narrow ridges, rolling water and abundant mixed forest. The area is on the National Register of Historic Places. There was once a gristmill, sawmill and powerhouse on this site. The park is home to over 300 species of trees, plants and an abundance of wildlife, including the white-faced grey squirrel. Visitors can enjoy the large Native Butterfly Garden, fish and hike the 1.5-mile round-trip loop to see four waterfalls on the Falling Water River, the tallest being 136-feet. 4000 Burgess Falls Drive, Sparta, TN 38583 Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park The birth site of famed American politician and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Cordell Hull, this 58-acre historic park offers guests a glimpse into the life of its namesake. Hull’s log cabin, a museum, activities center and library of more than 1,500 books round out the educational opportunities. For outdoor enthusiasts, Bunkum Cave Loop Trail leads to an overlook and the impressive view of the entrance of historic Bunkum Cave, where Hull’s father was a 19th century moonshiner. This trail is exceptional for spring wildflower hikes. 1300 Cordell Hull Memorial Drive, Byrdstown, TN 38549 Cumberland Mountain State Park Located around Byrd Lake on the Cumberland Plateau, Cumberland Mountain State Park began as part of the greater Cumberland Homesteads Project, a New Deal-era initiative to relocate poverty-stricken families to small farms centered on what is now the Cumberland Homestead community. This 1,720-acre park was acquired in 1938 to provide a recreational area for some 250 families selected. The park now provides numerous recreational activities, including hiking, swimming, picnicking and interpretive programs. The park also features a popular area restaurant and separate recreation hall that can accommodate up to 250 people. 24 Office Drive, Crossville, TN 38555
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Cummins Falls State Park Cummins Falls State Park is an idyllic, but rugged, 211-acre day-use park located nine miles north of Cookeville on the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River on the Eastern Highland Rim. Located in the Cordell Hull Watershed, the area has been a scenic spot and swimming hole for local residents of Jackson and Putnam counties for more than 100 years. Cummins Falls is Tennessee’s eighth largest waterfall in both volume and height. It was also voted a top 10 best swimming hole in the nation by both Travel + Leisure Magazine and USA Today’s 10 Best List. 390 Cummins Falls Lane, Cookeville, TN 38501 Fall Creek Falls State Park A paradise of more than 20,000 acres sprawled across the eastern top of the rugged Cumberland Plateau, Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of the most scenic and spectacular outdoor recreation areas in America and was even a site for filming the movie “Jungle Book.” Laced with cascades, gorges, waterfalls, streams, and lush stands of virgin hardwood timber, the park beckons those who enjoy nature at her finest. While Fall Creek Falls, at 256-feet, is the highest waterfall in the eastern United States, other waterfalls in the park are Piney and Cane Creek Falls and Cane Creek Cascades. 10821 Park Road, Spencer, TN 38585 Ozone Falls State Natural Area A 43-acre natural area in nearby Cumberland County featuring such striking sights that it was selected for filming scenes from the movie “Jungle Book.” Located in close proximity to Interstate 40, the 110-foot falls drop to a deep blue, rock-strewn pool creating a natural amphitheater. 14563 TN-1, Rockwood, TN 37854
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Pickett State Park and Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area Pickett State Park lies within the 19,200-acre Pickett State Forest, and is adjacent to the massive 120,000-acre Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Initial development of the area by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) occurred between 1934 through 1942. The park memorializes and preserves the CCC’s work. A Picket CCC Museum offers interpretive exhibits and artifacts. 20 rental cabins including five rustic CCC cabins are available. More than 58 miles of hiking trails span the park with views of sandstone bluffs, natural bridges, waterfalls and diverse plant life. The Pickett-Pogue International Dark Sky designation shows the park’s commitment to preserving the natural beauty of the night sky. Sky viewing events are popular on clear nights. 4605 Pickett Park Highway, Jamestown, TN 38556
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Rock Island State Park Rock Island State Park is an 883-acre park located on the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins and Rocky Rivers. The rugged beauty of the park includes the Caney Fork Gorge below Great Falls Dam. These overlooks are some of the most scenic and significant along the Eastern Highland Rim. Great Falls is a 30-foot horseshoe cascading waterfall, located below the 19th century cotton textile mill that it powered over 100 years ago. Rock Island is a popular hiking, swimming, fishing and kayaking destination. It even serves as the backyard to 4x World Freestyle Kayak Champion, Olympian and Jackson Kayak Company Owner Eric Jackson. 82 Beach Road, Rock Island, TN 38581 Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park Located along the scenic Wolf River in Pall Mall, this historic park pays tribute to one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I, Upper Cumberland native Sgt. Alvin C. York. Guests are greeted by a visitor center modeled after York’s general store, a gristmill, the York Bible School, a reproduction World War I trench, picnic facilities, playground, and tours of his two-story home. Living history reenactments and special veterans’ events take place throughout the year. 2700 N. York Highway, Pall Mall, TN 38577 Standing Stone State Park Standing Stone State Park is located in Standing Stone State Forest on the Cumberland Plateau that encompasses more than eight miles of hiking trails ranging from easy to strenuous around beautiful Standing Stone Lake. The Tea Room at Standing Stone is a conference-style meeting room accommodating up to 80 people and is approximately 800-square-feet. The Tea Room includes a large back deck and five picnic tables. Great views of the lake and natural scenery make it an ideal location for wedding receptions, family reunions and small conferences. 1785 Standing Stone Park Highway, Hilham, TN 38568
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Window Cliffs State Natural Area Adjacent to Burgess Falls State Park and serving as one of Tennessee’s newest state natural areas is Window Cliffs, a 275-acre geological escape. A strenuous 5.4-mile roundtrip hike with 18 river crossings rewards guests with spectacular views of the unique geologic “windows” formed in the limestone cliffs, a Cane Creek oxbow, and the picturesque Window Cliffs Falls. 8400 Old Cane Creek Road, Baxter, TN 38544 Virgin Falls State Natural Area A 1,157-acre natural area located in nearby White County, Virgin Falls is formed by an underground stream that emerges from a cave, then drops over a 110-feet high cliff before disappearing into another cave at the bottom. Unique geological features and several additional waterfalls such as Big Laurel, Sheep Cave Falls, and Big Branch Falls can be seen along the strenuous 9-mile roundtrip hike with a 900-ft elevation change. Martha’s Pretty Point provides a dramatic view of Scott’s Gulf and the Caney Fork River 900-ft below. Allow 5 to 9 hours for this excursion. Scott’s Gulf Road, Sparta, TN 38583 L A KES, RIV ERS + WAT E RWAYS
City Lake Natural Area A favorite kayaking spot, this 35-acre lake and natural area offers an easily accessible hidden gem. City Lake fishing offers catfish, bass and bream. A short walking trail leads to a historic structure and waterfall cascades. Cane Creek Lake Located as the centerpiece of Cane Creek Park & Recreation Area, a 262-acre regional park, is Cane Creek Lake. Popular among dog-walkers and fishermen, this 56-acre lake is surrounded by paved walking/ jogging paths, picnic shelters, playground equipment, basketball court, volleyball court, 18-hole disc golf course, mountain bike trail, rec center and sportsplex. The lake offers two fishing piers, a boat ramp (no gas motors), and paddle boat rentals. Well-stocked with rainbow trout, large-mouth bass, bluegill, crappie, carp and catfish, Cane Creek Lake is a fishing favorite. (Note: Tennessee fishing laws do apply). Caney Fork River Enjoy a relaxing Class 1, scenic river that is always cool, clear and inviting. Running approximately 144 miles and rising in nearby Cumberland County, the Caney flows northwest to the Cumberland River joining with Collins River and the Rocky River at Great Falls Lake. A perfect spot for canoeing, kayaking or trout fishing, guests may check the daily Center Hill generation schedule to keep track of current water conditions and elevations. A Natural Fit
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Center Hill Lake Center Hill Lake is the largest of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in Tennessee, covering 18,200 acres. It’s also one of the most popular recreation destinations in Middle Tennessee—with good reason. Hiking, fishing, swimming, boating and many other water sports are enjoyed on Center Hill’s beautiful water and surrounding landscape. Cordell Hull Lake One of three area Army Corps of Engineer lakes, Cordell Hull Lake covers approximately 12,000 acres providing a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities from which to choose, including: fishing, hunting, camping, picnicking, boating, hiking, horseback riding and other numerous ways to enjoy nature. Dale Hollow Lake In addition to the rare beauty, ultra-clear water and unspoiled shoreline of this Army Corps of Engineers waterway, Dale Hollow Lake is one of the nation’s top lake destinations. Home to premier bass fishing and a national hatchery, Bassmaster notes six of the top ten world record smallmouth bass were caught on Dale Hollow Lake. Named No. 1 Houseboating Lake in North America by Pack A Slip, float the pristine waters, stop by a marina restaurant, and relax, surrounded by the sounds of nature. Roaring River A tributary of the Cumberland River, Roaring River boasts 37.7 miles of opportunity for boating, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. Roaring River Park, located on Cordell Hull Lake in Gainesboro offers a boat ramp, swimming and playground recreation. did you
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Cane Creek Sportsplex Four tournament-ready baseball/softball fields set up for use with or without pitching mounds. Four additional youth-sized baseball/ softball fields adjoin the main complex, and can be used for youth tournaments or as warm-up space for adult tournaments. Three picnic shelters are on site, along with basketball and volleyball courts, a 56 -acre lake and an 18-hole disc golf course. Four more youth baseball/ softball fields are located less than two miles away at Park View Park. 201 Cane Creek Camp Road, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-6668 CrossFit Mayhem 3.0 Owned by 4x “Fittest Man on Earth” Rich Froning, CrossFit Mayhem welcomes drop-ins from across the globe. The facility is a state-of-theart, fitness/sports destination. In addition to incredible CrossFit workout and spectator opportunities in the home gym of “Fittest Man in History,” guests will find a wellness center with a chiropractor, physical therapist, massage therapists, and a nutritionist, a business lounge for professionals to work remotely as they await their class time, and a quiet education space for introductory and yoga classes. A retail space and online fulfillment center are also included, for souvenir Mayhem mementos. 601 Rich Froning Way, Cookeville, TN 38501 A Natural Fit
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Hyder-Burks Pavilion This multipurpose facility consists of 3.5 acres under one roof. The pavilion may be used for conventions, rodeos, home and garden shows, craft fairs and much more. Features: 125x250 indoor, heated show arena, approximately 2,096 permanent stadium seats. 2390 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 372-6767 Putnam County Family YMCA The Putnam County Family YMCA facility offers a state-of-the-art wellness center, an indoor six-lane lap pool, group fitness classes, personal training, locker rooms with showers & saunas, child care and sports fields. Programs such as swim lessons, soccer, diabetes outreach, and summer day camps are also offered. 235 Raider Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 528-1133 Putnam County Sports Complex One of Putnam County’s premier sports venues. Six lighted fields specializing in soccer and lacrosse. Additional facility features include restroom facilities, a walking trail and concessions. 497 Whiteaker Springs Road, Cookeville, TN 38506 (931) 526-8015 Tennessee Tech University Home to top-notch athletic facilities for the University’s varsity and intramural sports programs. Primary facilities include 16,500-seat Tucker Stadium for football and track, 7,400-seat Hooper Eblen Center and 3,262-seat Memorial Gymnasium for basketball and volleyball, 2,096-seat Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion and arena, Tech Softball Field, the Averitt Express baseball facility and numerous tennis courts, soccer and intramural fields and auxiliary gymnasiums. 1 William L. Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN 38505 (931) 372-3101 PGA Champ Scott Stallings is a graduate of Tennessee Tech University.
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Explore + Experience Antiquing & Boutiquing Shop and stroll throughout the charming downtowns of Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey. Located on the Tennessee Antique Trail as well as serving as home to some of the most renowned boutiques in the country (e.g. Lenny & Eva Flagship and 31TwentyFive Boutique), each offer quaint and unique shopping experiences allowing you to pick up that precious memento from your travels or the perfect gift for someone back home. Art Studio & Gallery Tours Home to world-renowned artists and makers, guests can view and purchase collectibles and one-of-akind art pieces produced by locals. Works of art from woodworkers, glass-blowers, ceramicists, blacksmiths, photographers, sculptors, fiber artists, basketweavers, and so on are on display at studios and galleries throughout the region at locations like Bark Studio, the Appalachian Center for Craft, Cumberland Art Society and Marilee Hall Ceramics. Baxter Depot Museum & Visitor Center This replica depot located in the heart of Downtown Baxter hosts a museum with fun facts about local railroad history as well as area visitor information. Conference room space is also available for meetings and events. The depot welcomes an excursion train from Nashville each fall for the Baxter Harvest Festival. 216 Broad Street, Baxter, TN 38544 A Natural Fit
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Cream City Ice Cream & Coffee House, and Cookeville Depot Museum
Cookeville Depot Museum Built in 1909, the Cookeville Depot is now home to the Cookeville Depot Museum. Visitors can view original and unique depot architecture, railway artifacts, memorabilia, numerous historic photographs of the railroad in Putnam County and scale trains that run such as, an authentic 1913 Baldwin steam locomotive and two cabooses. 116 W. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 528-8570 Cookeville History Museum Located downtown and adjacent to Dogwood Park, this museum features an enormous collection of items, artifacts, photographs, special exhibits and more, covering the history of Cookeville from prehistoric times through the present. 40 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 520-5455 Cookeville Performing Arts Center Cookeville’s top performance theatre offering a 456-seat downtown venue adjacent to Dogwood Park. CPAC produces the state, regional, and national award winning BACKSTAGE at CPAC series and is home of Cookeville Children’s Theatre productions. 10 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 528-1313 Cookeville’s WestSide Cultural District Historic WestSide boasts a wonderful collection of specialty shops, local restaurants, antique stores, craft breweries and more, all within walking distance of the Cookeville Depot Museum, Cookeville Performing Arts Center, Cookeville History Museum, Farmers Markets, Cookeville Regional Medical Center and Tennessee Tech University. As you make your way through the WestSide district, take time to appreciate restored storefronts and internal structures of these historic buildings. 10 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501
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Cream City Ice Cream & Coffee House With thirty specialized flavors and a legendary reputation, Cream City is not only an ice cream parlor and gourmet coffee house, it’s a landmark. Located in Cookeville’s historic WestSide cultural district, guests can grab a sweet treat and see the iconic Cream City sign, one of the most photographed locations in the region. 119 W. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 528-2732 Cumberland Mountain Outdoor Sports Outfitting adventure since 1975, CMOS (pronounced ‘see-moss’), located on Cookeville’s downtown square, provides outdoor gear, rentals and resources for backpacking, rock and mountain climbing, camping, boy scouts, trail running, outdoor sports and games, and simply relaxing in the great outdoors. 2 S. Washington Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-6239 Disc Golf Home to professional disc golf tournaments, Cookeville area courses offer a game experience that disc golfers find to be a supreme challenge. Cane Creek Park, Tennessee Tech University, and even nearby Short Mountain Farm & Moonshine Distillery are home to local disc golf courses. Doll Collection at Patton House Museum With more than 2,000 dolls on display, this unique Cookeville
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museum takes guests back in time with dolls dating back to the late 1800’s. From simple baby dolls to dolls dressed in the fashion of foreign countries to a collection of the First Ladies of the United States, the diversity of the collection is evident. The detail of the displays is also noteworthy, even including a giant doll house with hand-made furniture and miniature clothing, rugs, tablecloths and other pieces made by collector, the late Velma Thompson. The museum is free and open every Saturday from 1-4 p.m. CT and on other days by special request. 1565 W. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 520-0042 Downtown History Walk Step back in time as you stroll around the Putnam County Courthouse Square. Take a walk on the historic WestSide and relive the history, the nostalgia, the memories of times gone by. The history walk features pictures of the times and life in the early 1900’s. Historic pictures are located on the buildings as you stroll through the area. Historic Putnam County Courthouse Square Shop and dine with ease on the historic courthouse square with pedestrian walkways, streetlights and crosswalks. Enjoy unique restaurants, shops and boutiques that have made the square their home. You may appreciate a visit to the Arcade Building. Located on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Arcade boasts beautiful stained glass panels on the ceiling of what was the first enclosed shopping mall of its kind in Cookeville. Take in the beauty of the courthouse and pay your respects at the veterans’ memorial at the corner facing Jefferson and Spring. 421 E. Spring Street, Cookeville, TN 38501
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Monterey Depot Museum Learn about Upper Cumberland railroad history at this replica depot located in Monterey, “Where the hilltops kiss the sky.” Take in the rich history of the people and what brought them to the Upper Cumberland mountains. From the Native Americans that followed the herds of buffalo to those that followed the coal and timber industries that built this small, mountain town. 101 E. Depot Avenue, Monterey, TN 38544 (931) 839-2111 Outdoor Junction In addition to offering a full line of hunting and fishing accessories for the outdoor lover, Outdoor Junction provides an indoor shooting experience. Located at the junction of Highway 70 and Interstate 40. 1999 E. Spring Street, Cookeville, TN 38506 (931) 520-7500
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Putnam County Veterans’ Hall Honor local veterans with a visit to the Putnam County Veterans’ Hall, located in downtown Cookeville on the lower floor of the Putnam County Court Clerk’s building. Local heroes are shown in military portraits and uniform displays categorized chronologically by war fought. Open Wednesday to Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. CT. 121B S. Dixie Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 520-0042
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murals Our thriving arts community is apparent. Make memories at these must-see murals, ideal for photo-ops. Don’t forget to share with us by using #ckvlcool Artshop 13 100 First Avenue North, Baxter, TN 38544 Baxter Mural First Avenue & Main Street Baxter, TN 38544
Ralph’s Donut Shop Named No. 1 donut in Tennessee and listed as one of the top 25 donut shops in the country, guests will depart this quaint shop with an experience to write home about. A familyowned and operated donut shop for more than 50 years, Ralph’s is a landmark for locals and visitors alike. The sweet, welcoming aroma is in the air throughout Cookeville’s WestSide, greeting guests before they even enter. 59 S. Cedar Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-4231
Cookeville Proud Mural 40 E. Broad Street Cookeville, TN 38501 Restored Cookeville Coca-Cola Sign W. Broad Street Cookeville, TN 38501 Our Protectors Mural 53 W. Broad Street Cookeville, TN 38501 Red Silo Murals 118 W. First Street Cookeville, TN 38501 Ronald Reagan Mural on the Square 406 E. Broad Street Cookeville, TN 38501 There’s Only One Cookeville Mural 170 W. Broad Street Cookeville, TN 38501
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The Outdoor Experience With the motto of “Life is too short to stay indoors,” a stop at OE will prove they live their motto. Located at the entrance of downtown Cookeville’s Dogwood Park, this outfitter offers everything from kayak, backpack, and tent rentals to rock climbing/repelling and kayaking workshops to a full line of products and area-resources for your outdoor recreation needs, including branded Cookeville outdoor-wear via CookevilleReserve.com. Check out Caney Fork Cycles while you are there, for all of your biking needs. 124 E. Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-4453 @cookevilletn
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CLIMATE
Annual Rainfall: 55 inches (U.S. Average 39) Annual Snowfall: 6 inches (U.S. Average 26) Days of Measurable Precipitation: 124 Average Number of Sunny Days: 208 January Low: 26 Degrees July High: 87 Degrees
MEDICAL CARE
In addition to multiple urgent care clinics and primary physicians, Putnam County is also home to the premier medical facility of the Upper Cumberland region, Cookeville Regional Medical Center. A recipient of the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence by HealthGrades, CRMC offers 247 beds with more than 200 physicians representing 40 medical and surgical specialties. Specialty centers include heart, cancer, women’s health, imaging, sleep, rehabilitation, diabetes, and neurosciences.
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Highways » Interstate 40, East/West » State Highway 111 » U.S. 70 » State Highways 42, 135, 136 and 290 Bus » Cookeville Area Transit System (931) 372-8000
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Garth Brooks signed with Capital Records following a 1990 concert at Tennessee Tech’s Hooper Eblen Center.
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Annual Events
JANUARY
Annual Frost Bite Motorcycle Ride Throw on your leathers, rev that throttle and start your New Year the right way … on two wheels! Motorcycle riders of all brands are welcome to join staging and festivities at Boswell’s Country Roads Harley-Davidson for this Cookeville tradition. First Day Hikes – All Tennessee State Parks Resolutions to retreat are the goal for Tennessee State Parks First Day Hikes. With 12 state parks & natural areas in the region, the hiking options are endless. Designed for all age groups and abilities, start a New Year tradition by connecting with nature.
FEBRUARY
Cummins Falls Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K Select one of four scenic race routes along the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River for the Cummins Falls Marathon. FullMarathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, and 5K raise funds to protect Cummins Falls State Park.
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Upper Cumberland Home & Garden Show/Stay & Play Travel Expo The annual home & garden show hosted by the Home Builders Association of the Upper Cumberland showcasing
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Celebration of Craft at the Appalachian Center for Craft An open-house event exploring the Appalachian Center for Craft facilities and grounds. A remote campus location of Tennessee Tech University, the center will host a fun, educational and entertaining day with live music, demonstrations, kids’ crafts, gallery discounts, and more. Mayhem for Mustard Seed Ranch CrossFit Competition An annual international CrossFit competition with competitors and spectators from around the world joining 4x Fittest Man on Earth Rich Froning to raise funds to build homes for Mustard Seed Ranch. StoryFest in the Park Lend us your ears, for tales under a tent in Dogwood Park. Storytellers from all over will be present to delight guests for this all-day event in Cookeville’s downtown. Upper Cumberland Wine Festival The Upper Cumberland Wine Festival joins the wineries of the Upper Cumberland Wine Trail offering tastings, food and live jazz and blues concerts. Window on the World International Festival
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CityScape’s Taste of the Town Taste of the Town is a memorable evening of food and festivities, featuring more than 25 local restaurants in appreciation of CityScape members. CityScape is an organization focusing on downtown preservation and revitalization. Dogapalooza Join our #ckvlcanines in Dogwood Park for a day to celebrate your fur-ever friend. Dogapalooza consists of various animal demonstrations, an off-leash play area, an agility course, vendors, activities for owners and dogs, educational areas and a Kids’ Dog Show. Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s Americana Music Festival Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s is a music, camping and arts festival taking place each Summer and Fall. With a focus on the preservation of Americana music, the festival is featured as the “Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s Americana Music Series,” airing nationally on PBS. Run For the Wall Veterans’ Motorcycle Event Cookeville hosts an overnight stop for RFTW, a motorcycle event with riders gathering in Los Angeles and riding crosscountry to Arlington National Cemetery. Riders are “riding for those who can’t.” Many are veterans riding in honor of those MIA or KIA, or are riding as therapy for PTSD.
After Dark Movies in the Park This summer outdoor movie series brings family-friendly features to the Dogwood Performance Pavilion in Dogwood Park each Friday in June.
Red, White & Boom Multi-day celebration, including SlideCKVL, a 1,000-ft waterslide down Broad Street and through downtown Cookeville plus the 2nd largest fireworks display in Tennessee. Summer Cinema at the Cookeville Depot Take advantage of this summer outdoor movie series under the stars each Friday in July on the west patio at the Cookeville Depot Museum in the historic WestSide cultural district.
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Wine on the WestSide Sip and stroll during Wine on the WestSide, a street party with more than 125 wines and craft beers, 35 tasting tents, two live bands, a DJ, food samplings and vendors in Cookeville’s WestSide cultural district.
SEPTEMBER
Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival The small town of Algood comes alive with a fall festival of quilt displays, quilt barn tours, auction, special vendors, model railroaders display, crafts, and a country store set-up. CityScape’s Fall FunFest Two days of fall fun as thousands descend upon A Natural Fit
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Cookeville’s historic downtown square for food, live music, art & crafts, and lots of fun activities for kids including PBS/WCTE’s Stations of Imagination. Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s Americana Music Festival Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s is a music, camping and arts festival taking place each Summer and Fall. With a focus on the preservation of Americana music, the festival is featured as the “Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s Americana Music Series,” airing nationally on PBS. Muddy Roots Music Festival Named a top festival by Rolling Stone in 2016, experience three days of music, camping, vintage cars, vendors, and pinups. From punk to traditional country, guests will find something (if not everything) to love. Night at the Museums Find out what happens when the lights go out and the doors are locked at Cookeville’s Depot and History Museums. They say the artifacts come to life! This after-hours night of fun offers an educational experience for all ages.
OCTOBER
Bacchanal, A Celebration of Art, Wine + Food Enjoy live music, bid on fine art donated by regional and nationally renowned artists during a live auction benefiting TTU arts scholarships. Feast on a gourmet cocktail buffet and sample an extensive selection of wine and beer. Baxter Harvest Festival Join hundreds of riders from Nashville’s Fall Foliage Train Excursion as they deboard for Baxter’s Harvest Festival. More than 80 vendors, a parade, plus live bluegrass music all-day.
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Blues & Brews Craft Beer Festival Cookeville’s premier outdoor music and craft beer festival with more than 60 craft beers to savor in Cookeville’s oasis in the city, Dogwood Park. Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series Enjoy beautiful autumn weather with lunch and world-class entertainment each Friday in October on the east patio of the Cookeville Depot Museum. Concert admission is free and lunch is available for purchase onsite. Cookin’ on the Square Cookeville’s historic downtown square is transformed into a Cajun culinary destination with live music and more than 75 teams preparing gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice. Cub Mountain Ride to the Sky Starting and ending in Dogwood Park, experience one of four challenging bicycling routes (20, 40, 60 and 80-mile options). All tours begin with an ascent of 376 feet and end with live music, local craft beers, and barbecue. Benefitting Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation and Carmen’s Fund. Standing Stone Day Festival Celebrate Monterey’s rich history from Native American heritage and the “laying of the wreath & tomahawk” to exploring downtown’s Civil War history. The festival will also offer a parade, arts, crafts and food vendors, antique cars and will welcome hundreds of riders to town as a train excursion arrives from Nashville.
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Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon Grab your friends and your costume for one of the Upper Cumberland’s most popular half-marathons. Relay options available. From racing to lacing, participants in the Haunted Half-Marathon can bundle their registration with tickets to the Blues & Brews Craft Beer Festival.
NOVEMBER
Art Prowl Prowl around in Cookeville’s historic downtown and WestSide cultural district for Art Prowl, a free two-day walking art tour exploring more than 30 artists’ studios and galleries. Demonstrations, kids’ activities, and opportunities to meet the artists. Appalachian Center for Craft Holiday Celebration Celebrate the holidays with artistic flare by joining the Appalachian Center for Craft at their Holiday Celebration with gallery viewing and shopping, craft workshops, handmade ornaments, and more. Harleys in Whoville Join Harleys in Whoville, a parade of motorcycles riding for a reason each holiday season. Staging at Boswell’s HarleyDavidson. Benefiting Cookeville Police Department charity programs. Mistletoe Market Nearly 50 local boutique merchants come together each year at the Leslie Town Centre to kick-off the holiday season with Mistletoe Market. The two-day shopping festival offers door prizes and onsite café. Santa’s Workshop Tennessee Tech’s Hyder-Burks Pavilion is transformed into a wonderland of Christmas
whimsy with 150+ vendors from across the U.S. joining to create a shopping and holiday experience like no other. Putnam County YMCA’s Turkey Trot Stuff more than your belly on Thanksgiving with the Putnam County YMCA’s Turkey Trot. This 5K and kids’ run has been stuffing the streets with runners for more than 20 years while providing for local food banks.
DECEMBER
Cookeville’s Christmas in the Park with Downtown ICE Join thousands to experience Cookeville’s Christmas in the Park. Festivities kick-off with the annual parade and a tree lighting ceremony that would even make Whoville jealous. Activities carry on into the New Year including ice skating, Santa sightings, and sledding. Hidden Hollow Park’s Holiday Lights Drive through the Upper Cumberland’s largest Christmas display for Hidden Hollow Park’s Holiday Lights. Bonfires, hayrides, and refreshments round out the tradition. Open daily beginning Thanksgiving evening to New Year’s Day. TSSAA High School Football Championships The annual state high school football championships, held each December at Tennessee Tech University’s Tucker Stadium, feature the best-ofthe-best in high school athletics competing for the state title. Fans from across the state and beyond converge to cheer on their teams and enjoy all that Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland have to offer.
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Bryan Symphony Orchestra Concerts Experience the sounds of the only professional symphony in residence outside a metropolitan area of Tennessee. Performances are offered in Wattenbarger Auditorium in the Bryan Fine Arts Building on the Tennessee Tech University campus with special performances taking place in Dogwood Performance Pavilion in Cookeville’s Dogwood Park. Cookeville Community Band Concerts “The Sound of the Cumberland” can be heard each summer as an ensemble composed of Upper Cumberland band directors, college professors, college and high school students and local musicians join for the love of playing great wind band music. Summer concerts take place every other Monday evening in the Dogwood Performance Pavilion in Cookeville’s Dogwood Park. Holiday concerts are held in the Cookeville Performing Arts Center. Cookeville Museums’ History Hikes (April-Oct.) Take a hike! A history hike, that is! Enjoy free family fun in Cookeville’s historic WestSide cultural district with history hikes between the Cookeville Depot Museum and the Cookeville History Museum the second Saturday of each month. Refreshments and prizes available. Cookeville Performing Arts Center Productions Take in a show at one of
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Watson & Mack Brown, winningest brothers in NCAA Division I history Cookeville’s top performance theatre’s award-winning BACKSTAGE at CPAC performances or one of their Cookeville Children’s Theatre productions. Shakespeare in the Park (Sept.-Oct.) Experience theatre in the great outdoors with Shakespeare in the Park. Presented by the Cookeville’s Department of Leisure Services and the Performing Arts Center, these theatrical opportunities transform the Dogwood Performance Pavilion. TTU Sports With 14 NCAA Division I sports programs, Tennessee Tech is home to all the athletic action you can handle. Catch a football game inside Tucker Stadium or college basketball inside the Hooper Eblen Center. The university also fields highly competitive baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, track and cross country. Year-round Train Excursions from Nashville Throughout the year, train excursions embark on Putnam County destinations such as DelMonaco Winery, Cookeville’s WestSide and the charming small towns of Baxter and Monterey. Many excursions are accompanied by themed rides, wine tastings, and/or festivals. Bookings are managed by the Tennessee Central Railway Museum in Nashville.
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Heart of the City Playground at Dogwood Park
Kid Friendly We pride ourselves on having a strong family-oriented community making for a welcoming and kid-friendly environment for our guests. Spend a day stretching out across monkey bars or picnicking at one of our area parks and playgrounds, stop in for a double-scoop of yummy ice cream, or put on your conductor’s hat to experience three depot museums with fun and interactive exhibits and activities. There are so many wonderful children’s activities to be a part of here. No matter the age of your children, you will find something to entertain. Bowling World 545 Neal Street Cookeville, TN 38501
Heart of the City Playground 135 E. 1st Street Cookeville, TN 38501
Cookeville Children’s Museum 36 W. 2nd Street Cookeville, TN 38501
Hidden Hollow Park 1901 Mt Pleasant Road Cookeville, TN 38506
Cookeville Children’s Theatre 46 S. Cedar Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501
Highland 12 Movie Theater 1181 S. Jefferson Avenue Cookeville, TN 38506
Cream City Ice Cream 119 W. Broad Street Cookeville, TN 38501
The Sk8 1810 Foreman Drive Cookeville, TN 38501
Cyber Tag 41 S. Cedar Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501
Depot Hopping: Baxter Depot Museum 216 Broad Street Baxter, TN 38544
Dogwood Park Fountain and Splashpad 30 E. Broad Street Cookeville, TN 38501 Fun Factory 1435 Interstate Drive Cookeville, TN 38501
Cookeville Depot Museum 116 W. Broad Street Cookeville, TN 38501 Monterey Depot Museum 101 E. Depot Avenue Monterey, TN 38544
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Stonehaus Winery 2444 Genesis Road #103 Crossville, TN 38571 (931) 484-9463
Cellar 53 Winery 115 Oak View Drive E Brush Creek, TN 38547 (615) 934-3353
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Chestnut Hill Winery 78 Chestnut Hill Road Crossville, TN 38555 (931) 707-7878
Short Mountain Distillery 8280 Short Mountain Road Woodbury, TN 37190 (615) 216-0830
DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards 600 Lance Drive Baxter, TN 38544 (931) 858-1177 Highland Manor Winery (Tennessee’s Oldest Winery) 2965 S. York Highway Jamestown, TN 38556 (931) 879-9519 Holly Ridge Winery & Vineyards 486 O’Neal Road Livingston, TN 38570 (931) 823-8375
Red Barn Winery & Vineyards 1805 Tanyard Road Lafayette, TN 37083 (615) 688-6012 did you
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Calfkiller Brewing Company 1839 Blue Springs Road Sparta, TN 38583 (931) 739-BEER Hix Farm Brewery 54 S. Cedar Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 316-1623 Jig Head Brewing Company 310 Newman Drive Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 252-0851
Northfield Vineyards 515 Ray Cemetery Road Sparta, TN 38583 (931) 761-9463
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Red Silo Brewing Co. 118 W. First Street Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 651-2333
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7 Senses Food & Cheer 32 W. Broad Street Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 520-0077
The Blue Pig 35 W. Broad Street Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 854-9970
CHAR 14 S. Washington Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 520-2427
The Cooke House 319 E. Spring Street Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 854-9550
Crawdaddy’s WestSide Grill 53 W. Broad Street Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-4660
Father Tom’s Pub 32 N. Cedar Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 854-9484
Hooligan’s Half/Irish Pub 586 S. Jefferson Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-2927
Mamma Rosa’s 200 S. Lowe Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 372-8694
Rib City 1431 Interstate Drive Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 372-7100
Vinnie T’s 221 E. 8th Street Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 372-2582
Spankies 203 E. 9th Street Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-3344
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Michael “Grillmaster McD” McDearman, National Barbecue Tour Director
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Accommodations
Americas Best Value Inn 897 S. Jefferson Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-9521 Best Western Thunderbird Motel 900 S. Jefferson Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-7115 Bethel Inn & Suites 522 E. Stratton Avenue Monterey, TN 38574 (931) 584-0070 Clarion Inn 970 S. Jefferson Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-7125 Comfort Inn & Suites 1045 Interstate Drive Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 372-0086 Comfort Suites 1035 Interstate Drive Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 372-1881 Country Inn & Suites 1151 S. Jefferson Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 525-6668
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Days Inn 1296 S. Walnut Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 528-1511 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 1200 Sam’s Street Cookeville, TN 38506 (931) 854-1050 Fall Creek Inn 1814 Salem Road Cookeville, TN 38506 (931) 528-5411 Garden Inn at Bee Rock 1400 Bee Rock Road Monterey, TN 38574 (931) 839-1400 Hampton Inn 1025 Interstate Drive Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 651-1500 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1228 Bunker Hill Road Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 881-2000 Key West Inn 663 S. Willow Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 525-1110
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LaQuinta Inn & Suites 1131 S. Jefferson Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 520-3800 Motel 6 1100 S. Jefferson Avenue Cookeville, TN 38506 (931) 528-1040 Red Roof Inn 1292 S. Walnut Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 528-2020 Saltbox Inn & Stables 537 Hutcheson Road Cookeville, TN 38506 (931) 510-6787 Star Motor Inn 1115 S. Willow Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (931) 526-9511 Town Place Suites by Marriott 1250 Sam’s Street Cookeville, TN 38506 (931) 548-0950 Travel Lodge 2021 E. Spring Street Cookeville, TN 38506 (931) 526-3333
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Monterey Depot Museum
Small Town Charm There are not many things more charming than a Southern, small town. Putnam County is home to three: Algood, Baxter and Monterey, each offering unique, authentic charm appealing to locals and travelers alike.
Baxter
Known in railroading days as “Mine Lick,” the tiny town of Baxter offers charm with both heritage and modern attraction. The history of the area is captured in the city’s replica train depot and visitors’ center. A hub for activity during festivals, cruise-ins and events, the depot is still the heart that keeps this destination feeling lively. Across from the depot, guests will find the flagship store of popular jewelry company, Lenny & Eva. Baxter also serves as home to DelMonaco Winery and Tennessee State Natural Area Window Cliffs.
Monterey
Known as Putnam County’s “mountain town,” Monterey provides guests with quaint downtown shopping and dining while also providing scenic outdoor amenities. A replica train depot and visitors’ center lure guests to discover area mining and railroad heritage. Bee Rock, less than two miles from the depot, offers panoramic views to make guests feel a million miles from the hustle and bustle. Festivals, train excursions, farmers’ markets, and cruiseins add to the enchanting small town feel.
Algood
From antiquing to quilting to stagecoach history, the small city of Algood is one of rich heritage. A popular stop on Old Walton Road, the stagecoach route joining Nashville and Knoxville in the early 1800’s, Algood is home to White Plains Plantation. The antebellum home, now a private residence, was an inn offering a place for weary travelers such as President Andrew Jackson to rest enroute to the Capitol. First Lady Rachel Jackson was known to quilt at the home during stops, with one of her quilts as part of the White Plains collection.
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Retire The Cookeville-Putnam County community offers an unprecedented quality of life. Surrounded by rolling hills and scenic landscapes, you will find a community offering a blend of small-town Southern hospitality and big-city amenities, making it an ideal retirement destination. Scenic beauty and outstanding lifestyle amenities are just the beginning. Low cost of living, four mild seasons, and a convenient location, just east of Nashville, west of Knoxville and north of Chattanooga, round out desirability factors. Other retiree-driven accolades include Tennessee Main Street Community designation, Seal of Approval from the American Association of Retirement Communities, and ranking 8th Most Affordable Community in the U.S. by Cost of Living Index (2015).
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Driving & Motorcycling Satisfy your craving for curves, whether by car or motorcycle, with these self-guided routes taking you on some of Tennessee’s most scenic southern backroads with points-of-interest such as Historic Rugby, Appalachian Center for Craft, Sgt. Alvin C. York’s homeplace, and the National Fish Hatchery, you will find yourself wanting to add another day to your trip.
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