Enjoy the visual arts through exhibitions and permanent collections at one of our area's numerous galleries. Begin your journey at the Appalachian Center for Craft, Tennessee's largest craft center. The Craft Center is home to one of the premier retailers of fine craft in the Southeast, The Gallery, which features contemporary and traditional fine craft by Craft Center artists and more than 100 regional craft artists. Be sure to grab a bite at the Walkway Café, an on-site restaurant featuring homemade soups, fresh salads, deli sandwiches and more! Continue discovering the world of fine art at TTU's Joan Derryberry Gallery, Cumberland Arts Society and more!

The Highlands offers numerous shopping experiences. Make your way to Cookeville's Historic Downtown Square and enjoy a variety of specialty and boutique shops such as The Market and Market Antiques which are housed under the same roof. On the West Side, you'll find additional unique shops lined along Broad Street and Cedar Street. And that's not all! Located in or near Jackson Plaza, you'll find top national retailers such as Old Navy, Kohl's, T.J. Maxx, Belk, Sears, Books-A-Million, Peebles, Hibbett Sports and Goody's. Stores in other locations include JCPenney, Lowe's and Michael Tyler....Quench your evening hunger at one of Cookeville's many restaurant options located on and near Interstate Drive. Come during one of our special events and enjoy live music or drama performances at Cookeville Drama Center or Dogwood Performance Pavilion.