Cookeville Schools & Education

Over 9200 students are enrolled in Putnam County's consolidated public schools. In national tests, Putnam County's high school seniors score above state and national averages. An excellent interscholastic program of sports competition in baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer, and track balances the mental and physical requirements of a complete education.

Tennessee Technological University is one of six four-year, state supported co-educational institutes within the State Board of Regents system. Enrollment at the University is approximately 8200. The seven academic divisions of the University are: the College of Agriculture and Home Economics, the College of Business Administration, the College of Education, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, the School of Nursing, and the Graduate School. Three Accomplished Centers of Excellence are housed at the University. The Center for Manufacturing Research and Technology Utilization, The Center for the Management, Utilization and Protection of Water Resources, and The Center for Electric Power.

Nashville State Technical Institutes' Cookeville Center works with the local community developing and delivering specific courses that address the needs of a constantly changing and maturing community. The Cookeville Center's two-year degree program includes courses in technologies that are being implemented by "high-performance" businesses advancing their competitive edge in the market place. (Photograph and Story compliments of Cookeville Chamber of Commerce)