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DO YOU LIKE TO SHOP?? If so, check out Opry mills.

Opry Mills is located on the Opryland grounds between Two Rivers Parkway and McGavock Pike and borders the Cumberland River.  Opry Mills is within walking distance from the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center and next door to the Grand Ole Opry.  The site is approximately seven miles from downtown Nashville and about an hour from Cookeville, TN.

 Opry Mills features the best names in manufacturers' and retail outlets including Nike, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5TH, Gap Outlet and Old Navy; high quality entertainment venues and themed restaurants including Regal Cinemas, Dave & Buster's,rainforest cafe and The Aquarium. 

For more information on the area and thing to do contact Kay Bennett of First Realty today!

I just wanted to give everybody some statistics and etc on Putnam county as well as information on places to see and things to do.

 Putnam County Demographics, Statistics and General Information:

Cookeville-Putnam County is served by Interstate 40, North/South Route Highway 111, U.S. 70, and State routes 42, 135, and 136.

Putnam County is also served by the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport, located seven miles south of the city with a 6,000-foot runway. All facilities for private flying including air taxi, charter service, air freight, fuel and maintenance are available through fixed-base operators.

The Nashville International Airport is also a 60-minute drive from Cookeville, provides commercial air service to the area. Serving as the Southeast Hub for American Airlines, the Nashville International Airport is served by 10 airlines offering approximately 450 daily flights to over 100 cities.

 Putnam County is located in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. Putnam County is just 90 miles from Nashville, 110 miles from Chattanooga, and 100 miles from Knoxville. The population of Putnam County is about 70,000. Putnam County is located in a very scenic area, one the most beautiful in the country. With low crime, low property taxes, and a county full of friendly caring people; it is what makes Putnam County one of the best places in the country to live and raise a family.

Putnam County was created in 1854 from Fentress, Jackson, Smith White and Overton counties; named in honor of Israel Putnam.

As far as weather, it often changes but the basic stats are as follow:

Putnam county is also an excellent place to retire as well. Putnam County continues to be rated one of America's Most Affordable communities and has been rated as the Most Affordable community a number of times.According to the American Chamber of Commerce Researchers Association (ACCRA), Cookeville remains one of the top 5 most economical cities in the nation.

 The hospital here is also top notch! Over 115 physicians covering 36 medical and surgical specialties staff Cookeville Regional medical Center, a 247-bed, city-owned, regional healthcare facility. The hospital provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care for patients in the Upper Cumberland area. Cookeville Regional provides a number of specialty centers, including the Heart Center, the Cancer Center, the Women's Center, the Imaging Center, the Sleep Center, the Rehabilitation Center, the Diabetes Center, the Neurosciences Center, and the Birthing Center.

There are tons of places to go see and do:

Tennessee Tech University is at the cultural pinnacle of the Highlands of Tennessee. People in and around the region are attracted to the university's art exhibits, crafts, concerts, plays, workshops, and more.

Bryan Symphony Orchestra - The Symphony, housed on campus at TTU in the Bryan Fine Arts Center, draws professional musicians from all over middle and eastern Tennessee.

Bryan Fine Arts Center - Home of the TTU Department of Music and Art and the Bryan Symphony.

Cookeville Arts Center - Different monthly exhibits by various regional artists in varied media. Annual membership shows and sponsor of high school art competition.

Cookeville Drama Center - A professionally equipped, 458-seat performing arts center, the Drama Center staff produces the state, regional and nationally award winning Drama Center Backstage series, home of the Cookeville Children's Theatre productions and a variety of special performances and events.

Cookeville Depot Museum - Built in 1909, the Cookeville Depot is now home to the Cookeville Depot Museum, and Visitors can view railway artifacts, memorabilia and numerous photography of the railroad in Putnam County over the years. An authentic 1913 Baldwin steam locomotive and two cabooses are located at the Depot.

Cookeville History Museum - Covers history of Cookeville and Putnam County. Prehistory, early history, etc. Temporary exhibits. Burgess Falls State Natural Area - Scenic - three-quarters of a mile trail leads to a magnificent overlook, a 130-foot waterfall located in a large gorge on the Falling Water River.

Cane Creek Lake and Park - At 256- lake and regional park with covered shelters, concession stands, boat rentals, playgrounds, and nature trails.

Dogwood Park - City Park with a gazebo, rose garden, picnic tables, and concert pavilion.

Other - Putnam County YMCA, 12 golf courses, five rivers and three major lakes, tennis, swimming, hiking and more within minutes of the city limits

Hidden Hollow Park- This is an excellent place for both young and small where you can play putt-putt , feed the ducks and much much more (check out my blog)

There are also other places within shorts driving distance such as Cumberland caverns and Rock island state park.

 If you are considering moving to the area, contact Kay Bennett to help find your dream home.Also, if you have any questions about the area contact me.

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Grounds in Shelbyville, TN is home to The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, which takes place each year in late summer for the 11 days ending on the Saturday night before Labor Day. This is a great even for friends and family to attend.

Nearly a quarter of a million tickets are sold to fans from more than 40 states -- fans that travel to Shelbyville, Tennessee to enjoy the excitement of the Tennessee Walking Horse and its National Celebration.

The Celebration is housed in a 105-acre complex in Shelbyville, Tennessee. We have 63 barns that contain 1,650 stalls, an outdoor stadium that seats approximately 30,000, a covered warm-up ring called Champions Arena, a 4,400 seat indoor arena for horse shows, and other similar events, and a well-decorated and manicured facility. The Celebration^® is governed by a seven member Board of Directors to whom the staff reports. These seven members meet monthly to stay abreast of guidelines and goals that have been set in place for the staff to achieve.

The arena can seat up to 7,000 people for concerts. In this arena they have had monster truck shows, circuses, country music concerts, dog shows, car shows, motocross events, rodeos, alpaca shows, etc., in addition to horseshows. The building was designed with the equine events as our number one priority.Calsonic Arena is booked approximately 40 out of the 52 weekends each year. Breeds such as Arabians, Ponies of the Americas, Quarter Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses, Racking Horses, Tennessee Walking Horses, miniatures, and saddlebreds, call our facility their "home" during the weekends that they use our world class facility.

With an established company like First Realty, Kay Bennett is an experienced Realtor with exceptional market knowlege of middle Tennessee.  You will fall in love with the Cookeville/Crossville Tennessee area and call it home. 

The attached video is only a glimpse of what our area has to offer!  Give me a call for more information today at 931-510-8601 cell or 931-528-1573 ofc.

Cookeville Tennessee is the place to Live, Play, and Raise your Family...

As your best Realtor (R), I will be straightforward with you and recommend a realistic CMA market analysis of homes  sold in your neighborhood that have similar features, square footage, location and condition.  Many homeowners list with the agent who leads them to believe  their home will sell for the highest price. You need to choose an experienced agent with the best marketing plan to sell your home. In the real estate business, an agent with many successfully closed transactions usually costs the same as someone who is inexperienced. That experience could mean a higher price at the negotiating table, selling in less time, and with a minimum amount of hassles. Before signing any documents, I will thoroughly discuss with you how I plan to market your home.  A major part of the marketing process is embracing technology, the internet, and all it has to offer.  The internet offers more exposure than word-of-mouth or strictly print advertising can offer, although we will advertise your home this way as well.

 As a top real estate expert in this market, I can help you determine exactly what your home is worth in the current market as we research this market on a daily basis. Then, as an experienced professional, I'll market your home and negotiate on your behalf to sell your home at the best price possible.

Your home will be aggressively marketed, not just locally, but on a national basis. Through my professional contacts and affiliations, as well as  advanced technology tools, I can instantly put your home listing in all of the places qualified buyers are looking.

We will protect your best interests throughout the entire process. You can leverage my years of experience as a top real estate professional to answer all of your questions about every aspect of the selling and closing process. You will be informed and in control, every step of the way. It's our job to make sure your home selling experience is as comfortable and painless as possible, the way real estate selling should be!!

Kay Bennett :Realtor

Jessica Danson: Assistant

Center Hill Lake is a 64 mile long reservoir consisting of 415 miles of shoreline, and 18,200 acres of deep, pure water for many species of fish.  Center Hill Dam is on the Caney Fork River.

Nearly all of the shoreline is undeveloped and natural. Center Hill Lake is owned and managed by the federal government through the US Army Corps of Engineers. 

There are 3 gorgeous waterfalls

plus many excellent places to hike, swim, and camp. 

Also on the lake are 8 marinas, 5 restaurants, 1 state park, 9 Army Corps recreation areas, and the Joe L. Evins Appalachian Center for the Crafts.

This is an excellent place to bring the entire family for a fun filled evening, and is located in Smithville Tennessee.

For more details on the area call me Kay Bennett at 931-510-8601