Flavors of Thailand in the Heart of Sparta & Cookeville
Flavors of Thailand in the Heart of Sparta & Cookeville In the heart of downtown Sparta and also in Cookeville, one restaurant has been quietly building a reputation as a must-visit destination for anyone craving authentic Asian cuisine: Fil Thai. With its warm...
A New Era for Seven Senses: Inside the Launch of Savor and the Future of WestSide Dining
A New Era for Seven Senses: Inside the Launch of Savor and the Future of WestSide Dining For more than a decade, Seven Senses has been a pivotal member of Cookeville’s dining community. Now, in 2025, the brand is expanding with the launch of Savor. I sat down with...
Five Decades on the Hill: The Story of Nick’s Restaurant & Lounge
Five Decades on the Hill: The Story of Nick’s Restaurant & Lounge Among the many iconic businesses that have and continue to make our city special, Nick’s Restaurant & Lounge holds a uniquely special place – one five decades in the making. I sat down...
Drake’s Cookeville – Where Playful Vibes Meet Seriously Good Food
Drake’s Cookeville – Where Playful Vibes Meet Seriously Good Food Drake’s Cookeville isn’t just a spot to grab dinner—it’s a bold blend of high-energy fun, flavorful food, and community connection. Known for its slogan “a restaurant that loves beer and a...
Hooligans Half/Irish Pub: A Family Legacy Brewing Community Spirit in Cookeville
Hooligans Half/Irish Pub: A Family Legacy Brewing Community Spirit in Cookeville Building on more than 20 years of community trust and expertise, Diana Health’s Community Outreach Manager, Lauren Billings, sat down with us to discuss the services provided by the...
Where Home Begins: The Story Behind Keaton Place
The mother–daughter partnership behind Keaton Place and the community it continues to cultivate.
Faith, Family, and the Influencer Living Out Her Dreams: A Look Inside the Pucketts’ Southern Legacy
“Livingston, Tennessee, is home. As the Tennessee song by Drew Holcomb says, ‘I was born here and raised here. And I’ll make my grave here—it’s home, Tennessee.’”
