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Southeast's Best-Kept Secret

Why Manufacturers Choose Cookeville, TN

Strategic location. Skilled labor. Business-friendly costs.

Discover why Cookeville is one of the Southeast's best-kept secrets for industrial growth.

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What Makes Cookeville a Smart Choice?

Companies in manufacturing, assembly, and logistics are already seeing the benefits of locating in Cookeville.

Strategic Location

Centrally located in the Southeast with direct access to I-40 and proximity to Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga.

Skilled Labor Pool

Home to Tennessee Tech University, a top-tier source of engineering and technical talent.

Pro-Business Climate

Low taxes, affordable utilities, and a city committed to supporting industrial growth.

Modern Industrial Buildings

Class A space designed for manufacturers, final assembly, and light distribution.

Lower Operating Costs

Lease rates, labor, and living costs are significantly lower than major metro areas.

Workforce Stability

Reliable, long-term employees from a community with low turnover and strong work ethic.

Highlands Business Park

A master-planned industrial development featuring modern infrastructure, strategic location along I-40, and immediate access to utilities and transportation networks.

Direct access to Interstate 40 and major transportation corridors

Established industrial community with existing manufacturers

Fully developed infrastructure including utilities and roadways

Multiple lot sizes available for build-to-suit opportunities

Aerial site plan of Highlands Business Park in Cookeville showing available development lots, existing buildings, and infrastructure including roads and utilities

Cookeville by the Numbers

The data speaks for itself – Cookeville delivers results for manufacturers.

242,000+

Residents within 45 minutes

32%

Blue-collar workforce within 45 minutes

10,000+

Students at Tennessee Tech University

20–30%

Lower business costs than comparable metro markets

Trusted Industrial Development Partner

The Hollingsworth Companies has been developing industrial properties across the Southeast for over two decades, with a proven track record of delivering quality facilities that meet manufacturers' specific needs.

18

States

20M+

Square Feet

50+

Years Experience

200+

Properties

Ready to Explore Cookeville?

Whether you're relocating from a high-cost region or expanding operations, now is the time to take a serious look at this pro-growth market.