With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to soak up all that Cookeville, 30 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here should be Golden Eagle Golf Club, Cookeville History Museum and Dogwood Park. Located 50 miles away, Glasgow is another popular option. If you drop by, be sure to check out Plaza Theatre, Fort Williams and Fox Hollow Golf Club.