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About Cookeville Performing Arts Center

Welcome to the Cookeville Performing Arts Center (CPAC), a city-owned venue operated by the City of Cookeville's Department of Leisure Services. Located at 10 E Broad Street in downtown Cookeville, CPAC hosts a variety of local and regional performances in the Margery Hargrove Auditorium with a great seats-capacity. The space is known for intimate, high-quality live theatre experiences, from children’s productions to stage plays and concerts. Seating can vary by production, and a seating chart is available as a PDF for planning your visit. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a longtime supporter, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your outing.

Parking improvements are part of CPAC's ongoing expansion and remodel, with front and rear parking areas under construction and slated for completion around Fall 2025. Public transit options include OATS Transit in Putnam County and the Pick-Up Upper Cumberland on-demand service, making CPAC accessible without a car. For those staying nearby, we’ve highlighted recommended hotels and dining options near CPAC to help you plan an easy, enjoyable trip. If you’re looking for family-friendly, school-night, or weekend events, CPAC regularly hosts performances like Backstage at CPAC, Dogwood Shakespeare in the Park, and Cookeville Children’s Theatre, along with other local and regional performances. We’ve got you covered with insider tips to secure your seats and make the most of your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 456-seat live performance theatre (Margery Hargrove Auditorium).
  • Address: 10 E Broad Street, Cookeville, TN 38501.
  • Venue type: City-owned performing arts center operated by the City of Cookeville's Department of Leisure Services.
  • Seating chart: Seating plan available as a PDF (Margery Hargrove Auditorium; seating can vary by production).
  • Parking: CPAC expansion/remodel includes parking improvements; project notes indicate front/rear parking areas were under construction with an expected completion around Fall 2025.
  • Transit: Public transit options include OATS Transit in Putnam County and the Pick-Up Upper Cumberland on-demand service.
  • Nearby hotels: Examples include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cookeville (1228 Bunker Hill Rd), La Quinta Inn & Suites Cookeville (1131 S Jefferson Ave), Candlewood Suites Cookeville (970 S Jefferson Ave), Best Western Thunderbird Motel (900 S Jefferson Ave), Baymont Inn & Suites Cookeville (2021 E Spring St), Quality Inn Cookeville (438 Neal St).
  • Notable events hosted: Backstage at CPAC, Dogwood Shakespeare in the Park, Cookeville Children’s Theatre and other local/regional performances.