Best Western Thunderbird Motel  

In Cookeville, TN, just off Interstate 40 with easy drives to Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga. Minutes from Cookeville History Museum, Dogwood Park, Tennessee Tech University and the Cookeville Performing Arts Center — a convenient motel base for exploring the Cumberland Plateau. Pet-friendly rooms are available in designated queen rooms.

This roadside motel offers 76 air-conditioned rooms with pillowtop beds, LED TVs, refrigerators and many rooms with microwaves and sofa beds. Standard rooms feature double vanities; two-room suites and hot tub suites are available on request. Expect a clean, comfortable, no-frills vibe with conveniences like irons, hairdryers, coffee makers, an elevator and free self-parking.

Take a dip in the outdoor seasonal pool, hit the 24-hour fitness center, or toss coins in the vending machines. Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected. Guest laundry, a bar/lounge and on-site parking make stays easy — wake up ready to head out to nearby parks, golf courses and waterfalls across the plateau.

A business center and complimentary wired/wireless internet support working visits. Fax and photocopy services, free local calls, express check-out and a 24-hour front desk add extra convenience for business travelers.

Enjoy on-site dining at El Tapatio and unwind at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast buffet (served daily) gets the day started early for road-trippers and guests heading out to explore.