Map guides residents and visitors through a self-paced driving tour of decorated homes
The City of Cookeville Leisure Services Department has announced the start of its 2025 Merry and Bright Holiday Home Challenge, an annual community event that highlights local residents who decorate their homes for the Christmas season.
The program includes the official Tour of Lights map, which features participating locations throughout Cookeville, Baxter and Algood. The map guides residents and visitors through a self-paced driving tour of decorated homes. Hidden Hollow Park is also included on the map.
Participants and viewers are reminded that homes included in the challenge are not required to have their decorations fully installed until Nov. 30. Those who begin the tour early may find that some displays are still in progress.
The City of Cookeville extends its appreciation to the sponsors who support this community event.

Photo courtesy of the City of Cookeville.
This year’s sponsors include:
- The Dakota Langdon with Highlands Elite Real Estate
- Hidden Hollow Park
- Putnam County Democratic Party
- Therapeutic Interventions and UCChristmas.com
For more information contact Recreation Programmer, Sally Herren or the City of Cookeville Leisure Services Department at 520-4FUN.
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