Cook Out Lebanon TN — Legends Dr Location, I-40 Exit 238 & Hours (2026)

Is There a Cook Out in Lebanon, Tennessee?

Yes. Lebanon has one Cook Out, at 107 Legends Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087, about half a mile northeast of I-40 exit 238 (US-231, South Cumberland Street). It is the only open Cook Out in Lebanon and in Wilson County, according to Cook Out’s store locator (October 2026).

Legends Drive is a short restaurant street just north of the interstate. Neighbors include Demos’ Restaurant, CiCi’s Pizza and Legends Sports Grill, which makes it a handy stop for I-40 travelers between Nashville and Cookeville as well as for locals heading into town on US-231. Cumberland University and the historic Lebanon square are a short drive north.

The next-closest open stores are in Smyrna, Murfreesboro, Madison and East Nashville, roughly 20 to 25 miles away. Cook Out’s locator also lists three Nashville-area stores as coming soon, the closest of them in Hermitage, which would cut that distance for western Wilson County once it opens.

• Address: 107 Legends Dr, Lebanon, TN 37087
• Interstate access: I-40 exit 238 (US-231 / S Cumberland St), then Legends Dr
• Typical hours: 10:30 AM to about 3 AM Sunday–Thursday and about 4 AM Friday–Saturday; hours vary by store
• Next nearest: Smyrna (491 Sam Ridley Pkwy W, about 20.5 mi) and Murfreesboro (1682 Memorial Blvd, about 23 mi)
• Coming soon: Hermitage (5002 Old Hickory Blvd), Antioch (5321 Hickory Hollow Ln) and Nashville (10 Harding Mall Dr), per Cook Out’s locator

Where Are the Cook Out Locations Near Lebanon, TN?

Lebanon’s store is listed first, followed by the five nearest open stores within about 25 miles. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026). Each card has a Google Maps directions button, and the distances shown are approximate straight-line miles from central Lebanon.

Which Cook Out Is Closest to My Part of Wilson County?

For Lebanon and most of Wilson County, the closest Cook Out is 107 Legends Dr at I-40 exit 238. Western Wilson County around Mt. Juliet is the main exception once the Hermitage store opens, and drivers south toward Murfreesboro may find the Rutherford County stores just as convenient.

Lebanon sits about 25 miles east of downtown Nashville, so the store pulls customers from a wide area. I-40 traffic makes evenings and race weekends busier than you might expect for a city of about 38,000 people.

How Do I Get to Cook Out Lebanon From I-40?

Take I-40 to exit 238 (US-231, South Cumberland Street) and turn north toward Lebanon; Legends Drive is on the northeast side of the interchange, about half a mile from the ramp. That makes the Lebanon store one of the easiest Cook Out stops on I-40 between Nashville and Knoxville.

Lebanon has three I-40 exits. US-231 is the main north–south road through the city, running from Murfreesboro in the south through downtown Lebanon and north toward Hartsville and the Kentucky line. US-70 runs east–west through Lebanon toward Nashville and Smithville, SR-109 passes west of the city toward Gallatin, and I-840 begins just west of Lebanon and loops south around Nashville toward Murfreesboro.

Coming from each direction

• From Nashville or Mt. Juliet (I-40 east): take exit 238 and follow US-231 north a short way to Legends Dr.
• From Cookeville or Knoxville (I-40 west): take exit 238 and head north on US-231; Legends Dr is just past the interchange.
• From Murfreesboro (US-231 north): US-231 runs straight up to exit 238; continue north past the interstate to Legends Dr.
• From downtown Lebanon or Cumberland University: head south on South Cumberland Street (US-231) toward the interstate.
• From Gallatin or Hartsville: SR-109 south or US-231 south bring you toward Lebanon; continue to the I-40 interchange.

Exit 238 is also where many travelers stop for fuel, so the interchange can be busy on holiday weekends. If you only need a quick tray, the drive-thru on Legends Drive keeps you close to the on-ramps.

What Is the Cook Out Market Like in Lebanon and Wilson County?

Lebanon is a one-store Cook Out market: a county seat of about 38,400 people (2020 census) with the only Cook Out in Wilson County. That makes Legends Drive the default late-night stop for Lebanon, Watertown and much of the I-40 corridor east of Nashville.

We have not found a reliable public record of when the Lebanon store opened, so this guide does not give one. Lebanon itself has a strong restaurant identity: Cracker Barrel was founded here by Dan Evins in 1969 and still has its corporate headquarters in the city. Cook Out fills a different niche, serving cheap trays and milkshakes into the early morning.

Lebanon is part of the Nashville metropolitan area, and the WeGo Star commuter rail line ends here, linking the city with downtown Nashville. For every Tennessee store, see the Cook Out Tennessee guide.

Is There a Cook Out Near Cumberland University?

Yes. Cumberland University is a short drive north of the Legends Drive store, straight up US-231 from I-40 exit 238. Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital is across town on West Baddour Parkway, and Cook Out is one of the few places open after late shifts.

A bit of Cumberland trivia for the line: in 1916, Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222–0, still cited as the most lopsided score in college football history.

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Lebanon, TN?

Most Cook Out stores, including typical Tennessee locations like Lebanon, open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and around 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours vary by store and can change on holidays, so check the store’s Google Maps listing before a late drive.

These are chain-wide typical hours, not a posted schedule for 107 Legends Dr. Holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas often mean shorter hours or a closure. For holiday patterns and late-night tips, see our guide to what time Cook Out closes.

For overnight I-40 drivers, Lebanon is a useful landmark: heading east, it is the last Cook Out before Cookeville, about 44 miles farther on.

What’s on the Cook Out Lebanon Menu, and How Much Does It Cost?

The best value in Lebanon is the Cookout Tray, typically about $7.39–$7.99 for an entree, two sides and a drink. A Jr. Tray typically starts around $5.29 and milkshakes run about $3.99, though exact prices vary by store and can change.

Calories for popular picks

These figures come from Cook Out’s published nutrition sheet and are per item; add sides and drink for a tray total.

Styles and toppings add calories, so a Cook Out Style burger will be higher than the plain figure. See the Cookout Tray menu, the milkshake menu and the Cook Out calories guide for full details.

How Does Cook Out Compare to Other Restaurants in Lebanon?

Cook Out’s edge in Lebanon is late hours and a full tray for under $8. Its neighbors on Legends Drive, such as Demos’ and Legends Sports Grill, are sit-down restaurants, and Lebanon’s most famous food brand, Cracker Barrel, is a family dinner rather than a 2 AM drive-thru.

For a family dinner, Lebanon has plenty of sit-down options. For a fast, cheap meal on the way home from a late shift or a long I-40 drive, Legends Drive’s Cook Out is usually the answer.

Where Are the Other Cook Out Guides Near Lebanon?

The closest Cook Out guide is Nashville, which covers the Gallatin Pike, West End and Charlotte Pike stores 25 to 32 miles west. The Tennessee guide lists all 40 open stores in the state.

Heading somewhere else? Search any city with the Cook Out store locator on this site.

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