📍 Tennessee • 40 Open Stores • 8 Regions • 2026
Cook Out Tennessee — All 40 Locations, Addresses & Hours (2026)
Tennessee has 40 open Cook Out restaurants as of October 2026, stretching from Bristol and Johnson City in the Tri-Cities to Memphis and Millington on the Mississippi River, with clusters in Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga and Memphis.
Knoxville has 4 stores, Memphis 5, Nashville 3. Five more are listed as coming soon. Most open 10:30 AM–3 AM (4 AM Fri–Sat). Cookout Tray about $7.39–$7.99.
This guide lists every open Cook Out in Tennessee, grouped into eight regions from the Tri-Cities to Memphis, with addresses taken from Cook Out’s own store locator, one-tap Google Maps directions and a short note on where each store sits. Below the directory you will find which interstate exits put you closest to a Cook Out, the campuses and bases with a late-night tray nearby, typical hours, prices and the five Tennessee stores that are listed as coming soon.
Last verified: October 2026 | Sources: Cook Out store locator (October 2026), WCYB, Roane County News
How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Tennessee?
There are 40 open Cook Out restaurants in Tennessee as of October 2026, according to the Cook Out store locator, plus 5 more listed as coming soon. They are spread across 29 cities and towns in all three Grand Divisions of the state: East, Middle and West Tennessee.
That makes Tennessee one of Cook Out’s larger markets. Only North Carolina (144), South Carolina (52), Georgia (46) and Virginia (42) have more open stores, while Tennessee’s 40 put it well ahead of Alabama (15), Kentucky (12) and Mississippi (9).
The biggest single-city clusters are in Memphis (5 stores carrying a Memphis address, including the one on US-64 in the Bartlett/Wolfchase area), Knoxville (4) and Nashville (3, plus Madison on Gallatin Pike). Murfreesboro and Clarksville each have two. Every other town on the list has one store.
- East Tennessee: 20 stores, from Bristol and Kingsport down through Knoxville to Chattanooga and Cleveland
- Middle Tennessee: 12 stores, including Nashville, Murfreesboro, Clarksville and Cookeville
- West Tennessee: 8 stores, in Memphis, Millington, Jackson and Martin
Where Is Every Cook Out in Tennessee?
All 40 open Tennessee stores are listed below in eight regions, roughly east to west. Addresses come from the Cook Out store locator (October 2026); each card has a Directions button for Google Maps, and stores in cities with their own guide link to it. Coming-soon locations are not shown in the cards; they are covered in the hours and expansion section further down.
| Area | Stores | Cities | Main roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Cities & Northeast Tennessee | 7 | Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City, Elizabethton, Jonesborough, Greeneville, Morristown | I-81 • I-26 • US-11E • US-11W |
| Knoxville & the Smokies | 9 | Knoxville, Powell, Maryville, Lenoir City, Kingston, Pigeon Forge | I-40 • I-75 • I-140 • US-321 • US-441 Parkway |
| Chattanooga & Southeast Tennessee | 4 | Chattanooga, Hixson, Cleveland, Athens | I-75 • I-24 • TN-153 • US-11 |
| Upper Cumberland | 1 | Cookeville | I-40 • TN-111 • US-70N |
| Nashville & Middle Tennessee | 9 | Nashville, Madison, Smyrna, Murfreesboro, Lebanon, Dickson | I-40 • I-24 • I-65 • Gallatin Pike • West End Ave |
| Clarksville & Fort Campbell | 2 | Clarksville | I-24 • US-79 Wilma Rudolph Blvd • US-41A |
| Jackson & Northwest Tennessee | 2 | Jackson, Martin | I-40 • US-45 • US-45E |
| Memphis Metro | 6 | Memphis, Millington | I-40 • I-240 • I-55 • US-51 • US-64 |
1. Tri-Cities & Northeast Tennessee — 7 Cook Out locations
Northeast Tennessee has seven stores strung along I-81, I-26 and US-11E, from Bristol on the Virginia line to Greeneville and Morristown. Johnson City’s store sits on State of Franklin Rd beside East Tennessee State University, and Elizabethton’s opened in September 2019 on West Elk Ave, according to WCYB.
Cook Out Bristol
1316 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620
On Volunteer Pkwy (US-11E), the road south toward Bristol Motor Speedway
Cook Out Kingsport
1600 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660
On East Stone Dr (US-11W) on Kingsport’s east side
Cook Out Johnson City
1206 W State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
On West State of Franklin Rd beside the ETSU campus
Cook Out Elizabethton
509 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643
On West Elk Ave, former Long John Silver’s/A&W site; opened 2019
Cook Out Jonesborough
150 N Lincoln Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659
On North Lincoln Ave in Tennessee’s oldest town, Washington County
Cook Out Greeneville
3545 E Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville, TN 37745
On East Andrew Johnson Hwy (US-11E) near Tusculum University
Cook Out Morristown
2251 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Morristown, TN 37814
On West Andrew Johnson Hwy (US-11E) on Morristown’s west side
2. Knoxville & the Smokies — 9 Cook Out locations
Greater Knoxville is Cook Out’s densest Tennessee market, with nine stores. Four carry a Knoxville address: the Cumberland Ave store on the Strip next to the University of Tennessee, Kingston Pike near Bearden, Cedar Bluff Rd off I-40/75, and Turkey Creek in the west. Powell, Maryville, Lenoir City, Kingston and the Pigeon Forge Parkway round out the region.
Cook Out Knoxville – Cumberland Ave
2135 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
On the Strip, steps from the University of Tennessee campus
Cook Out Knoxville – Kingston Pike
6920 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
On Kingston Pike in the Bearden/West Hills area east of West Town Mall
Cook Out Knoxville – Cedar Bluff Rd
321 Cedar Bluff Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923
Just off I-40/75 at the Cedar Bluff Rd exit (378) in West Knoxville
Cook Out Knoxville – Turkey Creek
11113 Parkside Dr., Knoxville, TN 37934
On Parkside Dr in the Turkey Creek shopping district near Farragut
Cook Out Powell
435 E Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849
On East Emory Rd near I-75 exit 112, north Knox County
Cook Out Maryville
1305 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801
On Lamar Alexander Pkwy (US-321) on Maryville’s west side, Blount County
Cook Out Lenoir City
401 Us Highway 321 N, Lenoir City, TN 37771
On US-321 North near I-75 exit 81, Loudon County
Cook Out Kingston
616 N Kentucky St., Kingston, TN 37763
At North Kentucky St and Franklin St; Roane County’s first Cook Out
Cook Out Pigeon Forge
3984 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
On the Parkway (US-441), Pigeon Forge’s main tourist strip
3. Chattanooga & Southeast Tennessee — 4 Cook Out locations
Four stores cover the southeast corner along I-75 and I-24. Chattanooga’s Brainerd Rd store and the Hixson store on Hwy 153 serve the metro, while Cleveland and Athens sit on the I-75 corridor toward Knoxville. Just over the state line, Fort Oglethorpe and Dalton in Georgia also serve the Chattanooga area.
Cook Out Chattanooga
5001 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
On Brainerd Rd about half a mile from I-24 exit 184 (Moore Rd)
Cook Out Hixson
5390 TN-153, Hixson, TN 37343
On Hwy 153 about half a mile from Northgate Mall
Cook Out Cleveland
822 25th St, Cleveland, TN 37311
On 25th St NW (TN-60), the main corridor from I-75 exit 25
Cook Out Athens
1227 Congress Pkwy, Athens, TN 37303
On Congress Pkwy in Athens, McMinn County, between Chattanooga and Knoxville
4. Upper Cumberland — 1 Cook Out location
The Upper Cumberland plateau has one store, in Cookeville, on South Jefferson Ave near I-40. It is the natural stop on the long I-40 stretch between Nashville and Knoxville and the closest Cook Out to Tennessee Tech.
Cook Out Cookeville
869 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
On South Jefferson Ave near I-40 exit 287, south of Tennessee Tech
5. Nashville & Middle Tennessee — 9 Cook Out locations
Nine stores serve Nashville and the surrounding counties. Inside Nashville, West End Ave sits by Vanderbilt, Gallatin Pike serves East Nashville and Charlotte Pike covers the west side; Madison is farther up Gallatin Pike near RiverGate. Smyrna, Murfreesboro (two), Lebanon and Dickson cover the I-24 and I-40 suburbs.
Cook Out Nashville – West End Ave
1807 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
On West End Ave near 18th Ave, across from Vanderbilt’s campus edge
Cook Out Nashville – Gallatin Pike
2910 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216
On Gallatin Pike in East Nashville’s Inglewood area
Cook Out Nashville – Charlotte Pike
5802 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209
On Charlotte Pike in West Nashville, a short drive from I-40
Cook Out Madison
2102 Gallatin Pike N, Madison, TN 37115
On Gallatin Pike North near RiverGate Mall
Cook Out Smyrna
491 Sam Ridley Pkwy W, Smyrna, TN 37167
On Sam Ridley Pkwy West near I-24 exit 70
Cook Out Murfreesboro – Memorial Blvd
1682 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
On Memorial Blvd (US-231) on Murfreesboro’s north side
Cook Out Murfreesboro – S Rutherford Blvd
2919 S Rutherford Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
On South Rutherford Blvd on Murfreesboro’s southeast side
Cook Out Lebanon
107 Legends Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087
On Legends Dr near I-40 exit 238 (US-231), Wilson County
Cook Out Dickson
109 Mathis Dr, Dickson, TN 37055
On Mathis Dr in Dickson, west of Nashville off the I-40 corridor
6. Clarksville & Fort Campbell — 2 Cook Out locations
Clarksville, Tennessee’s fifth-largest city and the gateway to Fort Campbell, has two stores: one on Wilma Rudolph Blvd near I-24 and Governor’s Square mall, the other on North 2nd St north of downtown and Austin Peay State University.
Cook Out Clarksville – Wilma Rudolph
2892 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37040
On Wilma Rudolph Blvd near Governor’s Square mall and I-24 exit 4
Cook Out Clarksville – 2nd St
804 N 2nd St, Clarksville, TN 37040
On North 2nd St north of downtown, about a mile from Austin Peay
7. Jackson & Northwest Tennessee — 2 Cook Out locations
Between Nashville and Memphis, two stores cover rural West Tennessee: Jackson, right off I-40, and the college town of Martin, home of UT Martin.
Cook Out Jackson
4 Stonebridge Blvd, Jackson, TN 38305
On Stonebridge Blvd, just off I-40 exit 80 in north Jackson
Cook Out Martin
131 University Plaza, Martin, TN 38237
At University Plaza near the University of Tennessee at Martin
8. Memphis Metro — 6 Cook Out locations
Six stores serve the Memphis area. Union Ave is in Midtown, South Highland St is by the University of Memphis, Elvis Presley Blvd is in Whitehaven south of Graceland, Winchester Rd is in Hickory Hill, US-64 is in the Bartlett/Wolfchase area, and Millington sits on US-51 north of the city.
Cook Out Memphis – Union Ave
1463 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
On Union Ave in Midtown, a few blocks east of Methodist University Hospital
Cook Out Memphis – S Highland St
757 South Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111
On South Highland St just south of the University of Memphis
Cook Out Memphis – Elvis Presley Blvd
4286 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116
In Whitehaven, about half a mile south of Graceland
Cook Out Memphis – Winchester Rd
7755 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38125
On Winchester Rd in the Hickory Hill area of southeast Memphis
Cook Out Memphis – US-64 (Bartlett)
7970 US Hwy 64, Memphis, TN 38133
On US-64 near Wolfchase Galleria and I-40 exit 16
Cook Out Millington
8569 Hwy 51., Millington, TN 38053
On US-51 in Millington, home of Naval Support Activity Mid-South
Which Tennessee Cook Out Is Closest to My Interstate Exit?
Most Tennessee Cook Outs sit within a couple of miles of I-40, I-24, I-75, I-81 or I-26. The table below lists the stores that are easiest to reach from each interstate, so you can plan a tray stop on a road trip across the state.
| Interstate | Easy Cook Out stops | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| I-40 (Memphis–Nashville–Knoxville) | Bartlett/Wolfchase (exit 16), Jackson (exit 80), Dickson, Charlotte Pike, Lebanon (exit 238), Cookeville (exit 287), Kingston (exit 352), Cedar Bluff (exit 378), Turkey Creek | Longest gap is roughly Jackson to Dickson |
| I-24 (Clarksville–Nashville–Chattanooga) | Clarksville Wilma Rudolph Blvd (exit 4), Smyrna (exit 70), Murfreesboro, Chattanooga Brainerd Rd (exit 184) | No store on the Monteagle stretch between Murfreesboro and Chattanooga |
| I-75 (Chattanooga–Knoxville) | Cleveland (exit 25), Athens, Lenoir City (exit 81), Powell (exit 112) | Fort Oglethorpe and Dalton, GA, are just south of the state line |
| I-81 / I-26 (Tri-Cities) | Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City, Jonesborough | Greeneville and Morristown are on US-11E |
| I-55 / US-51 (Memphis) | Elvis Presley Blvd, Millington | Graceland is just north of the Whitehaven store |
| US-441 (Smokies) | Pigeon Forge Parkway, Maryville | Handy after a day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park |
Exit numbers above are the nearest interchanges; check the Directions button on each store card for the exact turn. Cook Out stores are drive-thru focused, so they are quick stops even when the interstate is busy.
How Did Cook Out Grow in Tennessee?
Cook Out was founded in 1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina, by Morris Reaves, and its Tennessee stores grew outward from the chain’s Carolina and Virginia base. Today the 40 Tennessee stores reach all the way to the Mississippi River.
1989: The first Cook Out opens in Greensboro, North Carolina. The chain still runs its stores as company-operated restaurants rather than franchises.
Northeast Tennessee: The Tri-Cities, linked to Virginia and North Carolina by I-81 and I-26, now have stores in Bristol, Kingsport, Johnson City, Elizabethton and Jonesborough.
September 2019: Elizabethton’s store opens on West Elk Ave, on the site of a former Long John Silver’s and A&W, as reported by WCYB.
Roane County: The Kingston store, built at North Kentucky St and Franklin St on the site of a demolished bank building, became the first Cook Out in Roane County, according to the Roane County News.
October 2026: The Cook Out locator shows 40 open Tennessee stores and 5 more coming soon, three of them in the Nashville area.
Cook Out has never published a store-by-store opening timeline for Tennessee, so we only list dates that local news outlets reported. What the map shows clearly is the pattern: stores cluster around college campuses (UT Knoxville, ETSU, Vanderbilt, MTSU, Austin Peay, Tennessee Tech, UT Martin, the University of Memphis) and along the interstates that carry most of the state’s traffic.
Which Tennessee Colleges and Bases Have a Cook Out Nearby?
At least a dozen Tennessee campuses and one large Army post have a Cook Out within a few minutes’ drive. That is a big part of why the stores stay open until 3 or 4 AM.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville The Cumberland Ave store is on the Strip, walking distance from campus housing and Neyland Stadium crowds.
Vanderbilt & Belmont West End Ave puts a Cook Out on the edge of Vanderbilt, a short drive from Belmont and Music Row.
East Tennessee State Johnson City’s store is on West State of Franklin Rd beside ETSU; Milligan University students are closer to Elizabethton.
MTSU Both Murfreesboro stores, on Memorial Blvd and South Rutherford Blvd, are a few miles from Middle Tennessee State.
Austin Peay & Fort Campbell North 2nd St is about a mile from Austin Peay; Wilma Rudolph Blvd is the closer stop for many soldiers and families from Fort Campbell.
University of Memphis South Highland St sits just south of campus; Rhodes College students are closer to the Union Ave store in Midtown.
UT Martin & Union University Martin’s store is at University Plaza by UT Martin; Union University students use the Jackson store off I-40.
Tennessee Tech, UTC, Lee & more Cookeville serves Tennessee Tech, Brainerd Rd serves UTC, Cleveland serves Lee University, and Athens serves Tennessee Wesleyan.
Millington’s store on US-51 is the closest Cook Out to Naval Support Activity Mid-South. Hospital night-shift workers have options too: Union Ave is near Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, and West End Ave is close to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
What Time Does Cook Out Close in Tennessee?
Most Tennessee Cook Outs open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Hours are set store by store, so a location can close earlier on some nights or during staffing shortages.
| Day | Typical open | Typical close |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday–Thursday | 10:30 AM | About 3:00 AM |
| Friday–Saturday | 10:30 AM | About 4:00 AM |
| Major holidays | Varies | Many stores close or shorten hours |
Late at night most stores serve through the drive-thru only, and many Tennessee locations have walk-up windows and patio seating rather than an indoor dining room. If you are driving a long way for a late tray, call ahead or check the store’s listing on Google Maps. Our full Cook Out hours guide covers holidays and drive-thru-only periods.
Which Tennessee Cook Outs are coming soon?
The Cook Out locator lists five Tennessee stores as coming soon, with no published opening dates: 10 Harding Mall Dr, Nashville (37211); 5002 Old Hickory Blvd, Hermitage (37076); 5321 Hickory Hollow Ln, Antioch (37013); 2128 N Locust Ave, Lawrenceburg (38464); and 3240 Austin Peay Hwy, Memphis (38128). They are not included in the 40-store count until Cook Out marks them open.
What Does Cook Out Cost in Tennessee?
A Cookout Tray costs about $7.39 to $7.99 in Tennessee, and it includes an entree, two sides and a drink. Prices vary slightly by store and can change, but the menu is the same one you will find in the Carolinas and Virginia.
- Cookout Tray: about $7.39–$7.99 (entree + 2 sides + drink)
- Jr. Tray: from about $5.29
- Milkshakes: about $3.99, with 40+ flavors
- Big Double burger: Cook Out’s signature char-grilled double patty
- Payment: cash and cards accepted
Popular tray entrees include the Big Double, the char-grilled chicken sandwich, chicken strips, BBQ (chopped pork), hot dogs and the quesadilla. Sides range from fries and onion rings to hushpuppies, chili, slaw, corn dogs and a side burger. See the Cook Out tray menu, the milkshake flavor list and the full Cook Out menu for every option.
How Does Cook Out Compare to Tennessee Favorites?
Cook Out competes on price and late hours, not on regional specialties. Tennessee has plenty of those, and many locals pair them with Cook Out depending on the time of night.
- Nashville hot chicken: Prince’s and Hattie B’s made Nashville hot chicken famous. Cook Out’s Cajun chicken is milder, but it is cheaper and open later.
- Memphis barbecue: Memphis is known for dry-rub ribs and pulled pork. Cook Out’s chopped BBQ is a North Carolina-style tray option, not a substitute for a rib joint.
- Krystal: The small-square-burger chain was founded in Chattanooga in 1932 and is still a late-night rival across East and Middle Tennessee.
- Pal’s Sudden Service: The Kingsport-born drive-thru chain dominates the Tri-Cities; Cook Out wins on milkshake variety and tray value.
- National chains: Compared with Sonic, Wendy’s or Whataburger, a Cook Out tray usually gives you two sides and a drink for less than a single combo elsewhere.
Which Tennessee Cities Have Their Own Cook Out Guide?
Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga each have a dedicated guide with neighborhood-by-neighborhood directions. For neighboring states, use the state and city guides below.
Knoxville All four Knoxville stores plus Powell, Maryville and Lenoir City. Cook Out Knoxville guide
Nashville West End, Gallatin Pike and Charlotte Pike, plus Madison and the coming-soon sites. Cook Out Nashville guide
Chattanooga Brainerd Rd and Hixson, plus Fort Oglethorpe and Dalton in Georgia. Cook Out Chattanooga guide
Georgia 46 stores, including Fort Oglethorpe and Dalton near Chattanooga. Cook Out Georgia guide
Virginia 42 stores, including Bristol, Virginia, and the I-81 corridor. Cook Out Virginia guide
North Carolina 144 stores, with Asheville and Boone closest to East Tennessee. Cook Out North Carolina guide
Heading toward Kentucky? See the Cook Out Lexington, KY guide. To search every state at once, use the Cook Out locations finder.
Cook Out Tennessee FAQs
Answers to the questions people ask most.
How many Cook Out restaurants are in Tennessee?
Tennessee has 40 open Cook Out restaurants as of October 2026, according to the Cook Out store locator, in 29 cities and towns. Five more are listed as coming soon: Harding Mall Dr in Nashville, Hermitage, Antioch, Lawrenceburg and Austin Peay Hwy in Memphis. Only North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia have more open Cook Outs.
Where are the Cook Out locations in Knoxville?
Knoxville has four: 2135 Cumberland Ave on the Strip by the University of Tennessee, 6920 Kingston Pike in the Bearden area, 321 Cedar Bluff Rd off I-40/75, and 11113 Parkside Dr at Turkey Creek. Nearby stores are in Powell (435 E Emory Rd), Maryville, Lenoir City, Kingston and Pigeon Forge.
Where are the Cook Out locations in Nashville?
Nashville has three open stores: 1807 West End Ave near Vanderbilt, 2910 Gallatin Pike in East Nashville and 5802 Charlotte Pike in West Nashville. Madison has another at 2102 Gallatin Pike N near RiverGate. Three more Nashville-area stores are coming soon at 10 Harding Mall Dr, 5002 Old Hickory Blvd in Hermitage and 5321 Hickory Hollow Ln in Antioch.
How many Cook Outs are in Memphis?
Five stores carry a Memphis address: 1463 Union Ave in Midtown, 757 S Highland St near the University of Memphis, 4286 Elvis Presley Blvd in Whitehaven, 7755 Winchester Rd in Hickory Hill and 7970 US Hwy 64 near Wolfchase in the Bartlett area. Millington, at 8569 Hwy 51, is a sixth nearby. A store at 3240 Austin Peay Hwy is coming soon.
What time does Cook Out close in Tennessee?
Most Tennessee Cook Outs open at 10:30 AM and close around 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and around 4 AM on Friday and Saturday. Late at night many serve only through the drive-thru. Hours vary by store and on holidays, so check the specific location on Google Maps before a long late-night drive.
Is there a Cook Out in Chattanooga?
Yes. Chattanooga’s Cook Out is at 5001 Brainerd Rd, about half a mile from I-24 exit 184 at Moore Rd. Hixson has another at 5390 TN-153. Just across the Georgia line there is a store at 920 Battlefield Pkwy in Fort Oglethorpe, and Cleveland’s store is at 822 25th St off I-75.
Which Tennessee Cook Out is closest to the Smokies?
The Pigeon Forge store at 3984 Parkway is the closest Cook Out to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg. Maryville’s store at 1305 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy is handy if you enter the park through Townsend, and the four Knoxville stores are about 30 to 40 minutes from Pigeon Forge.
Is there a Cook Out near Fort Campbell?
Yes. Clarksville has two Cook Outs: 2892 Wilma Rudolph Blvd near Governor’s Square mall and I-24 exit 4, and 804 N 2nd St north of downtown near Austin Peay State University. Both are a short drive from Fort Campbell, which straddles the Tennessee-Kentucky line north of Clarksville.
Find the Closest Cook Out in Tennessee
Jump back to the regional directory and tap Directions on the store nearest you. Hours vary by location, so check before a late-night run.