Wingstop is Officially Coming to Cookeville (Here’s What We Know)

Featured image by lazy fri13th via Flickr

Cookeville’s culinary landscape is about to get a bit more flavorful with the arrival of Wingstop at the Shoppes at Eagle Point, positioning itself conveniently next to Well Health and Chiropractic.

What We Know

Cookeville is buzzing with the news of Wingstop’s newest location, which will be right here at The Shoppes at Eagle Pointe. The Dallas-headquartered chain, which took flight in 1994, is known for its commitment to customer service and promises to bring its “Serving the World Flavor” ethos to Cookeville.

The Location

At the very far end of the strip center with Five Guys and Spectrum, Wingstop will be serving up its delicious wings and sides at the Shoppes at Eagle Point, a location that continues to attract a variety of dining options. Texas Roadhouse recently moved in nearby, as well as Drake’s just over by Panda Express.

Other shops close by are Academy Sports, Publix, Five Below. The Shoppes at Eagle Point is a large shopping center and it appears as though Wingstop may be snagging the last open unit.

If you look at the below map of Wingstop locations in Tennessee, Cookeville really was a logical choice for them. Cookeville will help to bridge the gap between Nashville and Knoxville.

Wingstop locations in Tennessee.

The Timeline

Details on the official opening date are still under wraps, but with the buildout underway, wing aficionados won’t have to wait long to indulge in Wingstop’s offerings. I looked on the website and saw no mention about a timeline on the Cookeville location, but the Putnam county mayor officially announced it as well as the UCBJ article linked to below. So it’s happening, but when exactly is still a question.

About Wingstop

If you are unfamiliar with the food chain like some of us are, here’s some basic about them:

Wingstop was founded in Garland Texas in 1994, and now has over 2,000 global locations, Wingstop has been a haven for wing lovers for over two decades. Their franchise model has seen remarkable growth, with a reported 19 years of consecutive sales growth and a 16.8% increase in sales last year.

Wingstop bag
Wingstop Chicken Wing | image by lazy fri13th via Flickr | CC BY 2.0

Menu Offerings

Wingstop’s menu features an array of wings, from classic to boneless, doused in 11 bold flavors. Freshly made ranch and blue cheese dips complement the experience, alongside their hand-cut seasoned fries.

Community Buzz

The arrival of Wingstop has been long-awaited by the people of Cookeville, who have been vocal about their desire for the wing-centric eatery. With its entrance into the local dining scene, Wingstop is set to satisfy those calls with its array of flavors and dedicated customer service.

Wingstop stands as more than just a wing joint; it’s an experience of flavor that has been evolving since 1994 and shows no signs of slowing down. As they say at Wingstop, they’re not just in the wing business, they’re in the flavor business.

Cookeville, get ready to taste what you’ve been asking for – Wingstop will be here soon!

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About Jeff Martin

Avatar photoJeff was born in Cookeville, TN and has raised three children there. He knows a lot about the area and likes sharing his intimate knowledge of the city here on this blog.

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