Cook Out Locations in Tennessee
Tennessee has 40 Cook Out restaurants across 28 cities. Memphis leads with 5, Knoxville has 4 and Nashville 3, with pairs in Murfreesboro, Chattanooga and Clarksville. Coverage stretches the full width of the state along I-40, from the Mississippi River to the mountains. All take drive thru and takeout orders, and delivery covers most of the state.
Tennessee carries 40 Cook Out restaurants across 28 cities, and it is the only state where the chain runs coast to coast in the local sense. Memphis at the western edge has 5, Knoxville in the east has 4, and Nashville sits between them with 3. The I-40 corridor links all three, and Jackson, Cookeville and Murfreesboro fill the gaps along it.
Chattanooga on the Georgia border adds 2 and Clarksville near the Kentucky line another 2. University towns again do a lot of the work: Knoxville for the University of Tennessee, Murfreesboro for Middle Tennessee State, Johnson City for East Tennessee State, and Cookeville for Tennessee Tech. Between them the 28 cities with a Cook Out cover most of the state’s population.
The menu holds steady across state lines. A tray starts at $2.99, burgers from $1.19, hot dogs from $0.99 and wraps at $1.79. Sides run from $0.99 for fries to $1.59 for onion rings, and the shake list covers 36 flavors starting at $2.79. Individual Tennessee restaurants can price a few cents apart from each other.
Hours follow the chain pattern of a 10:30 AM open and a 3 AM close, with Friday and Saturday running later. The full menu is available the entire time the restaurant is open, which is the main reason the late window gets used. Each Tennessee city page here lists the seven day schedule for its own restaurants, taken from that restaurant’s own listing.
Trays work well for feeding a group because each one is already complete. A dozen trays is a dozen full meals with no sides to sort out separately. Cook Out runs no formal catering service, so a large order means calling the restaurant directly and giving it warning. Phone numbers for all 40 Tennessee locations are listed on their city pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cook Out locations are in Tennessee?40 restaurants across 28 cities, spread the full width of the state from Memphis to the eastern mountains.
Which Tennessee city has the most Cook Out restaurants?Memphis, with 5. Knoxville has 4 and Nashville 3, while Murfreesboro, Chattanooga and Clarksville have 2 each. Each city has its own page here with addresses and hours.
Is there a Cook Out in Nashville?Yes, 3 restaurants in Nashville, with 2 more in nearby Murfreesboro and others in Clarksville and Cookeville. The Nashville page lists each one with hours and directions.
What time does Cook Out close in Tennessee?Most close at 3 AM Sunday through Thursday and 4 AM on Friday and Saturday, opening at 10:30 AM. Hours differ by restaurant, so check the specific location on its city page.
What is the best value at a Tennessee Cook Out?The tray, from $2.99, since it covers a main, two sides and a large drink under one price. Those pieces bought separately cost more, since a regular order of fries alone is $0.99. See the trays menu.