Christmas Parade - December 6, 2024

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Grand Marshall Larry Stone. After the parade, enjoy refreshments& visit with Santa at the Depot.
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Mission

"Hello, I am Mayor Danny Holmes and welcome to Baxter, Tennessee’s website. We are located in beautiful western Putnam County with Interstate 40, US Highway 70 and State Highway 56 running through our city limits. The Nashville and Eastern Railroad runs through our Central Business District and Industrial District.  There are three Putnam County Schools in Baxter; Baxter Elementary School, Cornerstone Middle School, and Upperman High School.

The City of Baxter, Tennessee does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964.



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Public Notices

 View notices of FEMA projects, upcoming board, and special called meetings held in Baxter.
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Upcoming Events

 View a listing of community events and vendors have an opportunity to register
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City Documents

View Baxter's City Charter, the Municipal Code, Resolutions & Ordinances
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Job Opportunities

 View a listing of current employment opportunities with the City of Baxter and an application to apply
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Bid Notices

 View a listing of projects in Baxter and bid to provide necessary services
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Surplus Property

See a listing of surplus items for sale in Baxter, Tennessee and place your bid
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Public Records

View Policy, Request & Response Form
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Mobile Food Trucks

View Food Truck applications & info

Area Attractions

Plan to take in these sights as you plan your next trip.

Cummins Falls State Park

Cummins Falls State Park

Cookeville, 8/1 miles away

Cummins Falls is the 8th largest waterfall in Tennessee. Hiking and swimming are the favorite activities in this park.

Burgess Falls State Park

Burgess Falls State Park

Sparta, 8.3 miles away

This park contains 4 breathtaking waterfalls as well as fishing and picnic areas and a butterfly garden very close by.

Baxter, TN

Baxter Depot Museum & Visitors Center

Located at 216 Broad Street in Baxter, TN

The museum houses Tennessee Central Railway artifacts, as well as a replica of what Cookeville's west side looked like in 1955.