Carlen Chevrolet

Carlen Chevrolet has been on West Spring Street in Cookeville, Tennessee, since 1926. Family-owned for three generations under the Carlen name, with Walter Carlen as current president, it is the oldest GM dealership in Tennessee. Cookeville sits in the Upper Cumberland region between Nashville and Knoxville, serving Putnam County and the surrounding plateau communities.

The service department handles the full Chevrolet lineup in newly expanded facilities, with a large fleet of loaner vehicles to keep the service drive moving on longer jobs. The shop carries a 4.9-star rating across customer reviews, reflecting consistent quality built over a long run.

A third-generation family dealership with nearly 100 years of ties to the same Tennessee community is about as stable a workplace as automotive retail offers. Cookeville has grown steadily as people relocate from Nashville seeking more affordable living while staying within commuting distance of the metro. For Chevrolet technicians who want a well-regarded, owner-operated shop in a growing Tennessee market, Carlen has the track record to back it up.