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Cocke County Tennessee Library System
Our Mission: The Cocke County Library System makes ideas and information accessible for people of all ages, all educational and all economic backgrounds in Cocke County by providing a variety of information delivery formats for recreational, intellectual, cultural, educational and occupational purposes.
Stokely Memorial Library
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Located in downtown Newport Tennessee, Stokely Memorial Library was established in 1923 by the local Business Women's Club. In 1943, the Cocke County Library Board was created.
Librarians and Directors
Helen Gooch
Evelyn Horton
Nannie Murray
Lou Morrel
Mrs. Charles Seehorn
Mrs. E.R. Walker
Sue Hurst 1988-1990
Meschelyn Barrett 1990- 2017
Cocke County Library System Director 2017-current
Elizabeth Hall 2017-2021
Emily Majors 2021- current
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