Overview
Crossville is a city in Tennessee. Crossville was a sundown town until the 1950s.
2 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Crossville
Homestead tower
Great piece of history.
Palace Theater
Nostalgic cinema from 1938.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 25°F. Wettest: May and Mar. (climate data from nearby Cumberland Falls State Resort Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TYS McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville/Maryville — 59 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CHA Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field), Chattanooga — 64 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Homestead tower
- Afternoon Palace Theater
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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See
Do
- Cumberland Mountain State Park - a Cumberland Plateau microcosm situated around Boyd Lake just south of Crossville.
- Highway 127 Corridor Sale, held to be the world's largest yard sale, takes place every August.
Sleep
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