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Crossville, TN

Crossville is a city in and the county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Crossville Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 12,071 at the 2020 census.

Crossville developed at the intersection of a branch of the Great Stage Road, which connected the Knoxville area with the Nashville area, and the Kentucky Stock Road, a cattle drovers' path connecting Middle Tennessee with Kentucky and later extending south to Chattanooga. These two roads are roughly paralleled by modern US-70 and US-127, respectively.

Crossville is located at the center of Cumberland County at 35°57′15″N 85°1′53″W (35.954221, -85.031267). The city is situated atop the Cumberland Plateau amid the headwaters of the Obed River, which slices a gorge north of Crossville en route to its confluence with the Emory River to the northeast. Crossville is roughly halfway between the plateau's eastern escarpment along Walden Ridge and its western escarpment along the Highland Rim. Several small lakes are on Crossville's outskirts, including Lake Tansi to the south, Lake Holiday to the west, and Byrd Lake at nearby Cumberland Mountain State Park. The average elevation of Crossville is about 1,890 feet (580 m) above sea level.

Crossville developed at the intersection of two major stage roads by which settlers moved through the area. The roads were gradually widened, improved, and turned into paved roads. Two major federal highways—U.S. Route 70, which traverses Tennessee from east to west, and U.S. Route 127, which traverses Tennessee from north to south—now roughly follow the old routes. Interstate 40, which runs roughly parallel to U.S. 70, passes through the northern part of Crossville. Crossville is about 35 miles (56 km) east of Cookeville, 80 miles (130 km) north of Chattanooga, and 70 miles (110 km) west of Knoxville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Crossville has an area of 20.3 square miles (52.7 km²), of which 20.0 square miles (51.7 km²) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²), or 1.95%, is water.

Crossville places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with several facilities and initiatives promoting the well-being of its residents. The Cumberland Medical Center is a leading healthcare institution in the region, ensuring that the community has access to comprehensive medical services. Stay active with a variety of fitness amenities, sports leagues, and recreational activities offered at the Brikhouse Gym, catering to individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Embrace nature with a visit to Cumberland Mountain State Park, perfect for hiking and outdoor activities. The Nature's Healthway Holistic Wellness Center specializes in holistic treatments including massage and acupuncture. For yoga lovers, CatFit Yoga provides yoga classes and wellness workshops. Serenity Spa and Wellness provides comprehensive healthcare services and wellness programs. Golfers can enjoy a round at Fairfield Glade Golf Courses, known for their well-maintained greens and beautiful landscapes. 

Top sites in Crossville TN include Cumberland County Playhouse, Obed River Park, and Garrison Park.

Population: 11,446 (2021). Elevation: 1,857 ft (566 m). Area: 20.86 sq mi (54.03 km²). ZIP Code: 38555. Area code: 931. 

FAQs

What are the demographics of Crossville, TN?

Crossville is a city located in Bledsoe County and Cumberland County Tennessee. Crossville has a 2024 population of 12,840. It is also the county seat of Cumberland County. Crossville is currently growing at a rate of 1.46% annually and its population has increased by 6.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,100 in 2020.  According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crossville was: White: 89.76%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 4.26%, Black or African American: 2.66%, Two or more races: 2.51%, Other race: 0.44%, Asian: 0.36%, Native American: 0%

What is Crossville, TN is known for?

Crossville and Cumberland County easily lay claim to being called the “Golf Capital of Tennessee.”  Situated on Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, 9 championship golf courses await golfers of all skill levels. From Wyndham at Fairfield Glade, Tennessee’s famous vacation and retirement resort featuring 90 holes of golf, to the Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain State Park, Tennessee’s first Jack Nicklaus-designed course, the best spot for golf in Tennessee is Crossville and Cumberland County.

Is Crossville, TN a nice place to live?

Crossville is in Cumberland County. Living in Crossville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Crossville, there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Crossville and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Crossville are above average.

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City of Crossville

Wikipedia

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World Population Review

Cumberland County Playhouse

Obed River Park

Garrison Park

Cumberland Medical Center

Brikhouse Gym

Cumberland Mountain State Park

CatFit Yoga

Serenity Spa and Wellness 

Fairfield Glade Golf Courses

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