Crossville

Crossville serves as the county seat of Cumberland County in Tennessee and sits on the Cumberland Plateau within the Appalachian region. The town spreads around Main Street, where shops, public buildings, and residential neighborhoods fan out across gently rolling terrain.

The settlement formed around 1800 where two trade routes met, after Samuel Lambeth opened a store at the junction. During the 19th century, the place grew into the administrative center for the surrounding region.

Visitors will notice the name comes from the crossing of two historic roads that still shape how streets run through town today. Locals gather at restaurants and cafes along Main Street, where much of the social rhythm centers around shared meals and conversation.

City Hall on North Main Street offers municipal services during weekday business hours. Visitors can walk through downtown to reach most shops and facilities, since the center remains compact and easy to navigate on foot.

The Native Stone Museum displays Crab Orchard Stone, a regional limestone that appears in many buildings throughout the area. This material shapes the architectural character of the town and reflects the geology of the Cumberland Plateau.

Location: Cumberland County

Inception: 1856

Elevation above the sea: 565 m

Website: http://crossvilletn.gov

GPS coordinates: 35.95417,-85.03139

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:10