Crossville Points of Interest

Local history & downtown discoveries

• Local shops · Landmarks · Dining

  Historic Downtown Crossville

  Explore Main Street and the historic courthouse square, browse independent shops, and find a place for coffee or lunch. The local tourism guide highlights downtown landmarks and things to do.

  Explore downtown →Directions →

• Railroad history · Downtown stop

  Crossville Depot & Caboose Museum

  Visit a historic railroad landmark with a gift shop, community information, and a caboose museum. Check the city’s Depot page for current opening hours and visitor details.

  Official Depot visitor information →Directions →

• Local history · New Deal community

  

  Homesteads Tower Museum

  Discover the story of the Cumberland Homesteads through photographs, documents, and artifacts. The landmark stone tower stands near the junction of Highway 127 South and Highway 68.

  96 Highway 68, Crossville
  931-456-9663

  Museum information →Directions →

• Historic home · Homesteader life

  Homesteads House Museum

  Explore an original Homestead home restored to reflect life in the 1930s. Call the Tower Museum to confirm the house museum’s seasonal schedule and tour availability before visiting.

  2611 Pigeon Ridge Road, Crossville
  931-456-9663

  House museum & visit planning →Directions →

• Downtown museum · Military history

  

  Military Memorial Museum of Upper Cumberland

  Explore military-history collections in a historic downtown building. Visit the museum’s own website for current hours, visitor information, and ways to support its work.

  20 South Main Street, Crossville
  931-250-5525

  Museum visitor information →Directions →

Live shows & an evening out

• Live theater · Concerts

  Cumberland County Playhouse

  Make a performance part of your Crossville visit. Browse the Playhouse’s current productions and concerts, choose a date, and review ticket and seating options on its official website.

  221 Tennessee Avenue, Crossville

  Shows & tickets →Directions →

• Downtown · Movies & live events

  Historic Palace Theatre

  Enjoy a screening, concert, or other scheduled event in a historic Main Street theater. Check the city’s Palace page for its movie schedule, event listings, and ticket links.

  72 South Main Street, Crossville
  931-484-6133

  Palace events & screenings →Directions →

Scenic places & outdoor recreation

For more parks, campgrounds, and local walks, browse our Outdoor Recreation guide.

• Byrd Lake · Trails · Picnics

  Cumberland Mountain State Park

  Plan a lakeside walk, a picnic, or a longer visit among the wooded trails and stonework around Byrd Lake. Use the official park guide for current facilities, activities, and overnight reservations.

  24 Office Drive, Crossville
  931-484-6138

  Official park guide →Directions →

• Overlooks · Rock formations

  

  Black Mountain

  Explore the summit loop, rock formations, and overlooks toward Grassy Cove. The summit outing and the longer climb from Highway 68 are different routes; use the trail guide to choose the right one.

  Trail guide & map →Directions →

• Waterfall · Near Crab Orchard

  

  Ozone Falls

  Visit a waterfall destination east of Crossville. Paths into the gorge are steep and rocky. Review the access information and trail description before choosing your route.

  Waterfall access & trail guide →Directions →

• Golf outings · Resort courses

  

  Crossville-area golf courses

  Choose a course for your trip with our updated guide to local and nearby golf, including Bear Trace, Lake Tansi, River Run, and Fairfield Glade courses. Follow the individual course links for tee times and guest access.

  Explore the Golf Courses guide →

A few ways to spend the day

• A downtown afternoon

  Combine a visit to the Depot or Military Memorial Museum with browsing Main Street shops and a meal. Check the Palace schedule if you would like to finish with a movie or live event.

• History & a lakeside walk

  Start with the Homesteads Tower Museum, then head to nearby Cumberland Mountain State Park for time around Byrd Lake. Confirm museum opening hours and select a park walk that suits your group.

• A scenic outing

  Choose Black Mountain for overlooks or Ozone Falls for a waterfall visit. Review the trail guide, check local weather, and allow time for the route you choose.