Seniors Stop in a Golf Capital

Crossville, senior travelers will find is the county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, and has a population that runs right at 11,000. On the city water tower it reads…“Golf Capital of Tennessee”.

Golf course designers Jack Nicklaus, Joe Lee and others saw Crossville’s Cumberland Plateau terrain and took advantage of the picturesque hills, meadows, breathtaking vistas and mild Southern weather. The area is home to some of Tennessee’s most acclaimed vacation and retirement resorts.

The Mayor writes “Welcome to the City of Crossville!  We are located atop the beautiful Cumberland Plateau on Interstate 40, only a short drive to three metropolitan cities.

Our 2,000 foot elevation offers a mild, four season climate year round. Our rural area offers an abundance of outdoor possibilities, with mountainous wildlife reserves, lakes, streams, and the Cumberland Mountain State Park.”

Seniors Discover The World’s Largest Yard Sale

Known as the Golf Capital of Tennessee, Crossville, with nine pristine courses has become a golfers’ paradise of national recognition.

Senior visitors enjoy the Cumberland County Playhouse and the historic Palace Theatre on Main Street. The Playhouse is a theatrical force behind its double stage doors and is one of the 10 largest professional theaters in rural America.

The United States Chess Federation is headquartered in Crossville, along with a restored railroad Depot & Caboose Visitor’s Center, and the World’s Largest Yard Sale.”

Crossville developed at the intersection of a branch of the Great Stage Road between Nashville and Washington, DC and thus the name of the city.

Around 1800, an early European-American settler named Samuel Lambeth opened a store at this junction, and the small community that developed around it became known as Lambeth’s Crossroads. The store was located at what has become the modern intersection of Main Street and Stanley Street, just south of the courthouse.

Seniors Also Discover World’s Largest Treehouse

 So why do seniors stop by in Crossville? There are many things for seniors to see and do and just this morning, the World’s Largest Treehouse made national news again.

TripAdvisor suggests the famed Cumberland County Playhouse that rates #1. Right behind is the Model Railroad Exhibit that my brother-in-law in Iowa would love…he has a great model railroad exhibit in his backyard.

The local Chamber of Commerce wants to you know that from the beautiful scenery, to some of the best golf courses in the south, whether you are visiting or relocating, Crossville is right for you. For senior oenophiles, I’d join you to do some sampling at the Chestnut Hill and Stonehaus wineries.

Set your GPS for Crossville and get a feel for some old time southern charm, beautiful country scenery and small town ambiance. In Crossville the hospitality is as legendary as the scenic landscape. Enjoy Crossville. -jeb