Upper Cumberland

Your guide to living, buying, and exploring the Upper Cumberland in Tennessee.

Crossville 10 Fun Facts about Crossville, TN: World’s Largest Treehouse, Golf, etc. A few weeks ago, I filmed a series called “10 Days of Crossville,” where I shared fun facts about Crossville, TN every day for ten days. It started as a way to have some fun with local history and lore, but the response caught me off guard. So many of you told me you learned […]
Crossville Fall in Crossville: A Local’s Bucket List – Tennessee Upper Cumberland Fall in Crossville might be the best season. The air cools off, the leaves start turning along the Cumberland County backroads, and every weekend seems to bring a new reason to get outside. Here’s what’s on my fall bucket list this year, in case you’re new to town or just need a few ideas. Go […]
Crossville Crossville’s 125th Birthday Bash: Everything Happening Downtown on September 12 On Saturday, September 12, come celebrate Crossville’s 125th Birthday Bash, a free, all-day celebration packed with live music, classic cars, local history, and family fun. Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or you’re still figuring out what Crossville is all about, this is a day worth clearing your calendar for. What’s Happening The day […]
Real Estate Red Flags Out-of-State Buyers Miss When Buying Property in Middle/East Tennessee If you’re searching for relocating to Tennessee tips, you’re probably comparing everything here to what you left behind. That’s exactly where buyers get into trouble. A price that looks like a steal compared to your old market, a listing photo that makes a property look flawless, a timeline that feels too tight to slow down […]
Crossville Nashville and Knoxville Are Getting Expensive. Here’s Where Home Buyers Are Going Instead. If you’re searching for small towns near Nashville and Knoxville because both cities priced you out, you’re not alone, and you’re closer to an answer than you think. Nashville buyers are paying big-city prices for big-city traffic. Knoxville is catching up fast. And if you’re looking at Franklin or Brentwood, that’s not even the same […]
Crossville Frequently Asked Questions About Crossville, TN If you’ve spent any time searching “things to do in Crossville TN” or “best coffee shop Crossville TN,” you already know you will get a variety of input from local Facebook groups. As a local REALTOR® who works and lives on the Cumberland Plateau, I get asked the same questions on repeat, whether it’s from […]
Crossville New Businesses in Crossville, TN: Local Coffee, Ollie’s, and More New businesses in Crossville, TN keep popping up left and right! Crossville food, coffee, and shops keep getting added, so if you have not been out and about lately, here are four spots that just opened around town, plus exactly where to find them. Carpenter’s Brew Crossville’s newest Christian-based coffee shop is tucked right outside […]
Crossville Quiet Towns Near Crossville, TN: Grimsley, Monterey, Sparta, and Pikeville Are you looking for quiet towns near Crossville, TN? It’s no secret Crossville has grown A LOT over the past few years. More traffic on Peavine, more new construction, more people discovering what those of us already here have known for a while: this area is a great place to live. But if you’ve been […]
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Crossville Should I Move to Tennessee? No State Income Tax, Low Property Taxes & More to Love If you’ve been asking yourself “should I move to Tennessee?” – especially to the Upper Cumberland region around Crossville, Sparta, and Clarkrange –  you’re in good company. This corner of the state has become a magnet for retirees, remote workers, and families looking for a slower pace, lower taxes, and some of the best natural […]
Jamestown All Things Tennessee Festival THIS Weekend (May 2, 2026) JAMESTOWN, TN — This Saturday, May 2. 2026 is the annual All Things Tennessee Festival in Jamestown where they will have a parade, artisans, crafts, live music, food trucks, and a car show. The day kicks off with a parade through downtown Jamestown at 9:00 AM, which sets the tone for the rest of the […]
Crossville Crossville has a Brand New Magazine…and Local Are Already Loving It CROSSVILLE, TN — The first issue of Crossville Lifestyle has officially launched, marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony held at the historic Cumberland Mountain School on April 17, 2026 to celebrate the occasion. Q. What is Crossville Lifestyle about?  The new magazine publication aims to spotlight the people, places, and stories that shape Cumberland County, […]
Crossville East Tennessee Patriotic Drive-Thru Coffee Spot Opening April 2026 If you’ve been on the lookout for a new coffee spot in East Tennessee, this is one you’ll want on your radar. Located in Crossville, Tennessee—right across from Cumberland Medical Center—1776 Coffee is set to open its doors in mid-April. Built as a drive-thru concept, it’s an easy, no-fuss stop whether you’re local or just […]
Things to Do The Ultimate Tulip Guide to Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland Between Mid-March to Early April, there are several local farms on the Upper Cumberland that are perfect to visit if you love tulips. In this guide, I will share some of the top tulip farms to visit if you’re ready to see the colors in full bloom. (Bonus: Some farms allow you to create your […]