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Plan Your Crossville Visit
Crossville is within 2 hours of 4 major cities. Here's everything you need to make the most of your time on the Plateau.
Getting Here
Crossville sits at the intersection of I-40 and Hwy 127 — easy to reach from any direction.
Nashville
1 hr 45 min
110 miles via I-40
Knoxville
1 hr 10 min
68 miles via I-40
Chattanooga
1 hr 50 min
112 miles via I-40
Atlanta
3 hr 20 min
215 miles via I-40
Quick Facts
- County
- Cumberland County, TN
- Elevation
- 1,800+ feet
- Population
- ~11,000 (city)
- Airport (nearest)
- McGhee Tyson — Knoxville (74 mi)
- Time zone
- Eastern (ET)
- Cell coverage
- AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile (solid in town)
What to Pack
Golfers
- Golf shoes (soft spikes preferred)
- Rain jacket (afternoon showers common)
- Extra layers for early mornings
- Sunscreen — plateau sun is strong
Hikers & Outdoors
- Hiking boots or trail runners
- Trekking poles (rocky terrain)
- Bear spray (black bears are present)
- Water filter for backcountry
All Visitors
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light jacket year-round
- Cash (some local spots are cash-only)
- Downloaded offline maps (remote areas)
Ready to start exploring?