Here are some of the most frequent questions and their answers I recieve from buyers that are looking in this area...
Q: How much are proptery taxes?
A: Real estate taxes in Cumberland County are low. Approximate taxes on a $100,000 home costs $410.00 per year in the county. There is an additional tax if property is located within the city limits.
Q: How close is Crossville to a major city?
A: We are centrally located between three major cities. Knoxville 70 miles, Nashville 120 miles, and Chattanooga 80 miles. We are also a 4 hour drive from Atlanta, GA.
Q: What is there to do in Crossville?
A: Crossville offers a wide array of activities. Unmatched outdoor activities; Hunting, fishing, hiking, swimming, boating, canoing, kayacking, rafting, tennis, horseback riding, camping. Crossville is well known for the golf! 11 golf courses throughout the county. Crossville/Cumberland County has various activities throughout the year that involve the whole community.
Q: What about Arts & Theater?
A: Cumberland County Playhouse offers many productions ranging from Broadway hits to original productions. The Palace Theater in downtown also offers many Art displays and musicals throughout the year.
Q: What about healthcare?
A: Cumberland Medical Center is a 169 bed healthcare facility.
Q. How much snow do you get?
A: On the average our snowfall is 12 inches per year, in recent years it has been much less! We have mild annual climate of 54 degrees.
If you have questions about the Cumberland Plateau area, please contact me I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Crossville Tennessee Website Contact Me: pbadams1@frontiernet.net
| Catoosa Wildlife Management Area An 80,000 acre wildlife area. Here you will find wildlife, forests, rivers and streams in their natural settings. |
Obed River runs through the CWMA to dump into the Emory River. Rock climbing, fishing, rafting, canoing, and kayaking are popular activities on the Obed. |
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| Fox Creek Is a small contributory creek of Obed River. It 's great for the kids to splash around in on hot summer days. |
Watch wildlife as the graze in the open fields that have been planted with corn, alfalfa, sugar cane, and clover. Here you can see a family of wild turkeys against the wood-line. |
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| Devil's Breakfast Table A local famous rock outcropping overlooking Daddy's Creek. I have not met anyone that knows the exact origin of the name. |
These falls dumps into a pristine, deep pool of water close to the Breakfast Table. This is my family's spot to come when the hot days of summer get to unbearable and we need to cool off. You can also see rafts, canoes, and kayaks following the river all the way to Emory River. |
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| This photo was taken high above the Breakfast Table overlooking Daddy's Creek. You can see a portion of the swimming area at the top of photo. |
Many scenic views can be found all over the CMWA. |
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| Otter Creek is another great spot to stop and soak your feet. |
Scenic vistas no matter where you look in this area. |  |
| Hundreds of miles of gravel roads and dirt trails are great for watching wildlife, plants, and trees. Wildlife includes; deer, wild hogs, elk, bear, wild turkey, rabbits, squirrels, 100's of different species of birds, and waterfowl. Remember you must have a license to hunt on TWRA land. Click on the link to find a schedule of hunting seasons, and to find more information about the CWMA. |
I hope you enjoyed this little preview of our trip today on Catoosa. We enjoy getting out and enjoying nature.
Feel free to contact me: pbadams1@frontiernet.net
Visit my website: www.pamelabridges.com
A list of upcoming events in Cumberland County, Tennessee...
Spring Flower & Garden Show
April 25 - 27, 2008 Cumberland County Community Complex
Relay for Life
May 9 & 10, 2008 CC Community Complex
Depot Days
June 20 -21, 2008 Downtown Crossville - Main Street
Truck and Tractor Pulls (Times TBA)
All shows are held at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds
Independence Day Celebration
July 4th, 2008 Festivities will be held at Crossville Bicentennial Park - Fairfield Glade - and Lake Tansi
Activities all day with fireworks starting at 9pm
127 Corridor Sale
A 630 mile yard sale from Ohio to Alabama
August 7 - 10, 2008
Cumberland County Fair
August 15 - 23, 2008 Cumberland County Fairgrounds
Pioneer Day on the Mountain
September 20, 2008 - held at the CC Community Complex
2nd Annual Pow-Wow on the Plateau
September 26-28, 2008
Homestead Apple Festival
September 27, 2008 - held at the Homestead Tower and Museum
Oktoberfest
October 10 - 11, 2008 - held at the Knight's of Columbus Pavilion
Crossville Christmas Parade
December 6, 2008 - downtown Crossville
Come join us for these celebrations and activites and more...We look forward to seeing you here on the Plateau!
Crab Orchard is one of the oldest communities in Cumberland County. It is located approximately 10 miles west of Crossville on I-40.
If you have ever traveled through Cumberland County you have noticed the stone that graces some of our homes. This stone is found in only one place and that is here in Crab Orchard Tennessee. This sandstone is rare stone only found in the Crab Orchard mountain is known for its pinkish hue. Crab Orchard Stone is used for fireplaces, chimneys, exterior of homes, and walk ways. Crab Orchard Stone was the primary stone used for the Cumberland Homestead Project. This distintive stone is shipped all over the United States.
The Cumberland County courthouse is made of Crab Orchard Stone.
THE GREAT CUMBERLAND PLATEAU...
It is no wonder that people from around the country are looking to move to our area. One look at the views, the rich history, and the friendly atmosphere and if I didn't already live here, I would move here.
There is never a lack of activities to keep you busy here in this area. From the unmatched Tennessee State Parks abounding with natural wonders, the refreshing rivers and streams, the tantalizing lakes that surround our area, the thousands of acres of undisturbed forest land of the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area, the abundance of floral and fauna everywhere you look, the history that captures you as you wander about the Plateau, the rolling pasture-lands that offer incredible views of mountains, this place is simply beautiful.
If you are interested in moving to the Cumberland Plateau area, please contact me. I would be happy to assist you locating a place to call HOME.
Visit my website for current listings: www.pamelabridges.com
Email me for a free information about this area: pbadams1@frontiernet.net
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Your Crossville Tennessee real estate source. I'm here to assist you in making informed decisions. Put my experience, knowledge and education to work for you - whether you are buying or selling.
When looking for a REALTOR look for one that knows the market, knows the area, follows the REALTORS CODE OF ETHICS, knows how to put you in contact with lending institutions, and makes it a priority to give you the best possible service!
My qualifications as REALTOR:
I am - Your key to real estate on the Cumberland Plateau!! 
About Me
I am a native of Cumberland County, with family ties that date back to the establishment of Cumberland County.
Your happiness with my real estate services is very important to me. I want your repeat business and referrals.
I am a licensed general contractor in Tennessee. Over the past few years I have built several spec and custom homes throughout Cumberland County.
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ATTENTION BUYERS AND SELLERS:
For Buyers: You need an agent with experience and a knowledge of the area. I know the market, and I know the area. Contact me and let me assist you in finding a home here on the beautiful Cumberland Plateau.
For Sellers: In today's real estate market, the usual advertisement in the local newspaper or in the real estate magazine is not as effective as it once was. Over 80% of home buyer's look for homes on the Internet. Buyer's not only look for homes, but also apply for loans, get local information about an area, all from the comfort of their homes.
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I take your listings around the world on the post poplar real estate websites! About Cumberland County I feel that the Cumberland Plateau is a great place to raise a family or retire to. Although we don't have the hustle and bustle of city life, life is far from dull. We have activities that would satisfy anyone's taste. Outdoor activities: hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, swimming, boating Performing Arts: Cumberland County Playhouse Take a stroll through some of the best recreational areas around: Big South Fork National Recreation Area, Obed Wildlife and Scenic Area, Fall Creek Falls, Ozone Falls, Cumberland Mountain State Park For the history buff: Historic Rugby, Sgt. Alvin C. York's Homeplace, Muddy Pond community, Cumberland Homesteads, Pioneer Hall Museum Crossville is centrally located just a couple of hours drive from major cities: 120 miles east of Nashville, 70 miles west of Knoxville, 80 miles north of Chattanooga, and 4 hour drive to Atlanta, GA. Don't forget about our mild climate with an annual average temperature of 54 degrees. Homestead Tower/Museum Cumberland Mountain State Park
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Crossville is located within a day's drive of the majority of the eastern seaboard
And centrally located between Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga
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