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Crossville
Half a day or one night on an I-40 road trip: see the Homestead Tower, walk the state park, then keep going east to Knoxville or west to Nashville.
Crossville is a small Cumberland Plateau town on I-40 between Nashville and Knoxville. It has a preserved 1938 cinema, a historic tower and a state park with a lake. Most travellers pass through in under a day. The annual 127 Corridor Sale (August) draws crowds for yard sales along the highway.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), winter ice on I-40
- Airports
- TYS · BNA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Crossville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Crossville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyCrossville is a small, low-crime town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTYS McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) (About 1 h 15 min east on I-40; the closest commercial airport.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (diner or chain)$2–4
- Sit-down mealDinner (sit-down restaurant, one entrée)$15–30
- Street or quick mealLunch (sandwich or burger)$8–14
- BeerBeer (bottle at a bar)$4–7
- Budget bedIndependent motel or B&B double room, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedChain motel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$130 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TYS McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) (About 1 h 15 min east on I-40; the closest commercial airport.) · BNA Nashville International Airport (About 1 h 30 min west on I-40.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Crossville: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The town is spread along US 127 and I-40. Parking is free and easy.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
US 127 S to I-24 E, about 1 h 15 min
Aquarium, Lookout Mountain and riverfront; a full-day trip from Crossville.
Door to door: 1 h
I-40 E, about 1 h
University of Tennessee campus, Market Square and the Sunsphere; easy day trip.
Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg
goDoor to door: 1 h 30 min
I-40 E to US 321, about 1 h 30 min
Dollywood, Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance; plan a full day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
I-40 corridor (Highway 127 N)
Chain hotels near the interstate; easy on/off for a road-trip stop.
Downtown Crossville
A few independent motels and B&Bs; walkable to the Palace Theater and Main Street.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain motel double room1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Cumberland Mountain State Park day-use fee2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| Homestead Tower entry2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$39 |
| Trip total≈ US$215 per person per day, bed included | US$429 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (diner or chain) | $2–4 |
| Lunch (sandwich or burger) | $8–14 |
| Dinner (sit-down restaurant, one entrée) | $15–30 |
| Beer (bottle at a bar) | $4–7 |
| Gas (per gallon, 2026 estimate) | $3.20–3.80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The 127 Corridor Sale in August clogs US 127 for miles; expect slow traffic and plan extra time.
- Cumberland Mountain State Park has a day-use fee (check current rate).
- Homestead Tower hours are limited; call ahead or check the city website.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
No consulates in Crossville. The nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC. For foreign visitors, consulates are in Nashville and Atlanta.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- I-40 from Nashville to Crossville: about 1 h 30 min, no tolls
- I-40 from Knoxville to Crossville: about 1 h, no tolls
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Crossville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), winter ice on I-40 · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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