Former Crossville City Manager Curtis Adams dies at 86

Curtis Adams, who served as Crossville City Manager in 2010 has passed away at age 86.  Curtis Adams was better known in Chattanooga where he was the longest-serving member of the Hamilton County Commission, also having served as its chairman. 

Curtis Adams, right, sworn in as Crossville City Manager

March 9, 2010, by then-Mayor J. H. Graham

(photo by Jim Young)

Adams served as City Manager for 1 year and 2 months before leaving the position with health issues.  He served briefly as East Ridge City manager and most of his working life was in marketing and advertising for Chattanooga Newspapers.

At one year into his tenure Adams praised Crossville saying, "We have165 of the best employees you'd find anywhere!” He added that the city also had great department heads.

Adams expressed his excitement over the purchase of the former bank building as the new city hall adding that it would allow the city to have everyone together back under one roof. He said the city also bought the area behind the building that can be used for open area or park.

Adams said he continues to be impressed with Crossville after moving to the community. “We have good schools and a good hospital here. We also have good houses for people to buy and some great neighborhoods. We have a big city feel for a smaller community,”