The First "Rock the Block" of 2018 Packs in the Crowds with Music, Food and Activities.

The rain held off for the first 2018 Rock the Block and the crowds came out to enjoy the Friday evening event.

Attractions included fun things for the kids to do, food from snacks like ice cream and kettle corn to barbeque and fried shrimp.  The group Manshoes provided live music including popular oldies and there were also lots of shopping and craft booths to check out. 

Waiting on a little Cotton Candy

Music provided by Manshoes

Watching the antique power make ice cream

In addition to fun photos and a display of the jaws of life by the Crossville Fire Department, there was beer tasting for adults courtesy of Social Brew and the ever-popular bounce house for the kids.

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The next Rock the Block will take place on Friday, July 6.

Traffic Jam into the Bounce House

And Fun once you get inside.

A variety of food vendors for every taste.

Two boys proudly show the photos they got 

to take home

Characters for the kids like this kitty cat

And the minions, though this

little girl wasn't quite sure

how close she wanted

to get. 

Rock the Block Returns Friday May 4th with Live Music and Much More

Rock the Block returns to the southeast side of downtown Crossville Friday, May 4th from East First Street to Highway 70E.  The event goes from 4 to 8 PM and will include a large number of booths in the closed portion of Stanley Street between Main and Webb Avenue. 

In addition to a large number of businesses coming out, there will be food and live music from the band Manshoes, exhibits, games, and shopping to take advantage of. 

Great Shopping for a good cause!

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Perfect weather helped make the second Rock the Block a crowd pleaser!

Weather for the second edition of the Rock the Block street party couldn't have been better with low humidity, cool temperatures, and sunshine.  The second event for the spinoff from the Friday at the Crossroads was very well attended and both adults and kids found something they could enjoy.  A variety of goodies from hot dogs to ice cream and even cotton candy for the Carnival edition of the event could be found. 

Many local organizations, businesses, and churches had booths to share products and info with the public.  

Rock the Block is a perfect event for families.

Homemade ice cream from the chugging old engine.

Hot dogs from Crazy dogs.

Cotton Candy was a popular treat too.

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Near the new car stores; not near the price!

THis vendor featured beads and jewelry.

Kids loved interacting with the Minions!

It was easy to find your way around through the balloon arches.

While the crowds came there was room for everyone. 

Rolf Weeks shared info from Cumberland Co. Rising.

FOCCAS continues working toward helping local stray animals.

See you next time at Rock the Block.

Rock the Block returns Friday September 8 for Carnival Fun

Back by popular demand, ROCK THE BLOCK Returns September8!  Look for even more vendors than the first event in July. The Rock the BLock event will be located along East Stanley St. on the north side of Main St. A wide variety of activities for adults and kids will be available including food and crafts including the rock painting and lots more.  The public is invited to come out for an enjoyable evening and to bring the kids. 

Map of Rock the Block area for September

Photo from the well attended July Rock the Block event.

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Near the new car stores but not near the price!

Current vendors participating are listed below. 

TWRA
The National Wild Turkey Federation
City Of Crossville
Chop Shop
CatFit Yoga
Bouncing Up Fun
Just Bouncin Around Rentals LLC
Knockerball Crossville
Pure Hair Studio
Crossville To Do
Pearl Mae's
Martial Arts
US Borne Books
Kaleidoscope
Dave Kirk Automotive
F.O.C.A.S.
Sparkle And Shine
Cumberland Train Assoc.
Kimmy's Chicken Shack
Social Brew
Papa Lou's Kitchen
Crazy Dogs
Big John's BBQ
Fusion Co-Ed Team Competition
The United 931
Stonehaus Winery
Saving Rylan
Sweet Treats
Express Lunch
Marilyn Ayers Jewerly Design
Cherry Blossom Bows
Shaved Icee
C & H Kettle Corn
Hillandale Hit-n-Miss Homemade Icecream
Meraki Marketplace
The Biz Foundry
Ed Hargis Pens
Art Circle Public Library
The Arc Cumberland County
Chelsea Dawn with Fox Den
Homestead Apple Festival
Icee Man Tee Chambers
Scentsy Wax and Warmers Angie Earl Reagan
The Chop Shop
Warrior Martial Arts Academy
Meraki Marketplace
Avalon Center Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program
Live Clean
UT Alumni Association - Cumberland County Chapter
Abuela's Cuban Cafe
Amy Rigsby Jewelry
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Beads of Grace
TKN Shy Creations
Polychromatic Tye Dye
Nick's Italian Ice
Heavenly Touch Sweets

Activities Included:
Face Painting
Dunking Booth
Bobbbing For Doughnuts
The Minions
Water Balloon Hopscotch

Hosted by:
Mikki's Frame Shop
Dogwood Exchange LLC
gigi's boutique
Witt Financial Group, LLC
Fusion Superfit Complex
Giggles and Grace
Lynch's Auto Sales
Mayberry's Furniture
Stacy Spriggs Studios

Rock the Block brings out big crowds for fun and festivities

After the success of a series of downtown block parties, some downtown area merchants off of Main Street decided to try an alternative location for another block party and Rock the Block was born.  According to organizers, some 56 vendors participated in the event and the nice weather came in after an early shower and the crowds came out.

Stanley Street between Main Street and Webb Avenue was closed along with a side street and the area was filled with tents and tables and exhibits.  In addition some events were held across Highway 70 and the crowds milled about to see a live owl and exhibits from the TWRA.

A great crowd attended.

Kid fun inflatables

Kids loved climbing and sliding.

Rock Painting is the new thing

for kids and adults.

Even Crossville Rocks t-shirts.

Kids demonstrate martial arts

Cumberland Co. Archives volunteers

can help with genealogy.

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A CARFAX Advantage Dealer.

Kids love bubbles.

People could snap up some Snap Dogs.

Members of the Crossville Police Department

Volunteers in Policing program

Popular characters with the kids.

The Crossville Fire Department demonstrated car

rescue techniques.

Horace Burgess was selling t-shirts

commemorating the upcoming

total solar eclipse.

McKenzie the Barred Owl met his fans.

Kids enjoyed seeing the TWRA's

exhibit of different animal skins

Kids got a chance to shoot BB guns

in a special inflatable range

Crossville city council member Pamala

Harris was promoting upcoming city events

and her employer Witt Financial while

Mr. and Mrs. Rob Harrison enjoyed the event

Some people even brought their own shade!