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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Upcoming Events in February at Crossville's Historic Palace Theatre

February 2018 Palace Calendar

2/5 (Mon) Travelogue Series: “The Misty Isles of Scotland” 7PM $8

2/6 (Tues) Arts Round-Up Meeting 12PM

2/8 (Thurs) Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Live 7PM $19 (In Advance), $23 (Day of Show)

2/14 (Wed) Bryan Symphony Orchestra Luncheon

2/16 (Fri) Larry Gatlin Live 7PM $50 (VIP Rows 1-4), $29 (Rows 5-15), $25 (Balcony) $5 more day of show

2/17 (Sat) CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) Mr. Cumberland County Womanless Beauty Pageant 2PM $15

2/24 (SAT) The Primitive Quartet Gospel Music 7PM

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*Tickets for most events may be purchased at the Palace or online by cash, check or credit card. Palace Box Office hours are Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
All tickets sales are final. 

Events listed are subject to change.
Order by phone 931-484-6133 or by internet at palacetheatre-crossville.com
Email - palace@crossvilletn.gov

Cumberland Hispanic Festival on Saturday September 16 at Community Complex

The Cumberland Hispanic Festival comes to the Cumberland County Community Complex on Saturday, September 16 from Noon to 11 PM and will feature food, music, dancing and much more.

This event has been held for several years now and gets bigger each year.  Admission is free and visitors will find crafts from Tennessee and all over the world along with a variety of ethnic foods too.

Wonderful music and entertainment includes traditional Flamenco music, DJ music, and even Aztec Dancers Fire Dancers.

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There's even a special free area for kids with inflatables, pinatas, crafts and other kid-friendly activities.

You can find lots of information at the event's Facebook page or their website.

Crossville Waterfest Event at Meadow Park Lake July 22 from 3-8 PM

The annual Waterfest event at Meadow Park Lake is Saturday July 22 featuring lots of outdoor activities fro kids and adults.

Sponsored by the City of Crossville, Obed Watershed Community Organization, Veolia, TSRA and Meadow Park Lake, the event starts at 3 PM and ends at 8 PM.  Activities both on and off the water are planned.

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Events included:

• Free Paddle Fun from 3 to 6 PM on canoes, kayaks, sit and stand paddle boards including help from a certified TSRA instructor.
• Twilight Paddle will be from 6 to 7 PM
• Pontoon boat torus of Meadow Park Lake from 3 to 7 PM to see the lake and wildlife including possible eagle sightings.
• LIVE MUSIC from 5 to 8 PM includes the Emory Bluff Band, the Mattingly Family Band and Manshoes. 
• Live animal exhibits from Cumberland Mountain State Park, native fish tank from TWRA, and more.
• Kids activities from 3 to 6 PM including crafts, bubbles and games.
• Free water from Cumberland Medical Center.
• Free Ice Cream and Kettle Corn from City of Crossville.
• Food available including  BBQ, hot dogs, veggie burgers and sodas.

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