CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — Situated on the Cumberland Plateau, Crossville is filled with rich history, outdoor recreation, and arts. In addition to its title as the “golf capital of Tennessee,” there are tons of other things to add to your bucket list on your next visit.

Here are some spots to hit.

Cumberland County Playhouse: Welcoming more than 80,000 visitors each year, the playhouse is an iconic part of Crossville. It is now the only major non-profit professional performing arts center in rural Tennessee and is one of the largest professional theaters in rural America. The playhouse hosts things like concert series, productions, and dance programs on its three stages – two are inside and one is outside.

Cumberland Homesteads: During the Great Depression, the Cumberland Plateau was one of the places the government looked to as a way to jumpstart the economy. The rural resettlement program was created as part of the New Deal. Out of thousands of applicants, it gave more than 200 families an opportunity to work in exchange for a house and farmland. The community of houses and other buildings like the eight-foot water tower is still standing today and serves as a museum to preserve the area’s history. FULL STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHS HERE