🎄 Christmas at the Courthouse Comes to Crossville on November 28

The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce is bringing holiday cheer downtown this fall, with a free community celebration centered at the historic courthouse. The event marks the start of the season with tree lighting, local music, and family-friendly activities-a tradition that draws neighbors together as the year winds down.

📍 What to Expect

Christmas at the Courthouse takes place Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. on the courthouse lawn and inside the main floor. Visitors will enjoy a Christmas tree lighting accompanied by the tolling of the bell in the clock tower, setting a festive tone for the evening. 🎶

Local music students from Crab Orchard Elementary, Homestead Elementary, North Cumberland Elementary, South Cumberland Elementary, and Stone Elementary will perform favorite holiday carols. Children can visit with Santa Claus (portrayed by Jim “Pa” Buck) for free photos, courtesy of First National Bank of Tennessee. The first 50 visitors will receive a free Santa-autographed book, thanks to Jesse Lowe and The Real Estate Collective-Crossville. ✨

Attendees can also place letters in Santa’s Mailbox for him to carry back to the North Pole, and enjoy complimentary cookies and hot cocoa provided by the Crossville Rotary Club. The entire event is free and open to all. ☕

🎉 Extended Holiday Evening

The courthouse celebration is part of a larger holiday lineup downtown that evening. Christmas in the Pines, a Christmas tree farm experience located behind Exhale Day Spa, runs from 5 to 9 p.m., brought to you by Exhale Day Spa of the Cumberlands and Pretty Clothes Shoppe Crossville. At 7 p.m., The Palace Theatre will screen National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, offering another option for families seeking seasonal entertainment. 🎬

💡 Community Support

The event reflects strong local partnership. Sponsors and participants include First National Bank of Tennessee, Jesse Lowe, The Real Estate Collective-Crossville, and the Crossville Rotary Club, alongside the five elementary schools whose students will perform. This collaborative approach underscores how Crossville’s business and civic community work together to create shared experiences. ❤️