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 We're always glad to have visitors. The Cross Plains Community Chamber has developed a brochure that is available at many local merchants as well as Tennessee rest areas. It has info on some of our local businesses and attractions including a handy map. If you would like to download your very own copy (PDF format) just click here.
Need to find your way here? We're glad to provide links to Google Maps and Mapquest. |
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Take a Virtual Tour of Cross Plains |
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If you can't visit our town in person the next best thing is via Google Street View. We'll start your tour at the unofficial center of town, at the Doctor's House on Highway 25.
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East Robertson Elementary Ribbon Cutting |
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 East Robertson Elementary faculty, staff, and students welcomed the community to their newly remodeled and expanded school Sunday, September 27 for an open house. Student council members gave tours of the school which features updated classroom technology and new furnishings throughout. Learn more about our local schools online: East Robertson Elementary, East Robertson High School. |
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Keep Your Shopping Dollars Close To Home |
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 The Cross Plains Community Chamber encourages you to shop locally. Watch for Shop Locally promotions throughout our community.
In addition, you might want to learn about The 3/50 Project. Think about which three independently owned businesses you’d miss most if they were gone. Stop in and say hello. Pick up a little something that will make someone smile. Your contribution is what keeps those businesses around. Click on the members link on this page to learn about local businesses you might have overlooked. |
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Softball was a Hit, Fireworks Delayed on the 4th |
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 The 2nd Annual Independence Day Church Softball Tournament saw teams from Mt. Carmel Baptist, Cross Plains Methodist, Milldale Presbyterian, Christian Gospel Temple, AND the Cross Plains Fire Department. Mt. Carmel took the trophy home for another year.
Saturday night music featuring The Ridgetop Ramblers brought a big crowd together under the pavilion, however fireworks were delayed until Sunday night due to weather. |
 Independence Day 2009 observances started at 9am in Cross Plains with the annual Kilgore Remembrance at Villines Cemetery. Local, Robertson County, and state dignitaries were on hand as well as longhunters in traditional garb. Nancy Bellar spoke on the descendants of Thomas Kilgore, the first white settler in what is now Cross Plains. While many members of his family remain in the area, none are named Kilgore. |
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Country Cake Supply and Collectibles Ribbon Cutting |
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 Following the January 15 meeting of the Cross Plains Community Chamber, members gathered for a ribbon cutting at Country Cake Supply and Collectibles. One of our community's newest businesses, Country Cake Supply offers supplies for decorators as well as comics and sports collectibles via their website and now at their location behind Cross Plains Barber Shop. |
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Shear Drama in Cross Plains |
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 Donna Keen of Shear Drama welcomed the Chamber and others for their ribbon cutting on Saturday, September 13. Our Chief of Police received the first haircut on grand opening day. Shear Drama is located on Highway 25 in downtown Cross Plains, across from the post office. |
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Ribbon Cutting at Monogramming by Sherri |
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 A sunny Saturday welcomed visitors on August 9 to Monogramming by Sherri for the grand opening of their new location. The historic Tate House in the heart of Cross Plains provides much more space for Sherri's wide selection of clothing, gifts, jewelry, pet accessories, and much more. |
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Another Kilgore Remembrance was observed by the Cross Plains Heritage Commission on Independence Day. Kilgore was Robertson County's first white settler who established a fort here in 1778. Host Joe Swann offered presidential trivia and Gene Davidson presented the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence. |
 The Cross Plains Community Chamber helped make the first Fourth of July at Kilgore Park special by sponsoring a church softball tournament. Congratulations to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and their winning team. Thanks to all the churches who participated and to everyone who attended. The day was capped with live music including the Ridgetop Ramblers, dinner provided by the City of Cross Plains, and fireworks from the Cross Plains Fire Department in memory of former fire chief Roy Hulsey. The chamber hopes to make the softball tournament and music an annual event. |
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 Special recognition was paid to Cross Plain's own Bill Cody on June 27, the first day of Trash and Treasures. Bill was inducted this year into the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame. He once again brought his 650 AM WSM morning show to town where he was joined by state and local officials offering recognition as well as country stars David Frizzell (another local resident) and Lacy J. Dalton and others. Visitors to Cross Plains will notice signs recognizing Bill at our city limits.
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 Trash and Treasures celebrated 20 years of a unique tradition in Cross Plains on June 27 & 28. Crowds gathered to find bargains and have fun.
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Dedication of Kilgore Park |
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 Community leaders gathered for the dedication of Kilgore Park on Saturday, April 5, 2008. The park features a walking trail by Honey Run Creek, playground, baseball facilities, and a picnic shelter. |
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Ribbon Cutting at Coffee Mill |
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 The Cross Plains community turned out in droves for the grand opening of the Cross Plains Coffee Mill and Cafe on Saturday, March 15. |
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