Christmas in Crossville, Tennessee

Christmas in Crossville & Cumberland County

A season of Christmas.

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Your holiday calendar · All times Central

November 2026

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More plans are taking shape: Parade of Trees and additional December 18–20 activities have dates or details still to be confirmed. See the full weekly plans ↓

Four dates to gather

The season’s big moments.

Start with a celebration. Add a local shop, something warm to eat, and a show. All times Central.

Decorated Christmas trees and lights on a float in the 2025 Crossville parade
Christmas spirit from the 2025 Crossville parade; seasonal photo, not Under the Pines.

Saturday, November 28

Christmas Under the Pines

Courthouse 4:30 PM · Market 5–9 PM

A children’s choir, tree lighting, free Santa photos and an evening market fill downtown with Christmas.

See the schedule
Historic Crossville Depot with its covered platform and red caboose
The Historic Crossville Depot, home of the December 4 tree-lighting event.

Friday, December 4

Light up the Depot

3:30–6 PM

Gather at the Historic Depot for the Christmas tree lighting, then make an evening of downtown.

See the schedule
Wrapped gifts, Christmas trees and festive characters on a 2025 Crossville parade float
A look back at Crossville’s 2025 Christmas parade.

Saturday, December 12

Christmas on Main Street

Parade approximately 4:30 PM

Make a day of it: Christmas Passport, the Holiday Market and chili cookoff lead into the Main Street parade.

See the schedule
A float covered in white and blue Christmas lights during Crossville’s 2025 parade
Lights from the 2025 Crossville parade; seasonal photo, not a past Under the Stars event.

Saturday, December 19

Christmas Under the Stars

Hours to be announced

Save the date for a Christmas gathering in the lot next to City Hall. Activities and event hours are coming soon.

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The 2026 Christmas season

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Playhouse performances and local Christmas plans, Monday through Sunday. All times are Central. Tentative activities and details still to come are clearly marked.

Week 01 · Monday–Sunday

November 2–8

3 performances

Week 02 · Monday–Sunday

November 9–15

6 performances

Week 03 · Monday–Sunday

November 16–22

5 performances · Local Christmas plans

Hosted by Bristow Road Winery

Christmas at the Winery

  • –Hours coming soon

416 Bristow Road · Crossville

A festive weekend of holiday shopping and craft vendors at Bristow Road Winery. Event hours and additional activities are still to be announced.

  1. Saturday, November 21 · Hours coming soon

    Christmas at the Winery · Saturday

  2. Sunday, November 22 · Hours coming soon

    Christmas at the Winery · Sunday

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Week 04 · Monday–Sunday

November 23–29

7 performances · Local Christmas plans
Decorated Christmas trees and lights on a float in the 2025 Crossville parade
Christmas spirit from the 2025 Crossville parade; seasonal photo, not Under the Pines.

Season highlight

Christmas at the Courthouse & Under the Pines

  • –See the schedule below

Historic Courthouse · East Street behind Exhale Spa · Palace Theatre

Shop local for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, then celebrate Christmas at the Historic Cumberland County Courthouse on November 28. Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate courtesy of Crossville Noon Rotary, an evening market nearby and a holiday movie at the Palace.

  1. Friday, November 27

    Black Friday shopping

    Explore local shops. Individual business hours vary.

  2. Saturday, November 28

    Small Business Saturday

    Shop local and enjoy the afternoon celebrations in conjunction with Lindsey’s Christmas Under the Pines.

  3. Saturday, November 28 · 4:30 PM

    Welcome on the courthouse lawn

    Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster welcomes the community.

  4. Saturday, November 28 · 4:45 PM

    Local elementary school children’s choir

    Music students from three local elementary schools perform two songs before the tree lighting and one afterward on the courthouse lawn.

  5. Saturday, November 28 · 5 PM

    Christmas tree lighting & historic clock bell ringing

    Gather on the courthouse lawn as the Christmas tree is lit and the historic courthouse clock bell rings.

  6. Saturday, November 28 · 5–7 PM

    Free photos with Santa & letters to Santa

    Inside the courthouse. Photos courtesy of First National Bank. Children can place a letter in Santa’s mailbox. Santa’s first 50 visitors receive a free Santa-autographed book, courtesy of Jesse Lowe, The Real Estate Collective - Crossville.

  7. Saturday, November 28 · 5–9 PM

    Christmas Under the Pines market

    Lot behind Exhale Spa on East Street, downtown Crossville. Fresh-cut Christmas trees; hot chocolate for sale from Cookie Box; sourdough scones from Crossville Markets; caroling by Cumberland County Playhouse; photography by Amanda McGinnis; and wreaths, garlands and greenery for sale from Lee’s Florist.

  8. Saturday, November 28 · 7 PM

    Christmas Vacation at the Palace

    Holiday movie at the Palace Theatre. Contact the theatre for ticket and admission details.

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Week 05 · Monday–Sunday

November 30–December 6

8 performances · Local Christmas plans
Historic Crossville Depot with its covered platform and red caboose
The Historic Crossville Depot, home of the December 4 tree-lighting event.

Season highlight

Christmas Tree Lighting at the Depot

  • –Friday, December 4 · 3:30–6 PM

Crossville Depot · 169 N Main Street, Crossville

Gather at the Depot for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 4, with more plans around downtown for the weekend.

  1. Friday, December 4 · 3:30–6 PM

    Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

    At the Crossville Depot. This is separate from the November 28 courthouse lawn lighting.

  2. Friday, December 4 · 7 PM

    Melissa Ellis & Her Jazz Orchestra: A Big Band Christmas

    Christmas favorites with a full jazz orchestra at the Palace Theatre. Tickets required; $5 of each ticket benefits Kids on the Rise. See the Palace listing for tickets and accessible seating.

    Details & tickets ↗
  3. December 4–6 · Tentative

    Parade of Trees at the Depot

    Details pending

    Participation, date and time to be confirmed.

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Hosted by Southern Stars Symphonic Brass

Southern Stars: Brassy Christmas

  • 3 PM · Doors open 2:30 PM

Cumberland County High School · Jets Auditorium · 660 Stanley Street, Crossville

Enjoy an afternoon of Christmas and holiday music with Southern Stars Symphonic Brass. Admission is free. An optional free-will offering benefits Cumberland House and Common Grounds.

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Week 06 · Monday–Sunday

December 7–13

7 performances · Local Christmas plans
Wrapped gifts, Christmas trees and festive characters on a 2025 Crossville parade float
A look back at Crossville’s 2025 Christmas parade.

Season highlight

Christmas Parade & Downtown Celebrations

  • –See individual activities

Main Street, Crossville · Additional activities at the Depot & Palace

Make time for music, shopping and the Christmas parade. The United Fund Holiday Market also takes place at the Depot on Saturday; its details are listed separately.

  1. Friday, December 11 · 7 PM

    Children’s Orchestra at the Palace

    Admission details to be announced.

  2. Saturday, December 12 · 10 AM–3 PM

    Christmas Passport

    Participating locations and passport details to be announced.

  3. Saturday, December 12 · Approximately 4:30 PM

    Christmas Parade

    Main Street. More route and viewing details will be posted on the City of Crossville’s website soon.

  4. Saturday, December 12 · Tentatively 7 PM

    Christmas Vacation at the Palace

    Details pending

    Showtime awaits confirmation. Ticket details to be announced.

  5. Saturday, December 12 · 11 AM–1 PM

    Rotary Chili Cookoff

    Venue and admission details to be announced.

Historic Crossville Depot and caboose
The Historic Depot, venue for the United Fund Holiday Market.

Hosted by Cumberland County United Fund

United Fund Holiday Market

  • 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Crossville Depot · 169 N Main Street, Crossville

A free family holiday celebration with photos with Santa, children’s crafts and Christmas cheer at the Depot.

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Art, crafts, gifts and sports items inside FACS
Inside FACS, host of the December 12 and December 19 Santa visits.

Hosted by FACS: For Art, Crafts & Sports

Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus at FACS

  • 2–4 PM

65 West 5th Street · Crossville, Tennessee

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, share your Christmas wishes and enjoy festive treats. Photos will be taken, and you are welcome to take your own. Free for all ages; no tickets needed. For details, call (931) 210-5599.

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Week 07 · Monday–Sunday

December 14–20

8 performances · Local Christmas plans
A float covered in white and blue Christmas lights during Crossville’s 2025 parade
Lights from the 2025 Crossville parade; seasonal photo, not a past Under the Stars event.

Season highlight

Christmas Under the Stars

  • Time to be announced

Lot next to City Hall · Downtown Crossville

Join Christmas Under the Stars on Saturday, December 19. Event hours and activity details are coming soon.

Hosted by Cumberland County Community Band

Cumberland County Community Band Holiday Concert

  • 7 PM

Cumberland County High School Auditorium · 660 Stanley Street, Crossville

Celebrate the season with the Cumberland County Community Band’s Holiday Concert. Admission is free.

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In planning · Not yet confirmed

More Christmas plans

  • –Plans to be confirmed

Crossville · Venues to be confirmed

An additional farmers’ market is being considered for this weekend. Palace Theatre plans are still being discussed. Check back for confirmed additions; the Playhouse performances listed for this week remain scheduled.

Art, crafts, gifts and sports items inside FACS
Inside FACS, host of the December 12 and December 19 Santa visits.

Hosted by FACS: For Art, Crafts & Sports

Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus at FACS

  • 2–4 PM

65 West 5th Street · Crossville, Tennessee

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, share your Christmas wishes and enjoy festive treats. Photos will be taken, and you are welcome to take your own. Free for all ages; no tickets needed. For details, call (931) 210-5599.

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Showtimes from the Playhouse’s 2026 season calendar and official show pages. School-only performances are not listed. Show artwork from the Cumberland County Playhouse and We Three Kings. Community plans reflect organizer updates and published local listings; confirm details before traveling.