Classic Car Cruise-In -- One Big Event

on May 28, 2011

Started just three years ago, Downtown Crossville, Inc's Classic Car Cruise-Ins have proven to be a fantastic time for the whole family.  Growing every month, the event has become too successful to hold monthly - so plan to attend the bigger and better, once a year, Classic Car Cruise-In on Saturday, May 28th from 1-5pm.  Amazing classic vehicles will line up side to side from Neecham Street to Lantana and spilling over on the side streets west of Main Street.  Hundreds of owners share their love and passion for art of collecting and restoring classic vehicles.

Coordinated by Downtown Crossville, Inc partnering with Dave Kirk Auto, the Classic Car Cruise-In offers a live DJ and live entertainment throughout the afternoon from the big stage on Fourth Street.  Bill Melton, our live DJ from the very beginning, brings a smile to all faces with his classic car music played around the Courthouse lawn.  Patton James offers a Rockabilly flavor to classic car music.  Back from their successful debut last year, Patton James will take the stage at 2pm.

Make sure and sign up for door prizes under the big tent on the Courthouse lawn.  Local businesses such as Dave's Pawn Shop, Mayberry's, and Best One Tire have donated fabulous prizes that will be given out throughout the event.   Register at the special table for the Cumberland County Playhouse and win tickets to season hits such as Duck Hunter Shoots Angel, My Fair Lady, and Little Shop of Horrors.  Feeling patriotic, enjoy our downtown wide playing of the National Anthem at approximately 1:30.

Downtown restaurants including Fortes, Fifth Street Diner, and Bagels on Main will keep people well fed along with local food vendors offering hamburgers, hot dogs, tacos, and fried pies.  Looking for something to cool down the hot weather can be found at Mitchell Drugs - famous milkshakes from the old fashioned soda fountain - and gelato and ice cream from Nick's Italian Ice. 

Eager to welcome visitors and patrons, downtown merchants welcome crowds into their stores with special offerings and deals.  French's Shoes, French's Boots, Three Stones, The Screen Door, Hills Department Store, Celebrations, Southern Charm, and Bella Butik will all have Cruise-In specials

In order to offer our visitors the most diverse and exciting activities and organizations at our summer Classic Car Cruise-In, Downtown Crossville, Inc is pleased to welcome the following organizations and activities to please our crowds:

* A popular part of our Classic Car Cruise-Ins since the very beginning, Ladies Day at the Depot offers women something of their very own - something not usually done at a Cruise-In.  Feedback on what it would take to have the region's best Cruise-In, Ladies Day at the Depot was created to offer local small businesses aimed at women the opportunity to take advantage of the large crowd and for ladies in the crowd to find something just for them.  Located in and around the historic Depot, Ladies Day at the Depot offers booths and tents with cookware, jewelry, clothing, make-up, crafts, and other women related goods.  Organizations like Mary Kay, Stampin-Up, Lasting Impression, Tupperware, Miche Magnetic Handbags, Scentsy Candles, Avon, Creative Memories, and Pampered Chefs are just a few of the special vendors that will be some of the organizations participating in this summer's Cruise-In.  Any local business targeting women is welcome to participate by calling Suzann Griffith at 931-707-1497.

* Art lessons for kids - located at the northeast corner of the Courthouse lawn, the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade sponsors these free lessons.  One of the highlights of the 2010 Cruise-ins was the painting of a full size paper mache horse - fun for all ages.

* Genealogy research - new to the Cruise-Ins, Downtown Crossville, Inc. welcomes the staff from the Cumberland County Archives Family Heritage Center of the Art Circle Public Library.  Set up on the sidewalk at the south entrance of the Courthouse lawn, the staff and volunteers will show participants how to begin the process of researching their family history.

* Animal Watering Area - located behind the Gazebo on the north side of the Courthouse lawn, the Girl Scouts will offer pets of all types and sizes water to drink and kiddie pools to enjoy.  Local Girl Scouts will work toward special badges by participating in the Cruise-In.

* An integral part of our Classic Car Cruise-In, Special Interest Alley offers community non-profits, including civic groups, social service groups, and arts groups, the opportunity to communicate and interact with the community.  Located on the sidewalk just off the south end of Main Street on the Courthouse lawn, local organizations share their organization's message.  Organizations like the Vietnam Veteran's Association, the Kiwanis, the Community Band, Cumberland Medical Center, and  Angel Food will be some of the organizations participating in May.

* In its second year, Car Lovers Alley offers true car aficionados the opportunity to explore local car lover businesses.  Located on 2nd Street east of Main Street on the south side of the Courthouse lawn, local car businesses show off their special talents and materials.  Organizations like Precision Kote Powder Coating and Sandblasting, Marcka Auto Auction, Hagarty Insurance, and Tri-County NAPA Parts & Equipment will be part of the Cruise-In.

Any local vehicle related business is welcome to participate. 

* An exciting new part of the Classic Car Cruise-In, Booster Alley offers the community the opportunity to support our local sports teams and school organizations.  Located near North Street in front of Plateau Properties and behind the triangle building, teams and organizations from all County schools are welcome to set up a booth or tent to raise awareness and funds.  Any school organization, team, or group is welcome to participate.

* A growing part of our Classic Car Cruise-In, the Farmer's Market Alley offers visitors the chance to support our local farmers and farm businesses.  Located on 1st Street just east of Main Street, this special market is a perfect location to buy local vegetables and fruit, homemade bread and pastries, and other related items.  If history repeats itself, make sure you visit early in the Cruise-In before farmers sell out of the most popular items.  Any local farm is welcome to participate. 

Supported by the City of Crossville, Cumberland County Government, Crossville Wholesale Carpet, and Frontier Communications, admission is free for everyone.  Main Street will be closed at noon to prepare for the Cruise-In.  Visitors are requested to park east of Main Street in parking lots behind the Cravens Building, Taylor Professional Building, and the First United Methodist Church.  Questions – call Downtown Crossville, Inc at 931-787-1324.