The World's Largest Tree House

The World's Largest Tree House

Crossville, Tennessee is home to the world's largest tree house, or so it seems. This is a local hotspot for many people every year and it is such an awesome sight to see. I had never really heard of this tree house before. I went and saw it for myself, it was simply breathtaking; not just because I climbed all nine flights of stairs either.

This place was huge! It had many compartments in it that made it so unique. There is a humongous bell at the top to ring--if you can climb that high--along with a mini church on the third floor. This is not just any old church. It is equipped with a balcony, seats for a choir, an alter and even a stained glass window in the form of Jesus! This tree house is the coolest thing I have ever explored.

I did a little research on what started this whole thing and USA today had a great article about this place. It was measured and the height of this astounding place is 97 feet tall (and still growing). It has the support of 12 other trees but the primary tree is an 80 foot white oak. There are thousands of nails and board holding this thing together and has taken many years to complete.

The credit for this amazing place goes to a man named Horace Burgess. He began the project back in the 1980s and has been going ever since, with much help of course. He has put a lot of time, effort, blood, sweat and tears to provide such a great attraction to many visitors. There are hundreds a year that come to see this place.

It is nestled off of a small road in Cumberland County and not many people know where to find it. Usually, you have to find a local resident to get the whereabouts of the Cumberland County tree house but once you find it, you will not want to leave, that's for sure!

Pam Dunn
http://www.cumberlandmountainplateau.com
pam@choiceoftn.com
Choice Realty of Tennessee
7387 Plateau Road
Crossville, Tennessee 38571
Office: 931-277-3327
Direct: 931-210-8655