The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) has launched "Retire Tennessee," a pilot program promoting Tennessee as a great place for retirees to call home.

ECD has selected nine Tennessee communities to participate in the pilot program and we are proud and happy to be a part of these counties here in Crossville, Tennessee !

Tennessee is home to urban places and wide-open spaces, with lots of scenic room to roam. Tennessee lakes, rivers and parks provide the perfect setting for outdoor activities. Boating, fishing and hiking are popular outdoor recreational activities, especially at one of the 54 state parks. Fine arts thrive alongside regional crafts. Sports share the spotlight with great musical attractions. Major medical centers, colleges and universities, and active civic organizations enhance Tennessee and offer a sense of community for its citizens.

As the only state except for Virginia to have witnessed the most Civil War battles, Tennessee attracts history buffs throughout the United States. Tennessee is known for its historical preservation of Civil War battlefields such as Shiloh, Lookout Mountain and Stones River. Tennessee is also part of the scenic "Trail of Tears," beginning east of Chattanooga and heading north toward Kentucky.

Tennessee has three professional sport teams,the Memphis Grizzlies (National Basketball Association), the Nashville Predators (National Hockey League) and the Tennessee Titans (National Football League), also based in Nashville. Minor league baseball teams blanket the state with the Memphis Red Birds, Jackson Diamond Jaxx, the Nashville Sounds, the Chattanooga Look-Outs and the Tennessee Smokies, located in Kodak.

Property Tax

• Tennessee has no state property tax.  Property taxes are locally determined and collected.

Sales Tax

• The Tennessee state tax is six percent on food and food ingredients and seven percent on all other tangible personal property, unless specifically exempted.  There is no tax on prescription drugs.Tennessee cities and counties have the option of imposing an additional local option sales tax.

• Visit the Tennessee Department of Revenue, to obtain more information about Tennessee taxes.

Income Tax

• There is no state personal income tax in Tennessee.  However, there is the Hall income tax strictly on interest from bonds and notes and dividends from stock.

Tennessee's climate varies from east to west, but it is generally considered to be moderate with four distinct seasons. The budding of wildflowers and dogwoods occurs in spring and honeysuckles welcome summer. Fall foliage and crisp air make Tennessee autumns memorable and the wintry weather brings mild flurries of snowfall.

Whether you are planning your first visit, or booking a return trip, making thorough travel plans is just a click away. Visit the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Web site, where you'll discover comprehensive tourism information to help you navigate our great state.

Crossville, Tennessee's array of amenities will please any interest. Whether you enjoy an active lifestyle or prefer a more leisurely pace, Crossville provides natural beauty, a mild climate, urban conveniences and rural peacefulness. With reasonable living costs and quality health care, Crossville is  a great [lace to call home.

Come experience Tennessee and we'll show you how the good life just keeps getting better.

Crossville - Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce