Crossville Chronicle, Crossville, TN

June 16, 2009

Depot Days rolls into town Friday and Saturday


Depot Days will be held this weekend in downtown Crossville, with numerous events set for Friday and Saturday.

A Taste of Crossville will be at Taylor Square Courtyard Friday beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 12.

The Trackside Band will play at 7 p.m. on the Mainstage on Main Street.

Saturday morning, the fun starts early with the Wellness Express Fitness Run/Walk. Registration is from 6 to 7 a.m. and the race begins at 7:30 at the corner of 4th and Main Street.

Early risers can also take part in the Cumberland County Red Cross pancake breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m. at the courthouse. Cost is $6 per plate, including beverage.

Bark in the Park will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Memorial Park.

The Crossville Model Railroad Club will have numerous layouts on display at the Depot, and the market on the courthouse lawn will have a variety of arts and crafts goods. Train-themed movies will be showing at the Palace Theatre and the Crossville Cruisers will be displaying unique classic cars.

There will be a variety of music offered, with stages on Main Street and at the Depot, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Mountain Memories Quilt Show and Antique Tractor Show will also be held this weekend, with shuttles available from downtown to the Community Complex.