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The founders of the Crossville Military Memorial Museum are stepping back and looking to include the community in maintaining the museum. Managing Director Locke Kelly said Crossville, Cumberland County and local veterans are stepping in to help with the leadership transition. However, Kelly said there is a critical need for volunteer guides and the museum is reaching out to interested ... Read More »

Saturday marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. Did you know Crossville served as home to one of the state’s three POW camps? Crossville Military Memorial Museum Curator Robert Boring said during the war the area was secluded, making it the perfect location. “We had 1,550 Rommel North Africa Corps officers,” Boring said. “We specialized in ... Read More »

Memorial Day offers a day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. A local museum has worked almost 20 years to ensure the community never forgets. Crossville’s Military Memorial Museum volunteer Jerry Daniels said some military memorabilia dates back to the 1800’s. “We cover the Civil War, World War I, and World War II,” Daniels said. ... Read More »