In this issue · Fall 2026 — Read the cover story

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People highlights the individuals shaping life in the Upper Cumberland—creatives, leaders, entrepreneurs, and community builders. This category shares stories, achievements, and perspectives from the people making a local impact. 88 stories.

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Crossville Lifestyle Fall 2026 magazine cover
People

The Fall 2026 Edition of Crossville Lifestyle Is Here

The newest edition of Crossville Lifestyle has arrived, celebrating the people, stories and traditions that make Cumberland County such a special place to call…
CrossvilleOct 23 min read
A smiling man in a tan ranger uniform and wide-brim campaign hat sits on a tufted brown leather chair beside a stone
People

Mark Houston’s Lifelong Commitment to Cumberland Mountain State Park

"The park has pretty much raised me through my career." – Mark Houston A Crossville Leader Dedicated to Community, History, and Stewardship For Mark…
CrossvilleJul 154 min read
A smiling older couple stands close together indoors, the woman in a black sparkly top and the man in a tan blazer over
People

Jean and Dan Smith: Building a Legacy of Gratitude

"When you see 700 flags standing together, you realize every one represents a story." — Dan Smith Creating Something Bigger Than Themselves For Jean…
CrossvilleJun 235 min read
A smiling man with short graying hair and a trimmed beard wears a navy suit, light blue shirt, and pink tie while seated on
People

Where Belonging Begins: Bryce McDonald and the Legacy of the Cumberland County Playhouse

"I didn't know what it meant at the time, but I knew I had found my place." — Bryce McDonald Finding a Home at…
CrossvilleJun 185 min read
A smiling man with short gray hair wears a blue floral button-up shirt while seated in a yellow wingback chair against a
People

Closing the Gap: How Josh Stone and Kids on the Rise Are Creating Opportunities for Crossville’s Youth

"These kids just need a little bit of encouragement, a positive role model, and a chance." — Josh Stone A Commitment to Children and…
CrossvilleJun 175 min read
A smiling man with a beard and a smiling woman with long brown hair sit close together on white-painted wooden stairs, his
People

Blooming in Faith: The Story Behind Bloom Coffee in Crossville, Tennessee

A Coffee Shop Built on Faith, Family, and Community "If it all blew up tomorrow, we'd still trust that the Lord would catch us."…
CrossvilleJun 175 min read
A smiling woman with shoulder-length silver hair wears a black denim jacket and choker necklace while resting her arms on a
People

Recovering Crossville: How Dr. Kristie Isaacson Is Bringing Hope and Recovery to Cumberland County

"If we can love them long enough and consistently enough, then they're going to want to know why." — Dr. Kristie Isaacson For Dr.…
CrossvilleJun 85 min read
A smiling middle-aged man with short hair and a goatee wears a green blazer over a salmon shirt, seated before a stone
People

Rooted Here, Building Forward: Mayor Allen Foster’s Vision for Cumberland County

Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster on servant leadership, responsible growth, broadband expansion, and preserving the heart of Crossville and the Upper Cumberland “I don’t…
CrossvilleMay 135 min read

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