Crossville... (Oak Ridge, Fairfield Glade: how much, place to live, outlet mall)

[Bones]

1. you must learn to pronounce the city name. It is CROSS-VULL.

2. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Crossville has its own version of traffic rules...the truck with the exhaust goes first at a 4-way stop. The truck with the biggest tires goes after that.

3. All directions start with, "go down to Wal-Mart"...which is the Alpha and Omega. The beginning and the end.

4. The Chamber of Commerce says parking after dark in the City should be "pretty safe"

5. The morning rush hour is from 6:00 to 10:00. The evening rush hour is from 3:00 to 7:00. Friday's rush hour starts Thursday morning

6. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended, cussed out and possibly shot.

7. Lantana Road can only be correctly pronounced by a native.

8. Stop signs, traffic lights and turn lanes are consistently changing. They are moved around in the middle of the night to make the next days driving a bit more exciting.

9. Watch very carefully for road hazards such as deer, skunks, dogs, barrels, cones, cows, horses, pot holes, cats. pieces of other cars, truck tires, raccoons, squirrels, rabbits and crows feeding on any of these items.

10. If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the shoulder immediately to let them know it has been " accidentally activated."

11. All old ladies with blue hair in a pick up truck have the right of way.

12. The minimum acceptable speed on the section between Main Street and I-40 is 85. Anything less is considered downright sissy. This is a Cross-Vull's version of NASCAR track.

13. Never honk at anyone. Ever. Seriously.

14. Never stare at the driver of a car with their name stickered on the window.

15. If you are in the left lane, and only going 70 in a 55 zone ... you are considered a road hazard, and will be " flipped off" accordingly.

16. Ground clearance of at least 12 inches is recommended all vehicles.

17. It is better to stay off the roads on Saturdays, as 3 out of 4 drivers have had way too much or too little to drink.

18. It is good and honorable thing to have at least one head light not working on a car.

19. Yeah the mountains are pretty, but how 'bout the Outlet Mall!

20. Don't ask anyone about Oak Ridge. We know. They know we know. We know they know we know. We just aren't supposed to say anything about it.

[jguillot]

Originally Posted by Bones

1. you must learn to pronounce the city name. It is CROSS-VULL.

2. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Crossville has its own version of traffic rules...the truck with the exhaust goes first at a 4-way stop. The truck with the biggest tires goes after that.

3. All directions start with, "go down to Wal-Mart"...which is the Alpha and Omega. The beginning and the end.

4. The Chamber of Commerce says parking after dark in the City should be "pretty safe"

5. The morning rush hour is from 6:00 to 10:00. The evening rush hour is from 3:00 to 7:00. Friday's rush hour starts Thursday morning

6. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended, cussed out and possibly shot.

7. Lantana Road can only be correctly pronounced by a native.

8. Stop signs, traffic lights and turn lanes are consistently changing. They are moved around in the middle of the night to make the next days driving a bit more exciting.

9. Watch very carefully for road hazards such as deer, skunks, dogs, barrels, cones, cows, horses, pot holes, cats. pieces of other cars, truck tires, raccoons, squirrels, rabbits and crows feeding on any of these items.

10. If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the shoulder immediately to let them know it has been " accidentally activated."

11. All old ladies with blue hair in a pick up truck have the right of way.

12. The minimum acceptable speed on the section between Main Street and I-40 is 85. Anything less is considered downright sissy. This is a Cross-Vull's version of NASCAR track.

13. Never honk at anyone. Ever. Seriously.

14. Never stare at the driver of a car with their name stickered on the window.

15. If you are in the left lane, and only going 70 in a 55 zone ... you are considered a road hazard, and will be " flipped off" accordingly.

16. Ground clearance of at least 12 inches is recommended all vehicles.

17. It is better to stay off the roads on Saturdays, as 3 out of 4 drivers have had way too much or too little to drink.

18. It is good and honorable thing to have at least one head light not working on a car.

19. Yeah the mountains are pretty, but how 'bout the Outlet Mall!

20. Don't ask anyone about Oak Ridge. We know. They know we know. We know they know we know. We just aren't supposed to say anything about it.

Can you tell us anything good/positive about Crossville?

[TreeFarm]

Thanks for the chuckle.

[jimj]

Bones, I think that was good and positive info.... I also thank you for the chuckle

[Tinman313]

Yes Thank You Bones for a great LMAO. Just their in June and you are correct..... must be something in the water.

[hiknapster]

And you know you are in Fairfield Glade when they will wrestle you for a penny and tell you how much better it was in Florida and Michigan!

[Bones]

Originally Posted by Tinman313

Yes Thank You Bones for a great LMAO. Just their in June and you are correct..... must be something in the water.

Oh no,don't drink the water....

The well water is great....

[Bones]

Originally Posted by jguillot

Can you tell us anything good/positive about Crossville?

All kidding aside, Crossvegas is a great place to live. The people are very friendly and helpful. When I moved here my closest neighbor ( we're in the boonies - hehe) said I've just went back in time 25 years - he was right. Just so laid back and quiet with all the outdoor life (except for the yotes and bullfrogs - hehe) and foilage.....

[Bones]

Originally Posted by hiknapster

And you know you are in Fairfield Glade when they will wrestle you for a penny and tell you how much better it was in Florida and Michigan!

I finally got to ride through Fairfield Glade the other day. It's ok for an overgrown housing developement I guess, but I like my peace and quiet out here on the plateau.....

[Tinman313]

So the well water is good,no iron or sulfur......... how deep is the well...........