The Crossville City Council made a wise decision in closing the street just south of the new municipal building, at least from a safety standpoint. The street was confusing because on the Henry Ave. side of City Hall, those paying water bills at the drive-thru window had to turn into the wrong way against outgoing traffic. Nevertheless, it was an accident waiting to happen. I know of two cities in Georgia, Columbus and Richland, where a campaign was waged to plant dogwood trees through those communities. The result is much like Knoxville, but without the festival.
People just drive through the community, enjoying the blanket of white petals.
Crossville could easily become a spring destination if we would all continue planting Bradford pear trees throughout the community. Main St. Now, like many other projects that were opposed in the past, it looks pretty smart today. All three schools desperately need the work. Some interesting meetings lie ahead. I watched the first prestressed concrete beam as it was removed, and watched the last tumble down.