About Downtown Crossville
Downtown Crossville, Inc. (DCI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, enhancing, and promoting the heart of downtown Crossville. Founded by a passionate group of volunteers in 1994, DCI was created to save the historic Palace Theatre from demolition. After successfully preserving this treasured landmark, the organization expanded its mission to address broader opportunities and challenges facing downtown Crossville, working to strengthen the district for businesses, residents, and visitors alike.
Downtown Crossville has long been a vital and energized center of community life, commerce, and connection. Downtown Crossville, Inc. (DCI) works to ensure it remains that way for generations to come. Our mission is to encourage, advance, and support retail development, small business success, and entrepreneurial growth in downtown Crossville through strategic economic development efforts, community partnerships, and placemaking initiatives. At the same time, we are committed to preserving the local charm, character, and historic assets that make Crossville unique.
A major milestone in our continued growth was earning designation as an official Tennessee Main Street Programcommunity. This recognition connects downtown Crossville to statewide resources, training, grant opportunities, and revitalization strategies designed to strengthen historic downtown districts through economic vitality, design, promotion, and organization.
DCI is led by four elected officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. These officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors and serve one-year terms, providing leadership and guidance for the organization’s mission and operations.
The organization also includes a Board of Directors made up of no fewer than three and no more than fifteen members. Board members are elected to staggered three-year terms and serve as the policy-making body of DCI. In addition to governance, board members help oversee committees focused on events, beautification projects, business development, fundraising, and other key initiatives that support a thriving downtown.
Through volunteer leadership, strategic partnerships, and a shared vision for the future, DCI continues to invest in a downtown Crossville that is vibrant, welcoming, and economically strong for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
Corporate Officers
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Lainie Luse
PRESIDENT
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Christy Dolonich
VICE PRESIDENT
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Rhonda Jay
TREASURER
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Allison Crawford
SECRETARY