Historic Castalian Springs

Joe Elmore explores Historic Castalian Springs and the three home museums there.


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Back in 2020 a new non-profit was formed in Sumner County to oversee three important landmarks. Historic Castalian Springs' mission is to preserve and perpetuate three unique home museums. We're going there now to discover how each offers its own special glimpse into the past.

Cragfont and Wynnewood are open Thursday through Sunday. Hawthorn Hill is open one Saturday a month,

Joe Elmore has been the host of this Emmy-award winning series since its beginnings. As the face of Tennessee Crossroads, Joe has been taking viewers to meet interesting people and explore fascinating out-of-the-way places since 1987. Joe is also a producer and co-host of Horsepower TV on Spike TV. Joe launched his TV career at WHBQ TV in Memphis, TN, where he served as weekend anchor and reporter. Later, he was chosen to co-host the station's PM Magazine show, where he produced nationally-broadcast stories. He has also done extensive work as an independent film and video producer for clients throughout the Southeast.

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