Some of the restaurants we discover for Tennessee Crossroads s disprove the old "location is everything" adage. Slingshot Charlie's in West TN is a prime example. The owner Betty Milton had been in the restaurant business before. And after a long interlude, she was determined to create the home-cooking haven of her dreams. A place called Slingshot Charlie's.
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.