Arlington, TN
There are many places in Tennessee where huge historic events took place: great battles, momentous meetings, culture-changing artistic movements. But there are many more places where people have lived their everyday lives without having been personally touched by a huge event in their hometown. So, the history of those places is found in everyday things. That certainly doesn't mean they are not interesting places to visit. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the town of Arlington, TN.
Nashville, TN
A search for made-from-scratch Southern food led us to MacHenry's in Nashville.
Silver Point, TN
The Appalachian Center for the Arts in Silver Point, TN is a magnet for aspiring artist from all across the country.That's what drew Damon MacNaught to the Volunteer State from New York. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Damon MacNaught - Bare Glass.
Martin, TN
Tennessee Crossroads hits the rural highways to visit Grind Mac & Cheese Burger Bar in Martin, TN, that features an enticing and adventurous menu along with some over-the-top hospitality. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Lebanon, TN
A lot of people come to America to live out their dream. In the case of English born Peter Readey, he hopped across the pond because manufacturing costs were less expensive here. What does he make? A type of diving gear, and his version of it has allowed him to see and do things all over the world, and he's making them in Lebanon, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Peter Readey's Incredible Steam Machine.
Nashville, TN
The Tennessee State University Band is known around the country as a top notch band that runs like a well oiled machine. As with any machine, sometime things break which can throw the whole machine out of whack. Fortunately TSU has Jim Pitts. Tennessee Crossroads visits the man who can fix any instrument and provide some life lessons at the same time. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Arlington, TN
All of us have probably been given one of those water color paint sets, you know the metal ones with 6 or 8 colors and a brush. I guess we were expected to discover and use our artistic talents. I don't know about you, but it didn't work for me. But, Tennessee Crossroads met an Arlington, TN artist who not only found his talents early in life, he added musical skills along the way and now creates some paintings you can almost hear. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Arlington, TN
Some of the restaurants we discover for Tennessee Crossroads s disprove the old "location is everything" adage. Slingshot Charlie's in Arlington, TN is a prime example. The owner Betty Milton was determined to create the home-cooking haven of her dreams, a place called Slingshot Charlie's. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Watertown, TN
Watertown Bed & Breakfast visits a couple in Watertown, TN who retired only to open a bed and breakfast a few miles east of Music City. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Watertown Bed and Breakfast. Watertown Bed & Breakfast is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Humboldt, TN
There's a guy and his wife over in West Tennessee who live about as far away from city life as you can get. So instead of travelling to and from town all the time, Herbert Adams and his wife Marie brought the town to their own back yard. It's a fun place where visitors can step back in time and realize that if you build it, people really will come. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Herbie Town in Humboldt, TN.