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.
Huntsville, AL
The thought of going to a botanical garden in the middle of winter might not make much sense, unless you are headed to the Huntsville, Alabama and the Botanical Garden there. As Tennessee Crossroads found out that at this time of the year the place sprouts a whole new crop of beautiful things all designed to make a Christmastime brighter. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Galaxy of Lights.
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.
Huntsville, TN
It's an understatement to say a teacher can make a difference. Sometimes the difference can be extraordinary. This is the story of an imaginative teacher in one of Tennessee's poorest counties. A teacher whose vision and determination led to a one-of-a-kind historical attraction, created solely by students. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Scott County Museum on the Cumberland Plateau in Huntsville, TN.
Old Hickory, TN
Tennessee Crossroads finds an old school house in Old Hickory, TN that was built to educate African-American youngsters. After its heyday as a learning center, and an amazing renovation, it eventually became a center for aspiring and accomplished artists. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Old Hickory Arts Center.
Lascassas, TN
One Tennessee artist has made a living turning machines into works of art that reflect the lives of the people who drive them. Tennessee Crossroads went to Lascassas, TN to meet George Williams, an artist who not only helps to enhance individuality, but who is quite a unique individual himself.
Silver Point, TN
Lots of folks change jobs and even careers during their lives and most of the times the changes aren't to dramatic. Tennessee Crossroads met a man in Silver Point, TN who went from a small machine shop tool and die maker to a whole new world of painting. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Bill Herren Murals.
Somerville, TN
When we think of fine jewelry making, we usually envision craftsman working with minute tools and magnifying glasses in comfortable surroundings. Tennessee Crossroads traveled to Somerville TN and found a family that works in loud, harsh, machine shop conditions to bring us some beautiful works of art using precious metal and an ancient metalsmithing process.