McMinnville, TN
If one picture is worth a thousand words, then a long-ago McMinnville, TN man spoke volumes. In the early 1900's, W.S. Lively was one of the best-known photographers in the country. His work can be seen at the George Eastman House in New York, at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington and at a very special museum closer to home. Tennessee Crossroads visited the Southern Museum and Gallery which celebrates the history of Lively's hometown of McMinnville. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
McMinnville, TN
If you were to make a list of things loved by Tennesseans, barbecue would surely make the top ten, with the love of family at or near the top. Tennessee Crossroads found a restaurant in Warren County that combines the two. Just about everyday, the O'Neal brothers share their love of smoked goodness with the grateful inhabitants of McMinnville, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
McMinnville, TN
You've probably heard of the Biltmore mansion in North Carolina, famous for its modern conveniences. Well, modern at the time. McMinnville, TN is home to a mansion that's been referred to as the "Biltmore of Tennessee," for the same reason. Tennessee Crossroads recently toured historic Falcon Rest mansion and gardens. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
McMinnville, TN
We all know that we should eat healthier, but sometimes it's tough to give up good ol' southern comfort food. Tennessee Crossroads met a lady in McMinnville, TN who uses kitchen creativity to make health food taste downright decadent. The magic happens at Juicy's Wellness Cafe. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
McMinnville, TN
Back in the day, if you lived in the country or a small town, the nearest place to get just about anything you needed was the general, or "country" store. The folks who ran them knew everybody in the community by name. It's good to know that there are still country stores to be found across Tennessee, and Tennessee Crossroads dropped by one in McMinnville, TN recently, where they serve up delicious food, and a heaping helping of memories. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Viola, TN
Despite the population shift from farms to cities, a lot of Tennesseans still make their living off the land. And, a few like Tommy Wright are bound and determined to keep the heritage of farming alive at an annual festival in Viola. It's an event where you can take a strenuous lesson in what farming was like in the so-called good old days. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Viola Homecoming.
McMinnville, TN
Joe Elmore travels to Cumberland Caverns to find out about the Bluegrass Under Ground Concert Hall, 300 feet below the ground.