Readyville, TN
When we need a bag of flour or cornmeal, all we have to do is visit the closest market but, back in the early 1800’s it wasn’t so easy. Folks grew their own grain and took it to the local grist mill for grinding into these staples. Ken Wilshire visited the old Readyville Mill in Cannon county recently to see how one grist mill has been restored and the new owners are doing far more than grinding corn. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Readyville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits a former psychological counselor in Readyville, TN who left his career to make rocking chairs that are truly unique. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Alan Daigre - Chairmaker.
Readyville, TN
In the 1700's and 1800's there were hundreds of thousands of blacksmiths throughout the country. Tennessee Crossroads traveled the back roads of Readyville, TN and found a bit of the past with a modern day twist. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Joe Brown - Blacksmith.
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.
Springfield, TN
Tennessee Crossroads tours the Springfield, TN town square to explore how food can bring parts of a community back to life. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Springfield Town Square.
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.
Knoxville, TN
Gretchen Bates checks out the menu at Sweet P's Barbeque in Knoxville.
Rogersville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits a Rogersville, TN couple who created their own fifties town. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Eldridge Town.
Memphis, TN
Laura Faber visits a Germantown landmark known for its friendly vibe and tasty barbecue.
Lafayette, TN
Often, the best place to find out what's going on in a small town is the town square. Cindy Carter travels to Lafayette, Tennessee where one couple's decision to open a restaurant has sparked renewed interest in the town square. Gibson's Cafe' gives locals and out-of-towners a place to gather and get to know each other. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.