Nashville, TN
There's an exhibit at the Fisk University library that chronicles the 145 year history of a now legendary singing group. The Fisk Jubilee Singers have shared their unique brand of a cappella gospel music world-wide. We want to share some of that history along with a performance from this true Tennessee treasure. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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.
Nashville, TN
It usually takes a great voice to become a singing star, but it takes something more to become a singing legend. If you made a list of legendary singers, Patsy Cline would be on it. Appreciation for her talent continues to grow, even though she died more than half a century ago. Now there's a place to get a sense of who Patsy Cline the singer, the wife, and the mother was. Tennessee Crossroads takes us to the Patsy Cline Museum in Nashville, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Franklin, TN
We don't often do country music singers on Tennessee Crossroads, we leave that to the entertainment shows. But every once in a while we discover a singer/songwriter who has some other form of extraordinary talent. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Grammy Award winning artist Steve Wariner could be the best kept secret when it comes to artwork.
Nashville, TN
We don't often do country music singers on Tennessee Crossroads, we leave that to the entertainment shows. But every once in a while we discover a singer/songwriter who has some other form of extraordinary talent. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Grammy Award winning artist Steve Wariner could be the best kept secret when it comes to artwork.
Nashville, TN
When I mention the songs "California Dreamin", "Suspicious Minds" or Stand by Your Man", you can probably spout off the singer's name. But do you know who "played" on those songs? The musicians are often the unsung heroes of the music industry yet we wouldn't have music if it wasn't for those who play the instruments. Tammi Arender discovered a museum in downtown Nashville, TN which pays homage to those who've recorded some of the most famous songs in history, at a time when it was more about talent than technology. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
