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
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.
Hendersonville, TN
When you hear the name Ronnie McDowell, the first thing you think of is Singer. But this Portland, TN. native is also an accomplished painter. And as Tennessee Crossroads shows us, even his artwork has caught the eye of the Walt Disney Company. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
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.