Brown’s Diner

According to a recent study, the average lifespan of restaurant is about five years. Most new ones close during their first year of operation. So what does that say about a place that's been in continuous operation for nearly a century? Amazing? Well so is Brown's Diner, as we'll discover in our first story.

Joe Elmore has been the host of this Emmy-award winning series since its beginnings. As the face of Tennessee Crossroads, Joe has been taking viewers to meet interesting people and explore fascinating out-of-the-way places since 1987. Joe is also a producer and co-host of Horsepower TV on Spike TV. Joe launched his TV career at WHBQ TV in Memphis, TN, where he served as weekend anchor and reporter. Later, he was chosen to co-host the station's PM Magazine show, where he produced nationally-broadcast stories. He has also done extensive work as an independent film and video producer for clients throughout the Southeast.