Petros, TN
You don't usually think of a prison as a good vacation destination, especially like Brushy Mountain State Prison. For more than a century, the worst of the worst of the worst criminals were sent there. But of course it was closed in 2009. Now, it's re-opened not for inmates, but for tourists. Join Nashville Public Television and Tennessee Crossroads to see at this once infamous lock-up.
Pleasant Hill, TN
We take public education for granted now a days, but that was not the case back in the 1880s. Thanks to the efforts of northern missionaries, Pleasant Hill Academy became one of the few educational bright spots in Tennessee. Ed Jones recently toured one of the school's original buildings, which is now a museum that pays tribute to life and learning on the plateau 140 years ago. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nolensville, TN
School kids in the 21st century learn in sprawling, hi-tech campuses. But back in the early 20th century, most learned reading, writing, and 'rithmatic in a simple one-room house. Rob Wilds harkens back to those simpler times on a visit to Nolensville, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Join Tennessee Crossroads as we do a little shopping, pick up some groceries, dine at a great restaurant, maybe even go dancing. Tennessee Crossroads found a place in Nashville, TN, where you can do all of that, and never leave the building. It's a new place on Nolensville Road called Plaza Mariachi. Join Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Chattanooga, TN
One might think Nashville is the ideal site for a guitar museum. But, when some NY-based curators went looking for a new home for their rare collection, Chattanooga, TN got the call. The result is the Songbirds Guitar Museum located just around the corner from the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Gallatin, TN
Tennessee is full of historic, old homes. And thanks to preservation efforts, many have regained their original luster such is the case for Rose Mont in Gallatin, TN. Joe Elmore explores a home inhabited by one single family since it was built in 1842. As you'll discover its design is as unique as its colorful past. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Madison, TN
Tennessee Crossroads stops in the suburban community of Madison, TN, just above Nashville. A place where, like most towns in Tennessee, you can’t catch a train anymore. But, you can explore the old Amqui Train Station, all thanks to some steadfast volunteers and a little help from a country music legend.
Nashville, TN
Nobody could imagine a professional sporting event without a Jumbo-Tron displaying play-by-play action and replays, or the event without music, a mascot or an announcer. Nashville Predators charge into the playoffs, we want to introduce you to some of the people who make each home game an entertainment spectacle in Predators, Behind the Scenes. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Celina, TN
Tennessee has more than it's share of beautiful rivers. They're less beautiful when they overflow their banks and destroy lives and property. That was the case with the Obey River, until 75 years ago. This year, the construction project that tamed the Obey, and provided a fantastic recreational area is being celebrated. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Franklin, TN
A big box hardware store will have thousands of items, but if you ask them for, say, a cannon ball, they're not very likely to have one in stock. For that, and lots of other unusual things, you may have to pay a visit to an unusual place. Tennessee Crossroads went to Handy Hardware in Franklin, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
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