Townsend, TN
Before the Smoky Mountains became a national park, about two-thirds of its virgin forests were clear-cut by loggers. Tennessee Crossroads visits a site that reveals an intriguing story of how a lumber company and railroad brought jobs to Townsend, TN, while bringing destruction to what's now a protected park. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Granville, TN
Most towns want visitors to feel their community is up to date in every way. not the town of Granville, TN, in Jackson County. In fact, as Rob Wilds found out when he visited there recently, just about the whole town volunteers to make visitors feel like they have stepped back in time. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Franklin, TN
Tennessee Crossroads takes us to rural Williamson County, TN where a young couple is living the dream, and it's all because of their shared fascination with goats and the public's demand for farm-fresh, locally-sourced food. It's the recent success story of Noble Springs Dairy. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Bon Aqua, TN
The universe is a huge place. For most of us, there is one place around which our personal universe seems to resolve. For Johnny Cash, it was a farm in the community of Bon Aqua, TN. Don't think Johnny Cash is forgotten there. The new owner has made sure of that. Tennessee Crossroads met Brian Oxley and learns how he has preserved not only the Cash memory, but the storytelling he loved so much. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Woodbury, TN
Tennessee is well known for its distilleries. The Cannon County, TN Short Mountain Distillery that Tennessee Crossroads visited isn't quite a household name yet, but it has plenty to make a day trip worthwhile. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
The fight for women's right to vote took strength, courage and decades. A new monument commissioned by the Tennessee Woman Suffrage Monument organization and created by sculptor Alan LeQuire recognizes just how extraordinary five women were who devoted themselves to women's equality. Check out latest documentary from NPT, By One Vote: Woman Suffrage in The South: https://www.wnpt.org/citizenship-project/woman-suffrage/ Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Madison, TN
Until recent years the term micro brewing wasn't even part of the food and drink landscape, but now, store shelves are filled with craft beers from all over the world, including Nashville, TN. One of the pioneers of the local micro-brew movement is Linus Hall who had left a lucrative day job for the life of a brew master, and he's toasted that decision every day since. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Chattanooga, TN
Wayne White is a Tennessee-born artist, illustrator, puppeteer and much more. He's used his Southern memories to create inspired works for network television, film and fine art. Respected around the world, he recently returned home to Chattanooga, TN to create what he calls a history funhouse called Wayne-O-Rama. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Howdy folks! We’re back at it for 2025! Get ready for another round of our annual whiskey tasting, hosted by Nashville Public Television, Tennessee Crossroads, and Rhizome Productions. This year, we’re bringing you the finest selections from across Tennessee, celebrating the craftsmanship and rich flavors that make our state’s whiskey legendary. So grab your friends, kick back, and raise a glass to another unforgettable night. See y’all there! 🥃🎶
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