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Marathon Village on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Marathon Village

Nashville, TN

You probably know that I've got a passion for antique cars. I've also got a little bit of a sweet tooth.…if you're anything like me, you'll want to catch this next story. Tennessee Crossroads visits a candy maker and other shops and learns about the history of a car built in Nashville, TN, all at the Marathon Village. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Historic Bell Buckle on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Historic Bell Buckle

Bell Buckle, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits historic Bell Buckle, home of the Bell Buckle café. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Miss Daisy King on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Miss Daisy King

Franklin, TN

Joe Elmore visits with Tennessee's "First Lady of Southern Cooking," Miss Daisy King, and her retail kitchen.


Walker Creek Toffee on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Walker Creek Toffee

Watertown, TN

Life seems to get sweeter when you can turn your hobby into your livelihood. That’s exactly what Cathy and Bruce Mott did when they started Walker Creek Toffee Co. From their home kitchen in Dekalb County Tennessee to a restored historic building in downtown Watertown, TN, the couple is making toffee for the masses. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads. Walker Creek Toffee Co. is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Townsend, TN

It started out as a normal road improvement project near the Smoky Mountains, but as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, it led to the creation of a living tribute to this historic area of the state. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum

Harrogate, TN

Tennessee Crossroads takes us along as she explores the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum in Harrogate, TN that you might not have know existed, at Lincoln Memorial University that you might not have heard of either. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Mid-South Live Steamers on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Mid-South Live Steamers

Columbia, TN

Early in 2014, Crossroads aired a special called "Riding the Rails." The show is all about railroad culture in Tennessee and features our visit with a group called the MN Steamers. Recently we made a return trip to the Columbia, TN park where club member engineers were sharing the joy of riding the rails, in a small way. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Mid-South Live Steamers.


The Tennessee Theatre on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

The Tennessee Theatre

Knoxville, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits our Official State Theatre, The Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville.


Golf  House Tennessee on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Golf House Tennessee

Franklin, TN

If you've lived in middle Tennessee very long, you've heard of the Vinny - Country star Vince Gill's annual charity golf tournament. Maybe you haven't heard much about the foundation it supports. One that's all about preserving Tennessee golf history and sharing the life-enhancing values of the sport across the state. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Milky Way Farm on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Milky Way Farm

Pulaski, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits with the new owners of the famous Milky Way Farm in Giles County, TN.


Discovery Park of America on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Discovery Park of America

Union City, TN

When you travel to Northwest Tennessee you'll find rich river bottom lands that support the mostly agricultural economy. In nearby Reelfoot Lake being formed by an earthquake, a well-known local businessman is shaking up the area by reshaping the landscape. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Discovery Park of America in Union City, TN.


Shelby Forest General Store on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Shelby Forest General Store

Millington, TN

Shelby Forest General Store has been around since the 30's. Tennessee Crossroads heads North of Memphis, TN to catch up with the current family that keeps the Shelby Forest General Store's slogan alive. "The Past is our Present to you." Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.