Jackson, TN
Moving is certainly a necessary evil when we find just the right place to meet our needs and it’s no different for folks at the Casey Jones Village in Jackson, TN where they have a tradition of preserving history. Tennessee Crossroads visited there and found that when they find a place to restore, they do whatever it takes to insure their preservation tradition, even if it takes months to move it there. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Providence House.
Cedar Hill, TN
When The Civil War is mentioned, we usually think of famous battles or Generals, but everyone in Tennessee was affected by the struggle - some for the worse. As this next story explains some for the better. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation.
Nashville, TN
In honor of Black History Month, Nashville Public Television Education Reporter LaTonya Turner takes an authentic tour of Nashville's past with a local historian. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Authentic Tours of Historic Black Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Nashville, TN
One of the biggest trends in recorded music today has nothing to do with downloads and everything to do with dropping a needle in the groove. Tennessee Crossroads visited a Nashville, TN business which started creating those grooves back in 1949 and is going stronger than ever today. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about United Record Pressing.
Tellico Plains, TN
All of us have probably done some collecting in our lives like baseball cards, coins, stamps or dolls. Tennessee Crossroads met a dude in Tellico Plains, TN who has taken collecting to a whole new level while preserving the history of the community. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Charles Hall Museum.
Portland, TN
Many people love to look at old tractors and antique cares which conjure up a bit of nostalgia and reminds us of a time before GPS and satellite radio. One Portland, Tennessee man is making it easy for us to remember those days gone by. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Days Gone By Museum.
Chattanooga, TN
Dazzling displays of holiday celebration always fill kids with a sense of wonder and excitement. Tennessee Crossroads found some that catch adults in the same magic way as well. In fact, it's an annual tradition thanks to the time and talents of employees of Chattanooga's Electric Power Board. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about EPB Windows.
Knoxville, TN
When you visit downtown Knoxville, TN, you'll have to be sure to stop by the Visitors Center where you'll be surprised to find more than a place to ask for directions or to pick up some travel brochures about popular places to visit. In fact, as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, you'll find the Visitors Center to be one of the most popular places in town around the noon hour for not only tourists but for locals as well. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about WDVX Blue Plate Special.
Nashville, TN
When you think of jazz, maybe you think of New York, Chicago, or New Orleans but don't underestimate Music City. In this episode of Tennessee Crossroads, Nancy Hoddinott takes us to the Nashville Jazz Workshop to discover the world-class talent and jazz education available right here in Tennessee. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Three American presidents called Tennessee home. The most flamboyant of them was, of course, Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory made his mark on the world, but he made his home in Nashville, TN, a home we can still visit. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
No doubt tomatoes are a popular, healthy part of our diet, at least for most of us but, how could the simple tomato inspire a celebration that attracts over 25,000 people? To understand that, you have to know the people of East Nashville, their sense of creativity and obviously their sense of humor. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tomato Art Festival.
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