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Herbie Town

Humboldt, TN

There's a guy and his wife over in West Tennessee who live about as far away from city life as you can get. So instead of travelling to and from town all the time, Herbert Adams and his wife Marie brought the town to their own back yard. It's a fun place where visitors can step back in time and realize that if you build it, people really will come. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Herbie Town in Humboldt, TN.

Pellissippi State Balloon Festival

Knoxville, TN

Few things capture the imagination like hot air balloons, and, as Tennessee Crossroads' Gretchen Bates discovered, few events rival the annual Pellissippi State Balloon Festival in Knoxville, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.

Homestead Manor Plantation

Thompson's Station, TN

Susan Watson visits the Homestead Manor Plantation in Thompson's Station to learn a little history while eating a little lunch.

Green Frog Village

Bells, TN

Most of us have a family heirloom or two around to connect us with our ancestors. The fellow you're about to meet has assembled an entire village to keep him connected to his rural West Tennessee root. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Green Frog Village in Alamo, TN.

Bleak House

Knoxville, TN

Gretchen Bates learns the fascinating history surrounding an antebellum mansion in Knoxville.

Old Mill Square

Pigeon Forge, TN

Mention Pigeon Forge, TN, and many people will think of Dollywood, or outlet malls or amusement parks. But, the town has a history that goes back farther than tourism, and if you know where to find it, you can experience it and even take some of it home. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Old Mill Square.

Civil War Field Trip at Belle Meade Plantation

Nashville, TN

Joe Elmore heads out to Belle Meade to discover how the Plantation has been bringing Civil War history to life for local school kids.

National Ornamental Metal Museum

Memphis, TN

Tennessee is home to many fine art galleries and museums but one museum in Memphis, TN stands alone. It's the national ornamental metal museum. It's the only one of its kind in the US. Visit, with Nashville Public Television and Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.

Delta Queen Steamboat & Hotel

Chattanooga, TN

Ken Wilshire travels to Chattanooga to stay at the last fully operational, overnight passenger steamboat in the country, the Legendary Delta Queen.

Chattanooga Zoo

Chattanooga, TN

Leopards and chimps and pandas, oh my! You can see wildlife from the Gombe Forest, the Himalayas and the rain forests of Latin America, all in one afternoon. It's right here in Tennessee, and Tennessee Crossroads is ready to take us there to meet some of her newest fuzzy friends. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Chattanooga Zoo.

The Gibson Girls at Adelaide’s

Kingston, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits a bakery and cafe in Kingston, TN where they mix southern history with southern comfort food. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Gibson Girls at Adelaide's.

Banana Pudding Festival

Centerville, TN

It's the time of the year when folks down around Centerville, TN start working on their banana pudding recipes. Two years ago, a crazy idea became an annual festival full of music, competition, and mostly eating what may be the ultimate comfort food. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Banana Pudding Festival.