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Old Mill Square on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

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 on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

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 on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

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 on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

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 on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

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 on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

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 on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

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.


Grinder's Switch Hour on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Grinder’s Switch Hour

Centerville, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits an old Chamber of Commerce building in Centerville, TN, now the home of a live radio show and a museum dedicated to local stars like Minnie Pearl. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Grinder's Switch Hour.


The General Jackson Showboat on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

The General Jackson Showboat

Nashville, TN

To celebrate its 30+ years of service, Rob Wilds takes a ride on this Nashville institution to explore the boat's history in true Mark Twain Fashion.


Tennessee Dude & Guest Ranch on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Tennessee Dude & Guest Ranch

Dunlap, TN

As we busily run from place to place, we may forget the lessons we can learn from nature and nature's creatures. But at one school and camp near Chattanooga, TN, almost every lesson is taught with the help of beautiful surroundings, beautiful creatures and a belief in their creator. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Tennessee Dude and Guest Ranch in Dunlap, TN.


Tennessee Agricultural Museum on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Tennessee Agricultural Museum

Nashville, TN

Imagine life before modern conveniences like electricity, plumbing, and mechanized farm equipment. It was a tough life, but that's exactly how our ancestors made their living on the land. Tennessee Crossroads visited the Ellington Agricultural Museum in Nashville, TN and discovered some amazing things about the Tennessee farm community. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tennessee Agricultural Museum.


1850 Log House Restaurant on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

1850 Log House Restaurant

Camden, TN

Tennessee Crossroads traveled to a beautifully restored log house in Camden for some southern cooking, antiques and hospitality. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about 1850 Log House Restaurant.