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James K. Polk Home on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

James K. Polk Home

Columbia, TN

Three presidents have claimed Tennessee as home. Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson whom were both large figures on the historical stage. But, the third Tennessee president went to Washington, did what he said he would do and then came home, all without much fanfare. Tennessee Crossroads wanted to find out more about this most interesting president, and where better to start than the man's own home? Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about James K. Polk Home.


Falls Mill on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Falls Mill

Belvidere, TN

Just about everywhere you go in Tennessee, you are walking on historic ground. There are some places you can see and actually experience a bit of what life might have been like in the past. One of the most beautiful of those places is in Belvidere, TN. John & Jane Lovett keep a working example of early technology, which delights just about everyone who sees it. Join Nashville Public Television and Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Falls Mill.


Apple Butter Festival on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Apple Butter Festival

White Bluff, TN

Tennessee Crossroads attended a festival dedicated to Apple Butter and put on by a small rural church in White Bluff, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Apple Butter Festival.


Delta Queen - Reflections on Mark Twain on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Delta Queen – Reflections on Mark Twain

Chattanooga, TN

We revisit the archives for Jerry Thompson's 1988 visit to the Delta Queen and his reflections on river life and Mark Twain. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Cumberland Mountain Lodge on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Cumberland Mountain Lodge

Crossville, TN

The Cumberland Plateau is a very popular area for retirees, and the land is being gobbled up fast, but there is one man who wants to preserve his 700 acre farm for generations to come, and to provide a place for people to leave the city and experience rural life. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Cumberland Mountain Lodge in Crossville, TN.


Crossville Model Railroad Club on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Crossville Model Railroad Club

Crossville, TN

Most of us have never ridden a train but are still fascinated by them, especially the scale models. A group of railroad enthusiasts in Crossville, TN has pooled their talents to make one of the area's largest displays. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Crossville Model Railroad Club.


Beechcraft Heritage Museum on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Beechcraft Heritage Museum

Tullahoma, TN

Around our state are all kinds of museums dedicated to preserving many different artifacts. One Tennessee museum may be unique in the country, since it is dedicated to preserving the memory of one particular brand of Airplane. Tennessee Crossroads takes us on a visit to the Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Merrimack Canoes on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Merrimack Canoes

Crossville, TN

Tennessee Crossroads travels to Crossville, TN where we discover a unique family business, one that's been afloat for more than 50 years. They make canoes, and they make them the old fashioned way - one at a time, and each with craftsmanship that's been handed down for generations. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Merrimack Canoes.


Duncan Hines Exhibit on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Duncan Hines Exhibit

Bowling Green, KY

Susan Watson takes a trip over to Bowling Green, KY, to discover the man behind the famous cake mix. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Duncan Hines Exhibit.


Lane Motor Museum-1st visit on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Lane Motor Museum-1st visit

Nashville, TN

Pay a visit to the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, TN. Tennessee Crossroads did just that and he found out there is more than one way to design a car. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about rare European cars.


Tennessee Soybean Festival on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Tennessee Soybean Festival

Martin, TN

Tennesseans love a party and there are all kinds of festivals across the state celebrating everything from sweets snacks like Moon Pies to tangy, wild onions known as ramps. In west Tennessee, an unpretentious legume has its own celebration Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tennessee Soybean Festival in Martin, TN.


The Pigg Museum on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

The Pigg Museum

Santa Fe, TN

A lot of people are self-proclaimed pack rats who collect and keep things throughout their lives. If you're one of them, you may someday want to create your own museum. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Pigg Museum in Santa Fe, TN.