Smithville, TN
If walls could talk then the lodge at Evins Mills could tell some amazing stories. The two story structure and adjoining grist Mill were built just outside Smithville, TN by State Senator Edgar Evins. He entertained a lot of powerful people there, and now a Nashville, TN family owns the property and they've turned it into a rustic special event destination. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Inn at Evins Mill.
Birchwood, TN
Tourists love to come to Tennessee and we make them welcome with fine restaurants and hotels, but one group of visitors is more at home on a mud flat than in a fancy hotel. Don't worry, we've taken care of them too as Tennessee Crossroads visited the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge near Chattanooga, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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