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Sgt. Alvin C. York Historic Area on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Sgt. Alvin C. York Historic Area

Pall Mall, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits the home of Tennessee war hero Sgt. Alvin C. York, a WWI most decorated soldier to which he lived from 1920 until his death in 1964. All items are original, all belonged to Sgt. York, including his grist mill and gravesite. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Sgt. Alvin C. York Historic Area in Pall Mall, TN.


Knoxville Weekend on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Knoxville Weekend

Knoxville, TN

Tennessee Crossroads' Joe Elmore discovers there's plenty to see and do on this urban weekend getaway to East Tennessee. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Knoxville Weekend.


Bea's Restaurant on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Bea’s Restaurant

Chattanooga, TN

If you've ever had trouble figuring out how to get conversations started at the dinner tablethen you'l have no problem at Bea's Restaurant in Chattanooga, TN since you almost have to speak to the people at your table if you're going to get your fill. As Tennessee Crossroads found out, when you go to Bea's it's helpful to have brushed up on you "Lazy Susan Operators Manual." Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Old Hickory Arts Center on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Old Hickory Arts Center

Old Hickory, TN

Tennessee Crossroads finds an old school house in Old Hickory, TN that was built to educate African-American youngsters. After its heyday as a learning center, and an amazing renovation, it eventually became a center for aspiring and accomplished artists. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Old Hickory Arts Center.


Tennessee Aviation Museum on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Tennessee Aviation Museum

Sevierville, TN

In the history of aviation, Tennesseans have played a big part. Now those accomplishments are remembered and displayed in Sevierville, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the new Tennessee Museum of Aviation.


Watermelon Moon Farm on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Watermelon Moon Farm

Lebanon, TN

The next time you cross over the Wilson County-Smith County line be on line lookout for the Watermelon Moon Farm. You won't find watermelons or farming, but you will find a rural hideaway that's relaxing and rejuvenating. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Williamson County Archives & Museum on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Williamson County Archives & Museum

Franklin, TN

Williamson County Tennessee has experienced tremendous growth and changes in the past decade. Malls and subdivisions now dot the landscape where once farmers tended crops and cattle grazed. For a look back into the country's rural part, Tennessee Crossroads took a tour through the Williamson County Museum that opened recently in downtown Franklin, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Galaxy of Lights on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Galaxy of Lights

Huntsville, AL

The thought of going to a botanical garden in the middle of winter might not make much sense, unless you are headed to the Huntsville, Alabama and the Botanical Garden there. As Tennessee Crossroads found out that at this time of the year the place sprouts a whole new crop of beautiful things all designed to make a Christmastime brighter. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Galaxy of Lights.


Musicians Hall of Fame on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Musicians Hall of Fame

Nashville, TN

When I mention the songs "California Dreamin", "Suspicious Minds" or Stand by Your Man", you can probably spout off the singer's name. But do you know who "played" on those songs? The musicians are often the unsung heroes of the music industry yet we wouldn't have music if it wasn't for those who play the instruments. Tammi Arender discovered a museum in downtown Nashville, TN which pays homage to those who've recorded some of the most famous songs in history, at a time when it was more about talent than technology. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Marugg Scythes on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Marugg Scythes

Tracy City, TN

Think of a time when mowing, not just your yard but a whole field, was done by hand. While that seems like an almost impossible task, many people still prefer to do it that way. And for those people, no place in Tennessee is more important than Tracy City, TN because, as Tennessee Crossroads found out, that's the home of one of the oldest scythe makers in the country. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Marugg Scythes.


Tennessee Aquarium on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Tennessee Aquarium

Chattanooga, TN

Tennessee Crossroads takes an ocean journey at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Museum of Appalachia - 2018 on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Museum of Appalachia – 2018

Clinton, TN

When you start a collection, you never know how things will go. Sometimes your collection grows so big there is hardly enough room in your house for anything else. Then what? Well, maybe you decide to create a museum to house your treasures. That's how the Museum of Appalachia came into being back in 1969. It's grown quite a bit since then. Tennessee Crossroads paid a visit to Clinton in East Tennessee to find out about the latest chapter in the museum's history. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.