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Lucky Ladd Farms on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Lucky Ladd Farms

Eagleville, TN

If you're a "Baby Boomer," you probably remember the show "Green Acres," where a city girl winds up on a farm with her husband, and hilarity ensues. There was even a pig in the cast as Tennessee Crossroads found a similar story in Eagleville, TN at a place called "Lucky Ladd Farms." They even have an all-star pig! Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more.


Montgomery Bell State Park on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Montgomery Bell State Park

Burns, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visited Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, TN. A place full of things to do, whether you explore its natural beauty or its intriguing history. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Montgomery Bell State Park.


Oaklands Mansion on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Oaklands Mansion

Murfreesboro, TN

Historic home reveals glimpse of what life may have been like in the Murfreesboro of the 1800's.


Promise Manor on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Promise Manor

Lynchburg, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits a young family in Lynchburg, TN whom have re-purposed an antebellum mansion as a wedding and event venue. Now the old home helps celebrate the joining of new lives, Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Promise Manor.


Doc's Architectural Salvage on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Doc’s Architectural Salvage

Springfield, TN

We're sure you've heard the old saying that one man's trash is another man's treasure. That's especially true if you know exactly what to look for. We met one such man with an eagle eye for antiques in Springfield, TN where the "doctor" is always on the lookout for beautiful bargains. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Doc's Architectural Salvage.


National Civil Rights Museum on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

National Civil Rights Museum

Memphis, TN

Tennessee Crossroads, and Nashville Public Television honor African American history month with a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Linn Sitler toured the hallowed halls recently to explore new exhibits that are both educational and inspirational. Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more.


Central Station Hotel on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Central Station Hotel

Memphis, TN

All too often, historic buildings fall victim to the constant push for new construction. Everyone benefits when beloved old structures can be restored and re-suited for use in the present day. Such is the case with Central Station Hotel in Memphis, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Nissan Heritage Collection on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Nissan Heritage Collection

Nashville, TN

Most people know about Nissan's importance to Middle TN, with vehicle production plants in Smyna and Dechard, as well as the North American Corporate Headquarters in Franklin. But the Nissan brand has a interesting history, one that's preserved in Nashville, TN thanks to some devoted volunteers. Here's what we discovered on a private visit to the Nissan Heritage Collection. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Bark Bus & Mewsic Kitty Cafe on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Bark Bus & Mewsic Kitty Cafe

Nashville, TN

Nearly 70 percent of American households have at least one pet. It doesn't take long for those four-legged friends to become beloved members of the family. And, as Tennessee Crossroads' Cindy Carter discovered, some owners go to great lengths to pamper their pets. Join Nashville Public Television on this unFURgetable story.


Gatlinburg SkyBridge on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Gatlinburg SkyBridge

Gatlinburg, TN

Nashville Public Television learns that the whole town of Gatlinburg, TN was hurt by the devastating fires of 2016. While recovery has been steady, a big boost came along earlier this year with completion of the Gatlinburg Skybridge. You've probably heard about it, but Tennessee Crossroads lets you experience it thanks to our guide Marcus Watson. His job is spreading the word about this Smoky MT marvel.


AxeVentures Axe Throwing on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

AxeVentures Axe Throwing

Nashville, TN

There seems to be a new craze sweeping the country that might raise a few eyebrows. Just don't raise 'em very high, because it involves novices hurling sharpened steel blades. Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads take us on another walk on the wild side to find out if he can cut the mustard at AxeAdventures in Nashville, TN.


Lookout Mountain Flight Park on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Lookout Mountain Flight Park

Rising Fawn, GA

Cindy Carter took to the wild blue yonder near Chattanooga, TN by jumping off of a perfectly good mountain, at the Lookout Mountain Flight Park.