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United Street Tours on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

United Street Tours

Nashville, TN

If you’re looking for a tour of Nashville, there are plenty of options, several have even appeared on Crossroads. Tennessee Crossroasds took a special trek through Music City recently with United Street Tours, not in search of country artists, but activists who changed our country for the better. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Nashville Zoo Veterinary Center on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Nashville Zoo Veterinary Center

Nashville, TN

The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere in Nashville, TN is one of the Mid-south's favorite family destinations. Tennessee Crossroad takes a trip there to explore a couple of new attractions although our main mission is to visit a state of the art medical facility. A place where all the patients are wild animals. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Cannonsburgh Village on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Cannonsburgh Village

Murfreesboro, TN

Rickey Chick discovers an historic village in downtown Murfreesboro.


Falcon Rest on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Falcon Rest

McMinnville, TN

You've probably heard of the Biltmore mansion in North Carolina, famous for its modern conveniences. Well, modern at the time. McMinnville, TN is home to a mansion that's been referred to as the "Biltmore of Tennessee," for the same reason. Tennessee Crossroads recently toured historic Falcon Rest mansion and gardens. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Beechcraft Air Museum on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Beechcraft Air Museum

Tullahoma, TN

It's hard for most of us to explain why we really like a particular thing. All we know is what we like, whether it's cars, peanut butter or airplanes. That's right, different makes of airplanes attract fans and collectors. One of the most dedicated groups regularly makes a pilgrimage to Tennessee to experience all things Beechcraft. Rob Wilds recently joined them in a very special celebration at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Wilson County Veterans Museum on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Wilson County Veterans Museum

Lebanon, TN

There are numerous military museums that pay tribute to defenders of American freedom. Wilson County, TN has a fairly new one called Wilson County, TN Military Museum that pays tribute to its own local veterans. Their own artifacts, uniforms and other elements make for a very moving, very personalized experience. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


The Children's Museum of Memphis on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

The Children’s Museum of Memphis

Memphis, TN

Kids spend way too much time these days staring at screens for fun , but Tennessee Crossroads excluded! Tennessee Crossroads found the Children's Museum of Memphis, TN that not only makes youngsters forget about their phones, but also teaches them something in the process. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Lost River Cave on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Lost River Cave

Bowling Green, KY

Tennessee Crossroads heads up to Bowling Green, KY and a unique urban nature center. The main attraction is a legendary little river that flows underground into a cave, The Lost River Cave. It's an ancient marvel of nature that attract modern-day adventurers. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Memorial Park Mosaics on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Memorial Park Mosaics

Hendersonville, TN

Tennessee Crossroads met a Hendersonville, TN artist and her family, who not only thought about improving their community, they did it. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Memorial Park Mosaics.


The New Tennessee State Museum on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

The New Tennessee State Museum

Nashville, TN

For far too long, many of the most important artifacts in our state's history have been in the basement of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, but hose days are long gone, since the Tennessee State Museum moved into a beautiful new home of its own, just a stones throw from the Capitol in Nashville, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Historic Doe Creek Schoolhouse

Sardis, TN

Long before classrooms were equipped with computers or were air conditioned, many kids learned their "readin', writin', and 'rithmatic" in one room schoolhouses across the country. Most of them are long gone, but Tennessee Crossroads' Ed Jones visited one that has been restored to it's former glory near Scotts Hill, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Main Street - Kingston Springs on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Main Street – Kingston Springs

Kingston Springs, TN

Tucked away all over the state are charming small towns just waiting for you to discover them. Tennessee Crossroads recently visited one right outside of Nashville, TN, it's Kingston Springs. As you travel the interstate, many of the exits along the way are just signs passing in the landscape, and possible future places to fill up the tank. But if you slow down and take a closer look, you might find something special. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.