Viola, TN
Despite the population shift from farms to cities, a lot of Tennesseans still make their living off the land. And, a few like Tommy Wright are bound and determined to keep the heritage of farming alive at an annual festival in Viola. It's an event where you can take a strenuous lesson in what farming was like in the so-called good old days. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Viola Homecoming.
Knoxville, TN
Few things capture the imagination like hot air balloons, and, as Tennessee Crossroads' Gretchen Bates discovered, few events rival the annual Pellissippi State Balloon Festival in Knoxville, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.
Columbia, TN
Time alone with your favorite pastime can be relaxing and fulfilling, but when you get together with others who have the same interest, you've got the fun not only of your hobby, but of your friends as well. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about a group of hobbyists, The Wood Den Carvers of Columbia, TN, who enjoy cutting pieces of wood and making cutting remarks to each other.
Centerville, TN
It's the time of the year when folks down around Centerville, TN start working on their banana pudding recipes. Two years ago, a crazy idea became an annual festival full of music, competition, and mostly eating what may be the ultimate comfort food. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Banana Pudding Festival.
Centerville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits an old Chamber of Commerce building in Centerville, TN, now the home of a live radio show and a museum dedicated to local stars like Minnie Pearl. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Grinder's Switch Hour.
Nashville, TN
Imagine life before modern conveniences like electricity, plumbing, and mechanized farm equipment. It was a tough life, but that's exactly how our ancestors made their living on the land. Tennessee Crossroads visited the Ellington Agricultural Museum in Nashville, TN and discovered some amazing things about the Tennessee farm community. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tennessee Agricultural Museum.
Pigeon Forge, TN
Fix that 'Christmas is over' letdown by planning a quick trip to Gatlinburg, in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee where, as Tennessee Crossroads found out, the glittering lights of the holiday season continue. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Chattanooga, TN
With kids in your family so excited about Christmas, what could be more exciting than paying a house call on Santa. and traveling there by train. Tennessee Crossroads drove to Chattanooga before taking in one of the most memorable holiday experience. All Aboard for the North Pole Express. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
