Jackson, TN
When you specialize in one particular food product, you want it to be the best of its kind. Whether it's barbecue, bread or soup. Tennessee Crossroads visits the kitchen of a former professional dancer. A lady who's now mastering the steps making quality soups for a hungry following who is fondly know as, Soup Lady. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
When a horrible hurricane hit the Gulf Coast, Joel and Herb Tassin decided to leave their beloved New Orleans, LA for good and move to Nashville, TN. Among the treasures they brought with them was the ability to create wonderful, New Orleans-style food. Tennessee Crossroads met these brothers at their restaurant, Voodoo Gumbo, for food like you'd find in the French Quarter. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
Nashville is becoming more diverse everyday, with new neighbors arriving from countries around the globe. Of course, one of the benefits to that are all the exotic dishes we get to enjoy like Dominican - Puerto Rican - Cuban Cuisine. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Merengue Cafe in Nashville, TN.
Nashville, TN
Anyway you slice it, pizza is usually near the top of everyone's favorite food list. Tennessee Crossroads visited an East Nashville restaurant, with a no-nonsense chef, who keeps things "PizzeReal." 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.
McMinnville, TN
If you were to make a list of things loved by Tennesseans, barbecue would surely make the top ten, with the love of family at or near the top. Tennessee Crossroads found a restaurant in Warren County that combines the two. Just about everyday, the O'Neal brothers share their love of smoked goodness with the grateful inhabitants of McMinnville, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Memphis, TN
When you think of Memphis, Tennessee, and think of food, chances are you're thinking about barbeque. As a Memphis native, Tennessee Crossroads knows where to find the real deal, and we did just that a while back, when we sampled the smokey goodness at the BBQ Shop. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Other than politics and football, the most controversial topic of discussion among Tennesseans could easily be barbecue. You know how it goes: Daddy likes dry rub, Mama likes lots of wet sauce and crazy Uncle Harvey swears by brisket. Before you know it, nobody's talking to anyone. Maybe we should listen to Carey Bringle. Tennessee Crossroads visits The Peg Leg Porker, where Carey champions the Memphis style. But don't judge. Just sample. Unless you want brisket. Carey says, if you do. you'll have to go to Texas. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Cookeville, TN
It's often we exit the Interstate to explore a locally favorite mom and pop restaurant. But, as far I as remember, never to visit a donut shop. However, when Tennessee Crossroads heard about one in Cookeville, TN that's been rated among the best in the nation, we just had to find out more. It's Ralph's Donut Shop, a sweet tradition for 56 years. Join us Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits an out of the way Nashville landmark of sorts, one that’s enjoying a second life as a haven for hungry diners. For the owner, Doug Havron, Gaby’s Burgers and Fries is also the answer to the question how do I please customers and spend quality time with my family. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Ashland City, TN
The old saying, "big things come in small packages", certainly holds true at Cody's Diner in Ashland City, TN, located just a few doors down from the courthouse, it's where neighbors go for good food, friendly folks and chat about the latest happenings. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Mount Juliet, TN
Traveling around Tennessee we've met several folks who followed their dream of running an old time country store. Rufus Page not only dreamt it, he built it. What's more, he's surrounding it with his own old-fashioned village. Tennessee Crossroads stop at a vintage venue called the Circle P Ranch, in the outskirts of Mt. Juliet, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
