Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN has more than its share of iconic places. Graceland, The Peabody - but there's also a donut shop that's pretty near and dear to hearts of Memphians, and famous food critics, who consider Gibson's Donuts among the best in the country. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Hendersonville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads traveled to a Hendersonville, TN restaurant that has it's roots in the diner explosion of the 1950s. Remember Arnold's diner on Happy Days? Well, you probably won't run into the Fonz at the Music City Diner, but when it comes to good food... They get an "Aaaaay" plus. Tennessee Crossroads traveled to a Hendersonville, TN restaurant that has it's roots in the diner explosion of the 1950s. Remember Arnold's diner on Happy Days? Well, you probably won't run into the Fonz at the Music City Diner, but when it comes to good food... They get an "Aaaaay" plus. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
McMinnville, TN
Back in the day, if you lived in the country or a small town, the nearest place to get just about anything you needed was the general, or "country" store. The folks who ran them knew everybody in the community by name. It's good to know that there are still country stores to be found across Tennessee, and Tennessee Crossroads dropped by one in McMinnville, TN recently, where they serve up delicious food, and a heaping helping of memories. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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.
