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.
Lynnville, TN
In this age of chain restaurants, it's getting hard to find a good old-fashioned soda parlor these days. Well, Tennessee Crossroads found one in the tiny town of Lynnville, TN. It boasts having some of the best hamburgers and shakes in the whole state. Here's Cindy at the junction, Soda Pop Junction. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Mount Juliet, TN
A restaurant can be the center of the community, particularly in a small town, a place where people gather not only to eat but to hear the latest news, crack the latest joke, or meet the latest arrivals to town. In the community of Gladeville, TN in Wilson County, that place is the Glade Diner. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
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.
