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Slingshot Charlie’s

Arlington, TN

Some of the restaurants we discover for Tennessee Crossroads s disprove the old "location is everything" adage. Slingshot Charlie's in Arlington, TN is a prime example. The owner Betty Milton was determined to create the home-cooking haven of her dreams, a place called Slingshot Charlie's. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.

Short Cakes Cakery

Mount Juliet, TN

Susan Watson visits a family-operated bakery in Mount Juliet. (Closed)Susan Watson visits a family-operated bakery in Mount Juliet. Short Cakes Cakery is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.

Arnold’s Country Kitchen

Nashville, TN

One of the best things about going to Grandma's for Christmas Dinner is seeing Grandma of course, but eating her home cooked food is a close second. Nashville Public Television and Tennessee Crossroads takes you to Arnold's Restaurant in Nashville, TN - which is a lot like a trip to Grandma's and has been a Music City favorite for more than 35 years.

Just Love Coffee

Murfreesboro, TN

This Tennessee Crossroads story unfolds in the heart of Murfreesboro, TN. Just Love is a local cafe, best known for its award-winning, hand-roasted coffees and welcoming atmosphere. But as you'll find, there's more to the story than just love for coffee.

The Cookery

Nashville, TN

Joe Elmore visits The Cookery in Nashville. A place that serves good food while restoring the lives of formerly homeless employees.

Pinewood Kitchen & Mercantile

Nunnelly, TN

Tennessee Crossroads found an old country store in the middle of Hickman County Tennessee where there’s a fresh, new approach to serving up some good old country cooking. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.

Gibson’s Cafe

Lafayette, TN

Often, the best place to find out what's going on in a small town is the town square. Cindy Carter travels to Lafayette, Tennessee where one couple's decision to open a restaurant has sparked renewed interest in the town square. Gibson's Cafe' gives locals and out-of-towners a place to gather and get to know each other. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.

Bistro at the Bijou

Knoxville, TN

Joe Elmore drops in at popular dining spot on Knoxville's historic-downtown Gay Street.

Colts Chocolates

Nashville, TN

Tennessee Crossroads heads to the Gulch area of Nashville to meet Mackenzie Colt, the former singing TV star who's now famous for her Colts Chocolates.

Olive Pit Restaurant

Paris, TN

Ken Wilshire takes us to Paris where fried fish is King. But that didn't stop a couple from opening an Italian restaurant.

The Burger Bar

Bristol, VA

Anybody can open a hamburger joint. Few can boost owning one that's a been a popular diner since 1942. The Burger Bar on the Virginia side of Bristol hasn't changed much over the years. The burgers are award-winning, and it's still the site of a mystery that remains unsolved. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.

Hagy’s Catfish Hotel

Shiloh, TN

It takes something special to attract diners to a remote dining destination, like delicious catfish, a catchy name and a scenic view of the Tennessee River. That's what Hagy's Catfish Hotel has offered for more than 75 years. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.