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Lugo’s Restaurant

Dickson, TN

When we’re travelling around the state for Tennessee Crossroads, we usually have a destination in mind for another new story to tell. Tennessee Crossroads met a Texas couple who took a trip in Dickson County, TN a few years back just to enjoy the countryside, but what a destination they discovered! Not only did they find a place to start a new family and open a popular eatery but also to give us this story to tell. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.

Prince’s Hot Chicken

Nashville, TN

Hot chicken is all the rage for folks who want to spice up their dining adventures and Nashville, TN is the epicenter, thanks to an annual festival and all sorts of new restaurants specializing in hot poultry. Many experts will insist that you haven't had Nashville Hot chicken until you've had it from a place called Prince's, a third generation hot chicken shack heralded as the best by a loyal following. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.

Readyville Mill & Goodness Gracious Cafe

Readyville, TN

When we need a bag of flour or cornmeal, all we have to do is visit the closest market but, back in the early 1800’s it wasn’t so easy. Folks grew their own grain and took it to the local grist mill for grinding into these staples. Ken Wilshire visited the old Readyville Mill in Cannon county recently to see how one grist mill has been restored and the new owners are doing far more than grinding corn. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.

Becky’s Grocery and Grill

Maryville, TN

One of the best restaurants in Maryville, TN isn't really in Maryville. Becky's Grocery and Grill has a Maryville address, but it's not exactly in the middle of town; it's in the middle of nowhere as Tennessee Crossroads found out when he made a trip to meet Becky Cable at her restaurant. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.

Varallo’s Chili Parlor & Restaurant

Nashville, TN

Joe Elmore visits Varallo's, Nashville's oldest restaurant since 1907, where they continue a proud tradition with their famous 3-way Chili.

Monchita’s Homemade Cobblers

Nashville, TN

It's a peach cobbler recipe with a past, present, and future. Monchita's Cobblers is now a local Food Truck, known as Music City Fish & Chicken, roaming the streets of Nashville and meeting all your hungry needs.

Willa’s Shortbread

Goodlettsville, TN

A Nashville couple brings a North Carolina short bread cookie to Tennessee, and the result are both profitable and delicious.

Brunswick Kitchen

Arlington, TN

Joe Elmore visits the tiny West Tennessee town of Brunswick, home to a decades-old Friday night catfish tradition, which lives on at the Brunswick Kitchen.

Sweet Southern Spirit Cake & Candy Company

Cowan, TN

Sometimes we try to say no to desserts in the name of calorie counting and weight watching. Tennessee Crossroads met two Franklin County, TN business women who will make sure you save room for their spirited new sweet creations for all occasions. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.

River Terrace

Columbia, TN

Tennessee Crossroads meets a pair of New Orleans transplants who resettled in Columbia, TN following Hurricane Katrina. Here they restored an old restaurant on the Duck River where they are bringing the taste of home to Tennessee. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.

Marathon Village

Nashville, TN

You probably know that I've got a passion for antique cars. I've also got a little bit of a sweet tooth.…if you're anything like me, you'll want to catch this next story. Tennessee Crossroads visits a candy maker and other shops and learns about the history of a car built in Nashville, TN, all at the Marathon Village. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.

Historic Bell Buckle

Bell Buckle, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits historic Bell Buckle, home of the Bell Buckle café. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.