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.
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.
Covington, TN
It seems like good Tennessee barbeque will attract folks no matter where they find it even if it's not supposed to be a barbeque place or restaurant. At least that's what Tennessee Crossroads found on a recent visit to Covington, TN where a family has mastered the art of smoked cooking along with other southern comfort foods. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Jackson, TN
Joe Elmore exits 1-40 in Jackson, TN to sample what many people say is some of the best barbecue in West Tennessee. Reggi's BBQ & Wings not only serves all varieties of "Q", they also fry their own version of pork rinds. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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.
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, 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.
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.
