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Dandgure's Cafe on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Dandgure’s Cafe

Nashville, TN

Many people claim term "meat and three" was coined in Tennessee and certainly our state has some great diners that proudly live up to the moniker. Some are even on the list of tourist attractions. This one in Nashville might considered more of a local secret and you may have trouble pronouncing the name -- most customers do -- but you won't have any trouble discovering the joys of Dandgure's Cafe. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Wise Butter on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Wise Butter

Nashville, TN

It's hard to improve on classic, time-tested comfort foods. Tennessee Crossroads recently ran into a Nashville, TN entrepreneur who has taken what is perhaps the most important "comfort" ingredient, butter, to a new level. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Kernels Gourmet Popcorn on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Kernels Gourmet Popcorn

Nashville, TN

Many folks might think that the only flavored popcorn would be "buttered" popcorn, but those folks never met an East Nashville family, who provide a tantalizing array of taste-tempting, and tongue-torching treats. Tennessee Crossroads meets a family that takes popcorn to a whole new level. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Country Junction Restaurant on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Country Junction Restaurant

Joelton, TN

Pieces of Americana are getting harder to find, but Tennessee Crossroads happened across one called Country Junction Restaurant, at the Country Junction in Joelton, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Big Al's Deli on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Big Al’s Deli

Nashville, TN

Tennessee Crossroads newest family member sure chose a delicious way to make her entrance. Welcome Danielle Colburn Allen to the fold, as she visits Big Al's Deli in Nashville, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Tree House Restaurant on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Tree House Restaurant

Nashville, TN

If you had a tree house as a kid, it's a fond childhood memory. In East Nashville, one child's tree house is now one of that neighborhood's newest and most unique eateries. Tennessee Crossroads takes us to the Treehouse Restaurant. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Short Mountain Distillery on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Short Mountain Distillery

Woodbury, TN

Tennessee is well known for its distilleries. The Cannon County, TN Short Mountain Distillery that Tennessee Crossroads visited isn't quite a household name yet, but it has plenty to make a day trip worthwhile. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Slingshot Charlie's on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

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 on NPT'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 on NPT'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 on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

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 on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

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.