Clarksville, TN
As the saying goes, when one door closes, another one opens. Tennessee Crossroads explores this with one local Clarksville, TN family who are passionate about keeping the doors to an historic old building open as a fine dining experience in a casual way. Join us Nashville Public Television to find out more about Edward's Steakhouse.
Knoxville, TN
If a restaurant is off the beaten path and the owner sometimes refuses to make dishes his customers want, you might think that owner was asking for empty seats and angry guests, but what Tennessee Crossroads recently found out is that if the food is fresh and flavorful enough diners will seek out that restaurant, which is the case with the Plaid Apron in Knoxville, TN.
Gainesboro, TN
Tennessee's Irish forefathers were hard-working and proud immigrants. The state’s Irish roots run deep, and Tennessee Crossroads discovered that if it’s up to one Gainesboro, TN couple, Tennessee's Celtic heritage will bring new life to an old town. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
We know that Nashville, TN jams, and it's the music capitol of the world. But for one couple, Nashville Jams has a much sweeter meaning. Tennessee Crossroads introduces us to Cortney and Gary Baron who own the Nashville Jam Company. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Gallatin, TN
Sometimes the most wonderful food can be found tucked away in small towns, with chefs who have no culinary degree but a passion for making people smile with their food. Tennessee Crossroads discovered one such place in Gallatin, TN, called the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cafe. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Franklin, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits a man who came to Nashville, TN for the music business and missed the flavors of his home state so much that he decided to get into the restaurant business. And so, Sopapilla's was born, one of the spiciest places in Franklin, TN. Join Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Lawrenceburg, TN
It’s amazing how many wonderful places there are for enjoying some of the finest pork barbeque in the world right here in Tennessee but, it takes more than just good barbeque to stay in business over the years as Tennessee Crossroads found out when we visited a 40-year-old restaurant filled with family pride. Big John's Bar-B-Q is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Millington, TN
Shelby Forest General Store has been around since the 30's. Tennessee Crossroads heads North of Memphis, TN to catch up with the current family that keeps the Shelby Forest General Store's slogan alive. "The Past is our Present to you." Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
An Italian businessman comes from New York and opens an authentic Italian restaurant with imported products from Italy. Chuck Cinelli uses his grandmother's recipes and even teaches people how to play Bocce on the courts in front of the restaurant. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Coco's Italian Market & Restaurant.
Nashville, TN
The Germantown area of Nashville, TN is a vibrant and growing neighborhood very close to downtown. In the early days putting a new business in Germantown was a bit of a risk, particularly a fine dining restaurant. But Marcia and Craig Jervis took a look at the area and saw a chance to pursue their dream. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Mad Platter.
Chattanooga, TN
This story is about a Moon Pies, the only treat like it in the Universe, and its made right here in Tennessee at a Chattanooga Bakery. It's a shining star among all the many snack foods you can find these days. In fact, if you want a really big treat there's nothing wrong with asking for the Moon! Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
