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restaurants and food

The Jerky Man

Dickson, TN

If you live any where around Dickson, TN you might go in search of the Jerky Man. Tennessee Crossroads found him selling his homemade Jerky on the side of the road. Kenny Benttley makes life enjoyable for people he not only provides Jerky for, but also entertains them with a few good stories along the way. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.

Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe

Chattanooga, TN

Tennessee Crossroads discovers that life is a picnic at one particular former Chattanooga, TN gas station. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe.

The Arcade Restaurant

Memphis, TN

A couple of blocks off Beale Street in Memphis, TN sits an old fashioned diner called the Arcade. The Arcade holds the distinction of being Memphis' oldest café. Nashville Public Television and Tennessee Crossroads visited the landmark recently to find out how this eatery has managed to keep its doors open even when downtown Memphis was a ghost town.

Jeff Sowell’s Family Restaurant

Murfreesboro, TN

Tennessee Crossroads meets the Sowell Brothers of Murfreesboro, TN who gave up the laboratory for the kitchen and a good meal. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Jeff Sowell's Family Restaurant.

Homestead Manor Plantation

Thompson's Station, TN

Susan Watson visits the Homestead Manor Plantation in Thompson's Station to learn a little history while eating a little lunch.

Nick’s Italian Deli

Franklin, TN

Tennessee Crossroads' Joe Elmore makes a stop in Franklin, TN where hard work and great authentic Italian deli food make for a real success story.

Blue Orchid Bistro

Dunlap, TN

Tressa Bush visits Dunlap to get a taste of the Blue Orchid Bistro and find out why an aspiring chef from Florida would head to the hills of South Central Tennessee to seek her fortune.

Green Frog Village

Bells, TN

Most of us have a family heirloom or two around to connect us with our ancestors. The fellow you're about to meet has assembled an entire village to keep him connected to his rural West Tennessee root. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Green Frog Village in Alamo, TN.

Marlo’s Down Under

Covington, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits a unique restaurant in Covington, TN that's down under this Western Tennessee's Town Square. Marlo's Down Under is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.

Mustang Country Cafe

Loretto, TN

Even if you move away from your hometown, you are forever connected to your high school mascot. Reunions bring old friends together to recall glory day. Tennessee Crossroads found a place which is like a high school reunion every day so, put on your letter jacket and join us at the Mustang Country Café and Museum in Loretto, TN.

The Gibson Girls at Adelaide’s

Kingston, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits a bakery and cafe in Kingston, TN where they mix southern history with southern comfort food. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Gibson Girls at Adelaide's.

1850 Log House Restaurant

Camden, TN

Tennessee Crossroads traveled to a beautifully restored log house in Camden for some southern cooking, antiques and hospitality. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about 1850 Log House Restaurant.