Dairy King

Restaurants come and go as fickle-food fixations change. One study by Ohio State University found that up to 60% of restaurants close or get new owners within their first year of operation. So, when Rob Wilds heard about a restaurant that is still going strong after more than 50 years, he knew he had to try it. Join Nashville Public Television’s Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Dairy King.


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Restaurants come and go as fickle food fixations change. One study by Ohio State University found that up to 60% of restaurants close or get new owners within their first year of operation. so, when Rob Wilds heard about a restaurant that is still going strong after more than 50 years, he knew he had to try it. Which is why Rob recently paid a visit to the Dairy King in Nashville...

Rob Wilds has been a part of the Tennessee Crossroads family since 1993. As one of our most frequent producers, and the recipient of several journalism awards throughout his various careers, Rob finds that the best reward for his work is meeting the fascinating people and visiting the interesting places he encounters in his travels. A presence in television, radio and print reporter for more than 20 years, Rob is a teacher, writer, producer and director as well as an actor (with appearances in feature films, television shows and on stage).

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