Elliston Place Soda Shop

There aren’t many soda shops on the National Register of Historic Places. Then again, there aren’t many soda shops like Elliston Place in Nashville. In its 78 years of business it’s been a gathering spot for politicians and entertainers and featured in films and TV shows. But, as you’re about to discover, one thing it hasn’t seen much of is change. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television’s Tennessee Crossroads.

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There aren't many soda shops on the National Register of Historic Places. Then again, there aren't many soda shops like Elliston Place in Nashville. In its 78 years of business, it's been a gathering spot for politicians and entertainers, featured in films and TV shows. But, as you're about to discover, one thing it hasn't seen much of is..change.

Joe Elmore has been the host of this Emmy-award winning series since its beginnings. As the face of Tennessee Crossroads, Joe has been taking viewers to meet interesting people and explore fascinating out-of-the-way places since 1987. Joe is also a producer and co-host of Horsepower TV on Spike TV. Joe launched his TV career at WHBQ TV in Memphis, TN, where he served as weekend anchor and reporter. Later, he was chosen to co-host the station's PM Magazine show, where he produced nationally-broadcast stories. He has also done extensive work as an independent film and video producer for clients throughout the Southeast.