Hendersonville, TN
To some, a chair is just something to sit on but to Gregg Pennington, it's a life's work. Greg found his calling when he first learned to make chairs by hand. He's still doing that beautifully, and is teaching others who want to share his pleasure in his art. Tennessee Crossroads visited Greg Pennington at his Hendersonville, TN workshop to meet this artist who loves to make chairs the old-fashioned way. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Pennington Windsor Chairs.
Memphis, TN
You know you don't have to travel very far in Tennessee for an outing to a really nice Zoo. While Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga all offer unique experiences for zoo visitors, it all started in Memphis. Tennessee Crossroads discovered that the Memphis Zoo is over 100 years old and growing more than ever. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Murfreesboro, TN
You know around these parts, all you have to do is mention red eye gravy, buttermilk biscuits, grits, black eyed peas and corn bread and good old country ham just naturally comes to mind Tennessee Crossroads found a man in Murfreesboro, TN who’s making sure the tradition of curing this Southern comfort food is kept alive. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Hamery.
Brentwood, TN
For those of us who grew up playing board games like Monopoly and Chutes and Ladders, it brings back sweet memories. For a Brentwood, TN artist, his old board games can take you back in time, more ways than one. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Wayne Kirkpatrick - Clock Artist.
Mount Pleasant, TN
We love it when we can take you to an old place that has a new life, this time, we are going to Mt. Pleasant, TN with to a restaurant that has two personalities. One for the daytime and one for the night. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Mt Pleasant Grille.
Dickson, TN
There used to be one spot in every town where people would go for coffee, food as well as news, sort of like a social networking site only with real people and real networking. The idea is making a big comeback, and in the city of Dickson a new meeting place is in the same spot as the old-time meeting place. Tennessee Crossroads went to take a look at, and get a taste of the Ace Diner in downtown Dickson, TN.
Winchester, TN
You know you'll find some of the most beautiful town squares in the country right here in Tennessee. They offer shopping, entertainment, and best of all, wonderful dining destinations. And, if you're looking for Italian, you don't need a passport or air fare to the old country. Just make your way to the historic town square in Winchester, TN.
McEwen, TN
Might want to mark your calendar for the weekend of late July. Those are the dates of an annual festival in McEwen, TN. The McEwen Irish Picnic is said to be the oldest continuously running festival in the state. Since we're celebrating 25 years of Tennessee Crossroads, we thought it might be fun to relive our first visit back in 1992.
Golden Pond, KY
Rob Wilds stops in at the Homeplace at Land Between the Lakes for an old timey patriotic celebration.
Crossville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads travels to Crossville, TN where we discover a unique family business, one that's been afloat for more than 50 years. They make canoes, and they make them the old fashioned way - one at a time, and each with craftsmanship that's been handed down for generations. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Merrimack Canoes.
Ashland City, TN
Tennessee Crossroads meets a pair of New Orleans transplants who resettled in Columbia, TN following Hurricane Katrina. Here, they restored an old restaurant on the Cumberland River in Ashland City where they are bringing the taste of home to Tennessee. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Hartsville, TN
We talk a lot about folks who don't get to fulfill their life-long dreams until they retire, but for Tully Wilson, he managed to fulfill his dream in his early twenties. He's turned an old house into a restaurant where you can dress casually as you dine on some fine food. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tully's Bistro in Hartsville, TN.