Clinton, TN
When you start a collection, you never know how things will go. Sometimes your collection grows so big there is hardly enough room in your house for anything else. Then what? Well, maybe you decide to create a museum to house your treasures. That's how the Museum of Appalachia came into being back in 1969. It's grown quite a bit since then. Tennessee Crossroads paid a visit to Clinton in East Tennessee to find out about the latest chapter in the museum's history. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Springfield, TN
Bed and Breakfasts are all the rage these days. But you'd be hard pressed to find one that compares to this one. Miranda Cohen met a Springfield lady who has not one, but ten unique rentals, covering 50 acres. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Kelly's Jubilee.
Cornersville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits a couple in Cornersville, TN who make beautiful baskets out of old lariats. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Cowboy Rope Baskets.
Nolensville, TN
In this age of chain restaurants, it's getting hard to find a good old-fashioned soda parlor these days. Well, Tennessee Crossroads found one in the tiny town of Lynnville, TN. It boasts having some of the best hamburgers and shakes in the whole state. Here's Cindy at the junction, Soda Pop Junction. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads found a custom furniture designer in Nashville that could make the dream of owning redwood furniture a reality. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Pigeon Forge, TN
Fix that 'Christmas is over' letdown by planning a quick trip to Gatlinburg, in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee where, as Tennessee Crossroads found out, the glittering lights of the holiday season continue. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Tracy City, TN
Flashback to 1988: The Dutch Maid Bakery in Tracy City, TN turns out about 3,000 fruit cakes each year for Christmas. Tennessee Crossroads visited a bakery where fruit cakes are no joking matter. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Franklin, TN
Few things have the power to affect us the way art and literature can. Images and words can inspire greatness, cause despair or bring us joy. Recently, Tennessee Crossroads' Ed Jones met a Leiper's Fork, TN artist who combines images and the written word to bring about a sense of peace in the viewer. Join Nashville Public Television to learn more about the story of David Arms.
Manchester, TN
When asked how he created one of his sculptures, Michelangelo said that he saw an angel in the marble and carved until he set him free. Rickey Chick recently met a Manchester, TN artist who has a similar approach when it comes to carving wood. Here's the story of Roger Bennett and Clear Branch Woodworks. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Murfreesboro, TN
When you hear the term "museum of natural history," you might think of Washington D.C., New York, or even London. But what about Murfreesboro, TN? That's right. Middle Tennessee has had its own Museum of Natural History since 2014. Tennessee Crossroads uncovered this hidden gem, and brings you the story. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
As you know, March 17th is date for Ireland to honor St. Patrick and celebrate its heritage. Of course, nowadays, we Americans get into the act as well, however, you can experience everything Irish -- the culture, the food, the music anytime of the year in Nashville, TN. Just head to the Donelson community to a restaurant and pub called McNamara's. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.