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.
Shelbyville, TN
Gretchen Bates puts on her poodle skirt and gets lost in the food of the fifties, then puts on her cowboy boots for some foot stompin' music in Shelbyville, TN. This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads traveled to Nashville, TN to discover the story behind the sweet success of the Tennessee T-Cakes. This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.
Primm Springs, TN
Tennessee Crossroads meets a caterer in Nashville, TN who makes a unique meat substitute out of beans. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Soysage. This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.
Sparta, TN
Nan Jacobsohn, a clay sculptor who lives in Sparta, TN isn't only known for her magical clay horses but she's also known as the wife of a very talented wood craftsman. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more how Russ Jacobsohn takes something we may remember from our childhood and makes it magical once again.
Nashville, TN
When I mention the songs "California Dreamin", "Suspicious Minds" or Stand by Your Man", you can probably spout off the singer's name. But do you know who "played" on those songs? The musicians are often the unsung heroes of the music industry yet we wouldn't have music if it wasn't for those who play the instruments. Tammi Arender discovered a museum in downtown Nashville, TN which pays homage to those who've recorded some of the most famous songs in history, at a time when it was more about talent than technology. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Lynnville, TN
If you treasure hand-me-down gifts like your grandfather's pocket watch or pocketknife, you'll be interested in this next story. Items like that are hard to come by these days. But Col. Littleton in Lynnville, TN wants to bring back that piece of tradition of the past by creating leather goods and other items that aren't just gifts but help foster emotional bonds.
Nashville, TN
If you've been to a major Nashville event like a Titans game or even the recent Music City Marathon, you've probably seen the Mounted Patrol, the police on horseback. It's amazing to see what these officers and their horses go through to make sure the horses stay calm, cool and collected. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Nashville Mounted Patrol School.
Old Hickory, TN
With music being such an integral part of Tennessee's landscape, it's no surprise many guitars and banjos are built in the state. Celebrities like Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton and John Fogerty have had some of their stringed instruments custom built in Old Hickory, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Crafters of Tennessee - Old Hickory.
Sparta, TN
Nan Jacobsohn, a clay sculptor who lives in Sparta, TN isn't only known for her magical clay horses but she's also known as the wife of a very talented wood craftsman. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more how Russ Jacobsohn takes something we may remember from our childhood and makes it magical once again.
Ashland City, TN
You may remember the taste of the old soda fountain and diners that used to dot America back in the 50's and 60's. Today they're few and far between. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Stratton's Diner in Ashland City, TN. This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.
Nashville, TN
Hurricane Katrina caused hundreds of people to flee New Orleans, LA and the gulf coast. Many of those displaced settled in Tennessee. One woman who fled the storm decided Nashville would be a wonderful place to continue her artwork. Tennessee Crossroads shows us this artist is starting over in Music City with her husband, her son and her shoes. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Melanie Guion - Shoe Artist.