Silver Point, TN
Lots of folks change jobs and even careers during their lives and most of the times the changes aren't to dramatic. Tennessee Crossroads met a man in Silver Point, TN who went from a small machine shop tool and die maker to a whole new world of painting. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Bill Herren Murals.
Somerville, TN
When we think of fine jewelry making, we usually envision craftsman working with minute tools and magnifying glasses in comfortable surroundings. Tennessee Crossroads traveled to Somerville TN and found a family that works in loud, harsh, machine shop conditions to bring us some beautiful works of art using precious metal and an ancient metalsmithing process.
Hendersonville, TN
The unmistakable sound of traditional banjo picking can quickly take you back to the times of Uncle Dave Macon and Grandpa Jones. There's a banjo picker in West Tennessee wanting to carry on that musical tradition and as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, he's got some very personal reasons for wanting to do so. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Philip Steinmetz - Banjo Picker.
Southside, TN
Tennessee Crossroads finds out that you don't need a time machine to travel into the past. There's a place just south of Clarksville, TN where visitors can step back in time to an era when the work was hard but satisfying and the fun was found in simple things. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Historic Collinsville, TN.
Nashville, TN
You probably know that I've got a passion for antique cars. I've also got a little bit of a sweet tooth.…if you're anything like me, you'll want to catch this next story. Tennessee Crossroads visits a candy maker and other shops and learns about the history of a car built in Nashville, TN, all at the Marathon Village. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Knoxville, TN
Gretchen Bates checks out the menu at Sweet P's Barbeque in Knoxville.
Rogersville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits a Rogersville, TN couple who created their own fifties town. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Eldridge Town.
Memphis, TN
Laura Faber visits a Germantown landmark known for its friendly vibe and tasty barbecue.
Lafayette, TN
Often, the best place to find out what's going on in a small town is the town square. Cindy Carter travels to Lafayette, Tennessee where one couple's decision to open a restaurant has sparked renewed interest in the town square. Gibson's Cafe' gives locals and out-of-towners a place to gather and get to know each other. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Old Hickory, TN
You may have heard the term "company town." Back in the day, when corporations built a factory, they often built a town to go with it. Such was the case with the city of Old Hickory, Tennessee, which was literally built by DuPont. While it's no longer a company town, it still retains the neighborly charm it started with a century ago. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Granville, TN
Most towns want visitors to feel their community is up to date in every way. not the town of Granville, TN, in Jackson County. In fact, as Rob Wilds found out when he visited there recently, just about the whole town volunteers to make visitors feel like they have stepped back in time. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.