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.
Friendsville, TN
Although less than 3% of the world's marble comes from quarries in our country, Tennessee is a leading producer. You find everywhere from the United States Capitol in DC, to Grand Central Station in New York. This is the story of how an East Tennessee marble company came to the aid of Middle Tennessee landmark. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tennessee Marble Company.
Nashville, TN
Nothing brings back fond memories like the sweet smell of something delicious baking in the oven. It can take you back to those family gatherings as a kid when you stuffed yourself with your favorite food. Tennessee Crossroads found an East Nashville bakery that will put you right back in grandma's kitchen, especially if you hail from the Lone Star State. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Goodlettsville, TN
Every year thousands of people come to Nashville, TN hoping to become singing stars. Not all of those hopefuls can make it to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, but they can all be stars and get good food, too. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Star Café in Goodlettsville, TN.
Nashville, TN
An Italian businessman comes from New York and opens an authentic Italian restaurant with imported products from Italy. Chuck Cinelli uses his grandmother's recipes and even teaches people how to play Bocce on the courts in front of the restaurant. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Coco's Italian Market & Restaurant.
Nashville, TN
Tammi Arender visits the Arcade in downtown Nashville and finds a mix of the old and the new is a recipe for sweet success.
Memphis, TN
Agriculture is still a thriving industry in Tennessee, and cotton is still a huge crop. In earlier times cotton wasn't just the livelihood of a farmer, but it was the reason Memphis, TN was on the map. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Cotton Museum.
Nashville, TN
Sometimes working with family can put a strain on the relationship, but for two sisters in West Nashville, working together has enhanced their artistry and creativity. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the The Twisted Sisters in Nashville, TN.
Nashville, TN
Everyone's got their way of decorating at Christmas time. Some like simple and sweet, others like it gigantic and gaudy. But one Nashville, TN couple says the more the better when it comes to those Dept. 56 houses. So much so, they had to buy another house, just to have a place to put them. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Dept. 56 Collection.
Gallatin, TN
Tammi Arender shows us an historical landmark in Gallatin that a local businessman transformed into a restaurant full of country cooking.
Nashville, TN
Most often in the stories we do on Tennessee Crossroads we hope to encourage you to go visit, make a road trip and get to know the people and places that we introduce you to. Tennessee Crossroads introduces you to the K-9 instructor of the Tennessee Highway Patrol and their special crime fighting dogs. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about TN Dept of Safety K 9 Training.