Arlington, TN
There are many places in Tennessee where huge historic events took place: great battles, momentous meetings, culture-changing artistic movements. But there are many more places where people have lived their everyday lives without having been personally touched by a huge event in their hometown. So, the history of those places is found in everyday things. That certainly doesn't mean they are not interesting places to visit. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the town of Arlington, TN.
Lascassas, TN
One Tennessee artist has made a living turning machines into works of art that reflect the lives of the people who drive them. Tennessee Crossroads went to Lascassas, TN to meet George Williams, an artist who not only helps to enhance individuality, but who is quite a unique individual himself.
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.
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.
Halls, TN
Usually, most people go to crowded malls and shopping centers out of necessity and not for the experience. However, Tennessee Crossroads visits a place called Charlene's Colony of Shops in west Tennessee that is different than the traditional stores we're accustom to. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Charlene's Colony of Shops.