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.
Townsend, TN
When you visit the Smoky Mountains, you've got plenty of options for overnight accommodations. You can rough it in a tent, or live it up in a fancier hotel. A Bed and Breakfast can be the right choice if you want a little pampering in a natural setting that's close to all the park's attraction. Tennessee Crossroads chose one that's highly favored, in more ways than one. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more. This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.
Townsend, TN
Historians seem to disagree on what the first musical instrument was nor when it was created. However, one thing is certain, music has been instrumental in the development of mankind. Closer to home and much more recently, Tennessee Crossroads met a fellow in east Tennessee who continues a musical tradition that's played an important role in the settlement of the state. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Townsend, TN
It started out as a normal road improvement project near the Smoky Mountains, but as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, it led to the creation of a living tribute to this historic area of the state. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.