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.
Watertown, TN
Life seems to get sweeter when you can turn your hobby into your livelihood. That’s exactly what Cathy and Bruce Mott did when they started Walker Creek Toffee Co. From their home kitchen in Dekalb County Tennessee to a restored historic building in downtown Watertown, TN, the couple is making toffee for the masses. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads. Walker Creek Toffee Co. is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
The Germantown area of Nashville, TN is a vibrant and growing neighborhood very close to downtown. In the early days putting a new business in Germantown was a bit of a risk, particularly a fine dining restaurant. But Marcia and Craig Jervis took a look at the area and saw a chance to pursue their dream. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Mad Platter.
Dickson, TN
The railroad has played a major role in the development of the state, beginning in the Civil War days. Towns like Kingston Springs, White Bluff, and Tennessee City were products of the railroad. Tennessee Crossroads found a place just down the road in Dickson, TN where not only did the railroad help build a town, it was the town that gave birth to one of the state's most popular political figures. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Donelson, TN
This artist fell in love with metal work in high school. Bouncing around from job to job, it took him several years to finally realize that following his dream was the only answer to finding job satisfaction. Cindy Carter recently visited the workshop of Ashland City, TN native, Keith Herendon. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Mount Juliet, TN
Susan Watson visits a family-operated bakery in Mount Juliet. (Closed)Susan Watson visits a family-operated bakery in Mount Juliet. Short Cakes Cakery is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Hendersonville, TN
You can learn a lot about people by visiting their homes. Tennessee Crossroads takes you on a tour of a Hendersonville, TN home, where a Samuel Donelson once resided. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Rock Castle.
Martin, TN
Al Voecks discovers a place where you can spend a quiet, relaxing time in a one-of-a-kind B&B.
Mount Juliet, TN
A restaurant can be the center of the community, particularly in a small town, a place where people gather not only to eat but to hear the latest news, crack the latest joke, or meet the latest arrivals to town. In the community of Gladeville, TN in Wilson County, that place is the Glade Diner. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Rogersville, TN
A place can mean a lot to a town. The Hale Springs Inn is such a place to the people of Rogersville in east Tennessee. The Inn has been at the heart of the town since the early 1800's, and when it fell on hard times, the people of Rogersville, TN got together to save it. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Red Boiling Springs, TN
Red Boiling Springs, TN got its name from the red tinted water that used to flow freely there in the early part of the 1900's. Back then, people converged on the town because they thought the water had healing powers. As the word spread, the town became a popular destination and dozens of hotels were built. Today only three remain, and one of them is the Thomas House. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.