Fairfield Glade, TN
What do you plan to do with your time once you retire? Sometime we make a plan and it goes in a slightly different direction that's what happened to Judi Moenck. Judi's big ideas ended being tiny ideas. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Judi Moenck - Bead Weaver.
Franklin, TN
Since its invention, the radio has evolved from a big box filled with tubes, to beautiful pieces of furniture, to tiny devices you can carry in your pocket. We met a man in Franklin, TN who's been preserving old radios for over 60 years and he has no intention of stopping any time soon. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Rudy's Radios.
Englewood, TN
We have a proud history in Tennessee and across the state are many museums to mark that history. They often chronicle larger-than-life men and women and big events that shaped our state. But it isn't too often we find a museum that honors everyday, hard working people who are the backbone of the state. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Englewood Textile Museum.
Culleoka, TN
There was a time when the general store was the center of every community, particularly in small towns or in the country. You'd go to the general store to get everything from blue jeans to parts for your plow to a hot meal. Most of those places have given way to chains and big-box stores, but Tennessee Crossroads visited a restaurant that started life as a general store and still has the feel of one called Campbell Station Country Store in Culleoka, TN.
Kenton, TN
Throughout many of our lives we've always been told to "think big." Tennessee Crossroads met a toymaker in Kenton, TN who obviously didn't get the message. He's taken small to a whole new level of artistry and he doesn't toy around. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Daniel Sharp - Toymaker.
Sevierville, TN
In the history of aviation, Tennesseans have played a big part. Now those accomplishments are remembered and displayed in Sevierville, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the new Tennessee Museum of Aviation.
Woodbury, TN
The equine industry is big business in this state – the 6th largest in the nation. What you might not know – is people come from around the world to get training time with a woman in Woodbury Tennessee. As Laura Faber tells us, Elizabeth Keathley trains horses and drivers in a most unique sport. Presented by Nashville Public Television.
Chattanooga, TN
This story is about a Moon Pies, the only treat like it in the Universe, and its made right here in Tennessee at a Chattanooga Bakery. It's a shining star among all the many snack foods you can find these days. In fact, if you want a really big treat there's nothing wrong with asking for the Moon! Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Springfield, TN
There was a time when passenger trains tied the towns of Tennessee together. The days, of course, passenger train service has all but disappeared. But for some, the fascination with those big, powerful engines remains. Tennessee Crossroads were delighted to find a place where he could do two of our favorite things: watch trains pass by and eat good food. You can do those things too, at the depot bar and grill in Springfield, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Franklin, TN
Artists who spin or weave to create their works know it's a long journey from fleece to finished and some encouragement along the way is very welcome. Leanne Butchko is not only a talented artist, but is surrounded by a supporting crew who have a big stake in her work. Rob Wilds recently visited Mistletoe Farm in Franklin, TN to meet Leanne and the creatures who lighten her load just by being themselves.
Goodlettsville, TN
Once in a while, old technology enjoys a comeback, thanks to new, younger audiences. Take the vinyl LP record, for example. Well next look out for the return of the manual typewriter. Hard to believe in this electric-powered, digital world of ours. However, there's a young Goodlettsville, TN man who's playing a big part in the typewriter' revival. Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more.