Sardis, TN
Long before classrooms were equipped with computers or were air conditioned, many kids learned their "readin', writin', and 'rithmatic" in one room schoolhouses across the country. Most of them are long gone, but Tennessee Crossroads' Ed Jones visited one that has been restored to it's former glory near Scotts Hill, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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.
Kingston Springs, TN
The famous environmentalist John Muir once said that in every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. That also goes for paddling through nature, as Cindy Carter recently discovered with her trusty kayak on the beautiful Harpeth River, near Kingston Springs. Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Murfreesboro, TN
Ken Wilshire met a couple in Murfreesboro who love and respect the hamburger.
Chapman's Boro, TN
Anyone who has ever followed their dream of becoming a pilot will tell you, there's nothing like the time you spend in your plane. One pilot in Ashland City, TN says he loves flying so much, he wants to live in a plane. And he does. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Red Lane and his DC8 Jet Airplane House.
Memphis, TN
Tennessee Crossroads, and Nashville Public Television honor African American history month with a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Linn Sitler toured the hallowed halls recently to explore new exhibits that are both educational and inspirational. Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more.