Franklin, TN
Sometimes a bit of nostalgia can be the best seasoning for a meal. That’s true for the country boy restaurant in Leipers Fork, TN. As Tennessee Crossroads found out, a couple who’s not even originally from Tennessee, decided to bring this iconic little diner back to life as Country Boy Restaurant. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Many people claim term "meat and three" was coined in Tennessee and certainly our state has some great diners that proudly live up to the moniker. Some are even on the list of tourist attractions. This one in Nashville might considered more of a local secret and you may have trouble pronouncing the name -- most customers do -- but you won't have any trouble discovering the joys of Dandgure's Cafe. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Bristol, VA
Anybody can open a hamburger joint. Few can boost owning one that's a been a popular diner since 1942. The Burger Bar on the Virginia side of Bristol hasn't changed much over the years. The burgers are award-winning, and it's still the site of a mystery that remains unsolved. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Memphis, TN
A couple of blocks off Beale Street in Memphis, TN sits an old fashioned diner called the Arcade. The Arcade holds the distinction of being Memphis' oldest café. Nashville Public Television and Tennessee Crossroads visited the landmark recently to find out how this eatery has managed to keep its doors open even when downtown Memphis was a ghost town.
Shiloh, TN
It takes something special to attract diners to a remote dining destination, like delicious catfish, a catchy name and a scenic view of the Tennessee River. That's what Hagy's Catfish Hotel has offered for more than 75 years. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Bon Aqua, TN
The neon sign was one of the best visual objects in our country’s history for giving us a sense of finding that special place on the road. Today, High Def TV and huge electronic billboards have pulled the plug on neon signs but as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, there’s a family in Dickson, TN who’s not going to let anyone turn off the switch to this nostalgic art form.
Nashville, TN
Miranda Cohen meets a Nashville artist making her mark with charcoal.
Nashville, TN
Laura Faber discovers what attracts eager diners to Lockeland Table in East Nashville.
Franklin, TN
Joe Elmore visits a neighborhood pub in Franklin where you can find music, art, billiards and more.