Spring Hill, TN
You know, you don’t get a moniker like Music City without some great musicians to make the music. And those players can’t make great music without quality-crafted guitars. With so many choices out there though, it takes a special talent that stands out above the crowd of talented craftsmen. Tennessee Crossroads visits one named Mark Piper a recent trip to Spring Hill, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
One of the best things about going to Grandma's for Christmas Dinner is seeing Grandma of course, but eating her home cooked food is a close second. Nashville Public Television and Tennessee Crossroads takes you to Arnold's Restaurant in Nashville, TN - which is a lot like a trip to Grandma's and has been a Music City favorite for more than 35 years.
Cookeville, TN
The Cookeville Train Depot is a museum with memorabilia from the Tennessee Central Railroad, including a locomotive and 2 cabooses. Built in 1909, nearly demolished in mid 70's, the city bought it for $1. Several groups refurbished it. Now, it has lots of pictures of depots and bridges, lanterns, flags. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Cookeville Train Depot in Cookville, TN.
Nashville, TN
The relationship a musician has with their musical instrument can often be very special, even profound. That's why keeping artists, especially Music City artists, in tune is serious business. Tennessee Crossroads takes us to Glaser Instruments in Berry Hill, TN where Joe Glaser and his team rebuild, repair and restore the instruments played on some of the greatest albums ever recorded. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Crossville, TN
The Cumberland Plateau is a very popular area for retirees, and the land is being gobbled up fast, but there is one man who wants to preserve his 700 acre farm for generations to come, and to provide a place for people to leave the city and experience rural life. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Cumberland Mountain Lodge in Crossville, TN.
Nashville, TN
When you think of jazz, maybe you think of New York, Chicago, or New Orleans but don't underestimate Music City. In this episode of Tennessee Crossroads, Nancy Hoddinott takes us to the Nashville Jazz Workshop to discover the world-class talent and jazz education available right here in Tennessee. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Imagine life before modern conveniences like electricity, plumbing, and mechanized farm equipment. It was a tough life, but that's exactly how our ancestors made their living on the land. Tennessee Crossroads visited the Ellington Agricultural Museum in Nashville, TN and discovered some amazing things about the Tennessee farm community. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tennessee Agricultural Museum.
Lebanon, TN
Many of you are probably familiar with the TV show Green Acres where a New York couple gives up the big city for life on the farm. Tennessee Crossroads found a couple that did just that. The Ray's left the big apple to start Little Seed Farm just outside of Lebanon, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
We get such a great reaction from viewers when we discover those great little hidden restaurants, off the beaten path in Tennessee. The newest thing to hit Music City is to have the restaurant on four wheels and moving to different locations each day. Tennessee Crossroads lucked up and found a whole bunch of rolling restaurants at the Food Truck Friday event in East Nashville. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Union City, TN
When you travel to Northwest Tennessee you'll find rich river bottom lands that support the mostly agricultural economy. In nearby Reelfoot Lake being formed by an earthquake, a well-known local businessman is shaking up the area by reshaping the landscape. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Discovery Park of America in Union City, TN.
Watertown, TN
Watertown Bed & Breakfast visits a couple in Watertown, TN who retired only to open a bed and breakfast a few miles east of Music City. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Watertown Bed and Breakfast. Watertown Bed & Breakfast is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Memphis, TN
Tennessee Crossroads stops is Memphis, TN where a pair of foodie friends followed their Italian roots and cooking passion to Italy and back to the Bluff City. The result is two popular restaurants where they fuse deep South and Italian influences. Their newest eatery is a nationally acclaimed place called Hog & Hominy where the name says it all. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.