Gatlinburg, TN
Nashville Public Television learns that the whole town of Gatlinburg, TN was hurt by the devastating fires of 2016. While recovery has been steady, a big boost came along earlier this year with completion of the Gatlinburg Skybridge. You've probably heard about it, but Tennessee Crossroads lets you experience it thanks to our guide Marcus Watson. His job is spreading the word about this Smoky MT marvel.
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.
Dunlap, TN
Whole ways of life have disappeared without a trace they ever even existed. That might have happened in the town of Dunlap, TN near Chattanooga, TN if some of the people there hadn't gotten together to make sure a big part of their past was preserved. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Coke Museum in Dunlap.