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.
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.
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.
Summertown, TN
Tennessee Crossroads discovers a unique little BBQ restaurant in Summertown, TN with a taste as big as Texas. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Shaffer Farms Texas BBQ & Custom Meats.
Franklin, TN
You can always find Hereford cattle grazing along the highways of Tennessee. They're big, handsome, massive creatures, but not always. You see in recent years, a new breed of miniature herefords have been populating smaller ranches, like the one we found just a few miles from downtown Franklin, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Pulaski, TN
If you are of a certain age, and had relatives who lived in the country, you probably recall visiting the little house outback of the big house. In fact, it is called an outhouse, and was a pretty significant place, when you actually needed to pay it a visit and are are being re-created by a Pulaski, TN Craftsman. Tennessee Crossroads visited Gerald Young to learn about his Hillbilly Outhouses, which he calls his legacy. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Ashland City, TN
The old saying, "big things come in small packages", certainly holds true at Cody's Diner in Ashland City, TN, located just a few doors down from the courthouse, it's where neighbors go for good food, friendly folks and chat about the latest happenings. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Here at Tennessee Crossroads, we appreciate felt. For instance, we know Kermit here s a big TV star. Not every piece of felt can be a star, but a lucky few get to become works of art. Tennessee Crossroads recently went to Hickman County, TN to meet Chris Armstrong, who is a sculptor in felt. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
August 21st, 2017 was an historic occasion across a wide swath of Tennessee, as the area experienced its first total solar eclipse in 500 years. Tennessee Crossroads streamed the event live on Facebook from the top of the Adventure Science Center. Danielle Allen was with us that day, and has this look back at the big event. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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