Smyrna, TN
Many of us collect everything from tea cups to tractors and more.Tennessee Crossroads meets Richard Davenport in Smyrna, TN to meet the man who has so many collections, he has had to build a whole town to hold them all. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Davenport Collection.
Murfreesboro, TN
Everyone feels a little more patriotic around this time of year as we recall our struggle for independence and the people who sacrificed for it more than 200 years ago. But, others have sacrificed since then to help us keep our freedom. Tennessee Crossroads' Rob Wilds met a Murfreesboro, TN man who answered the call years ago, and now shares his memories of that time with others. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Haynes Flags.
Copperhill, TN
Tennessee Crossroads goes for a ride on the Ocoee River in East Tennessee, then we find out why a "yurt" is helpful at the end of the day. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Ocoee Adventures.
Nashville, TN
Wood carvers often work in solitude, just them and the wood but, of course, like any artist they appreciate the public recognition. Tennessee Crossroads met a woodcarver named Jim Cohron of White's Creek, TN who loves his work, but loves talking to people about it just as much. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Cowan, TN
Sometimes we try to say no to desserts in the name of calorie counting and weight watching. Tennessee Crossroads met two Franklin County, TN business women who will make sure you save room for their spirited new sweet creations for all occasions. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Smyrna, TN
We’ve taken you on tours of everything from state and local parks, distilleries, and museums to antebellum homes, caves and town squares….but, Tennessee Crossroads found a unique way to spend a morning or afternoon touring one of the world’s largest automobile assembly plants right here in Tennessee. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Nissan in Smyrna, TN.
Gainesboro, TN
Tennessee Crossroads' Tressa Bush meets a woman in Gainesboro, TN who makes everything from jewelry to pocketbooks to night lights out of gourds. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Gourd Lady at Pappy's Picket Fence.
Chapel Hill, TN
The Mediterranean ancestors of the little donkeys you're about to meet may have been beasts of burden, but this generation has got it made in the shade. Tennessee Crossroads' Susan Watson spent the day with a couple who are down-right devoted to their donkeys. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Half Ass Acres in Chapel Hill, TN.
Halls, TN
Usually, most people go to crowded malls and shopping centers out of necessity and not for the experience. However, Tennessee Crossroads visits a place called Charlene's Colony of Shops in west Tennessee that is different than the traditional stores we're accustom to. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Charlene's Colony of Shops.
Knoxville, TN
Few things capture the imagination like hot air balloons, and, as Tennessee Crossroads' Gretchen Bates discovered, few events rival the annual Pellissippi State Balloon Festival in Knoxville, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.
Nashville, TN
The Tennessee State University Band is known around the country as a top notch band that runs like a well oiled machine. As with any machine, sometime things break which can throw the whole machine out of whack. Fortunately TSU has Jim Pitts. Tennessee Crossroads visits the man who can fix any instrument and provide some life lessons at the same time. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Silver Point, TN
Lots of folks change jobs and even careers during their lives and most of the times the changes aren't to dramatic. Tennessee Crossroads met a man in Silver Point, TN who went from a small machine shop tool and die maker to a whole new world of painting. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Bill Herren Murals.