Columbia, TN
Three presidents have claimed Tennessee as home. Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson whom were both large figures on the historical stage. But, the third Tennessee president went to Washington, did what he said he would do and then came home, all without much fanfare. Tennessee Crossroads wanted to find out more about this most interesting president, and where better to start than the man's own home? Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about James K. Polk Home.
Summertown, TN
Most of us visit an art gallery or a museum to view art. Tennessee Crossroads visited artist Bernice Davidson in Pulaski, TN who has a different idea. She is turning her town into an outdoor museum and using its history and its heroes as the subject of her art. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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.
Hohenwald, TN
If you’ve ever been to a junkyard you might be surprised what you’ll find there. You know what they say, one person’s junk is another’s treasure. Tennessee Crossroads paid a visit to a Junkyard in Hohenwald, TN and found it to not only be an interesting destination, but a doggone good place to eat. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Junkyard Dog Steakhouse.
Clarksville, TN
You know we’ve found so many wonderful artists across the state who express themselves on canvas with their own creative styles. It’s always amazing to see how they can visualize their subject matter and transfer it clearly with each brush stroke. Tennessee Crossroads met an artist in Clarksville, TN who captures her images in a way that you'll just have to see to understand. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tracy Bettencourt - Artist.
Humboldt, TN
In all our travels we’ve discovered all kinds of restaurants across the state. Tennessee Crossroads found a home town eatery in Humboldt, TN where a family not only works hard but has a recipe for great food and also one for success. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Wall Street Grill.
Gallatin, TN
Sometimes the most wonderful food can be found tucked away in small towns, with chefs who have no culinary degree but a passion for making people smile with their food. Tennessee Crossroads discovered one such place in Gallatin, TN, called the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cafe. 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.
Nashville, TN
If you're looking for a new dining experience in Nashville, TN, then this story will tantalize your taste buds. Tennessee Crossroads found a spot on historic Jefferson Street where brunch meets the bayou. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Garden Brunch Cafe.
Gassaway, TN
If you liked making mud pies as a child and building bonfires as an adult, you can certainly relate tho this next story. Tennessee Crossroads' Ken Wilshire found an artist in Gassaway, TN who's almost creating modern day fossils with her unique talents. Arlene Knaak certainly knows how to make a lasting impression. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Arlene's Art.
Joelton, TN
Construction crews are working overtime all over Tennessee as new buildings change the skylines of our cities and the landscapes of our countryside. Sometimes this progress destroys irreplaceable pieces of history made of bricks and steel. Raymond Proctor decided he would do something about that by drawing pictures of buildings threatened with demolition. Tennessee Crossroads went to Joelton, TN to meet the artist who has been documenting doomed buildings since the 1950's. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Christiana, TN
We travel down to south Rutherford County, TN with Tennessee Crossroads to go inside an old grocery store that's gotten a second chance at life - Miller's Grocery has become a restaurant, serving up some good old southern favorites. And if you go there on Friday and Saturday nights, you'll be treated to music. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.