Dickson, TN
The railroad has played a major role in the development of the state, beginning in the Civil War days. Towns like Kingston Springs, White Bluff, and Tennessee City were products of the railroad. Tennessee Crossroads found a place just down the road in Dickson, TN where not only did the railroad help build a town, it was the town that gave birth to one of the state's most popular political figures. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Chattanooga, TN
Works of art should be seen, experienced, and even commented on. That's the theory at one of the state's premiere museums of American Art. Tennessee Crossroads visited the Hunter Museum to see how recent expansion has brought the Hunter down the hill and to the people of Chattanooga, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Clarksville, TN
If you're looking for a bright, cheery place to dine, there is a place in Clarksville, TN that offers more than just a five sta meal. In fact, it started out as an art gallery and now the art is in their food. Tennessee Crossroads paid a visit to this award-winning, off the trodden path restaurant and gourmet bakery. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Looking Glass Restaurant.
Arlington, TN
All of us have probably been given one of those water color paint sets, you know the metal ones with 6 or 8 colors and a brush. I guess we were expected to discover and use our artistic talents. I don't know about you, but it didn't work for me. But, Tennessee Crossroads met an Arlington, TN artist who not only found his talents early in life, he added musical skills along the way and now creates some paintings you can almost hear. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Chattanooga, TN
Leopards and chimps and pandas, oh my! You can see wildlife from the Gombe Forest, the Himalayas and the rain forests of Latin America, all in one afternoon. It's right here in Tennessee, and Tennessee Crossroads is ready to take us there to meet some of her newest fuzzy friends. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Chattanooga Zoo.
Hendersonville, TN
The unmistakable sound of traditional banjo picking can quickly take you back to the times of Uncle Dave Macon and Grandpa Jones. There's a banjo picker in West Tennessee wanting to carry on that musical tradition and as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, he's got some very personal reasons for wanting to do so. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Philip Steinmetz - Banjo Picker.
Vonore, TN
Historic locations may be lost to progress, but the can be re-created to remind us of the events that took place there and the people who were at the center of those events. Tennessee Crossroads went to Loudoun County in East Tennessee to see two such sites: a historic fort and a museum remembering a world-famous linguist. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Culleoka, TN
Tennessee Crossroads met a Culleoka, TN man who is into numbers rather than rarity. Still, you could call Charles T. Hubbell, the King of Cups. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Charles T. Hubbell - Cup Collector.
Nashville, TN
When Governor Phil Bredesen and First Lady Andrea Conte took office in 2003, the Governor's mansion was in need of major repairs so instead of moving in, they took on the challenge of renovating and restoring the old home. In the process, tours of the historic site were put on hold. But Tennessee Crossroads visited with the First Lady to see the finished project which will allow for even more visitors. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Governor's Mansion.
Maryville, TN
One of the best restaurants in Maryville, TN isn't really in Maryville. Becky's Grocery and Grill has a Maryville address, but it's not exactly in the middle of town; it's in the middle of nowhere as Tennessee Crossroads found out when he made a trip to meet Becky Cable at her restaurant. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Brentwood, TN
For many, the holidays are a time to get together and revive old family traditions. Tennessee Crossroads visits one Brentwood, TN resident that has been sharing his family's tradition with others for over 30 years. After you hear his story, you may just want to make visiting his home during the holidays, one of your family traditions as well. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
Joe Elmore offers a tribute to Al Voecks' life in broadcasting and his induction into the Radio Hall of Fame.