Nashville, TN
In show business, something may be popular today and forgotten tomorrow. One Nashville, TN theater has bucked that trend since it opened its doors back in 1967. Tennessee Crossroads went to find out why Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theater is still going strong, and who better to ask than the man who founded the place and his son who now runs it. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits the Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN, which has been educating and delighting Nashvillians for more than 70 years.. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Kelso, TN
Tennessee is well known for its whiskey but as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, rum has entered the picture as well. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Prichards' Distillery.
Camden, TN
Tennessee Crossroads traveled to a beautifully restored log house in Camden for some southern cooking, antiques and hospitality. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about 1850 Log House Restaurant.
Hendersonville, TN
When you hear the name Ronnie McDowell, the first thing you think of is Singer. But this Portland, TN. native is also an accomplished painter. And as Tennessee Crossroads shows us, even his artwork has caught the eye of the Walt Disney Company. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Jackson, TN
Some of the nation’s best known heroes have called Tennessee home. From Andrew Jackson, Davy Crockett, and Alvin York to our lesser-known, modern-day heroes serving in the Armed Forces. But, as Tennessee Crossroads discovers, few have ever been recognized so heroically as an ordinary railroad engineer from Jackson , TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Casey Jones Museum.
Nashville, TN
Some artists work very quickly, almost as if they feel the urge to create will leave them if they don't work fast. Others view creation as a way to relax, slow down and revive themselves a bit. Tennessee Crossroads met a Nashville woodcarver who definitely fits into the second group. Ernest Sherill uses his artistic ability to create beautiful works...but also to decompress from the stresses of the day. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Woodbury, TN
Styles come and go, but quality never goes out of fashion. Alf Sharp knows a lot about that. For decades, he has designed and built furniture of changing styles, but constant quality. Rob Wilds recently went to Woodbury, TN to visit Alf Sharp - Furniture Maker. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
A musician is someone who plays an instrument. A luthier is someone who makes stringed instruments, and often they do both.Tennessee Crossroads visits the workshop of Jennifer Halenar and Randy Hunt, a place where they stay engrossed in a world of wood and strings. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Franklin, TN
Williamson County Tennessee has experienced tremendous growth and changes in the past decade. Malls and subdivisions now dot the landscape where once farmers tended crops and cattle grazed. For a look back into the country's rural part, Tennessee Crossroads took a tour through the Williamson County Museum that opened recently in downtown Franklin, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Watertown, TN
Kake Haus - Pastry Shop is permanently closed, but you can 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.
Eads, TN
Susan Watson meets a lady who makes you feel at home while you fill your tummy. This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.