Nashville, TN
In our nearly 25 years of Tennessee Crossroads we've sampled our share of the state's great BBQ offerings. We've found BBQ joints in alleys, along country roads, even in the heart of downtown Nashville. That's where an entrepreneur took a risk years ago that paid off. Nowadays, you won't hear a conversation about BBQ in this town without hearing the name Jack. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Jack's Bar-B-Que.
Columbia, TN
Tennessee Crossroads takes you to a festival where once a year the mighty mule rules the day. Mule Days is generally held late March to early April in Columbia, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
If you’re looking for a tour of Nashville, there are plenty of options, several have even appeared on Crossroads. Tennessee Crossroasds took a special trek through Music City recently with United Street Tours, not in search of country artists, but activists who changed our country for the better. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
South Pittsburg, TN
Tennessee Crossroads ventures over to South Pittsburgh, TN for a taste of the annual cornbread festival. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The National Cornbread Festival.
Knoxville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads' Joe Elmore discovers there's plenty to see and do on this urban weekend getaway to East Tennessee. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Knoxville Weekend.
Brentwood, TN
People often say they take for granted what's in their own backyard. If you don't know already, Tennessee offers some of the most renowned scenic waters in the country. Tennessee Crossroads had discovered Patty Shultz from Brentwood, TN who not only enjoys paddling and kayaking in Tennessee, but has even written a book about it to help others discover its beauty. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Kayaking Piney River.
Ashland City, TN
There's just nothing more relaxing than spending time on the water whether it's fishing or skiing or swimming. Tennessee Crossroads found a unique way to view a historical Tennessee waterway that we sometimes take for granted because it's right in our own backyard. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Blue Heron Cruises. Blue Heron Cruises is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads. Captain Jim sold the boat and has retired. Blue Heron Cruises are grateful for 19 great years and thousands of wonderful customers.
Knoxville, TN
It's a trip back in time for NPT's Tennessee Crossroads as we join a group of photojournalism students from the University of Tennessee and revisit the experience of documenting life in one small Tennessee town. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Murfreesboro, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits Wartrace, TN, home of a three-generation guitar making tradition. Gallagher guitars are well respected for their genuine craftsmanship, and as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, another secret to success is the family pride and harmony that's been passed down. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Gallagher Guitars.
Columbia, TN
Early in 2014, Crossroads aired a special called "Riding the Rails." The show is all about railroad culture in Tennessee and features our visit with a group called the MN Steamers. Recently we made a return trip to the Columbia, TN park where club member engineers were sharing the joy of riding the rails, in a small way. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Mid-South Live Steamers.
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.
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads' Ed Jones takes us to new heights as he tags along with the Southern Climbers Coalition. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Southeastern Climbers Coalition.