Huntsville, AL
The thought of going to a botanical garden in the middle of winter might not make much sense, unless you are headed to the Huntsville, Alabama and the Botanical Garden there. As Tennessee Crossroads found out that at this time of the year the place sprouts a whole new crop of beautiful things all designed to make a Christmastime brighter. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Galaxy of Lights.
White House, TN
Tennessee Crossroads met a lady named Doris Sprecher in White House, TN who found a way to add plenty of flavor to her way of living and to actually achieve a life-long dream with just a few items from the garden and a family recipe. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tennessee Chow-Chow & Granny's Place.
Covington, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits a unique restaurant in Covington, TN that's down under this Western Tennessee's Town Square. Marlo's Down Under is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Watertown, TN
Tennessee Crossroads travels to Watertown, TN to visit a woman who is making jewelry using a technique that can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Metal Jewelry Artist - Susan Thornton.
Franklin, TN
Thirty years ago, Carnton Plantation in Franklin, TN was run down and in danger of destruction. Fortunately a handful of people joined together to protect and preserve the historic home. As Tennessee Crossroads' Susan Watson found out, thousands of people visit the site each year, intrigued by the events that took place there nearly 150 years ago. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Carnton Plantation.
McMinnville, TN
If one picture is worth a thousand words, then a long-ago McMinnville, TN man spoke volumes. In the early 1900's, W.S. Lively was one of the best-known photographers in the country. His work can be seen at the George Eastman House in New York, at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington and at a very special museum closer to home. Tennessee Crossroads visited the Southern Museum and Gallery which celebrates the history of Lively's hometown of McMinnville. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Benton, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits a Bed and Breakfast near the Ocoee River that's perfect for getting away. But, as she discovered, you will be in the company of about 100 assorted furry neighbors. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Ocoee Mist Bed and Breakfast in Benton, TN.
Smithville, TN
We talk a lot here about what folks have decided to do when they retire. Some have thought about it a long time. Others, like the man you're going to meet now, didn't decide what he'd do until just a couple of years ago. We go now to the fiddling capital of Tennessee with Tennessee Crossroads, where a former industry worker makes fiddles for beginners. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Doug Cooper - Starter Fiddles.
Morristown, TN
When you hear the word pioneer, maybe you think of brave people with wagons making their way through uncharted territory. Tennessee Crossroads met a Morristown, TN woman who has been charting the way for half a century, but her undiscovered land is not through the countryside, but above it. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Guiness World Record holder Evelyn "Mama Bird" Johnson - Female Flyer.
Readyville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits a former psychological counselor in Readyville, TN who left his career to make rocking chairs that are truly unique. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Alan Daigre - Chairmaker.
Selmer, TN
In semi-celebration of our 25th anniversary, we've been dusting off stories from the Tennessee Crossroads archives to relive, and here's one Al Voecks put together back in 1988. It's all about a family in West Tennessee who gets swept away carrying on a century-old tradition of making old-fashioned brooms. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Hockaday Handmade Brooms.
Finger, TN
What's junk to you could be a work of art in the making for Tim Pace as Tennessee Crossroads found out when he went to Finger, Tennessee to meet him. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tim Pace - Eco Art.