Manchester, TN
Renee Holt came from a family of good cooks, and shared a dream along with her mother of opening a cafe some day. It was a long time coming, but Renee has made that dream a reality. The Mercantile Cafe and Sweet Simplicity Bakery is a popular spot on the town square in Manchester, TN. With lunch offerings that change daily, and baked good enough to satisfy any one's sweet tooth, you'll feel right at home. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Kingston Springs, TN
Tucked away all over the state are charming small towns just waiting for you to discover them. Tennessee Crossroads recently visited one right outside of Nashville, TN, it's Kingston Springs. As you travel the interstate, many of the exits along the way are just signs passing in the landscape, and possible future places to fill up the tank. But if you slow down and take a closer look, you might find something special. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Lynnville, TN
In this age of chain restaurants, it's getting hard to find a good old-fashioned soda parlor these days. Well, Tennessee Crossroads found one in the tiny town of Lynnville, TN. It boasts having some of the best hamburgers and shakes in the whole state. Here's Cindy at the junction, Soda Pop Junction. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Linden, TN
We owe a great debt to the men and women of America's greatest generation. Growing up during the Great Depression, they were thrust into the worst conflict in history, as young adults. Each year the town of Linden, TN puts together an event remembering WWII that has to be seen to be believed. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
McMinnville, TN
Back in the day, if you lived in the country or a small town, the nearest place to get just about anything you needed was the general, or "country" store. The folks who ran them knew everybody in the community by name. It's good to know that there are still country stores to be found across Tennessee, and Tennessee Crossroads dropped by one in McMinnville, TN recently, where they serve up delicious food, and a heaping helping of memories. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Madison, TN
Tennessee Crossroads stops in the suburban community of Madison, TN, just above Nashville. A place where, like most towns in Tennessee, you can’t catch a train anymore. But, you can explore the old Amqui Train Station, all thanks to some steadfast volunteers and a little help from a country music legend.
Franklin, TN
You can always find Hereford cattle grazing along the highways of Tennessee. They're big, handsome, massive creatures, but not always. You see in recent years, a new breed of miniature herefords have been populating smaller ranches, like the one we found just a few miles from downtown Franklin, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
If you,ve never seen a ghost, one of our Crossroads cast members recommends you visit downtown Nashville, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Nashville Ghost Tour.
Knoxville, TN
Joe Elmore drops in at popular dining spot on Knoxville's historic-downtown Gay Street.
Loretto, TN
Even if you move away from your hometown, you are forever connected to your high school mascot. Reunions bring old friends together to recall glory day. Tennessee Crossroads found a place which is like a high school reunion every day so, put on your letter jacket and join us at the Mustang Country Café and Museum in Loretto, TN.
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.
Smyrna, TN
We’ve taken you on tours of everything from state and local parks, distilleries, and museums to antebellum homes, caves and town squares….but, Tennessee Crossroads found a unique way to spend a morning or afternoon touring one of the world’s largest automobile assembly plants right here in Tennessee. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Nissan in Smyrna, TN.