Nashville, TN
Here at Tennessee Crossroads, we appreciate felt. For instance, we know Kermit here s a big TV star. Not every piece of felt can be a star, but a lucky few get to become works of art. Tennessee Crossroads recently went to Hickman County, TN to meet Chris Armstrong, who is a sculptor in felt. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Granville, TN
Most towns want visitors to feel their community is up to date in every way. not the town of Granville, TN, in Jackson County. In fact, as Rob Wilds found out when he visited there recently, just about the whole town volunteers to make visitors feel like they have stepped back in time. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Franklin, TN
Tennessee Crossroads takes us to rural Williamson County, TN where a young couple is living the dream, and it's all because of their shared fascination with goats and the public's demand for farm-fresh, locally-sourced food. It's the recent success story of Noble Springs Dairy. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nunnelly, TN
Tennessee Crossroads found an old country store in the middle of Hickman County Tennessee where there’s a fresh, new approach to serving up some good old country cooking. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Dickson, TN
When we’re travelling around the state for Tennessee Crossroads, we usually have a destination in mind for another new story to tell. Tennessee Crossroads met a Texas couple who took a trip in Dickson County, TN a few years back just to enjoy the countryside, but what a destination they discovered! Not only did they find a place to start a new family and open a popular eatery but also to give us this story to tell. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Readyville, TN
When we need a bag of flour or cornmeal, all we have to do is visit the closest market but, back in the early 1800’s it wasn’t so easy. Folks grew their own grain and took it to the local grist mill for grinding into these staples. Ken Wilshire visited the old Readyville Mill in Cannon county recently to see how one grist mill has been restored and the new owners are doing far more than grinding corn. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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.
Cowan, TN
Sometimes we try to say no to desserts in the name of calorie counting and weight watching. Tennessee Crossroads met two Franklin County, TN business women who will make sure you save room for their spirited new sweet creations for all occasions. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Pleasant Hill, TN
Tennessee Crossroads meets a woman in Pleasant Hill who makes baskets and other home decor from 12-inch pine needles. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Sharron Eckert - Pine Needle Basket Maker in Pleasant Hill, TN.
Primm Springs, TN
Rest in Peace, Gene. You were a great, humble soul that was taken from this life way to soon. Tennessee Crossroads visited a Hickman County, TN retiree who enjoys a special time of year that has made leaving the workplace sweeter than ever. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Still Hollow Maple Syrup.
Eads, TN
We first visited Simon Jackson back in 1992. The rural Fayette County, TN artist showed his talent for recreating barns, homesteads and other buildings. On our follow-up visit, more than 20 years later, we discovered that Simon is on a new creative mission. He's replicating miniature military rifles from America's war history. It's a fascinating story of a humble, yet extremely-talented artist who loves new "small" challenges Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Simon Jackson - Miniature Artist.
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.