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.
Fayetteville, TN
We’ve seen pictures and movies of what Christmas was like in the 1800’s. The period dress, less emphasis shopping and more emphasis on togetherness. The town of Fayetteville TN has captured that experience and makes it come to life with their annual “Host of Christmas Past”.Tennessee Crossroads takes us to Lincoln County for the 20th annual affair. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Franklin, TN
The first manned balloon flight took place in France in November, 1783. Now, more than two centuries later the fascination for floating quietly over the landscape, propelled by the wind, still has a special lure. Tennessee Crossroads met up with a Williamson County, TN balloonist who's fascination is sharing that bit of hot air heaven. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Ace High Ballooning.
Erin, TN
Every year, for one day, one of Tennessee's smallest counties and communities becomes one of the state's largest. As Tennessee Crossroads found out, it's all about tradition and lots of fun in Erin, TN, in Houston County during the Erin St Patrick's Day Parade. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Thompson's Station, TN
Tennessee Crossroads spends the day with two brothers in Williamson County, TN who recycle old barns into handcrafted furniture. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Tennessee Barn Project.
Shelbyville, TN
Flat Creek is barely a dot on the Tennessee road map. It's 7 miles South of Shelbyville, TN in Bedford County. It actually doesn't even have a traffic light. As Tennessee Crossroads discovered on the 1st Saturday of each month it's a hot spot for old fashioned entertainment and eating. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Flat Creek Community Center.
Silver Point, TN
The Appalachian Center for the Arts in Silver Point, TN is a magnet for aspiring artist from all across the country.That's what drew Damon MacNaught to the Volunteer State from New York. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Damon MacNaught - Bare Glass.
Crawford, TN
Tennessee Crossroads reveals a love story that goes beyond a man and a woman. It tells of their love for the camera and a life outside the hustle and bustle of the big city. Tennessee Crossroads takes us to rural Crawford, TN to meet Jack and Lynn Stoddart, a couple who fell in love with the people and places of the Cumberland Plateau. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Celina, TN
In Clay County near Celina, TN we meet a man who just doesn't know when to quit. What began as a way to kill time has developed into a fine art. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Willie McLerran - Oak Baskets.
Lacassas, TN
A lot of folks know many years in advance what they want to do when they retire, but that was not the case for Bill and Judy Heim of Lacassas, TN, they just sort of stumbled upon their retirement plans. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Red Oak Pottery.
Crossville, TN
Most of us have never ridden a train but are still fascinated by them, especially the scale models. A group of railroad enthusiasts in Crossville, TN has pooled their talents to make one of the area's largest displays. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Crossville Model Railroad Club.
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