Spring Hill, TN
You know, you don’t get a moniker like Music City without some great musicians to make the music. And those players can’t make great music without quality-crafted guitars. With so many choices out there though, it takes a special talent that stands out above the crowd of talented craftsmen. Tennessee Crossroads visits one named Mark Piper a recent trip to Spring Hill, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Pulaski, TN
If you are of a certain age, and had relatives who lived in the country, you probably recall visiting the little house outback of the big house. In fact, it is called an outhouse, and was a pretty significant place, when you actually needed to pay it a visit and are are being re-created by a Pulaski, TN Craftsman. Tennessee Crossroads visited Gerald Young to learn about his Hillbilly Outhouses, which he calls his legacy. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads takes us on a tour of Nashville’s 8th Avenue Reservoir and learns that the city’s water supply has to meet more stringent criteria than bottled water producers.
Nashville, TN
If you had a tree house as a kid, it's a fond childhood memory. In East Nashville, one child's tree house is now one of that neighborhood's newest and most unique eateries. Tennessee Crossroads takes us to the Treehouse Restaurant. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
It's a special artist who can make furniture both functional and artistic. Jim Devault of Nashille, TN has transitioned from photographer and advertising guru to a hands on wood sculptor, doing just that. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Hendersonville, TN
When you hear the name Ronnie McDowell, the first thing you think of is Singer. But this Portland, TN. native is also an accomplished painter. And as Tennessee Crossroads shows us, even his artwork has caught the eye of the Walt Disney Company. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Franklin, TN
Sometimes a bit of nostalgia can be the best seasoning for a meal. That’s true for the country boy restaurant in Leipers Fork, TN. As Tennessee Crossroads found out, a couple who’s not even originally from Tennessee, decided to bring this iconic little diner back to life as Country Boy Restaurant. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Baxter, TN
Joe Elmore explores a 119-year-old country store in Putnam County, now restored for new business.
Hermitage, TN
Many of us like to decorate for Christmas, but one retired teacher in Hermitage, Tennessee has taken decorating to the extreme. Her house is overflowing with Old Saint Nick. If this story doesn't get you in the Christmas spirit, nothing will. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
If you like to look at architectural magazines to find unique decorating ideas for your home, you'll love this story. One Tennessee artist has found a way to marry architecture and ceramics.
Chapman's Boro, TN
Anyone who has ever followed their dream of becoming a pilot will tell you, there's nothing like the time you spend in your plane. One pilot in Ashland City, TN says he loves flying so much, he wants to live in a plane. And he does. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Red Lane and his DC8 Jet Airplane House.
Columbia, TN
A Catfish restaurant off the beaten path in Columbia packs them in six days a week!
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