Nashville, TN
Imagine life before modern conveniences like electricity, plumbing, and mechanized farm equipment. It was a tough life, but that's exactly how our ancestors made their living on the land. Tennessee Crossroads visited the Ellington Agricultural Museum in Nashville, TN and discovered some amazing things about the Tennessee farm community. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tennessee Agricultural Museum.
Nashville, TN
We know that Nashville, TN jams, and it's the music capitol of the world. But for one couple, Nashville Jams has a much sweeter meaning. Tennessee Crossroads introduces us to Cortney and Gary Baron who own the Nashville Jam Company. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Gallatin, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits an award winning illustrator who's famous for not only his frightening drawings but spiritual as well.Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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.
Nashville, TN
There is something about the actual objects someone used or wore or created that makes us feel a connection to that person. Wayne Brezinki feels that connection, too and, as Tennessee Crossroads found out when we visited his Nashville, TN studio, Wayne uses objects in the unique portraits he creates. Join us Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Memphis, TN
Nothing says love like chocolate, and nothing says Memphis like Dinstuhl's Chocolate. Tennessee Crossroads goes inside the 5th generation candy company that's been making chocolate since 1902. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Watertown, TN
Life seems to get sweeter when you can turn your hobby into your livelihood. That’s exactly what Cathy and Bruce Mott did when they started Walker Creek Toffee Co. From their home kitchen in Dekalb County Tennessee to a restored historic building in downtown Watertown, TN, the couple is making toffee for the masses. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads. Walker Creek Toffee Co. is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nolensville, TN
America's fascination with model trains as a hobby dates back to the early 1930's. Primarily, the hobby focuses on the creative process of building and maintaining a train layout. For a group of guys in Nolensville TN their love of the hobby inspired them to build one of the largest layouts in the southeast. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Middle Tennessee Model Railroaders.
Franklin, TN
From cowboy to artist, one Franklin, TN man goes from riding bulls to creating masterpieces that cowboys use. But that’s not all this craftsman does. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Terry Lankford and Lankford Leather.
Memphis, TN
A couple of blocks off Beale Street in Memphis, TN sits an old fashioned diner called the Arcade. The Arcade holds the distinction of being Memphis' oldest café. Nashville Public Television and Tennessee Crossroads visited the landmark recently to find out how this eatery has managed to keep its doors open even when downtown Memphis was a ghost town.
Nashville, TN
Belmont Mansion is the largest ‘House Museum in Tennessee”. It’s in the heart of Nashville, TN and has seen a prestigious university grow up around it. While the University stays on the cutting edge of academia, the home is staying true to its roots of the 1800’s. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Belmont Mansion.
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