Nashville, TN
When I mention the songs "California Dreamin", "Suspicious Minds" or Stand by Your Man", you can probably spout off the singer's name. But do you know who "played" on those songs? The musicians are often the unsung heroes of the music industry yet we wouldn't have music if it wasn't for those who play the instruments. Tammi Arender discovered a museum in downtown Nashville, TN which pays homage to those who've recorded some of the most famous songs in history, at a time when it was more about talent than technology. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Sparta, TN
Nan Jacobsohn, a clay sculptor who lives in Sparta, TN isn't only known for her magical clay horses but she's also known as the wife of a very talented wood craftsman. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more how Russ Jacobsohn takes something we may remember from our childhood and makes it magical once again.
Grand Junction, TN
Tennessee Crossroads explores the history of this West Tennessee plantation at the Annual Heritage Festival held on a day in October. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Ames Plantation.
Memphis, TN
Agriculture is still a thriving industry in Tennessee, and cotton is still a huge crop. In earlier times cotton wasn't just the livelihood of a farmer, but it was the reason Memphis, TN was on the map. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Cotton Museum.
Nashville, TN
Sometimes working with family can put a strain on the relationship, but for two sisters in West Nashville, working together has enhanced their artistry and creativity. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the The Twisted Sisters in Nashville, TN.
Nashville, TN
Everyone's got their way of decorating at Christmas time. Some like simple and sweet, others like it gigantic and gaudy. But one Nashville, TN couple says the more the better when it comes to those Dept. 56 houses. So much so, they had to buy another house, just to have a place to put them. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Dept. 56 Collection.
Lebanon, TN
The next time you cross over the Wilson County-Smith County line be on line lookout for the Watermelon Moon Farm. You won't find watermelons or farming, but you will find a rural hideaway that's relaxing and rejuvenating. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Most often in the stories we do on Tennessee Crossroads we hope to encourage you to go visit, make a road trip and get to know the people and places that we introduce you to. Tennessee Crossroads introduces you to the K-9 instructor of the Tennessee Highway Patrol and their special crime fighting dogs. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about TN Dept of Safety K 9 Training.
Nashville, TN
Tammi Arender visits the Arcade in downtown Nashville and finds a mix of the old and the new is a recipe for sweet success.
Nashville, TN
The Peanut Shop is located in the Arcade in downtown Nashville since 1927 and is still in business today. It prides itself on preserving the shop's 80+ year history..
Nashville, TN
Not many of us have time to make homemade pies these days, but thank goodness Suzanne Loving does, as Tennessee Crossroads discovered when we visited the Loving Pie Company in Nashville, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Brentwood, TN
For those of us who grew up playing board games like Monopoly and Chutes and Ladders, it brings back sweet memories. For a Brentwood, TN artist, his old board games can take you back in time, more ways than one. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Wayne Kirkpatrick - Clock Artist.