Cleveland, TN
We take pride in taking you places around the state that offer wonderful dining experiences, and for the most part the foods we find are truly Southern. Tennessee Crossroads found an unbelievable place in Cleveland, TN that provides a taste of the Wild West with all the trimmings. It's located in an unique setting with a casual environment and Western Flare.
Signal Mountain, TN
From Signal Mountain, TN to the Nation's Capitol one creative Chattanooga, TN artist has brought recognition to the state in so many colorful ways. Her name is Susan Parry and she's well-known for her jewelry and small sculptures, not to mention some very special Christmas tree ornaments. It's been quite a journey for her as Tennessee Crossroads discovered when we paid a visit to her studio not too long ago. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Susan Parry - Glass Artist.
Murfreesboro, TN
Back in the day when horses were the major means of transportation, if your family steed needed new shoes it was off to the local blacksmith, and just like transportation has changed, so has the role of blacksmiths. Tennessee Crossroads discovered a creative new way some Tennessee metalsmiths are serving society.
Somerville, TN
You know in our travels across the state we've met quite a few folks with passions for making guitars and fiddles and other musical instruments, but we haven't found a banjo maker until Tennessee Crossroads visited a craftsman in Sommerville, TN who not only makes them but is carrying on the art of banjo making with style. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tommy George Banjos.
Humboldt, TN
Right in the middle of downtown Humbolt, TN there's a restored old building that holds the history of one of the state's sweetest little treasures. And, while it may be small, the strawberry has had a huge impact on Tennessee's economy. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Humboldt Strawberry Museum.
Paris, TN
You know Tennessee Crossroads has traveled throughout the state for years now and we've discovered an abundance of traditional farms everywhere. We've been from dairy, horse, and poultry to cotton, corn, tobacco, beans and so much more. Well, that is, until Tennessee Crossroads found a farm in Paris, TN where they are growing a sweet family business that's guaranteed to satisfy our sweet tooth. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Sally Lane's Candy Farm.
Jackson, TN
Moving is certainly a necessary evil when we find just the right place to meet our needs and it’s no different for folks at the Casey Jones Village in Jackson, TN where they have a tradition of preserving history. Tennessee Crossroads visited there and found that when they find a place to restore, they do whatever it takes to insure their preservation tradition, even if it takes months to move it there. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Providence House.
Townsend, TN
Historians seem to disagree on what the first musical instrument was nor when it was created. However, one thing is certain, music has been instrumental in the development of mankind. Closer to home and much more recently, Tennessee Crossroads met a fellow in east Tennessee who continues a musical tradition that's played an important role in the settlement of the state. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Knoxville, TN
When you're cooking up some really good southern Barbeque it takes a lot of talent to do it just right. Tennessee Crossroads met a very talented musician in East Tennessee who gave up the honky tonks and juke joints for a Barbeque Dive that's really been music to his ears. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Townsend, TN
It started out as a normal road improvement project near the Smoky Mountains, but as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, it led to the creation of a living tribute to this historic area of the state. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Clarksville, TN
As the saying goes, when one door closes, another one opens. Tennessee Crossroads explores this with one local Clarksville, TN family who are passionate about keeping the doors to an historic old building open as a fine dining experience in a casual way. Join us Nashville Public Television to find out more about Edward's Steakhouse.
McKenzie, TN
In the hands of experienced artists, watercolors can produce some of the most beautiful paintings imaginable. Tennessee Crossroads visited McKenzie, TN and met a watercolor painter who taught high school art for years. Now, she's retired and following her dreams of painting while telling stories about each one of her subjects. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tuva Stephens - Watercolor Artist.
Without public media funding, shows like Tennessee Crossroads could be lost! Your voice today can help protect the stories that connect our state.