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.
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.
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.
Franklin, TN
Tennessee Crossroads' Joe Elmore makes a stop in Franklin, TN where hard work and great authentic Italian deli food make for a real success story.
Holladay, TN
Ken Wilshire meets a couple who bring the harp to life on the banks of the Tennessee River.
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.
Pigeon Forge, TN
Mention Pigeon Forge, TN, and many people will think of Dollywood, or outlet malls or amusement parks. But, the town has a history that goes back farther than tourism, and if you know where to find it, you can experience it and even take some of it home. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Old Mill Square.
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.
Portland, TN
Maybe it's more of a guy thing, but for many kids, young and old, cars and car culture hold a special fascination. Tthat often includes the hot rod shops and old service stations associated with cars. Tennessee Crossroads met a craftsman in Portland, TN who never got over his obsession with recreating that car world in miniature proportions. Join us Nashville Public Television to find out more about Andy's Dioramas.
Franklin, TN
Joe Elmore visits a neighborhood pub in Franklin where you can find music, art, billiards and more.
Gainesboro, TN
Tennessee's Irish forefathers were hard-working and proud immigrants. The state’s Irish roots run deep, and Tennessee Crossroads discovered that if it’s up to one Gainesboro, TN couple, Tennessee's Celtic heritage will bring new life to an old town. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.