Bon Aqua, TN
The neon sign was one of the best visual objects in our country’s history for giving us a sense of finding that special place on the road. Today, High Def TV and huge electronic billboards have pulled the plug on neon signs but as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, there’s a family in Dickson, TN who’s not going to let anyone turn off the switch to this nostalgic art form.
Knoxville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads' Joe Elmore discovers there's plenty to see and do on this urban weekend getaway to East Tennessee. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Knoxville Weekend.
Knoxville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads' Joe Elmore discovers there's plenty to see and do on this urban weekend getaway to East Tennessee. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Knoxville Weekend.
Clarkrange, TN
Tennessee Crossroads revisits a husband and wife team who run an authentic general store and 1950's style diner in Clarkrange, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Cumberland Mountain General Store.
Franklin, TN
Since its invention, the radio has evolved from a big box filled with tubes, to beautiful pieces of furniture, to tiny devices you can carry in your pocket. We met a man in Franklin, TN who's been preserving old radios for over 60 years and he has no intention of stopping any time soon. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Rudy's Radios.
Humboldt, TN
There's a guy and his wife over in West Tennessee who live about as far away from city life as you can get. So instead of travelling to and from town all the time, Herbert Adams and his wife Marie brought the town to their own back yard. It's a fun place where visitors can step back in time and realize that if you build it, people really will come. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Herbie Town in Humboldt, TN.
Readyville, TN
Ken Wilshire travels the back roads of Middle Tennessee to visit a blacksmith who is both a traditional blacksmith and an artist.
Silver Point, TN
Lots of folks change jobs and even careers during their lives and most of the times the changes aren't to dramatic. Tennessee Crossroads met a man in Silver Point, TN who went from a small machine shop tool and die maker to a whole new world of painting. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Bill Herren Murals.
Dickson, TN
The railroad has played a major role in the development of the state, beginning in the Civil War days. Towns like Kingston Springs, White Bluff, and Tennessee City were products of the railroad. Tennessee Crossroads found a place just down the road in Dickson, TN where not only did the railroad help build a town, it was the town that gave birth to one of the state's most popular political figures. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Celina, TN
In Clay County near Celina, TN we meet a man who just doesn't know when to quit. What began as a way to kill time has developed into a fine art. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Willie McLerran - Oak Baskets.
Clarksville, TN
If you're looking for a bright, cheery place to dine, there is a place in Clarksville, TN that offers more than just a five sta meal. In fact, it started out as an art gallery and now the art is in their food. Tennessee Crossroads paid a visit to this award-winning, off the trodden path restaurant and gourmet bakery. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Looking Glass Restaurant.
Nashville, TN
Joe Elmore heads out to Belle Meade to discover how the Plantation has been bringing Civil War history to life for local school kids.