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.
Clarksville, TN
The old saying "set in stone" is very true for one Clarksville, TN artist. In fact, Nashville Public Television and Tennessee Crossroads discovered that it's stone, bronze, and other heavy materials that he transforms into beautiful works of art. And you can find them in the Governor's mansion, churches, hospitals, parks, and private residences across the state and the nation.
Brentwood, TN
Getting older can be a lonely experience. Friends and family pass away and that may make us feel alone and isolated, but it doesn't have to. A group of ladies got together at a senior center for an arts and crafts class to learn how to make cards and wound up making friends as well. Rob Wilds went to the Martin Fifty Forward Center in Brentwood, TN to meet the members of the Card Crusaders. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Englewood, TN
Certain sounds can be very special to us. A song or voice may evoke very strong memories. For one East Tennessee man, sounds--whether the roar of an engine or the sweet refrain from an old-time instrument--can stir not only memories but the desire to create. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Johnny McGrew of Englewood, TN.
Portland, TN
Many people love to look at old tractors and antique cares which conjure up a bit of nostalgia and reminds us of a time before GPS and satellite radio. One Portland, Tennessee man is making it easy for us to remember those days gone by. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Days Gone By Museum.
Shelbyville, TN
Flat Creek is barely a dot on the Tennessee road map. It's 7 miles South of Shelbyville, TN in Bedford County. It actually doesn't even have a traffic light. As Tennessee Crossroads discovered on the 1st Saturday of each month it's a hot spot for old fashioned entertainment and eating. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Flat Creek Community Center.
Hendersonville, TN
To some, a chair is just something to sit on but to Gregg Pennington, it's a life's work. Greg found his calling when he first learned to make chairs by hand. He's still doing that beautifully, and is teaching others who want to share his pleasure in his art. Tennessee Crossroads visited Greg Pennington at his Hendersonville, TN workshop to meet this artist who loves to make chairs the old-fashioned way. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Pennington Windsor Chairs.
Memphis, TN
You know you don't have to travel very far in Tennessee for an outing to a really nice Zoo. While Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga all offer unique experiences for zoo visitors, it all started in Memphis. Tennessee Crossroads discovered that the Memphis Zoo is over 100 years old and growing more than ever. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Murfreesboro, TN
You know around these parts, all you have to do is mention red eye gravy, buttermilk biscuits, grits, black eyed peas and corn bread and good old country ham just naturally comes to mind Tennessee Crossroads found a man in Murfreesboro, TN who’s making sure the tradition of curing this Southern comfort food is kept alive. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Hamery.
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.
Mount Pleasant, TN
We love it when we can take you to an old place that has a new life, this time, we are going to Mt. Pleasant, TN with to a restaurant that has two personalities. One for the daytime and one for the night. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Mt Pleasant Grille.
Dickson, TN
There used to be one spot in every town where people would go for coffee, food as well as news, sort of like a social networking site only with real people and real networking. The idea is making a big comeback, and in the city of Dickson a new meeting place is in the same spot as the old-time meeting place. Tennessee Crossroads went to take a look at, and get a taste of the Ace Diner in downtown Dickson, TN.