Viola, TN
Despite the population shift from farms to cities, a lot of Tennesseans still make their living off the land. And, a few like Tommy Wright are bound and determined to keep the heritage of farming alive at an annual festival in Viola. It's an event where you can take a strenuous lesson in what farming was like in the so-called good old days. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Viola Homecoming.
Columbia, TN
Tennessee Crossroads meets a pair of New Orleans transplants who resettled in Columbia, TN following Hurricane Katrina. Here they restored an old restaurant on the Duck River where they are bringing the taste of home to Tennessee. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Smyrna, TN
Many of us collect everything from tea cups to tractors and more.Tennessee Crossroads meets Richard Davenport in Smyrna, TN to meet the man who has so many collections, he has had to build a whole town to hold them all. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Davenport Collection.
Five Points, TN
Tennessee Crossroads traveled to Appleton, TN and an old general store that was once the largest general store in the country. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Big Red Store.
Antioch, TN
Charles McCormick dreamed of songwriting stardom, but put that dream on hold to start a family business. Now, decades later, he is making music again but in a different way which, Tennessee Crossroads found out, is good news for Charles and many other music lovers. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Harp Guitars in Nashville,TN. This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.
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.
Mount Pleasant, TN
If you'd like to see what kind of home extremely wealthy people lived in before the Civil War, you don't need to see a movie or read a book; you can see it in real life. All you have to do is travel to Mt. Pleasant, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Rattle and Snap Plantation.
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.