One thing we’ve learned over the years of producing Tennessee Crossroads is there’s a story behind every business in Tennessee. You’ve been with us every week to see these stories, now we’d like to offer you a new way to interact with them. Consider this map your guide and companion for Tennessee travel and road-trip […]
Experience Nashville like a Local with Jaunts Quick, fun, and authentic adventures perfect for your weekends. Curated by Nashville natives, Jaunts show you the heart and soul of our city. We focus on the real Nashville — places where the locals go. Jaunts is a mixtape of everything good, showcasing places we love, both new and old. Jaunts is your […]
Nashville, TN
A Nashville artist whose beautiful works range in size from something you could hang on your wall, to the wall itself. Billy Martinez isn't your everyday visual artist, he's also a performer, and his canvas and stage is legendary Printers Alley in Downtown Nashville, TN. Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Springfield, TN
Bed and Breakfasts are all the rage these days. But you'd be hard pressed to find one that compares to this one. Miranda Cohen met a Springfield lady who has not one, but ten unique rentals, covering 50 acres. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Kelly's Jubilee.
Cornersville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits a couple in Cornersville, TN who make beautiful baskets out of old lariats. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Cowboy Rope Baskets.
Nolensville, TN
In this age of chain restaurants, it's getting hard to find a good old-fashioned soda parlor these days. Well, Tennessee Crossroads found one in the tiny town of Lynnville, TN. It boasts having some of the best hamburgers and shakes in the whole state. Here's Cindy at the junction, Soda Pop Junction. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads found a custom furniture designer in Nashville that could make the dream of owning redwood furniture a reality. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Pigeon Forge, TN
Fix that 'Christmas is over' letdown by planning a quick trip to Gatlinburg, in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee where, as Tennessee Crossroads found out, the glittering lights of the holiday season continue. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Tracy City, TN
Flashback to 1988: The Dutch Maid Bakery in Tracy City, TN turns out about 3,000 fruit cakes each year for Christmas. Tennessee Crossroads visited a bakery where fruit cakes are no joking matter. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Franklin, TN
Few things have the power to affect us the way art and literature can. Images and words can inspire greatness, cause despair or bring us joy. Recently, Tennessee Crossroads' Ed Jones met a Leiper's Fork, TN artist who combines images and the written word to bring about a sense of peace in the viewer. Join Nashville Public Television to learn more about the story of David Arms.
Manchester, TN
When asked how he created one of his sculptures, Michelangelo said that he saw an angel in the marble and carved until he set him free. Rickey Chick recently met a Manchester, TN artist who has a similar approach when it comes to carving wood. Here's the story of Roger Bennett and Clear Branch Woodworks. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.