Jonesborough, TN
Rob Wilds tries out the hospitality at a homey overnight retreat in historic Jonesborough.
Arlington, TN
Joe Elmore visits the tiny West Tennessee town of Brunswick, home to a decades-old Friday night catfish tradition, which lives on at the Brunswick Kitchen.
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.
Nashville, TN
Joe Elmore visits a breakfast/lunch destination called Biscuit Love in Nashville's trendy Gulch area.
Townsend, TN
Historians seem to disagree on what the first musical instrument was nor when it was created. However, one thing is certain, music has been instrumental in the development of mankind. Closer to home and much more recently, Tennessee Crossroads met a fellow in east Tennessee who continues a musical tradition that's played an important role in the settlement of the state. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
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
Joe Elmore visits a neighborhood pub in Franklin where you can find music, art, billiards and more.
Woodbury, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visited the group to find out what they see in their friends that the rest of us might have missed. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Middle Tennessee Mule Skinners. This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.
Millington, TN
Shelby Forest General Store has been around since the 30's. Tennessee Crossroads heads North of Memphis, TN to catch up with the current family that keeps the Shelby Forest General Store's slogan alive. "The Past is our Present to you." Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Rugby, TN
Joe Elmore travels to Rugby, TN where the unique story and gorgeous scenery of this historic utopian town make it a popular getaway destination.
Chattanooga, TN
We think of the dragon as the villain of that story, but you'd have a tough time convincing Barbara Newton that is true. This Chattanooga woman has a warm spot in her heart for the fire-breathing beast and, as Tennessee Crossroads found out, her obsession has led to the creation of a collection of mythical proportions. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Dragon Dreams.
Knoxville, TN
Gretchen Bates learns the fascinating history surrounding an antebellum mansion in Knoxville.