Lebanon, TN
This special event was held at the Lebanon, TN Airport when collectors flew in their vintage planes for the public to tour and enjoy. Plus, the Flyboys shared a few stories of the Bygone days of Aviation. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Vintage Plane Fly In.https://youtu.be/35joP2H8E68
Nolensville, TN
America's fascination with model trains as a hobby dates back to the early 1930's. Primarily, the hobby focuses on the creative process of building and maintaining a train layout. For a group of guys in Nolensville TN their love of the hobby inspired them to build one of the largest layouts in the southeast. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Middle Tennessee Model Railroaders.
Watertown, TN
Life seems to get sweeter when you can turn your hobby into your livelihood. That’s exactly what Cathy and Bruce Mott did when they started Walker Creek Toffee Co. From their home kitchen in Dekalb County Tennessee to a restored historic building in downtown Watertown, TN, the couple is making toffee for the masses. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads. Walker Creek Toffee Co. is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Eads, TN
We first visited Simon Jackson back in 1992. The rural Fayette County, TN artist showed his talent for recreating barns, homesteads and other buildings. On our follow-up visit, more than 20 years later, we discovered that Simon is on a new creative mission. He's replicating miniature military rifles from America's war history. It's a fascinating story of a humble, yet extremely-talented artist who loves new "small" challenges Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Simon Jackson - Miniature Artist.
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.
Columbia, TN
Early in 2014, Crossroads aired a special called "Riding the Rails." The show is all about railroad culture in Tennessee and features our visit with a group called the MN Steamers. Recently we made a return trip to the Columbia, TN park where club member engineers were sharing the joy of riding the rails, in a small way. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Mid-South Live Steamers.
Murfreesboro, TN
In the mid 60s, Clarice Nelson wanted to make friends. She figured the best way to do it was to start a club for artists and ask folks to join, and that club became the Murfreesboro Art League in Murfreesboro, TN and it is still going strong today. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Murfreesboro, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits Wartrace, TN, home of a three-generation guitar making tradition. Gallagher guitars are well respected for their genuine craftsmanship, and as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, another secret to success is the family pride and harmony that's been passed down. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Gallagher Guitars.
McKenzie, TN
In the hands of experienced artists, watercolors can produce some of the most beautiful paintings imaginable. Tennessee Crossroads visited McKenzie, TN and met a watercolor painter who taught high school art for years. Now, she's retired and following her dreams of painting while telling stories about each one of her subjects. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tuva Stephens - Watercolor Artist.
Fayetteville, TN
We’ve seen pictures and movies of what Christmas was like in the 1800’s. The period dress, less emphasis shopping and more emphasis on togetherness. The town of Fayetteville TN has captured that experience and makes it come to life with their annual “Host of Christmas Past”.Tennessee Crossroads takes us to Lincoln County for the 20th annual affair. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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.
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