Baxter, TN
Joe Elmore explores a 119-year-old country store in Putnam County, now restored for new business.
Bell Buckle, TN
It's heartening to learn about the restoration of some old historic mansion in Tennessee. Even more so to discover it's being shared with the visitors. The Walker Inn B&B is such a place. It's a Victorian treasure, right in the heart of Bell Buckle, TN, where the whole town's a trip back in time. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
If you’re looking for a tour of Nashville, there are plenty of options, several have even appeared on Crossroads. Tennessee Crossroasds took a special trek through Music City recently with United Street Tours, not in search of country artists, but activists who changed our country for the better. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Memphis, TN
The next time you spend the night in Memphis, TN, and you feel like pampering yourself, this story is for you. Tennessee Crossroads discovered an absolutely gorgeous Victorian mansion in the Bluff City that offers modern comforts and old world charm. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Townsend, TN
When you visit the Smoky Mountains, you've got plenty of options for overnight accommodations. You can rough it in a tent, or live it up in a fancier hotel. A Bed and Breakfast can be the right choice if you want a little pampering in a natural setting that's close to all the park's attraction. Tennessee Crossroads chose one that's highly favored, in more ways than one. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more. This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.
Bon Aqua, TN
To many of us, the words "tea room" conjure up visions of finger sandwiches, scones and dainty little tea cups. Well, you can get tea at the Beacon Light Tea Room, as long as it's iced tea. It's the sumptuous Southern cooking that attracts loyal diners -- like fried chicken, country ham, red-eye gravy and biscuits. Let's pay a visit to this now historic restaurant in Bon Aqua, TN to discover their secret. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Manchester, TN
Renee Holt came from a family of good cooks, and shared a dream along with her mother of opening a cafe some day. It was a long time coming, but Renee has made that dream a reality. The Mercantile Cafe and Sweet Simplicity Bakery is a popular spot on the town square in Manchester, TN. With lunch offerings that change daily, and baked good enough to satisfy any one's sweet tooth, you'll feel right at home. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Pleasant Hill, TN
We take public education for granted now a days, but that was not the case back in the 1880s. Thanks to the efforts of northern missionaries, Pleasant Hill Academy became one of the few educational bright spots in Tennessee. Ed Jones recently toured one of the school's original buildings, which is now a museum that pays tribute to life and learning on the plateau 140 years ago. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Columbia, TN
These days, taking a photograph is easy, but there was a time when taking a photograph required money, time, patience, planning and an artist's eye. They were scarce and special. So, when some people in Columbia, TN found more than a million photographic negatives, some dating back to 1870, they felt they had found along-buried treasure. Tennessee Crossroads went to Columbia to see some of these extraordinary pictures of the past and find out how their discoverers are making sure those photos will be around well into the future.
Nashville, TN
There aren't many soda shops on the National Register of Historic Places. Then again, there aren't many soda shops like Elliston Place in Nashville. In its 78 years of business it's been a gathering spot for politicians and entertainers and featured in films and TV shows. But, as you're about to discover, one thing it hasn't seen much of is change. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Let's say you've got an overgrown piece of land that needs clearing out. And, you don't have the budget to hire workers with power equipment to do the job. Danielle Allen discovered an alternative: bring in the Nashville Chew Crew. Here's how some hungry lambs are changing the landscape around Middle TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Many people claim term "meat and three" was coined in Tennessee and certainly our state has some great diners that proudly live up to the moniker. Some are even on the list of tourist attractions. This one in Nashville might considered more of a local secret and you may have trouble pronouncing the name -- most customers do -- but you won't have any trouble discovering the joys of Dandgure's Cafe. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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