Franklin, TN
Joe Elmore takes off in the early years of Ballooning in Middle Tennessee. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Joe Elmore Ballooning Story from 1988. This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.
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.
Gallatin, TN
Tennessee is full of historic, old homes. And thanks to preservation efforts, many have regained their original luster such is the case for Rose Mont in Gallatin, TN. Joe Elmore explores a home inhabited by one single family since it was built in 1842. As you'll discover its design is as unique as its colorful past. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Madison, TN
Tennessee Crossroads stops in the suburban community of Madison, TN, just above Nashville. A place where, like most towns in Tennessee, you can’t catch a train anymore. But, you can explore the old Amqui Train Station, all thanks to some steadfast volunteers and a little help from a country music legend.
Nashville, TN
Nobody could imagine a professional sporting event without a Jumbo-Tron displaying play-by-play action and replays, or the event without music, a mascot or an announcer. Nashville Predators charge into the playoffs, we want to introduce you to some of the people who make each home game an entertainment spectacle in Predators, Behind the Scenes. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Cookeville, TN
It's often we exit the Interstate to explore a locally favorite mom and pop restaurant. But, as far I as remember, never to visit a donut shop. However, when Tennessee Crossroads heard about one in Cookeville, TN that's been rated among the best in the nation, we just had to find out more. It's Ralph's Donut Shop, a sweet tradition for 56 years. Join us Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Hurricane Mills, TN
When you think of concrete, you usually think of sidewalks or roads, but Dusty Baker imagines so much more. He's a concrete artist who creates unique countertops, tables and whatever else his imagination comes up with. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits an out of the way Nashville landmark of sorts, one that’s enjoying a second life as a haven for hungry diners. For the owner, Doug Havron, Gaby’s Burgers and Fries is also the answer to the question how do I please customers and spend quality time with my family. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Franklin, TN
You can always find Hereford cattle grazing along the highways of Tennessee. They're big, handsome, massive creatures, but not always. You see in recent years, a new breed of miniature herefords have been populating smaller ranches, like the one we found just a few miles from downtown Franklin, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
It usually takes a great voice to become a singing star, but it takes something more to become a singing legend. If you made a list of legendary singers, Patsy Cline would be on it. Appreciation for her talent continues to grow, even though she died more than half a century ago. Now there's a place to get a sense of who Patsy Cline the singer, the wife, and the mother was. Tennessee Crossroads takes us to the Patsy Cline Museum in Nashville, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Townsend, TN
Before the Smoky Mountains became a national park, about two-thirds of its virgin forests were clear-cut by loggers. Tennessee Crossroads visits a site that reveals an intriguing story of how a lumber company and railroad brought jobs to Townsend, TN, while bringing destruction to what's now a protected park. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
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