Centerville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits an old Chamber of Commerce building in Centerville, TN, now the home of a live radio show and a museum dedicated to local stars like Minnie Pearl. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Grinder's Switch Hour.
Nashville, TN
Hot chicken is all the rage for folks who want to spice up their dining adventures and Nashville, TN is the epicenter, thanks to an annual festival and all sorts of new restaurants specializing in hot poultry. Many experts will insist that you haven't had Nashville Hot chicken until you've had it from a place called Prince's, a third generation hot chicken shack heralded as the best by a loyal following. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
How would you like to enroll at Vanderbilt University this month? If your answer is you're too old, too poor, or your GPA was too low, well, you're wrong. All kinds of people are taking classes there now and leaving with the techniques they need to pursue a craft for fun or even profit. Here's a look inside the Sarrat Art Studios - one of the best kept secrets on campus. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Kingsport, TN
Take a trip back into the Crossroads vault with Tennessee Crossroads as we revisit the 50th Anniversary of one very special Santa train. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Joe Elmore offers a tribute to Al Voecks' life in broadcasting and his induction into the Radio Hall of Fame.
Nashville, TN
Joe Elmore visits Varallo's, Nashville's oldest restaurant since 1907, where they continue a proud tradition with their famous 3-way Chili.
Nashville, TN
Clay Bush is a fabric artist who uses discarded salvage yard seat belts to create designer purses, computer bags, wallets and even furniture. His unique handiwork has lead to a full-time career. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Red Boiling Springs, TN
The image of motorcyclists in America has ranged from danger-seeking outlaws to weekend recreational riders. But the history of American motorcycles is more intriguing than ever., especially to a rider, history buff, and proud owner of Cyclemo's in Red Boiling Springs, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Cyclemo's Motorcycle Museum.
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.
Huntsville, TN
It's an understatement to say a teacher can make a difference. Sometimes the difference can be extraordinary. This is the story of an imaginative teacher in one of Tennessee's poorest counties. A teacher whose vision and determination led to a one-of-a-kind historical attraction, created solely by students. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Scott County Museum on the Cumberland Plateau in Huntsville, TN.
Nashville, TN
A Nashville Artist is blasting her way into the local scenery. Sandblaster Karen Nichols Martin creates artwork that is detail oriented, physically demanding and simply beautiful. Tennessee Crossroads visited Karen's "Class Glass" shop on Fessler's Lane in Nashville, TN for a look at how she sandblasts her unique designs for both private and very public viewing. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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.