Mount Juliet, TN
Susan Watson visits a family-operated bakery in Mount Juliet. (Closed)Susan Watson visits a family-operated bakery in Mount Juliet. Short Cakes Cakery is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Chattanooga, TN
This story is about a Moon Pies, the only treat like it in the Universe, and its made right here in Tennessee at a Chattanooga Bakery. It's a shining star among all the many snack foods you can find these days. In fact, if you want a really big treat there's nothing wrong with asking for the Moon! Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Old Hickory, TN
You may have heard the term "company town." Back in the day, when corporations built a factory, they often built a town to go with it. Such was the case with the city of Old Hickory, Tennessee, which was literally built by DuPont. While it's no longer a company town, it still retains the neighborly charm it started with a century ago. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Granville, TN
Most towns want visitors to feel their community is up to date in every way. not the town of Granville, TN, in Jackson County. In fact, as Rob Wilds found out when he visited there recently, just about the whole town volunteers to make visitors feel like they have stepped back in time. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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.
Nashville, TN
The Germantown area of Nashville, TN is a vibrant and growing neighborhood very close to downtown. In the early days putting a new business in Germantown was a bit of a risk, particularly a fine dining restaurant. But Marcia and Craig Jervis took a look at the area and saw a chance to pursue their dream. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Mad Platter.
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