Clarkrange, TN
Tennessee Crossroads revisits a husband and wife team who run an authentic general store and 1950's style diner in Clarkrange, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Cumberland Mountain General Store.
Knoxville, TN
If a restaurant is off the beaten path and the owner sometimes refuses to make dishes his customers want, you might think that owner was asking for empty seats and angry guests, but what Tennessee Crossroads recently found out is that if the food is fresh and flavorful enough diners will seek out that restaurant, which is the case with the Plaid Apron in Knoxville, TN.
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.
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.
Franklin, TN
Sometimes a bit of nostalgia can be the best seasoning for a meal. That’s true for the country boy restaurant in Leipers Fork, TN. As Tennessee Crossroads found out, a couple who’s not even originally from Tennessee, decided to bring this iconic little diner back to life as Country Boy Restaurant. 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.
Bristol, VA
Anybody can open a hamburger joint. Few can boost owning one that's a been a popular diner since 1942. The Burger Bar on the Virginia side of Bristol hasn't changed much over the years. The burgers are award-winning, and it's still the site of a mystery that remains unsolved. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Shiloh, TN
It takes something special to attract diners to a remote dining destination, like delicious catfish, a catchy name and a scenic view of the Tennessee River. That's what Hagy's Catfish Hotel has offered for more than 75 years. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Rogersville, TN
A place can mean a lot to a town. The Hale Springs Inn is such a place to the people of Rogersville in east Tennessee. The Inn has been at the heart of the town since the early 1800's, and when it fell on hard times, the people of Rogersville, TN got together to save it. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Red Boiling Springs, TN
Red Boiling Springs, TN got its name from the red tinted water that used to flow freely there in the early part of the 1900's. Back then, people converged on the town because they thought the water had healing powers. As the word spread, the town became a popular destination and dozens of hotels were built. Today only three remain, and one of them is the Thomas House. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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