Cookeville, TN
People collect all sorts of things, from rare coins to sports memorabilia and it's not very often that personal collections go on display, but Tennessee Crossroads' Gretchen Bates traveled to Cookeville, TN to visit an entire museum dedicated to one woman's lifetime collection of dolls.
Ethridge, TN
It boggles the mind when you think about how much our world has changed in the last few decades. Nowadays, you can get just about anything you want delivered to your front door. Not so long ago, especially out in the country, you considered yourself lucky to have a general store nearby for essentials. Join Tennessee Crossroads and Gretchen Bates as we discover that the folks in Etheridge, TN still count themselves lucky every time they walk through the door at Ike's Amish Depot.
Alcoa, TN
Few time periods bring back sentimental feelings like the 1950s. The birth of rock and roll, Classic Cars, sock hops, and malt shops. Well, if you'd like to take a walk down memory lane, there's a restaurant in Alcoa, TN that will let you do just that. Gretchen Bates has the story of Hot Rods 50's diner. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Knoxville, TN
Gretchen Bates checks out the menu at Sweet P's Barbeque in Knoxville.
Knoxville, TN
A Knoxville, TN artist with two passions, which happen to compliment each other. One that starts hot: glass blowing. And one that ends cold: craft brewing. Gretchen Bates met him recently, and has the whole "pretentious" story. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Woodbury, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visited a distillery in Woodbury, TN that held several surprises. One of those surprises was the discovery of Jai Sheronda - Gourd Artist who shares the property and his love of a particular plant. 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.
Brentwood, TN
People often say they take for granted what's in their own backyard. If you don't know already, Tennessee offers some of the most renowned scenic waters in the country. Tennessee Crossroads had discovered Patty Shultz from Brentwood, TN who not only enjoys paddling and kayaking in Tennessee, but has even written a book about it to help others discover its beauty. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Kayaking Piney River.
Nashville, TN
Join Tennessee Crossroads as we do a little shopping, pick up some groceries, dine at a great restaurant, maybe even go dancing. Tennessee Crossroads found a place in Nashville, TN, where you can do all of that, and never leave the building. It's a new place on Nolensville Road called Plaza Mariachi. Join Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Lebanon, TN
Tennessee Crossroads takes a sentimental look back at a bygone era, when muscle cars cruised up and down the main drag, and the local malt shop was the center of the universe. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads' Gretchen Bates visits with a Nashville, TN artist who will make you look at nature in an entirely new way. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Margie Manyik - Artist.
Nashville, TN
It's a special artist who can make furniture both functional and artistic. Jim Devault of Nashille, TN has transitioned from photographer and advertising guru to a hands on wood sculptor, doing just that. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
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