Nashville, TN
When the Predators first hit the ice in Music City, many had their doubts about whether or not hockey would find a fan base in Nashville, TN. It didn't take long to determine that Tennesseans love the sport just as much as folks up north. Not long after the NHL came to town, a group of local ladies erased another doubt, whether or not hockey was just a men's game. The answer was a resounding "no," as Gretchen Bates recently learned when she suited up with the Nashville Women's Ice Hockey League. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Columbia, TN
A Catfish restaurant off the beaten path in Columbia packs them in six days a week!
Chapman's Boro, TN
Anyone who has ever followed their dream of becoming a pilot will tell you, there's nothing like the time you spend in your plane. One pilot in Ashland City, TN says he loves flying so much, he wants to live in a plane. And he does. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Red Lane and his DC8 Jet Airplane House.
Nashville, TN
If you like to look at architectural magazines to find unique decorating ideas for your home, you'll love this story. One Tennessee artist has found a way to marry architecture and ceramics.
Hermitage, TN
Many of us like to decorate for Christmas, but one retired teacher in Hermitage, Tennessee has taken decorating to the extreme. Her house is overflowing with Old Saint Nick. If this story doesn't get you in the Christmas spirit, nothing will. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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.