Sparta, TN
When Connie Steele met her husband she had no idea she'd fall in love with something he did for fun. He was a Mountain Man re-enactor. Connie decided to join in but realized it was difficult to get the proper bead work on the attire do she started beading her own items. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Connie Steele - Bead Artist from Sparta, TN.
Nashville, TN
Joe Elmore explores the surreal world of Kate Harrold Photography.
Maryville, TN
One of the best restaurants in Maryville, TN isn't really in Maryville. Becky's Grocery and Grill has a Maryville address, but it's not exactly in the middle of town; it's in the middle of nowhere as Tennessee Crossroads found out when he made a trip to meet Becky Cable at her restaurant. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Some times real life gets between us and the things we are passionate about. But, if we're lucky, we find a road back to those things. Ren Harvey is a good example. As little girl, she loved looking for arrow heads and making drawings of them. But it took decades before Ren found the road back to those things. Tennessee Crossroads recently met this Nashville artist who is using her talents to help correct the history of people who disappeared long ago. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Ren Harvey, Historical Artist.
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads found a custom furniture designer in Nashville that could make the dream of owning redwood furniture a reality. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Jackson, TN
There's nothing like biting into an ice cold watermelon on a hot day. As a matter of fact, fruit of any kind can be a real taste treat. Tennessee Crossroads found an artist from Jackson, TN who turns fruit into a treat, for the eyes! 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.
Donelson, TN
This artist fell in love with metal work in high school. Bouncing around from job to job, it took him several years to finally realize that following his dream was the only answer to finding job satisfaction. Cindy Carter recently visited the workshop of Ashland City, TN native, Keith Herendon. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Memphis, TN
When you think of Memphis, Tennessee, and think of food, chances are you're thinking about barbeque. As a Memphis native, Tennessee Crossroads knows where to find the real deal, and we did just that a while back, when we sampled the smokey goodness at the BBQ Shop. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Manchester, TN
Renee Holt came from a family of good cooks, and shared a dream along with her mother of opening a cafe some day. It was a long time coming, but Renee has made that dream a reality. The Mercantile Cafe and Sweet Simplicity Bakery is a popular spot on the town square in Manchester, TN. With lunch offerings that change daily, and baked good enough to satisfy any one's sweet tooth, you'll feel right at home. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
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