Recent Crossroads Clips
Gallery 102
Lafayette, TN
August 15, 2019
It's impossible to over-estimate how much the arts enrich our lives. Music, sculpture, and paintings can transport us to another world, or give us a new appreciation for the one we're in. A new friend of Tennessee Crossroads, Ciona Rouse, recently discovered a place in Lafayette, TN that helps local artists share their gifts with the community. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Yeast Nashville
Nashville, TN
August 15, 2019
Nothing brings back fond memories like the sweet smell of something delicious baking in the oven. It can take you back to those family gatherings as a kid when you stuffed yourself with your favorite food. Tennessee Crossroads found an East Nashville bakery that will put you right back in grandma's kitchen, especially if you hail from the Lone Star State. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Clear Branch Woodworks
Manchester, TN
August 08, 2019
When asked how he created one of his sculptures, Michelangelo said that he saw an angel in the marble and carved until he set him free. Rickey Chick recently met a Manchester, TN artist who has a similar approach when it comes to carving wood. Here's the story of Roger Bennett and Clear Branch Woodworks. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Hot Rods 50’s Diner
Alcoa, TN
August 08, 2019
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.
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Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History
Murfreesboro, TN
August 01, 2019
When you hear the term "museum of natural history," you might think of Washington D.C., New York, or even London. But what about Murfreesboro, TN? That's right. Middle Tennessee has had its own Museum of Natural History since 2014. Tennessee Crossroads uncovered this hidden gem, and brings you the story. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Pretentious Glass & Beer Co.
Knoxville, TN
July 18, 2019
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.
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Ed’s Fish & Pizza House
Nashville, TN
July 18, 2019
It takes something special to keep a family-owned food business thriving for 47 years. Especially when it has an out-of-way location, limited seating and a menu with basically one item -- fish. But that's what attracts people from all over Nashville to Ed's Fish and Pizza House. Whether they dine in our carry it out, they swear by its supremacy. And, they know better than to order pizza. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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The Depot Bar & Grill
Springfield, TN
July 11, 2019
There was a time when passenger trains tied the towns of Tennessee together. The days, of course, passenger train service has all but disappeared. But for some, the fascination with those big, powerful engines remains. Tennessee Crossroads were delighted to find a place where he could do two of our favorite things: watch trains pass by and eat good food. You can do those things too, at the depot bar and grill in Springfield, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Redneck Comedy Bus Tour
Nashville, TN
July 07, 2019
Tourists love to visit Tennessee. They come for the scenery, the history, the people, and there are many tours designed to help them experience all those things. Tennessee Crossroads recently took a tour of Nashville that has a different take on Music City, its history and attractions. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.