Recent Crossroads Clips
Plaza Mariachi
Nashville, TN
September 13, 2018
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.
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Steam Train Restoration
Nashville, TN
September 13, 2018
There's something magical about trains, the raw power, immense size, and the sound of that lonesome whistle far off in the distance. The Nashville Steam Preservation Society is working to breathe magic back into a steam engine that been collecting dust for decades in Centennial Park in Nashville, TN. Tennessee Crossroads tells the story of the old 576. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Depot Bottom Country Store
McMinnville, TN
September 06, 2018
Back in the day, if you lived in the country or a small town, the nearest place to get just about anything you needed was the general, or "country" store. The folks who ran them knew everybody in the community by name. It's good to know that there are still country stores to be found across Tennessee, and Tennessee Crossroads dropped by one in McMinnville, TN recently, where they serve up delicious food, and a heaping helping of memories. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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The Cedar Place
Nashville, TN
September 06, 2018
Cedar is a soft wood known that smells good, and it's a natural insect repellent. In the hands of one of the Greer brothers, it's transformed into Adirondack chairs, swings and more. Tennessee Crossroads visits a family business simply named Cedar Place just south of Nashville. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Soup Lady
Jackson, TN
August 16, 2018
When you specialize in one particular food product, you want it to be the best of its kind. Whether it's barbecue, bread or soup. Tennessee Crossroads visits the kitchen of a former professional dancer. A lady who's now mastering the steps making quality soups for a hungry following who is fondly know as, Soup Lady. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Voodoo Gumbo
Nashville, TN
August 16, 2018
When a horrible hurricane hit the Gulf Coast, Joel and Herb Tassin decided to leave their beloved New Orleans, LA for good and move to Nashville, TN. Among the treasures they brought with them was the ability to create wonderful, New Orleans-style food. Tennessee Crossroads met these brothers at their restaurant, Voodoo Gumbo, for food like you'd find in the French Quarter. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
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Mann Made Fire Pits
Lewisburg, TN
August 09, 2018
Since the dawn of time, folks have enjoyed sitting around the fire. With the advent of central heat, it's become less about survival and more about special occasions with friends and family. Tennessee Crossroads found an artist in Lewisburg, TN who has a talent for making those evenings around the fire very special indeed. Join us Nashville Public Television to find out more.
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Songbirds Guitar Museum
Chattanooga, TN
August 02, 2018
One might think Nashville is the ideal site for a guitar museum. But, when some NY-based curators went looking for a new home for their rare collection, Chattanooga, TN got the call. The result is the Songbirds Guitar Museum located just around the corner from the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Merengue Cafe
Nashville, TN
August 02, 2018
Nashville is becoming more diverse everyday, with new neighbors arriving from countries around the globe. Of course, one of the benefits to that are all the exotic dishes we get to enjoy like Dominican - Puerto Rican - Cuban Cuisine. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Merengue Cafe in Nashville, TN.
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Columbia Photos
Columbia, TN
July 26, 2018
These days, taking a photograph is easy, but there was a time when taking a photograph required money, time, patience, planning and an artist's eye. They were scarce and special. So, when some people in Columbia, TN found more than a million photographic negatives, some dating back to 1870, they felt they had found along-buried treasure. Tennessee Crossroads went to Columbia to see some of these extraordinary pictures of the past and find out how their discoverers are making sure those photos will be around well into the future.