Recent Crossroads Clips
Sopapilla’s
Franklin, TN
August 07, 2014
Tennessee Crossroads visits a man who came to Nashville, TN for the music business and missed the flavors of his home state so much that he decided to get into the restaurant business. And so, Sopapilla's was born, one of the spiciest places in Franklin, TN. Join Nashville Public Television to find out more.
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Big John’s Bar-B-Q
Lawrenceburg, TN
July 31, 2014
It’s amazing how many wonderful places there are for enjoying some of the finest pork barbeque in the world right here in Tennessee but, it takes more than just good barbeque to stay in business over the years as Tennessee Crossroads found out when we visited a 40-year-old restaurant filled with family pride. Big John's Bar-B-Q is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Golf House Tennessee
Franklin, TN
July 17, 2014
If you've lived in middle Tennessee very long, you've heard of the Vinny - Country star Vince Gill's annual charity golf tournament. Maybe you haven't heard much about the foundation it supports. One that's all about preserving Tennessee golf history and sharing the life-enhancing values of the sport across the state. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Discovery Park of America
Union City, TN
July 03, 2014
When you travel to Northwest Tennessee you'll find rich river bottom lands that support the mostly agricultural economy. In nearby Reelfoot Lake being formed by an earthquake, a well-known local businessman is shaking up the area by reshaping the landscape. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Discovery Park of America in Union City, TN.
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Shelby Forest General Store
Millington, TN
June 26, 2014
Shelby Forest General Store has been around since the 30's. Tennessee Crossroads heads North of Memphis, TN to catch up with the current family that keeps the Shelby Forest General Store's slogan alive. "The Past is our Present to you." Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Coco’s Italian Market & Restaurant
Nashville, TN
June 19, 2014
An Italian businessman comes from New York and opens an authentic Italian restaurant with imported products from Italy. Chuck Cinelli uses his grandmother's recipes and even teaches people how to play Bocce on the courts in front of the restaurant. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Coco's Italian Market & Restaurant.
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Tommy Ellis – Artist
Unionville, TN
May 15, 2014
It seems almost everyone knows about duck calls thanks to the Duck Dynasty folks, but a wild animal call can be more than a hunting tool. In fact, it can often be a work of art, particularly when created by Tommy Ellis. Tennessee Crossroads met this Unionville, TN artist whose wild animal calls often wind up being displayed on a shelf rather than taken into the field. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tommy Ellis - Artist.
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Erin St. Patrick’s Parade
Erin, TN
May 08, 2014
Every year, for one day, one of Tennessee's smallest counties and communities becomes one of the state's largest. As Tennessee Crossroads found out, it's all about tradition and lots of fun in Erin, TN, in Houston County during the Erin St Patrick's Day Parade. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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The Mad Platter
Nashville, TN
May 08, 2014
The Germantown area of Nashville, TN is a vibrant and growing neighborhood very close to downtown. In the early days putting a new business in Germantown was a bit of a risk, particularly a fine dining restaurant. But Marcia and Craig Jervis took a look at the area and saw a chance to pursue their dream. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Mad Platter.