Recent Crossroads Clips
Host of Christmas Past
Fayetteville, TN
December 20, 2012
We’ve seen pictures and movies of what Christmas was like in the 1800’s. The period dress, less emphasis shopping and more emphasis on togetherness. The town of Fayetteville TN has captured that experience and makes it come to life with their annual “Host of Christmas Past”.Tennessee Crossroads takes us to Lincoln County for the 20th annual affair. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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EPB Windows
Chattanooga, TN
December 13, 2012
Dazzling displays of holiday celebration always fill kids with a sense of wonder and excitement. Tennessee Crossroads found some that catch adults in the same magic way as well. In fact, it's an annual tradition thanks to the time and talents of employees of Chattanooga's Electric Power Board. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about EPB Windows.
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WDVX Blue Plate Special
Knoxville, TN
December 13, 2012
When you visit downtown Knoxville, TN, you'll have to be sure to stop by the Visitors Center where you'll be surprised to find more than a place to ask for directions or to pick up some travel brochures about popular places to visit. In fact, as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, you'll find the Visitors Center to be one of the most popular places in town around the noon hour for not only tourists but for locals as well. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about WDVX Blue Plate Special.
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Emily Allison Studios
Primm Springs, TN
November 15, 2012
Those cookie and popcorn tins we get at Christmas often wind up rusting away in a cabinet under the pantry, but you know you could have a potential work of art stashed away there.Tennessee Crossroads learned that when we visited Emily Allison from Primm Springs, TN, who would almost certainly enjoy rummaging through those leftover and forgotten tins of yours. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Mangia Nashville
Berry Hill, TN
November 15, 2012
Franklin, TN is one of the South's most charming and historic towns. And because of its growth in recent years, there are many dining options when you visit. Everything from a down home meat and three to authentic New York Italian. And, in one amazing case--both under one roof. Tennessee Crossroads discovered how a quaint Southern café gets transformed into an Italian family-style feast full of great food, fun, music, and epicurean ecstasy. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Susan Parry – Glass Artist
Signal Mountain, TN
November 08, 2012
From Signal Mountain, TN to the Nation's Capitol one creative Chattanooga, TN artist has brought recognition to the state in so many colorful ways. Her name is Susan Parry and she's well-known for her jewelry and small sculptures, not to mention some very special Christmas tree ornaments. It's been quite a journey for her as Tennessee Crossroads discovered when we paid a visit to her studio not too long ago. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Susan Parry - Glass Artist.
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Nashville Jazz Workshop
Nashville, TN
November 08, 2012
When you think of jazz, maybe you think of New York, Chicago, or New Orleans but don't underestimate Music City. In this episode of Tennessee Crossroads, Nancy Hoddinott takes us to the Nashville Jazz Workshop to discover the world-class talent and jazz education available right here in Tennessee. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Hillbilly Willy’s Bar-B-Q
Chattanooga, TN
November 08, 2012
Tennessee may not have the best jazz in the country, but an argument could be made for it having the best BBQ. We like the fact that behind each BBQ success story is an interesting individual, or in some cases a whole family of them. Case in point, the hot spot Tennessee Crossroads found in Chattanooga, TN is called Hillbilly Willy's Bar-B-Q. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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The Hermitage
Nashville, TN
November 01, 2012
Three American presidents called Tennessee home. The most flamboyant of them was, of course, Andrew Jackson. Old Hickory made his mark on the world, but he made his home in Nashville, TN, a home we can still visit. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
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Tomato Art Festival
Nashville, TN
November 01, 2012
No doubt tomatoes are a popular, healthy part of our diet, at least for most of us but, how could the simple tomato inspire a celebration that attracts over 25,000 people? To understand that, you have to know the people of East Nashville, their sense of creativity and obviously their sense of humor. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tomato Art Festival.
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Pennington Seed & Supply
Dyersburg, TN
November 01, 2012
The saying goes "Great oaks from little acorns grow." For one Dyersburg, TN family, it's not the acorn that has caused their business to blossom. Tennessee Crossroads visited the Pennington Feed & Seed to find out why the Penningtons are nuts about pecans. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.