Recent Crossroads Clips
Sgt. Alvin C. York Historic Area
Pall Mall, TN
April 05, 2007
Tennessee Crossroads visits the home of Tennessee war hero Sgt. Alvin C. York, a WWI most decorated soldier to which he lived from 1920 until his death in 1964. All items are original, all belonged to Sgt. York, including his grist mill and gravesite. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Sgt. Alvin C. York Historic Area in Pall Mall, TN.
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Kem Alexander – Concrete Artist
Chattanooga, TN
April 05, 2007
It's hard to imagine a piece of highway, a concrete slab, as a beautiful piece of artwork. But one Chattanooga, TN woman has taken the rough and coarse cement and made some very uncommon concrete. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Kem Alexander - Concrete Artist.
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5 Chef’s Restaurant
Portland, TN
April 05, 2007
We're all about supporting the interesting features and fine points of small towns in Tennessee. Towns like Portland in Middle Tennessee. If you go there, you might want to visit 5 Chefs restaurant for lunch. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about 5 Chef's Restaurant.
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Bea’s Restaurant
Chattanooga, TN
March 29, 2007
If you've ever had trouble figuring out how to get conversations started at the dinner tablethen you'l have no problem at Bea's Restaurant in Chattanooga, TN since you almost have to speak to the people at your table if you're going to get your fill. As Tennessee Crossroads found out, when you go to Bea's it's helpful to have brushed up on you "Lazy Susan Operators Manual." Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Old Hickory Arts Center
Old Hickory, TN
March 29, 2007
Tennessee Crossroads finds an old school house in Old Hickory, TN that was built to educate African-American youngsters. After its heyday as a learning center, and an amazing renovation, it eventually became a center for aspiring and accomplished artists. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Old Hickory Arts Center.
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Artistic Judge
McMinnville, TN
February 22, 2007
Becoming an artist doesn't necessarily mean you have to invest in expensive supplies or even art lessons. Charles Haston began painting at the tender age of 55, with brushes from Walmart, and never looked back. Tennessee Crossroads traveled to McMinville, TN to meet the man known there as "The Artistic Judge".
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Papa Boudreaux’s
Santa Fe, TN
February 08, 2007
Mardi Gras is coming up, but any time is a great time to celebrate the culinary traditions of Louisiana. Tennessee Crossroads' Susan Watson discovered a great place to do just that out near Fly, Tennessee. It may seem like an unlikely place to open a Cajun restaurant, but as Susan found out, the bayou is not the only place to "have big fun."
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Twisted Sisters
Nashville, TN
February 08, 2007
Sometimes working with family can put a strain on the relationship, but for two sisters in West Nashville, working together has enhanced their artistry and creativity. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the The Twisted Sisters in Nashville, TN.
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Tennessee Aviation Museum
Sevierville, TN
February 08, 2007
In the history of aviation, Tennesseans have played a big part. Now those accomplishments are remembered and displayed in Sevierville, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the new Tennessee Museum of Aviation.
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Watermelon Moon Farm
Lebanon, TN
February 01, 2007
The next time you cross over the Wilson County-Smith County line be on line lookout for the Watermelon Moon Farm. You won't find watermelons or farming, but you will find a rural hideaway that's relaxing and rejuvenating. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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Crafters of Tennessee, Old Hickory
Old Hickory, TN
January 25, 2007
With music being such an integral part of Tennessee's landscape, it's no surprise many guitars and banjos are built in the state. Celebrities like Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton and John Fogerty have had some of their stringed instruments custom built in Old Hickory, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Crafters of Tennessee - Old Hickory.