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March 15, 2018
Operation Song
Nashville, TN
A song can make you smile. A song can break your heart. A song can, perhaps, save your life. That is what a group of songwriters have [...]
Email: [email protected]
https://www.operationsong.org/
Ralph’s Donut Shop
59 S. Cedar Avenue Cookeville, TN
It's often we exit the Interstate to explore a locally favorite mom and pop restaurant. But, as far I as remember, never to visit a do [...]
Call: (931) 526-4231
Erin St. Patrick’s Parade
4 Court Square Erin, TN
Every year, for one day, one of Tennessee's smallest counties and communities becomes one of the state's largest. As Tennessee Crossro [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (931) 289-5100
http://houstoncochamber.com/
Bleak House
3148 Kingston Pike S.W. Knoxville, TN
Gretchen Bates learns the fascinating history surrounding an antebellum mansion in Knoxville.
Call: (865) 522-2371
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February 22, 2018
Ice Carver – Duane Schmelhaus
312 Grovedale Trace Antioch, TN
Ice can be a blessing and a curse. A blessing on a hot day when you carve a cool drink; a curse when it's all over the road you have t [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (615) 788-9830
https://designed-ice.com/
Dusty Baker – Concrete Artist
Hurricane Mills, TN
When you think of concrete, you usually think of sidewalks or roads, but Dusty Baker imagines so much more. He's a concrete artist who [...]
Email: [email protected]
http://stonecreteartistry.com/
Monchita’s Homemade Cobblers
Nashville, TN
It's a peach cobbler recipe with a past, present, and future. Monchita's Cobblers is now a local Food Truck, known as Music City Fish [...]
Call: (615) 300-8248
www.monchitascobblers.com
Nashville Jazz Workshop
1012 Buchanan St Nashville, TN
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 Te [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (615) 242-5299
https://nashvillejazz.org/
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February 15, 2018
Grapevine Artist
2408 Highway 100 Centerville, TN
When you think of grapevines, you probably think about, well, grapes. Or maybe wine. You probably don't think of grapevines as an arti [...]
Email: [email protected]
https://egrapevinestore.com/
Gabby’s Burgers & Fries
493 Humphreys Street Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits an out of the way Nashville landmark of sorts, one that’s enjoying a second life as a haven for hungry din [...]
Call: (615) 733-3119
http://gabbysburgersandfries.com
Short Cakes Cakery
4037 N Mt Juliet Rd Mount Juliet, TN
Susan Watson visits a family-operated bakery in Mount Juliet. (Closed)Susan Watson visits a family-operated bakery in Mount Juliet. S [...]
Call: (615) 288-2461
Historic Collinsville
4711 Weakley Road Southside, TN
Tennessee Crossroads finds out that you don't need a time machine to travel into the past. There's a place just south of Clarksville, [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (931) 648-9141
http://historiccollinsville.com/
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February 08, 2018
Miniature Herefords
451 Franklin Road Franklin, TN
You can always find Hereford cattle grazing along the highways of Tennessee. They're big, handsome, massive creatures, but not always. [...]
http://www.buckandbullcattleranch.com/
Model Trains with Dr. Jack Fisher
Nashville, TN
Dr. Jack Fisher loves trains of all types. He shows us around his impressive O-Line railroad layout at home, then to the train layout [...]
Shaffer Farms Texas BBQ & Custom Meats
4 Vaughn Staggs Road Summertown, TN
Tennessee Crossroads discovers a unique little BBQ restaurant in Summertown, TN with a taste as big as Texas. Join Nashville Public Te [...]
Call: (931) 964-6328
JR Collections
Decherd, TN
Have you ever known someone who seems to collect just about everything? Tennessee Crossroads heard about two brothers who live at the [...]
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February 01, 2018
Cody’s Diner
113 Cumberland St Ashland City, TN
The old saying, "big things come in small packages", certainly holds true at Cody's Diner in Ashland City, TN, located just a few doo [...]
Call: (615) 415-3368
Felt Artist Chris Armstrong
Nashville, TN
Here at Tennessee Crossroads, we appreciate felt. For instance, we know Kermit here s a big TV star. Not every piece of felt can be a [...]
Email: [email protected]
Hagy’s Catfish Hotel
1140 Hagy Lane Shiloh, TN
It takes something special to attract diners to a remote dining destination, like delicious catfish, a catchy name and a scenic view o [...]
Call: (731) 689-3327
https://www.catfishhotel.com/
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January 25, 2018
Handy Hardware
731 Columbia Ave Franklin, TN
A big box hardware store will have thousands of items, but if you ask them for, say, a cannon ball, they're not very likely to have on [...]
Call: (615) 794-1471
Circle P Ranch
563 E Main St Mount Juliet, TN
Traveling around Tennessee we've met several folks who followed their dream of running an old time country store. Rufus Page not only [...]
Call: (615) 474-1085
Nashville Chew Crew
Nashville, TN
Let's say you've got an overgrown piece of land that needs clearing out. And, you don't have the budget to hire workers with power equ [...]
http://www.nashvillechewcrew.com/
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January 18, 2018
Jiffy Burger
1001 Hillsboro Blvd Manchester, TN
Sometimes you just gotta leave your healthy diet at home and take a road trip to one of those out-of-the-way mom and pop cafes. The ki [...]
http://jiffy-burger.com/
Patsy Cline Museum
119 3rd Avenue South Nashville, TN
It usually takes a great voice to become a singing star, but it takes something more to become a singing legend. If you made a list of [...]
Call: (615) 454-4727
https://www.patsymuseum.com/
Copperhead Creek Carpentry & Studio
4114 Hampshire Pike Hampshire, TN
Nowadays, there's a deepening appreciation for old stuff, and that especially holds true for artists and craftsmen. It's called creati [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (931) 805-3111
http://www.copperheadcreekstudio.com
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January 11, 2018
Little River Railroad
7747 E Lamar Pkwy Townsend, TN
Before the Smoky Mountains became a national park, about two-thirds of its virgin forests were clear-cut by loggers. Tennessee Crossr [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (865) 448-2211
https://littleriverrailroad.org/
Snow White Drive In
1714 W. Main Street Lebanon, TN
Tennessee Crossroads takes a sentimental look back at a bygone era, when muscle cars cruised up and down the main drag, and the local [...]
Call: (615) 443-4299
Homestead Manor Plantation
4683 Columbia Pike Thompson's Station, TN
Susan Watson visits the Homestead Manor Plantation in Thompson's Station to learn a little history while eating a little lunch.
Email: [email protected]
Call: (615) 790-2309
http://www.homesteadmanor.com
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December 29, 2017
Crayon Artist Herb Williams
Nashville, TN
One of the things you probably had to have when you first started school was a brand new package of crayons. Maybe you remember the vi [...]
Email: [email protected]
http://www.herbwilliamsart.com/
Monchita’s Homemade Cobblers
Nashville, TN
It's a peach cobbler recipe with a past, present, and future. Monchita's Cobblers is now a local Food Truck, known as Music City Fish [...]
Call: (615) 300-8248
www.monchitascobblers.com
Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum
120 Mars-Debusk Pkwy Harrogate, TN
Tennessee Crossroads takes us along as she explores the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum in Harrogate, TN that you might not have k [...]
Call: (423) 869-6235
https://www.lmunet.edu/abraham-lincoln-library-and-museum/index.php
Historic Rugby Revisited
5517 Rugby Hwy. Rugby, TN
Joe Elmore travels to Rugby, TN where the unique story and gorgeous scenery of this historic utopian town make it a popular getaway de [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (888) 214-3400
https://www.historicrugby.org/
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December 28, 2017
Redemption Road Rescue
130 Cooper Anderson Road Jackson, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits a pet shelter in Jackson, TN dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of horses. Watch this a [...]
Call: (731) 616-1440
https://redemptionroadrescue.com/
Paula Marksbury – Glass Artist
Athens, TN
In our travels we've introduced you to a glass artists who use a variety of techniques for creating their works of art, such as blown [...]
Call: (423) 920-7635
Lynchburg Cake and Candy Company
134 Cashion Road Lynchburg, TN
Tressa Bush stops at a place in Lynchburg that makes cake with a kick.
Call: (877) 759-7441
https://www.lynchburgcakeandcandy.com/
Ri’chard’s Louisiana Cafe
4220 Whites Creek Pike White's Creek, TN
Tennessee Crossroads heads to Whites Creek to visit a restaurant where Gulf Coast cuisine and country music make for a fine recipe. Ri [...]
Call: (615) 299-9590
http://richardscafe.com/
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November 09, 2017
Jerry Park Photographer
Nashville, TN
We've racked up a lot of miles creating shows for you. But, just imagine traveling to all 95 Tennessee counties to take a single phot [...]
Email: [email protected]
http://jerryparkphotography.com/
Remembering World War II
Linden, TN
We owe a great debt to the men and women of America's greatest generation. Growing up during the Great Depression, they were thrust i [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (317) 501-0830
http://rememberingwwii.com/
Boyette’s Dining Room
10 Boyette Rd Tiptonville, TN
Ken Wilshire pays a visit to a restaurant in Tiptonville that has been serving up tasty Southern food since 1921.
Call: (731) 253-7307
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October 01, 2017
Rustic River Creations
Chapel Hill, TN
A watering trough is just a watering trough, or so some might say. So, what to do with a watering trough when it gets too old and rust [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (931) 205-2152
https://rusticrivercreations.com/
Garden Brunch Cafe
924 Jefferson Street Nashville, TN
If you're looking for a new dining experience in Nashville, TN, then this story will tantalize your taste buds. Tennessee Crossroads f [...]
Call: (615) 891-1217
https://gardenbrunchcafe.webs.com/
Natchez Trace Parkway
Franklin, TN
Here's a weekend trip idea that's so close, we often forget it's there. The Natchez Trace Parkway is a national treasure that runs rig [...]
Call: (800) 305-7417
https://www.nps.gov/natr/index.htm
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