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January 12, 2017
Fisk Jubilee Singers Exhibit
1000 17th Avenue North Nashville, TN
There's an exhibit at the Fisk University library that chronicles the 145 year history of a now legendary singing group. The Fisk Jub [...]
Email: [email protected]
http://fiskjubileesingers.org/
This Little Light Glass Art
4334 Old Hickory Blvd Old Hickory, TN
Stained glass is somewhat of a dying art, but for the few artists who do it, it’s a medium that’s allowed for more creativity and inno [...]
Call: (615) 925-9323
https://thislittlelightartglass.com/
Broadway Pizza – Memphis
2581 Broad Avenue Memphis, TN
Ken Wilshire visits Broadway Pizza, a family-run business located in Memphis's Broad Avenue Arts District since 1977.
Call: (901) 454-7930
http://www.broadwaypizzamemphis.com
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December 22, 2016
Chad’s Winter Wonderland
791 Old Laguardo Rd E Lebanon, TN
Joe Elmore explores Chad's Winter Wonderland in Wilson County, a holiday attraction containing more than two million lights.
Call: (615) 449-0099
Arnold’s Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave S Nashville, TN
One of the best things about going to Grandma's for Christmas Dinner is seeing Grandma of course, but eating her home cooked food is a [...]
https://www.arnoldscountrykitchen.com/
Willa’s Shortbread
113 West Cedar Street Goodlettsville, TN
A Nashville couple brings a North Carolina short bread cookie to Tennessee, and the result are both profitable and delicious.
Call: (615) 868-6130
http://www.willas-shortbread.com/
Susan Parry – Glass Artist
Signal Mountain, TN
From Signal Mountain, TN to the Nation's Capitol one creative Chattanooga, TN artist has brought recognition to the state in so many c [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (423) 886-4714
https://torchedinthehead.com/Welcome.html
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December 15, 2016
Ham Festival
5016 Spedale Ct Spring Hill, TN
Fall means festival time in Tennessee and there are too many such celebrations for us to visit. Tennessee Crossroads visits to a commu [...]
Just Love Coffee
129 MTCS Drive Murfreesboro, TN
This Tennessee Crossroads story unfolds in the heart of Murfreesboro, TN. Just Love is a local cafe, best known for its award-winning, [...]
Call: (615) 624-8169
https://www.justlovecoffee.com/
Sunnyside Lights
1956 Sunny Side Drive Brentwood, TN
For many, the holidays are a time to get together and revive old family traditions. Tennessee Crossroads visits one Brentwood, TN resi [...]
https://sunnysidelights.wordpress.com/
Blair-Moore House
201 W. Main Street Jonesborough, TN
Rob Wilds tries out the hospitality at a homey overnight retreat in historic Jonesborough.
Email: [email protected]
Call: (423) 753-0044
http://www.blairmoorehouse.com
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August 25, 2016
The Fontanel Mansion (Update)
4125 Whites Creek Pike Nashville, TN
Rob Wilds revisits the Fontanel Mansion, former home of country star Barbara Mandrell, and finds a variety of new sites and experiences.
Call: (615) 724-1611
http://fontanel.com/
Little Seed Farm
Lebanon, TN
Many of you are probably familiar with the TV show Green Acres where a New York couple gives up the big city for life on the farm. Ten [...]
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https://littleseedfarm.com/
Milky Way Farm
520 Milky Way Rd Pulaski, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits with the new owners of the famous Milky Way Farm in Giles County, TN.
Email: [email protected]
Call: (931) 808-2281
https://milkywayfarm.org/
Rhoades Cars
108 Rhoades Lane Hendersonville, TN
It seems like bicycles have been around for ages and you’ll find all ages riding them these days for exercise, recreation and a fun, h [...]
Call: (615) 590-0303
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September 10, 2015
Willa’s Shortbread
113 West Cedar Street Goodlettsville, TN
A Nashville couple brings a North Carolina short bread cookie to Tennessee, and the result are both profitable and delicious.
Call: (615) 868-6130
http://www.willas-shortbread.com/
Brunswick Kitchen
5197 Brunswick Rd Arlington, TN
Joe Elmore visits the tiny West Tennessee town of Brunswick, home to a decades-old Friday night catfish tradition, which lives on at t [...]
Call: (901) 730-0907
http://thebrunswickkitchen.com/
Cyclemo’s Motorcycle Museum
319 East Main Street Red Boiling Springs, TN
The image of motorcyclists in America has ranged from danger-seeking outlaws to weekend recreational riders. But the history of Americ [...]
Call: (615) 699-5049
John Petrey – Artist
559 East Main Street Chattanooga, TN
We normally find elegant evening gowns and fine men's suits made from a variety of colorful fabrics and found in shops, boutiques, and [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (407) 645-1718
https://www.johnpetrey.com/
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September 03, 2015
Class Glass
1500 2nd. Ave. South Nashville, TN
A Nashville Artist is blasting her way into the local scenery. Sandblaster Karen Nichols Martin creates artwork that is detail oriente [...]
Call: (615) 456-6297
http://www.ClassGlassUSA.com
Stratford Sparta Bots
1800 Stratford Ave Nashville, TN
When you where growing up did you think math & science were fun? Even if you did, you might have hidden that fact from your friends, a [...]
Call: (615) 242-6730
Scott County Museum
400 Scott High Drive Huntsville, TN
It's an understatement to say a teacher can make a difference. Sometimes the difference can be extraordinary. This is the story of an [...]
Call: (423) 663-2801
https://www.scottcountymuseum.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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August 27, 2015
Ann Light – Gourd Artist
Franklin, TN
The Gordon Jewish Community Center in Nashville, TN showcases some talented Tennessee artists in their galleries year round. Tennessee [...]
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https://www.nashvillejcc.org/
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/
Jim Pitts – TSU Instrument Repair
3500 John A Merritt Blvd Nashville, TN
The Tennessee State University Band is known around the country as a top notch band that runs like a well oiled machine. As with any m [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (615) 963-7684
https://www.tnstate.edu/music/aristocrats.aspx
Cumberland Mountain Lodge
1130 Clint Lowe Road Crossville, TN
The Cumberland Plateau is a very popular area for retirees, and the land is being gobbled up fast, but there is one man who wants to p [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (919) 493-2615
http://www.cumberlandmountainlodge.com/
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August 20, 2015
Honeysuckle Hill Farm
1765 Martins Chapel Church Road Springfield, TN
Once upon a time, almost everyone in Tennessee knew a lot about farming. But in these times when family farms are fading away, fewer o [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (615) 382-7593
https://www.honeysucklehillfarm.com/
Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House
295 Main Street Lynchburg, TN
Joe Elmore travels to a Lynchburg landmark where boarding house dining is a huge attraction.
Call: (931) 759-6154
https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/Miss-Mary-Bobos-Restaurant
Bessie Smith Cultural Center
Chattanooga, TN
A museum may show us a bit about what life looked like, while performers may help bring that past to life for a bit. It isn't too ofte [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (423) 266-8658
http://www.bessiesmithcc.org
Charlene’s Colony of Shops
Halls, TN
Usually, most people go to crowded malls and shopping centers out of necessity and not for the experience. However, Tennessee Crossroa [...]
Call: (731) 836-5418
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July 30, 2015
Lundy Cupp – Woodcarver
Kingston Springs, TN
Imagine spending most of your adult life doing a very serious job like being a fraud investigator, only to learn that you have an incr [...]
Email: [email protected]
http://www.lundycupp.com
Southeastern Climbers Coalition
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads' Ed Jones takes us to new heights as he tags along with the Southern Climbers Coalition. Join Nashville Public Te [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (423) 618-4466
https://www.seclimbers.org/
Gerst Haus
301 Woodland St Nashville, TN
Gretchen Bates revisits an iconic Nashville German Restaurant in their new location.
Call: (615) 244-8886
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July 23, 2015
Nissan Assembly Plant Tour-Smyrna
983 Nissan Dr Smyrna, TN
We’ve taken you on tours of everything from state and local parks, distilleries, and museums to antebellum homes, caves and town squar [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (615) 459-1444
https://nissan-tennessee.com/en/visit-nissan-smyrna
Eyes on LaFollette
Knoxville, TN
It's a trip back in time for NPT's Tennessee Crossroads as we join a group of photojournalism students from the University of Tennesse [...]
https://www.utk.edu/
Viola Homecoming
Viola, TN
Despite the population shift from farms to cities, a lot of Tennesseans still make their living off the land. And, a few like Tommy Wr [...]
Call: (931) 952-1084
https://www.mcminnvilletn.gov/departments/parks_and_recreation/coming_soon/while_you_are_in_town.php#:~:text=Viola%20Valley%20Homecoming%20Festival%20%2D%2011,fashioned%2C%20friendly%2C%20family%20homecoming.
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July 16, 2015
Sweet Southern Spirit Cake & Candy Company
209 Cumberland St E Cowan, TN
Sometimes we try to say no to desserts in the name of calorie counting and weight watching. Tennessee Crossroads met two Franklin Cou [...]
Call: (889) 293-3180
Tomato Art Festival
Little Five Points Nashville, TN
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 celebrat [...]
Call: (615) 226-2070
https://www.tomatoartfest.com/
Ace High Ballooning
Franklin, TN
The first manned balloon flight took place in France in November, 1783. Now, more than two centuries later the fascination for floatin [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (615) 423-7042
https://acehighballooning.com/
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July 09, 2015
River Terrace
1000 Riverside Columbia, TN
Tennessee Crossroads meets a pair of New Orleans transplants who resettled in Columbia, TN following Hurricane Katrina. Here they rest [...]
Call: (931) 223-5135
https://www.riverterracerestaurant.com/
Claus “Dutch” Mann – Woodcarver
1100 Dunlop Lane Clarksville, TN
If you're having trouble trying to figure out what you want to do when you decide to retireTennessee Crossroads met a man in Clarksvil [...]
Email: [email protected]
http://www.beachavenwinery.com
The General Jackson Showboat
2812 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN
To celebrate its 30+ years of service, Rob Wilds takes a ride on this Nashville institution to explore the boat's history in true Mark [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (615) 458-3900
https://generaljackson.com/
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