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April 24, 2025
Artist Keisha Lopez
Franklin, TN
Cindy Carter investigates the healing power of art.
https://www.keishalopez.studio/
Triple Crown Bakery
Triple Crown Bakery Franklin, TN
Vicki Yates finds a shop that’s bringing gourmet pastries to downtown Franklin.
Call: (615) 721-8488
https://www.triplecrownbakery.com/
La Bella Pearl’s
15344 Sewanee Hwy Sewanee, TN
Joe Elmore heads to a Sewanee dining destination.
Call: (931) 463-2200
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057077425103
Bad Idea Brewing Company
307 W 11th St #6 Columbia, TN
Laura Faber learns the farm to tap connection at Bad Idea Brewing Company.
Call: (931) 922-2478
http://www.badideabrewing.com/
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April 17, 2025
Rock House Deli
401 Blackman Blvd Wartrace, TN
Laura Faber finds a deli that rocks!
Call: (931) 389-0002
https://www.facebook.com/rockhousedeli
Delgado Guitars
919 Gallatin Ave #10 Nashville, TN
Joe Elmore explores a 111-year-old family stringed instrument business
Call: (615) 227-4578
https://delgadoguitars.com
The Commodore Inn at Clifton
204 W Pillow St Clifton, TN
Cindy Carter relaxes Victorian style at The Commodore Inn in Clifton.
Call: (931) 328-7969
http://www.commodoreinnclifton.com/
Moonshine Mountain Cookie Company
7343 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN
Miranda Cohen samples the sweets at Moonshine Mountain Cookie Company.
Call: (865) 240-4972
https://moonshinemountaincookies.com/
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April 10, 2025
Janartys Ice Cream
111 Front St Smyrna, TN
Vicki Yates samples award winning ice cream.
Call: (615) 918-0085
https://www.janartys.com/
Sally Wells, Choctaw Bead Artist
Nashville, TN
Laura Faber learns ancient techniques from a Choctaw bead artist.
https://naiatn.org/staff-member/sally-wells/
Lodge Cast Iron
220 East 3rd St South Pittsburg, TN 37380. South Pittsburg, TN
Joe Elmore gets a rare behind-the-scenes look at Lodge cookware in the making..
Email: [email protected]
Call: (423) 837-5919
https://www.lodgecastiron.com/museum
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin Ave Nashville, TN
Cindy Carter explores the many burger options at The Pharmacy.
Call: (615) 712-9517
https://thepharmacyburger.com/
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April 03, 2025
The Good Cup
2181 Hillsboro Rd Franklin, TN
Laura Faber finds coffee that’ll make you jump for java.
Call: (615) 591-2326
https://www.thegoodcup.com/
The Wandering Llamas
1516 Foxford Rd Greeneville, TN
Miranda Cohen takes a hike with the wandering llamas of Greenville.
Call: (423) 426-7626
https://www.thewanderingllamas.com/
Wilson County Veterans Museum
304 E Main St Lebanon, TN
There are numerous military museums that pay tribute to defenders of American freedom. Wilson County, TN has a fairly new one called [...]
Email: [email protected]
http://wilsoncountyveteransmuseum.com/
Fruit Carver – Carl Jones
33 Carver Avenue Jackson, TN
There's nothing like biting into an ice cold watermelon on a hot day. As a matter of fact, fruit of any kind can be a real taste treat [...]
Call: (731) 234-9355
https://thefruitcarver.com/
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March 27, 2025
Jennifer Bezaire Artist
Nashville, TN
Miranda Cohen finds big talent in small paintings.
https://www.jenniferbezaireart.com/
Two Rivers Mansion
3130 McGavock Pk #1678 Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits Two Rivers Mansion in Nashville, TN. Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to fi [...]
Email: Two Rivers Mansion
http://friendsoftworiversmansion.org/history/
Lookout Mountain Flight Park
7201 Scenic Hwy Rising Fawn, GA
Cindy Carter took to the wild blue yonder near Chattanooga, TN by jumping off of a perfectly good mountain, at the Lookout Mountain Fl [...]
Email: [email protected]
Call: (706) 398-9546
https://www.flylookout.com/
The Beacon Light Tea Room
6276 Highway 100 Bon Aqua, TN
To many of us, the words "tea room" conjure up visions of finger sandwiches, scones and dainty little tea cups. Well, you can get tea [...]
https://beaconlightrestaurant.com/
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March 20, 2025
Blooming Kupcakes
161 Rains Avenue Nashville, TN
This week, Vicki Yates says it must be Spring because the cupcakes are blooming.
Call: (615) 461-0063
https://bloomingkupcakes.com/
Nearest Green Distillery
3125 US-231 Shelbyville, TN
Cindy Carter learns the story of Nearest Green and visits the distillery built in his honor.
Call: (931) 773-3070
https://unclenearest.com/distillery/
Old Hickory Baseball Bat Co
1739 US-31W Goodlettsville, TN
Miranda Cohen discovers why a sporting goods company is a hit in the world of baseball.
Call: (615) 285-0588
https://oldhickorybats.com/
Blue Bank Resort
813 Lake Dr Hornbeak, TN
Joe Elmore finds a great getaway on the banks of Tennessee’s only natural lake.
Call: (877) 258-3226
https://www.bluebankresort.com/
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March 13, 2025
Brentwood Market and Deli
925 Franklin Rd Brentwood, TN
Laura Faber visits a deli with an impressive menu.
Call: (615) 645-9967
https://www.thebrentwoodmarket.com/
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
3917 St Elmo Ave Chattanooga, TN
Miranda Cohen takes a ride on the Incline Railway in Chattanooga.
Call: (423) 821-4224
https://ridetheincline.com/
Edwin Lockridge, artist
Nashville, TN
Joe Elmore profiles a talented, homeless Nashville artist
Email: [email protected]
Call: (615) 973-0684
Douglass-Clark House
2115 Long Hollow Pike Gallatin, TN
Cindy Carter tours the historic Douglass-Clark House
Call: (615) 991-5119
https://www.facebook.com/douglassclarkhouse/
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March 06, 2025
Southland Safari
1035 Crum Rd Yuma, TN
Miranda Cohen goes on safari in Yuma, Tennessee.
Call: (731) 535-1943
https://southlandsafari.com/
Colorado Grill
2747 Highway 31W White House, TN
Joe Elmore visits a popular restaurant in White House called, of things, the Colorado Grill
Call: (615) 672-5364
www.coloradogrillwh.com
Gramma’s Hands Sweetery & Dessert Truck
Murfreesboro, TN
Laura Faber samples Gramma’s Hands Sweetery in Murfreesboro.
Call: (615) 691-3240
https://www.grammas-hands.com/
Artist Michael J. McBride
Nashville, TN
Cindy Carter admires the work of Artist Michael J. McBride.
Call: (615) 788-1397
https://www.michaeljmcbrideart.com/
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February 27, 2025
Flowers Creamery
2734 Rhea Branch Rd Ethridge, TN
Tammi Arender visits a creamery in Ethridge.
Call: (931) 292-2455
https://www.flowerscreamery.com/
Hickory House Restaurant
330 S Patterson St Pulaski, TN
Joe Elmore travels to Pulaski for home cooking and barbecue.
Call: (931) 363-0231
hickoryhousepulaski.com
Hippensteal’s Mountain View Inn
4201 Tatem Marr Way Gatlinburg, TN
Laura Faber enjoys the view at Hippensteal's Mountain View Inn.
Call: (800) 527-8110
https://www.hippensteal.com/
White Oak Basket Maker
Morrison, TN
Cindy Carter meets award-winning basket maker Sue Williams.
https://www.southarts.org/grant-fellowship-recipients/sue-williams-2019
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February 20, 2025
Henna Hands Artist
Nashville, TN
Miranda Cohen meets an artist who uses hands for her canvas.
https://www.facebook.com/hennaessencenashville/
Historic Scott County Jail
214 Litton Covered Bridge Rd, Huntsville, TN Huntsville, TN
Joe Elmore explores a haunted jailhouse in Scott County
Call: (423) 663-5353
www.historicscottcojail.com
Sundrop Shoppe
217 NW Atlantic St Tullahoma, TN
Cindy Carter visits a shop in Tullahoma that pays homage to an iconic soda.
Call: (931) 222-4270
https://www.sundropshoppe.net/
Apple Doll Carver
Giles County, TN
Whistle your way over to West Tennessee where we visit a unique artist with a peculiar medium - see how an artist carves dolls from on [...]
Call: (615) 973-9344
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February 13, 2025
Phil Ponder
Nashville, TN
Miranda Cohen interviews a beloved Nashville artist.
https://www.facebook.com/philponderprints/
Santa Train
Kingsport, TN
Laura Faber shares the heart-warming story of the Santa Special.
https://www.facebook.com/santatrain/
Papa KayJoe’s Bar B Que
119 W Ward St Centerville, TN
Joe Elmore travels to a Centerville barbecue gem called Papa KayJoe's.
Call: (931) 729-2131
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057749406028
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February 06, 2025
Bush’s Beans
3901 US-411 Dandridge, TN
Miranda Cohen tours the home of an iconic brand of beans.
Call: (865) 509-3077
https://www.bushbeans.com/en_US/about-us/visitor-center
Germantown Commissary
2290 S Germantown Rd Memphis, TN
Laura Faber visits a Germantown landmark known for its friendly vibe and tasty barbecue.
Call: (901) 754-5540
https://www.commissarybbq.com/
Tennessee Safari Park
618 Conley Rd Alamo, TN
Joe Elmore travels West to explore Tennessee Safari Park
Call: (731) 696-4423
www.tennesseesafaripark.com
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