August 2009

Air Dates: 13 & 16 l 20 & 23 l 27 & 30
Past Episodes

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Due to special programming, Tennessee Crossroads will be off the air in the majority of the state until August 20th, 2009. For those in the WNPT viewing area, a special Tennessee Crossroads will air on August 13th.

For those in other parts of the state, join us on August 20th for a program that you are sure to enjoy. In the meantime, if you enjoy programs such as Tennessee Crossroads please remember to support your local PBS station.

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Episode #2307
Air Dates: August 13th & 16th, 2009 (WNPT viewing area ONLY)

Loveless Cafe

Joe Elmore takes a drive out to a Nashville landmark, the Loveless Cafe, to sample their award-winning country ham, real Southern-fried chicken, and Nashville's favorite scratch biscuits.
Phone: (615)646-9700
Location: 8400 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN 37221
Website: www.lovelesscafe.com
E-mail: info@lovelesscafe.com
Info: 7:00am - 9:00pm, 7 days a week

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Fiddler's Grove

Sharon Puckett takes a tour of the historic buildings at the Wilson County fairgrounds, where you will find the entertainment at the upcoming Wilson County Fair, August 21st - 29th.
Contact: Information
Phone: (615)443-2626
Location: James E. Ward Agricultural Center, 945 E. Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37087
Website: www.wilsoncountyfair.net
E-mail: office@wilsoncountyfair.net

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Whitestone Country Inn

Al Voecks visits a romantic inn on the shores of Watts Bar Lake on the Tennessee River.
Contact: Paul and Jean Cowell
Location: 1200 Paint Rock Road, Kingston, TN 37763
Phone: (865)376-0113 / (888)247-2464
Website: www.whitestoneinn.com

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Episode #2308
Air Dates: August 20th & 23rd, 2009

Inn at Cliffside

Rob Wilds visits the Inn at Cliffside in Fayetteville where former Vanderbilt professor Dr. Bill Mahaffey has hospitality down to a science.
Contact: Dr. Bill Mahaffey
Phone: (931)438-2525
Location: 119 Shelbyville Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334
Website: www.theinnatcliffside.com
E-mail: innkeeper@theinnatcliffside.com

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Pine Needle Basket Maker

Tressa Bush meets a woman in Pleasant Hill who makes baskets, and other home decor, from 12 inch pine needles.
Contact: Sharron Eckert
Phone: (931)277-5425
Location: Pleasant Hill, TN
Website: www.artguildfairfieldglade.net
E-mail: steckert@frontiernet.net

5 Chef's Restaurant

Al Voecks finds a tasty dining surprise in the town of Portland.
Phone: (615)325-9508
Location: 103 West McGlothlin Street, Portland, TN 37148
Website: www.portlandtn.com/occasions.htm
Info: Mon-Sat: 11am - 2pm (Lunch); Sat. 7:30am - 10:30am (Breakfast)
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Tennessee Aviation Museum

Rob Wilds explores our state’s special chapter of aviation history in Sevierville.
Contact: Bob Minter
Phone: (865) 908-9372 / (866) AV MUSEUM
Location: 135 Air Museum Way, Sevierville, TN 37862
Website: www.tnairmuseum.com

E-mail: info@tnairmuseum.com

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Episode #2309
Air Dates: August 27th & 30th, 2009

Tennessee Soybean Festival

Rob Wilds travels to Martin to attend an annual week-long festival celebrating the Tennessee soybean.
Contact: Kimberly Craddock
Phone: (731)588-2507
Location: Downtown Martin, TN
Website: www.tnsoybeanfestival.org
E-mail: mcd@martintennessee.org
Dates: September 5th - 13th, 2009

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Bare Glass

Tressa Bush travels Silver Point too see what Damon McNaught creates and how he shares his love of art with others.
Contact: Damon McNaught
Phone: (931)858-5211
Location: 15858 Center Hill Dam Road, Silver Point, TN 38582
Website: www.dmacnaught.com
E-mail: dmacnaughty@yahoo.com

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Eureka Hotel

Joe Elmore visits a local landmark in Jonesborough, Tennessee’s oldest town.
Contact: Baxter Bledsoe
Phone: (423)913-6100 / (877)734-6100
Location: 127 West Main Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659
Website: www.eurekajonesborough.com
E-mail: eurekainn@earthlink.net

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Northside Clocks

Susan Watson visits a shop where three generations of the Rust family have repaired, bought and sold clocks.
Contact: Howell Rust
Phone: (931) 728-4307
Location: 2032 McArthur Dr., Hwy. 55 West, Manchester, TN 37355
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