BrightStone

Special education programs are designed to help TN children with developmental disabilities. But what happens when special needs children become adults? Often the outlook is bleak, but it doesn't have to be. This is the story of a place called BrightStone and its mission of providing hope and productive life for some special adults.

Joe Elmore has been the host of this Emmy-award winning series since its beginnings. As the face of Tennessee Crossroads, Joe has been taking viewers to meet interesting people and explore fascinating out-of-the-way places since 1987. Joe is also a producer and co-host of Horsepower TV on Spike TV. Joe launched his TV career at WHBQ TV in Memphis, TN, where he served as weekend anchor and reporter. Later, he was chosen to co-host the station's PM Magazine show, where he produced nationally-broadcast stories. He has also done extensive work as an independent film and video producer for clients throughout the Southeast.