Scott Mertie – Beer Memorabilia Collector

A lot of us red-blooded American males take flak for our love of beer. Tennessee Crossroads’ Gretchen Bates found a Brentwood, TN accountant who’s turned that fondness into an obsession. Join Nashville Public Television’s Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Scott Mertie – Beer Memorabilia Collector.


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A lot of us red-blooded American males take flak for our love of beer. Well, Gretchen Bates found a Brentwood accountant who's turned that fondness into an obsession.

Gretchen Bates joined Tennessee Crossroads in 2007 but had her first appearance on the show in 1991 when her community, The Farm, was featured on the show. Though born and raised in Lewis County, Gretchen left Tennessee to move to New York City and pursue a career in theatre. Highlights from her time in New York City include two summers at the Chautauqua Theatre, working with the Circe du Soleil, and seeing every show on Broadway. After six years on the stage in New York City, Gretchen returned home to Tennessee.

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