Nashville, TN
You've probably heard the saying that the pen is mightier than the sword. Our first story proves that the brush is sometimes mightier than the bulldozer. Miranda Cohen recently met a group of painters that use their talents, not only to create beautiful works of art, but to preserve historic landmarks. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more the story of The Chestnut Group.
Nashville, TN
Diane Davich Craig certainly has an eye and and ear for detail. A trait which the artist and musician sometimes considered a curse, until she discovered how to harness her talent. Join Nashville Public Television and Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Gallatin, TN
We all know that David Crockett was "King of the Wild Frontier." But recently we met a world renown artist in Gallatin, TN, also named David, who paints that wild frontier. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about David Wright.
McKenzie, TN
In the hands of experienced artists, watercolors can produce some of the most beautiful paintings imaginable. Tennessee Crossroads visited McKenzie, TN and met a watercolor painter who taught high school art for years. Now, she's retired and following her dreams of painting while telling stories about each one of her subjects. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tuva Stephens - Watercolor Artist.
Arlington, TN
All of us have probably been given one of those water color paint sets, you know the metal ones with 6 or 8 colors and a brush. I guess we were expected to discover and use our artistic talents. I don't know about you, but it didn't work for me. But, Tennessee Crossroads met an Arlington, TN artist who not only found his talents early in life, he added musical skills along the way and now creates some paintings you can almost hear. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Watertown, TN
Watertown Bed & Breakfast visits a couple in Watertown, TN who retired only to open a bed and breakfast a few miles east of Music City. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Watertown Bed and Breakfast. Watertown Bed & Breakfast is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Humboldt, TN
There's a guy and his wife over in West Tennessee who live about as far away from city life as you can get. So instead of travelling to and from town all the time, Herbert Adams and his wife Marie brought the town to their own back yard. It's a fun place where visitors can step back in time and realize that if you build it, people really will come. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Herbie Town in Humboldt, TN.
Silver Point, TN
Lots of folks change jobs and even careers during their lives and most of the times the changes aren't to dramatic. Tennessee Crossroads met a man in Silver Point, TN who went from a small machine shop tool and die maker to a whole new world of painting. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Bill Herren Murals.
Springfield, TN
Tennessee Crossroads tours the Springfield, TN town square to explore how food can bring parts of a community back to life. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Springfield Town Square.
Arlington, TN
There are many places in Tennessee where huge historic events took place: great battles, momentous meetings, culture-changing artistic movements. But there are many more places where people have lived their everyday lives without having been personally touched by a huge event in their hometown. So, the history of those places is found in everyday things. That certainly doesn't mean they are not interesting places to visit. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the town of Arlington, TN.
Knoxville, TN
Gretchen Bates checks out the menu at Sweet P's Barbeque in Knoxville.