Bead Maker

Oak Ridge Tennessee is a place of creation. In fact, the whole city was built to create ways to harness the heat of atomic energy. So, it’s a bit ironic that an artist who is fascinated by flame lives and works in the atomic city. Tennessee Crossroads met Teresa Brittain and watched her use heat and flame to create works of art and beauty. Join Nashville Public Television’s Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Teresa Brittain – Bead Maker.

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Oak Ridge is a place of creation. In fact, the whole city was built to create ways to harness the heat of atomic energy. So, it's a bit ironic that an artist who is fascinated by flame lives and works in the atomic city. Rob Wilds met Teresa Brittain and watched her use heat and flame to create works of art and beauty.

Rob Wilds has been a part of the Tennessee Crossroads family since 1993. As one of our most frequent producers, and the recipient of several journalism awards throughout his various careers, Rob finds that the best reward for his work is meeting the fascinating people and visiting the interesting places he encounters in his travels. A presence in television, radio and print reporter for more than 20 years, Rob is a teacher, writer, producer and director as well as an actor (with appearances in feature films, television shows and on stage).