Lewisburg, TN
Since the dawn of time, folks have enjoyed sitting around the fire. With the advent of central heat, it's become less about survival and more about special occasions with friends and family. Tennessee Crossroads found an artist in Lewisburg, TN who has a talent for making those evenings around the fire very special indeed. Join us Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Columbia, TN
These days, taking a photograph is easy, but there was a time when taking a photograph required money, time, patience, planning and an artist's eye. They were scarce and special. So, when some people in Columbia, TN found more than a million photographic negatives, some dating back to 1870, they felt they had found along-buried treasure. Tennessee Crossroads went to Columbia to see some of these extraordinary pictures of the past and find out how their discoverers are making sure those photos will be around well into the future.
Nashville, TN
It doesn't matter if you're rich, poor or somewhere in between, your feet will hurt if your boots don't fit right. Your spirits might also drop if your boots are, well, unattractive. Wes Shugart can help you with both those problems. Tennessee Crossroads met this Brentwood, TN man whose custom-made boots are a pleasure to wear and look at. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
In the city of Nashville, there is no shortage of well-crafted instruments. Ask any musician and they’ll tell you that a handcrafted instrument has its own personality and individual voice. In this story you’ll see a collection of violins who all share a sad history. Violins that were played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. Tennessee Crossroads' Jessica Turk takes us on a tour of the Violins of Hope exhibit and shows us how instruments speak for those that no longer can and inspire the rest of us to say never again. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Jackson, TN
There's nothing like biting into an ice cold watermelon on a hot day. As a matter of fact, fruit of any kind can be a real taste treat. Tennessee Crossroads found an artist from Jackson, TN who turns fruit into a treat, for the eyes! Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Antioch, TN
Ice can be a blessing and a curse. A blessing on a hot day when you carve a cool drink; a curse when it's all over the road you have to take to get home. But in the hands of someone like Duane Schmelhaus, ice can become a fun, but a temporary work of art. Tennessee Crossroads went to Antioch, TN to watch Ice Carver - Duane Schmelhaus in action. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Centerville, TN
When you think of grapevines, you probably think about, well, grapes. Or maybe wine. You probably don't think of grapevines as an artistic medium, but Ricky Pittman does. Tennessee Crossroads traveled to Centerville, TN to meet the artist who works in grapevines and chicken wire and anything else that comes to his mind. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Here at Tennessee Crossroads, we appreciate felt. For instance, we know Kermit here s a big TV star. Not every piece of felt can be a star, but a lucky few get to become works of art. Tennessee Crossroads recently went to Hickman County, TN to meet Chris Armstrong, who is a sculptor in felt. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Hampshire, TN
Nowadays, there's a deepening appreciation for old stuff, and that especially holds true for artists and craftsmen. It's called creative re-use, or up-cycling. Tennessee Crossroads introduces us to a place in Hamphsire, TN called Copperhead Creek Carpentry & Studio where old pieces of wood and furniture are re-imagined and made into one of a kind art pieces. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
One of the things you probably had to have when you first started school was a brand new package of crayons. Maybe you remember the vivid colors, the feel, even the smell of those crayons when you opened the box. Herb Williams certainly does and he's reminded of those things every day. Tennessee Crossroads visited this Nashville artist uses crayons in an unusual way to create equally unusual pieces. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
We've racked up a lot of miles creating shows for you. But, just imagine traveling to all 95 Tennessee counties to take a single photo in each one. That was just one creative project of Nashville, TN photographer Jerry Park. Jerry retired from corporate America years ago to pursue a life behind the lens and he's lovin' it. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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