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Copperhead Creek Carpentry & Studio on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Copperhead Creek Carpentry & Studio

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.


Crayon Artist Herb Williams on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Crayon Artist Herb Williams

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.


Jerry Park Photographer on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Jerry Park Photographer

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.


Piano Man on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Piano Man

Dyersburg, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits Grant Houston of Nashville, TN, a man who makes it his mission to give well-worn pianos a new lease on life in a repair shop in Dyersburg, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Piano Man.


Rustic River Creations on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Rustic River Creations

Chapel Hill, TN

A watering trough is just a watering trough, or so some might say. So, what to do with a watering trough when it gets too old and rusty to do its job as a watering trough; it becomes a cedar chest. It does if the Akin family of Chapel Hill has anything to say about it. Tennessee Crossroads visited them at their workshop to see some of the amazing things they do with other people's trash. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Boothill Blades on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Boothill Blades

Clarksville, TN

Ken Wilshire visits a Clarksville couple who gave up the rat race to create Boothill Blades.


John Cannon - Dog Artist on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

John Cannon – Dog Artist

Nashville, TN

Whoever said that you can't buy love, never bought a dog. It doesn't take long for our canine companions to become cherished members of the family that you'll never forget. Tennessee Crossroads met a Nashville, TN artist who immortalizes our four legged friends on canvas. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Photographer Christine Patterson FLASHBACK on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Photographer Christine Patterson FLASHBACK

Thompson's Station, TN

In this Flashback from 1993, Susan Watson meets Christine Patterson, a world renown photographer, and Knoxville, TN native. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Concrete Artist Santana Matlock on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Concrete Artist Santana Matlock

Nashville, TN

Meet Santana Matlock, a Nashville artist who works in concrete like others work in clay.


Jai Sheronda - Gourd Artist on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Jai Sheronda – Gourd Artist

Woodbury, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visited a distillery in Woodbury, TN that held several surprises. One of those surprises was the discovery of Jai Sheronda - Gourd Artist who shares the property and his love of a particular plant. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Jim DeVault - Wood Artist on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Jim DeVault – Wood Artist

Nashville, TN

It's a special artist who can make furniture both functional and artistic. Jim Devault of Nashille, TN has transitioned from photographer and advertising guru to a hands on wood sculptor, doing just that. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Pipe Organ Makers on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Pipe Organ Makers

Ooltewah, TN

Pianos and guitars are more plentiful, but the undisputed king of musical instruments is the pipe organ. Only a handful of American companies build pipe organs, using time-honored European methods, and one of them is located just outside of Chattanooga, TN. Owners of Richards, Fowkes and Company create some of the world's best pipe organs is a matter of pride and precision craftsmanship. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.