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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.


Columbia Neon on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Columbia Neon

Columbia, TN

The old saying goes that it's better to light a candle than curse the darkness so, the folks at Columbia Neon have been lighting candles, electric ones, since the great depression. Tennessee Crossroads shines the light on a special business in Columbia, TN.


Herb Williams-Crayon Artist on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Herb Williams-Crayon Artist

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.


Gerald Young's Hillbilly Outhouses on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Gerald Young’s Hillbilly Outhouses

Pulaski, TN

If you are of a certain age, and had relatives who lived in the country, you probably recall visiting the little house outback of the big house. In fact, it is called an outhouse, and was a pretty significant place, when you actually needed to pay it a visit and are are being re-created by a Pulaski, TN Craftsman. Tennessee Crossroads visited Gerald Young to learn about his Hillbilly Outhouses, which he calls his legacy. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Homer Green Flashback on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Homer Green Flashback

Murfreesboro, TN

Joe Elmore takes us down memory lane on our first Tennessee Crossroads Flashback with folk artist Homer Green.


Studio Bee Design on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Studio Bee Design

Franklin, TN

Stratton's Diner is permanently closed, but you can watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.