Friendsville, TN
Although less than 3% of the world's marble comes from quarries in our country, Tennessee is a leading producer. You find everywhere from the United States Capitol in DC, to Grand Central Station in New York. This is the story of how an East Tennessee marble company came to the aid of Middle Tennessee landmark. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tennessee Marble Company.
Nashville, TN
A musician is someone who plays an instrument. A luthier is someone who makes stringed instruments, and often they do both.Tennessee Crossroads visits the workshop of Jennifer Halenar and Randy Hunt, a place where they stay engrossed in a world of wood and strings. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Some artists work very quickly, almost as if they feel the urge to create will leave them if they don't work fast. Others view creation as a way to relax, slow down and revive themselves a bit. Tennessee Crossroads met a Nashville woodcarver who definitely fits into the second group. Ernest Sherill uses his artistic ability to create beautiful works...but also to decompress from the stresses of the day. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Hendersonville, TN
When you hear the name Ronnie McDowell, the first thing you think of is Singer. But this Portland, TN. native is also an accomplished painter. And as Tennessee Crossroads shows us, even his artwork has caught the eye of the Walt Disney Company. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
There's a campus of creative learning in Nashville, TN that attracts beginning and professional clay artists. The Clay Lady Campus is the brainchild of Danielle McDaniel who developed teaching methods that are used nationwide. Tennessee Crossroads pays a visit to the campus to meet some of the artists whose works appear in the on-site gallery. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Petersburg, TN
It seems like couples find all sorts of ways to keep their relationships happy and healthy. Tennessee Crossroads found an artistic couple in Petersburg, TN who heat up their marriage with some lasting impressions in glass. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Memphis, TN
Here at Tennessee Crossroads we take a lot of journeys across the state to find all the interesting stories that we tell, and while in Memphis, TN we met an artist named Zoe Nadel who's on a journey of sort. It's taking her to some creative places in her world of painting, and Zoe Nadel -Artist went along to tell us all about it. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
Clay Bush is a fabric artist who uses discarded salvage yard seat belts to create designer purses, computer bags, wallets and even furniture. His unique handiwork has lead to a full-time career. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
The relationship a musician has with their musical instrument can often be very special, even profound. That's why keeping artists, especially Music City artists, in tune is serious business. Tennessee Crossroads takes us to Glaser Instruments in Berry Hill, TN where Joe Glaser and his team rebuild, repair and restore the instruments played on some of the greatest albums ever recorded. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
A Nashville Artist is blasting her way into the local scenery. Sandblaster Karen Nichols Martin creates artwork that is detail oriented, physically demanding and simply beautiful. Tennessee Crossroads visited Karen's "Class Glass" shop on Fessler's Lane in Nashville, TN for a look at how she sandblasts her unique designs for both private and very public viewing. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Franklin, TN
The Gordon Jewish Community Center in Nashville, TN showcases some talented Tennessee artists in their galleries year round. Tennessee Crossroads paid a visit there and discovered you don't need a traditional canvas to create some amazing, award-winning works of art. Join Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Nashville, TN
You probably know that I've got a passion for antique cars. I've also got a little bit of a sweet tooth.…if you're anything like me, you'll want to catch this next story. Tennessee Crossroads visits a candy maker and other shops and learns about the history of a car built in Nashville, TN, all at the Marathon Village. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.