Franklin, TN
It's interesting to discover how many creative cottage industries have sprung up in Middle TN. All thanks to people who turn their ideas into reality. Tennessee Crossroads met a Franklin, TN couple who put a new spin on an old favorite wearable. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Franklin Flannels.
Old Hickory, TN
Stained glass is somewhat of a dying art, but for the few artists who do it, it’s a medium that’s allowed for more creativity and innovation than just the traditional colored glass you see in church windows. Tennessee Crossroads met a woman in Old Hickory, Tennessee who’s putting her personal life into much more window panes. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Gallatin, TN
A Tennessee musician has designed the instrument he wants to play so he can perform the music of his choice. Tom Saffell's collaboration with respected luthier, Robin Smith, is a new twist on the traditional banjo.Tennessee Crossroads visited the workshop of Heartland Banjo & Guitar Company where the infinity 8 takes shape.
Cunningham, TN
Ken Wilshire meets a college professor and administrator with some 45 years’ experience touching the lives of young folks through paint, clay, stone and metal. And now he’s joined many of his students to follow his own dreams. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about James Diehr - Artist.
Hurricane Mills, TN
When you think of concrete, you usually think of sidewalks or roads, but Dusty Baker imagines so much more. He's a concrete artist who creates unique countertops, tables and whatever else his imagination comes up with. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
It's always inspiring when a successful artist wants to give something back by teaching a hopeful newcomer. Tennessee Crossroads visited the Clay Lady Campus in Nashville, TN. While we were there, we met a talented sculpture whose eye-deceiving style is called Trompe O'eil. What's more, she was the student of a celebrated artist we profiled more than 10 years ago named Catherine Moberg. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
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.
