Murfreesboro, TN
Back in the day when horses were the major means of transportation, if your family steed needed new shoes it was off to the local blacksmith, and just like transportation has changed, so has the role of blacksmiths. Tennessee Crossroads discovered a creative new way some Tennessee metalsmiths are serving society.
Antioch, TN
Charles McCormick dreamed of songwriting stardom, but put that dream on hold to start a family business. Now, decades later, he is making music again but in a different way which, Tennessee Crossroads found out, is good news for Charles and many other music lovers. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Harp Guitars in Nashville,TN. This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.
Fayetteville, TN
We all have talents inside us just waiting to come out, we just never know how or when they will reveal themselves. Tennessee Crossroads met Roark Phillips from Fayetteville, TN, who discovered his talent as a Chainsaw Artist at a very hard time in his life. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Primm Springs, TN
Rest in Peace, Gene. You were a great, humble soul that was taken from this life way to soon. Tennessee Crossroads visited a Hickman County, TN retiree who enjoys a special time of year that has made leaving the workplace sweeter than ever. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Still Hollow Maple Syrup.
Nashville, TN
In the hands of Nashville artist Johnny Padgett, a rock can be a canvass on which messages of hope and joy are created. Tennessee Crossroads met Rock Artist - Johnny Padgett, a man who admits he has a thing for rocks as an art medium. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Townsend, TN
Historians seem to disagree on what the first musical instrument was nor when it was created. However, one thing is certain, music has been instrumental in the development of mankind. Closer to home and much more recently, Tennessee Crossroads met a fellow in east Tennessee who continues a musical tradition that's played an important role in the settlement of the state. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
There is something about the actual objects someone used or wore or created that makes us feel a connection to that person. Wayne Brezinki feels that connection, too and, as Tennessee Crossroads found out when we visited his Nashville, TN studio, Wayne uses objects in the unique portraits he creates. Join us Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Knoxville, TN
When you pass by a fender-bender, chances are you take a look at the drivers sanding by the road talking to a police officer and think something like, "Sorry for those folks, but glad it's not me." What you almost certainly would not think is, "That's a work of art." Most people don't think that way, but then Raluca (ray-looka) Iancu (yan-koo) is not most people as Rob Wilds found out when he visited her art studio in Knoxville, TN.
Knoxville, TN
When you pass by a fender-bender, chances are you take a look at the drivers sanding by the road talking to a police officer and think something like, "Sorry for those folks, but glad it's not me." What you almost certainly would not think is, "That's a work of art." Most people don't think that way, but then Raluca (ray-looka) Iancu (yan-koo) is not most people as Rob Wilds found out when he visited her art studio in Knoxville, TN.
Portland, TN
Maybe it's more of a guy thing, but for many kids, young and old, cars and car culture hold a special fascination. Tthat often includes the hot rod shops and old service stations associated with cars. Tennessee Crossroads met a craftsman in Portland, TN who never got over his obsession with recreating that car world in miniature proportions. Join us Nashville Public Television to find out more about Andy's Dioramas.
Joelton, TN
Construction crews are working overtime all over Tennessee as new buildings change the skylines of our cities and the landscapes of our countryside. Sometimes this progress destroys irreplaceable pieces of history made of bricks and steel. Raymond Proctor decided he would do something about that by drawing pictures of buildings threatened with demolition. Tennessee Crossroads went to Joelton, TN to meet the artist who has been documenting doomed buildings since the 1950's. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
