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Wilson Design Studio on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Wilson Design Studio

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.


Zoe Nadel -Artist on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Zoe Nadel -Artist

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.


Clay Bush - Seat Belt Artist on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Clay Bush – Seat Belt Artist

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.


Glaser Instruments on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Glaser Instruments

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.


Class Glass on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Class Glass

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.


Ann Light - Gourd Artist on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Ann Light – Gourd Artist

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.


Marathon Village on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Marathon Village

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.


Rutherford County Blacksmiths Association on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Rutherford County Blacksmiths Association

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.


Charles McCormick - Harp Guitar Maker on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Charles McCormick – Harp Guitar Maker

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.


Roark Phillips - Chainsaw Artist on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Roark Phillips – Chainsaw Artist

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.


Still Hollow Maple Syrup on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Still Hollow Maple Syrup

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.


Rock Artist - Johnny Padgett on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Rock Artist – Johnny Padgett

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.