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.
Murfreesboro, TN
Maybe a pig not your idea of an animal to share your life with, but they are the best choice according to Cathy McAlister. Tennessee Crossroads recently went to Murfreesboro, TN to visit this artist who finds not only companionship but also inspiration from her porcine pals. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Pigs and Pottery.
Spring Hill, TN
If you happen to be at Kerry Brown's studio when that urge hits, you better bring some help. Rob Wilds recently went to Southern Rust Furniture Design in Spring Hill to meet Kerry Brown, whose creations are heavy, not only in the philosophical senses, but in the physical one, too. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Brentwood, TN
Getting older can be a lonely experience. Friends and family pass away and that may make us feel alone and isolated, but it doesn't have to. A group of ladies got together at a senior center for an arts and crafts class to learn how to make cards and wound up making friends as well. Rob Wilds went to the Martin Fifty Forward Center in Brentwood, TN to meet the members of the Card Crusaders. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Knoxville, TN
It's a trip back in time for NPT's Tennessee Crossroads as we join a group of photojournalism students from the University of Tennessee and revisit the experience of documenting life in one small Tennessee town. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Clarksville, TN
You know we’ve found so many wonderful artists across the state who express themselves on canvas with their own creative styles. It’s always amazing to see how they can visualize their subject matter and transfer it clearly with each brush stroke. Tennessee Crossroads met an artist in Clarksville, TN who captures her images in a way that you'll just have to see to understand. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tracy Bettencourt - Artist.
