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Damon MacNaught - Bare Glass on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Damon MacNaught – Bare Glass

Silver Point, TN

The Appalachian Center for the Arts in Silver Point, TN is a magnet for aspiring artist from all across the country.That's what drew Damon MacNaught to the Volunteer State from New York. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Damon MacNaught - Bare Glass.


Sharron Eckert - Pine Needle Basket Maker on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Sharron Eckert – Pine Needle Basket Maker

Pleasant Hill, TN

Tennessee Crossroads meets a woman in Pleasant Hill who makes baskets and other home decor from 12-inch pine needles. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Sharron Eckert - Pine Needle Basket Maker in Pleasant Hill, TN.


Arlene's Art on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Arlene’s Art

Gassaway, TN

If you liked making mud pies as a child and building bonfires as an adult, you can certainly relate tho this next story. Tennessee Crossroads' Ken Wilshire found an artist in Gassaway, TN who's almost creating modern day fossils with her unique talents. Arlene Knaak certainly knows how to make a lasting impression. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Arlene's Art.


Guitar Maker Mark Piper on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Guitar Maker Mark Piper

Spring Hill, TN

You know, you don’t get a moniker like Music City without some great musicians to make the music. And those players can’t make great music without quality-crafted guitars. With so many choices out there though, it takes a special talent that stands out above the crowd of talented craftsmen. Tennessee Crossroads visits one named Mark Piper a recent trip to Spring Hill, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Ron Lowery - Photographer on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Ron Lowery – Photographer

Chattanooga, TN

It's easy to enjoy the beauty of a Tennessee river from its bank or from inside a boat. But you may never look at rivers the same after meeting Ron Lowery. Ron combines his love of flying with his passion for capturing life behind his camera lens. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Cowboy Rope Baskets on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Cowboy Rope Baskets

Cornersville, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits a couple in Cornersville, TN who make beautiful baskets out of old lariats. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Cowboy Rope Baskets.


Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

Gatlinburg, TN

Tennessee Crossroads makes a return visit to Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN to find a artistic oasis overflowing with creativity. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Alan Daigre - Chairmaker on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Alan Daigre – Chairmaker

Readyville, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits a former psychological counselor in Readyville, TN who left his career to make rocking chairs that are truly unique. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Alan Daigre - Chairmaker.


Jane Bius - Afro-Lachian Art on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Jane Bius – Afro-Lachian Art

Morristown, TN

Jane Bius went to a yard sale a few years ago and it truly changed her life. She saw something there that brought out a side of her that she never knew existed: her artistic side. Tennessee Crossroads traveled to Morristown, TN to see what Jane can do with a gourd. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Afro-Lachian Art.


Gourd Lady at Pappy's Picket Fence on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Gourd Lady at Pappy’s Picket Fence

Gainesboro, TN

Tennessee Crossroads' Tressa Bush meets a woman in Gainesboro, TN who makes everything from jewelry to pocketbooks to night lights out of gourds. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Gourd Lady at Pappy's Picket Fence.


Joe Brown - Blacksmith 2009 on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Joe Brown – Blacksmith

Readyville, TN

Ken Wilshire travels the back roads of Middle Tennessee to visit a blacksmith who is both a traditional blacksmith and an artist.


Joe Brown - Blacksmith 2009 on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Joe Brown – Blacksmith 2009

Readyville, TN

In the 1700's and 1800's there were hundreds of thousands of blacksmiths throughout the country. Tennessee Crossroads traveled the back roads of Readyville, TN and found a bit of the past with a modern day twist. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Joe Brown - Blacksmith.