Smithville, TN
We talk a lot here about what folks have decided to do when they retire. Some have thought about it a long time. Others, like the man you're going to meet now, didn't decide what he'd do until just a couple of years ago. We go now to the fiddling capital of Tennessee with Tennessee Crossroads, where a former industry worker makes fiddles for beginners. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Doug Cooper - Starter Fiddles.
Sparta, TN
Nan Jacobsohn, a clay sculptor who lives in Sparta, TN isn't only known for her magical clay horses but she's also known as the wife of a very talented wood craftsman. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more how Russ Jacobsohn takes something we may remember from our childhood and makes it magical once again.
Sparta, TN
Nan Jacobsohn, a clay sculptor who lives in Sparta, TN isn't only known for her magical clay horses but she's also known as the wife of a very talented wood craftsman. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more how Russ Jacobsohn takes something we may remember from our childhood and makes it magical once again.
Murfreesboro, TN
Stained glass is a very old art form; it was first found in the windows of churches, telling biblical stories. Today that centuries-old art form is still alive and well in a little shop just off the square in Murfreesboro, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Southern Stained Glass.
Franklin, TN
Susan Watson meets a Franklin craftsman who created a giant factory worker out of scrap metal left behind when the Franklin factory closed.If you are familiar with the 3 R's, reduce, reuse, recycle, then you should know that there's a man in Franklin, TN who's added a 4th "R"--reinvent. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about how Kris Nethercut used his tools and imagination to bring new life to a pile of old metal at Metal Morphosis.
Dickson, TN
When you were in school, you probably learn about Tennessee's official state symbols, like the state tree, the state flower, or the state bird. These days, kids in school are learning about those things from a painting created by an artist from Dickson, TN who also happens to be our state's first Artist in Residence. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Michael Sloan - Artist.
Nashville, TN
Ted Taylor has been drawing most of his life - first with crayons - then with pencils - in fact, it took up a lot of his time at school and sometimes he got into trouble. But if those teachers could see Ted Taylor now they'd be very proud of him. He's traded in those crayons for much more expensive tools and the results are "picture perfect." Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Ted Taylor - Portrait Artist.
Crawford, TN
Tennessee Crossroads reveals a love story that goes beyond a man and a woman. It tells of their love for the camera and a life outside the hustle and bustle of the big city. Tennessee Crossroads takes us to rural Crawford, TN to meet Jack and Lynn Stoddart, a couple who fell in love with the people and places of the Cumberland Plateau. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
"There are 13-hundred 52 guitar pickers in Nashville." So sang the Lovin' Spoonful in their song about Nashville Cats. I'm betting there are many more. There's only one place in town to find the rarest, most prized guitars under one roof. It's a store that evolved from one man's passion for precious stringed instruments - one that's become world famous for its six-string treasures. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, TN.
