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Sweet G's Art on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Sweet G’s Art

Franklin, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits Debra Logan who sees potential where others might see the impossible. She found a new career life by giving new life to old furniture. Nowadays, people seek her help when they've got a well-worn heirloom in need of a makeover. oin us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more.


Charlie Hunt - Stone Carver on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Charlie Hunt – Stone Carver

Nashville, TN

Miranda Cohen introduces us to stone carver, Charlie Hunt.


Creekside Bonsai on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Creekside Bonsai

Nashville, TN

Miranda Cohen learns the secrets of the Bonsai tree.


The Art of Billy Martinez on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

The Art of Billy Martinez

Nashville, TN

A Nashville artist whose beautiful works range in size from something you could hang on your wall, to the wall itself. Billy Martinez isn't your everyday visual artist, he's also a performer, and his canvas and stage is legendary Printers Alley in Downtown Nashville, TN. Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more.


Beeswax Artist on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Beeswax Artist

Leiper’s Fork, TN

This time on Tennessee Crossroads, we visit a Nashville artist who depends on insects for his medium. Let's see what the buzz is all about. Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more.


Chestnut Group Painters on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Chestnut Group Painters

Nashville, TN

You've probably heard the saying that the pen is mightier than the sword. Our first story proves that the brush is sometimes mightier than the bulldozer. Miranda Cohen recently met a group of painters that use their talents, not only to create beautiful works of art, but to preserve historic landmarks. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more the story of The Chestnut Group.


Bebo - Folk Artist on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Bebo – Folk Artist

Kingston Springs, TN

Tennessee Crossroads meets Bebo, an artist with a unique style that uses bold colors and quirky characters to create his on fanciful world. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Bebo.


Miranda Herrick - Artist on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Miranda Herrick – Artist

Clarksville, TN

The art of making stained glass windows has been around for ages. When they're found in churches they usually have a story to tell. Tennessee Crossroads has a story to tell about stained glass in a Clarksville church and, in the process, we met an extremely talented young artist with some uncanny, or we should say, "canny" works of art. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Miranda Herrick - Artist.


Charles Brock - Chair Maker on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Charles Brock – Chair Maker

Spring Hill, TN

Ed Jones meets a Columbia artist with a ROCKIN' business.


Churp Bird Homes on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Churp Bird Homes

Murfreesboro, TN

With the new generation of millennial birds looking to settle down, there's an opportunity for some new architecture, at least that's the way Matt Estrada sees it. Tennessee Crossroads went to Murfreesboro, TN to find out more about Matt Estrada's designs, which came to him, quite literally, in a dream.


Gallery 41 on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Gallery 41

Pelham, TN

Whether you like you latte with a twist, or you're partial to mocha frappa whatever, it seems like trendy coffee shops are popping up on every street corner. Miranda Cohen found a little place in Pelham, TN with a different twist. Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more about Gallery 41.


Ken Means' Carousel on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Ken Means’ Carousel

Franklin, TN

There's something magical about an old-time carousel. Something that inspired an artist to take on the task of building his own. Ken Means is reviving an almost lost art form, while following a longtime dream. You can watch him in action at his studio inside the Factory in Franklin, TN. Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more.