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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nashville, TN
Some times real life gets between us and the things we are passionate about. But, if we're lucky, we find a road back to those things. Ren Harvey is a good example. As little girl, she loved looking for arrow heads and making drawings of them. But it took decades before Ren found the road back to those things. Tennessee Crossroads recently met this Nashville artist who is using her talents to help correct the history of people who disappeared long ago. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Ren Harvey, Historical Artist.
