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.
Lebanon, TN
We're privileged to meet many talented folks on our trips throughout Tennessee. Some are multi-talented, as is the case with Lebanon, TN artist Charlene Owens. Tennessee Crossroads traveled to her workshop where she transforms simple items into intricate art. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Charlene Owens - Artist.
Nashville, TN
"The Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts" is a quote attributed to the Greek philosopher Aristotle. It could also describe the works of Nashville, TN native Alice Shepard. Alice, who has a degree in philosophy, combines engine parts with kiln-fired glass to create a medium she calls Artwork Cubed. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Pegram, TN
Few art forms put you in touch with nature like making pottery. You're literally molding the earth with your hands. Tennessee Crossroads met a Burns, TN couple who found they had a knack for creating art inspired by the leaves on their trees. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Franklin, TN
Few things have the power to affect us the way art and literature can. Images and words can inspire greatness, cause despair or bring us joy. Recently, Tennessee Crossroads' Ed Jones met a Leiper's Fork, TN artist who combines images and the written word to bring about a sense of peace in the viewer. Join Nashville Public Television to learn more about the story of David Arms.
