Knoxville, TN
A Knoxville, TN artist with two passions, which happen to compliment each other. One that starts hot: glass blowing. And one that ends cold: craft brewing. Gretchen Bates met him recently, and has the whole "pretentious" story. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Smyrna, TN
Many of us will see a historic home and appreciate it for being just that. Others will see the same home and experience a feeling of a spiritual connection to the place. That is very true of Char Potterbaum, who decided to do something about those feelings. Tennessee Crossroads recently went to Smyrna, TN to take a walk with Char at one of her favorite places. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Char Potterbaum - Fabric Artist.
Jackson, TN
There's nothing like biting into an ice cold watermelon on a hot day. As a matter of fact, fruit of any kind can be a real taste treat. Tennessee Crossroads found an artist from Jackson, TN who turns fruit into a treat, for the eyes! Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Murfreesboro, TN
Artists and artisans abound in Tennessee. While the numbers are impressive, so are the diverse styles of expression. Michelle Sweatt has unique style she calls "Inclined to Improvise". Her works will get your attention, to say the least. Tennessee Crossroads met her at work in her home studio in Murfreesboro, TN.
Monterey, TN
If you have an idea you believe in, sometimes you just have to go ahead and try it, even if others doubt you.That's what Jay Bauman did. Jay is an artist and craftsman born into a family of leather workers, who made fine belts and holsters. But, when Jay saw leather, he didn't see belts and holsters; he saw saddles. So, Jay took the trail less ridden and now his saddles are sought by horse owners from across the country. Tennessee Crossroads recently traveled to the community of Muddy Pond to watch Jay at work..
Nashville, TN
The music we listen to says a lot about who we are and where we cam from. Important things to know, but not necessarily the kind of thing you think about being taught in school. If you'd like a lesson on that, go to the Bayou. Not a place. A Person. Bayou is Shannon Williford's nickname. He and his friend spend a lot of their time in a program called 'Blues in the Schools.' Tennessee Crossroads recently met Bayou at a Nashville school where he and his friends were conducting a music lesson, which includes a dash of history and geography and even a pinch of math and science. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Columbia, TN
Tennessee Crossroads hit the backroads of Maury County, TN. That's where I found Max Davis, a talented guy who never met an old truck he didn't like. Max can transform one into a show quality masterpiece. And it all takes place off the beaten path at Possum Holler Garage. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Hendersonville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads met a Hendersonville, TN artist and her family, who not only thought about improving their community, they did it. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Memorial Park Mosaics.
