Murfreesboro, TN
How would you feel if you knew you were going to spend the next three months hundreds of feet underwater? That idea suited Jon Jacques of Murfreesboro, TN just fine, so he joined the submarine service right out of high school. That service lead him to his consuming passion; collecting anything and everything to do with submarines. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Jon Jacques - Submarine Collector.
Kenton, TN
Throughout many of our lives we've always been told to "think big." Tennessee Crossroads met a toymaker in Kenton, TN who obviously didn't get the message. He's taken small to a whole new level of artistry and he doesn't toy around. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Daniel Sharp - Toymaker.
Lascassas, TN
One Tennessee artist has made a living turning machines into works of art that reflect the lives of the people who drive them. Tennessee Crossroads went to Lascassas, TN to meet George Williams, an artist who not only helps to enhance individuality, but who is quite a unique individual himself.
Woodbury, TN
Styles come and go, but quality never goes out of fashion. Alf Sharp knows a lot about that. For decades, he has designed and built furniture of changing styles, but constant quality. Rob Wilds recently went to Woodbury, TN to visit Alf Sharp - Furniture Maker. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Clarksville, TN
The old saying "set in stone" is very true for one Clarksville, TN artist. In fact, Nashville Public Television and Tennessee Crossroads discovered that it's stone, bronze, and other heavy materials that he transforms into beautiful works of art. And you can find them in the Governor's mansion, churches, hospitals, parks, and private residences across the state and the nation.
Murfreesboro, TN
It's hot outside and sweaters and mittens are the last thing on most people's minds. Everyone except a group of yarn enthusiasts who gather year round at a little shop in Murfreesboro, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Knaughty Knitter.
McKenzie, TN
Many of our state's governors are honored with roads, highways, buildings and parks named after them, but there are only a few facilities across the state that preserve the history and memorabilia of governors who have made major contributions to the state. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Gordon Browning Museum in McKenzie, TN.
Bell Buckle, TN
Tennessee is full of artists who use a variety of things to make their works of art. Tennessee Crossroads found a unique artist named Sherri Warner Hunter in Bell Buckle, TN who takes ordinary, everyday items and creates some extraordinary things, and they're all done in a mosaic design. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Sherri Warner Hunter - Mosaic Artist.
White House, TN
Tennessee Crossroads met a lady named Doris Sprecher in White House, TN who found a way to add plenty of flavor to her way of living and to actually achieve a life-long dream with just a few items from the garden and a family recipe. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Tennessee Chow-Chow & Granny's Place.
Franklin, TN
Tennessee Crossroads spends the day with Connie Shaw, a Franklin, TN woman who assists others in finding their past through the use of her hands and some beautiful works of art. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Artisan Company.
