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Rudy's Radios on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Rudy’s Radios

Franklin, TN

Since its invention, the radio has evolved from a big box filled with tubes, to beautiful pieces of furniture, to tiny devices you can carry in your pocket. We met a man in Franklin, TN who's been preserving old radios for over 60 years and he has no intention of stopping any time soon. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Rudy's Radios.


Johnny McGrew - Dulcimer Maker on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Johnny McGrew – Dulcimer Maker

Englewood, TN

Certain sounds can be very special to us. A song or voice may evoke very strong memories. For one East Tennessee man, sounds--whether the roar of an engine or the sweet refrain from an old-time instrument--can stir not only memories but the desire to create. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Johnny McGrew of Englewood, TN.


Damon MacNaught - Bare Glass on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Damon MacNaught – Bare Glass

Silver Point, TN

The Appalachian Center for the Arts in Silver Point, TN is a magnet for aspiring artist from all across the country.That's what drew Damon MacNaught to the Volunteer State from New York. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Damon MacNaught - Bare Glass.


Sharron Eckert - Pine Needle Basket Maker on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Sharron Eckert – Pine Needle Basket Maker

Pleasant Hill, TN

Tennessee Crossroads meets a woman in Pleasant Hill who makes baskets and other home decor from 12-inch pine needles. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Sharron Eckert - Pine Needle Basket Maker in Pleasant Hill, TN.


Loveless Cafe on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Loveless Cafe

Nashville, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits a Nashville landmark, the Loveless Cafe in Nashville, TN, to sample their award-winning country ham, real Southern-fried chicken, and Nashville's favorite scratch biscuits. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Yee-Haw Graphics on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Yee-Haw Graphics

Knoxville, TN

Tennessee Crossroads discovers there's plenty to see and do on this urban weekend getaway to East Tennessee. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Knoxville Weekend.


Haynes Flags on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Haynes Flags

Murfreesboro, TN

Everyone feels a little more patriotic around this time of year as we recall our struggle for independence and the people who sacrificed for it more than 200 years ago. But, others have sacrificed since then to help us keep our freedom. Tennessee Crossroads' Rob Wilds met a Murfreesboro, TN man who answered the call years ago, and now shares his memories of that time with others. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Haynes Flags.


Arlene's Art on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Arlene’s Art

Gassaway, TN

If you liked making mud pies as a child and building bonfires as an adult, you can certainly relate tho this next story. Tennessee Crossroads' Ken Wilshire found an artist in Gassaway, TN who's almost creating modern day fossils with her unique talents. Arlene Knaak certainly knows how to make a lasting impression. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Arlene's Art.


Hot Shots Jump Rope Team on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Hot Shots Jump Rope Team

Franklin, TN

Across the country, kids have been participating in this sport for years, you might have even tried it out, but Tennessee Crossroads showed us that for some kids this sport isn't just for the school yard. So we thought she should introduce us to the seemingly simple art of Rope Skipping. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Hot Shots Jump Rope Team in Franklin, TN.


Guitar Maker Mark Piper on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Guitar Maker Mark Piper

Spring Hill, TN

You know, you don’t get a moniker like Music City without some great musicians to make the music. And those players can’t make great music without quality-crafted guitars. With so many choices out there though, it takes a special talent that stands out above the crowd of talented craftsmen. Tennessee Crossroads visits one named Mark Piper a recent trip to Spring Hill, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.


Ron Lowery - Photographer on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Ron Lowery – Photographer

Chattanooga, TN

It's easy to enjoy the beauty of a Tennessee river from its bank or from inside a boat. But you may never look at rivers the same after meeting Ron Lowery. Ron combines his love of flying with his passion for capturing life behind his camera lens. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


Boys of East High WWII on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Boys of East High WWII

Nashville, TN

Tressa Bush explores the stories of five dozen young men from East Nashville who died in World War II, and the man who has set out to make sure that their stories won't be forgotten anytime soon.