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Lundy Cupp - Woodcarver on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Lundy Cupp – Woodcarver

Kingston Springs, TN

Imagine spending most of your adult life doing a very serious job like being a fraud investigator, only to learn that you have an incredible knack for carving wood. Tennessee Crossroads introduces us to Lundy Cupp of Kingston Springs, TN, who has turned this surprising revelation into his livelihood. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Lundy Cupp - Woodcarver.


Brittle Brothers on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Brittle Brothers

Goodlettsville, TN

Tammi Arender meets two guys in Goodlettsville who went from being a chemical engineer and a real estate agent to making peanut brittle.


Britt Stadig on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Britt Stadig

Nashville, TN

Rob Wilds meets a Nashville artist who's talent is one for the books.


Jim Cohron - Woodcarver on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Jim Cohron – Woodcarver

Nashville, TN

Wood carvers often work in solitude, just them and the wood but, of course, like any artist they appreciate the public recognition. Tennessee Crossroads met a woodcarver named Jim Cohron of White's Creek, TN who loves his work, but loves talking to people about it just as much. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.


The Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

The Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation

Cedar Hill, TN

When The Civil War is mentioned, we usually think of famous battles or Generals, but everyone in Tennessee was affected by the struggle - some for the worse. As this next story explains some for the better. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation.


The Hamery on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

The Hamery

Murfreesboro, TN

You know around these parts, all you have to do is mention red eye gravy, buttermilk biscuits, grits, black eyed peas and corn bread and good old country ham just naturally comes to mind Tennessee Crossroads found a man in Murfreesboro, TN who’s making sure the tradition of curing this Southern comfort food is kept alive. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about The Hamery.


Susan Eaddy - Clay Illustrator on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Susan Eaddy – Clay Illustrator

Nashville, TN

Susan Eaddy is a Nashville, TN artist who specializes in clay illustration and who also creates works primarily for children's books and magazines. She also creates scenes with clay animals before photographing them for the final illustration product. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Susan Eaddy - Clay Illustrator.


Birdsong Harp Center on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Birdsong Harp Center

Holladay, TN

Ken Wilshire meets a couple who bring the harp to life on the banks of the Tennessee River.


Tennessee Barn Project on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Tennessee Barn Project

Thompson's Station, TN

Tennessee Crossroads spends the day with two brothers in Williamson County, TN who recycle old barns into handcrafted furniture. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Tennessee Barn Project.


Authentic Tours of Historic Black Nashville and Middle Tennessee on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Authentic Tours of Historic Black Nashville and Middle Tennessee

Nashville, TN

In honor of Black History Month, Nashville Public Television Education Reporter LaTonya Turner takes an authentic tour of Nashville's past with a local historian. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Authentic Tours of Historic Black Nashville and Middle Tennessee.


Spicer & Company on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Spicer & Company

Cookeville, TN

Meet a man who finds inspiration in the perfection of nature. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Spicer and Company.


Ragtop Picture Cars on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Ragtop Picture Cars

Lebanon, TN

Many of us have been watching a movie when a car in the picture catched our eye. Maybe it was the exact car you drove to the senior prom or the hot car you wished you could have. And if you've ever wondered how that car wound up in that movie watch Tennessee Crossroads as we introduce you to David Tinsley of Lebanon, TN, the man movie makers call when they simply must have the right vehicle for their film. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.