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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nashville, TN
One of the biggest trends in recorded music today has nothing to do with downloads and everything to do with dropping a needle in the groove. Tennessee Crossroads visited a Nashville, TN business which started creating those grooves back in 1949 and is going stronger than ever today. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about United Record Pressing.
Athens, TN
In our travels across the state, we’ve found craftsmen making chairs in all shapes, sizes and designs but, they’re usually made for comfort and beauty out of fine woods and other materials. Tennessee Crossroads met Jim McGie in Athens, TN who finds some pretty unusual materials and turns them into beautiful rocking chairs.
