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Clarksville Foundry on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Clarksville Foundry

Clarksville, TN

When we think of family traditions we certainly don’t think of working with molten metal and dangerous condition, but, Tennessee Crossroads found a family in Clarksville, TN who has carried on a rich Tennessee tradition of producing some of the highest quality iron in the world with no plans of shutting down for even more generations to come. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Clarksville Foundry.


Lankford Leather on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Lankford Leather

Franklin, TN

From cowboy to artist, one Franklin, TN man goes from riding bulls to creating masterpieces that cowboys use. But that’s not all this craftsman does. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Terry Lankford and Lankford Leather.


Gallagher Guitars on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Gallagher Guitars

Murfreesboro, TN

Tennessee Crossroads visits Wartrace, TN, home of a three-generation guitar making tradition. Gallagher guitars are well respected for their genuine craftsmanship, and as Tennessee Crossroads discovered, another secret to success is the family pride and harmony that's been passed down. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Gallagher Guitars.


Dragon Dreams on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Dragon Dreams

Chattanooga, TN

We think of the dragon as the villain of that story, but you'd have a tough time convincing Barbara Newton that is true. This Chattanooga woman has a warm spot in her heart for the fire-breathing beast and, as Tennessee Crossroads found out, her obsession has led to the creation of a collection of mythical proportions. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Dragon Dreams.


Victor Wooten's Center for Music and Nature on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Victor Wooten’s Center for Music and Nature

Only, TN

There's a place in Tennessee where people come from all over the world because of the music. You might think we are talking about Nashville but today we're talking about an extra ordinary place at the edge of the Duck River. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Victor Wooten's Center for Music and Nature.


Susan Thornton - Metal Jewelry Artist on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Susan Thornton – Metal Jewelry Artist

Watertown, TN

Tennessee Crossroads travels to Watertown, TN to visit a woman who is making jewelry using a technique that can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Metal Jewelry Artist - Susan Thornton.


Charles Houston Beaumont - Metal Artist on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Charles Houston Beaumont – Metal Artist

Monteagle, TN

When you see an old weather-beaten and falling-down barn, you probably see it as just that. When Charles Houston Beaumont of Tracy City, TN sees one he sees a fish. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Charles Houston Beaumont - Metal Artist.


Davenport Collection on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Davenport Collection

Smyrna, TN

Many of us collect everything from tea cups to tractors and more.Tennessee Crossroads meets Richard Davenport in Smyrna, TN to meet the man who has so many collections, he has had to build a whole town to hold them all. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Davenport Collection.


Southeastern Climbers Coalition on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Southeastern Climbers Coalition

Nashville, TN

Tennessee Crossroads' Ed Jones takes us to new heights as he tags along with the Southern Climbers Coalition. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Southeastern Climbers Coalition.


Rhoades Cars on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Rhoades Cars

Hendersonville, TN

It seems like bicycles have been around for ages and you’ll find all ages riding them these days for exercise, recreation and a fun, healthy way to reach one’s destination. Tennessee Crossroads found a place in Hendersonville, TN where the bicycle as we have known it has evolved into something to take us down a new road to the future. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Rhoades Cars.


Pie Sensations on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Pie Sensations

Columbia, TN

Tennessee Crossroads was very happy to find a tiny place that is turning out pies with mighty big flavor. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Pie Sensations in Columbia, TN.


Guit Art on NPT's Tennessee Crossroads

Guit Art

Murfreesboro, TN

Rob Wilds visits with an artisan in Murfreesboro who turns guitars into works of art.