Edwin Lockridge, artist

Joe Elmore profiles a talented, homeless Nashville artist

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To make a living doing what you love is serious challenge for many Tennessee artists. Some artists face more obstacles than you might imagine. Edwin Lockridge knows this first hand. Here's the story of a mixed media artist who's encountered more than his share of roadblocks on journey to success.

Joe Elmore has been the host of this Emmy-award winning series since its beginnings. As the face of Tennessee Crossroads, Joe has been taking viewers to meet interesting people and explore fascinating out-of-the-way places since 1987. Joe is also a producer and co-host of Horsepower TV on Spike TV. Joe launched his TV career at WHBQ TV in Memphis, TN, where he served as weekend anchor and reporter. Later, he was chosen to co-host the station's PM Magazine show, where he produced nationally-broadcast stories. He has also done extensive work as an independent film and video producer for clients throughout the Southeast.