Handy Hardware

A big box hardware store will have thousands of items, but if you ask them for, say, a cannon ball, they're not very likely to have one in stock. For that, and lots of other unusual things, you may have to pay a visit to an unusual place. Rob Wilds recently did just that when he went to Handy Hardware in FranklinA big box hardware store will have thousands of items, but if you ask them for, say, a cannon ball, they're not very likely to have one in stock. For that, and lots of other unusual things, you may have to pay a visit to an unusual place. Tennessee Crossroads went to Handy Hardware in Franklin, TN. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.

Rob Wilds has been a part of the Tennessee Crossroads family since 1993. As one of our most frequent producers, and the recipient of several journalism awards throughout his various careers, Rob finds that the best reward for his work is meeting the fascinating people and visiting the interesting places he encounters in his travels. A presence in television, radio and print reporter for more than 20 years, Rob is a teacher, writer, producer and director as well as an actor (with appearances in feature films, television shows and on stage).