Jay Farrell Photography

Works of art come in many varieties. Some look to the future, others focus on the past. Rob Wilds recently met Jay Farrell, a Nashville artist, who is focused on what abandoned and crumbling buildings can tell us about the people who built them.

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).