Mandolin Maker

Musicians are constantly searching for the best instruments to play, and while some of those come out of the huge workshops of large companies, others can come from very unexpected places. Tennessee Crossroads visited Jonathon McClannahan in Goodlettesville, TN, just outside Nashville. Join Nashville Public Television’s Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Jonathon McClannahan – Mandolin Maker.

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Musicians are constantly searching for the best instruments to play. And while some of those come out of the huge workshops of large companies, others can come from very unexpected places. As Rob Wilds found out when he visited Jonathon McClannahan in Goodlettesville just outside Nashville.

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).