Franklin, TN
Since its invention, the radio has evolved from a big box filled with tubes, to beautiful pieces of furniture, to tiny devices you can carry in your pocket. We met a man in Franklin, TN who's been preserving old radios for over 60 years and he has no intention of stopping any time soon. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Rudy's Radios.
Nashville, TN
When some people tear down a building or get rid of some old furniture, they might think, "This stuff is going in the trash." But things work differently for artist and designer Doug Regen of Nashville, TN. Doug finds things that have been torn down or discarded and turned into beautiful and functional designs. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Doug Regen - Artist.
Franklin, TN
Susan Watson meets a Franklin craftsman who created a giant factory worker out of scrap metal left behind when the Franklin factory closed.If you are familiar with the 3 R's, reduce, reuse, recycle, then you should know that there's a man in Franklin, TN who's added a 4th "R"--reinvent. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about how Kris Nethercut used his tools and imagination to bring new life to a pile of old metal at Metal Morphosis.
Kenton, TN
Throughout many of our lives we've always been told to "think big." Tennessee Crossroads met a toymaker in Kenton, TN who obviously didn't get the message. He's taken small to a whole new level of artistry and he doesn't toy around. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Daniel Sharp - Toymaker.
Nashville, TN
Hillsboro Village in Nashville, TN has become a quaint and trendy place to shop, dine, even live. Recently a couple there decided one of the fine, old homes would make a great Bed & Breakfast. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast.
Jonesborough, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits a local landmark in Jonesborough, Tennessee's oldest town. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about the Eureka Hotel.
Nolensville, TN
Making a living as an artist isn't always easy. The artist you're about to meet struggled for years, that is until he learned a centuries old method of metalsmithing. And as Tennessee Crossroads found out, Ben Caldwell's artistic future is now as bright as the copper and silver he works with. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Ben Caldwell - Metalsmith, in Nolensville, TN.
Tracy City, TN
Think of a time when mowing, not just your yard but a whole field, was done by hand. While that seems like an almost impossible task, many people still prefer to do it that way. And for those people, no place in Tennessee is more important than Tracy City, TN because, as Tennessee Crossroads found out, that's the home of one of the oldest scythe makers in the country. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Marugg Scythes.
Ashland City, TN
You may remember the taste of the old soda fountain and diners that used to dot America back in the 50's and 60's. Today they're few and far between. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Stratton's Diner in Ashland City, TN. This business is closed, but please enjoy the memories of this journey.
Nashville, TN
Laura Faber takes us for a ride, with the help of the oldest zip-lining company in Tennessee.
Orlinda, TN
Joe Elmore discovers the rustic creativity at Orlinda Furniture Company.
