Sardis, TN
Long before classrooms were equipped with computers or were air conditioned, many kids learned their "readin', writin', and 'rithmatic" in one room schoolhouses across the country. Most of them are long gone, but Tennessee Crossroads' Ed Jones visited one that has been restored to it's former glory near Scotts Hill, TN. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Goodlettsville, TN
Once in a while, old technology enjoys a comeback, thanks to new, younger audiences. Take the vinyl LP record, for example. Well next look out for the return of the manual typewriter. Hard to believe in this electric-powered, digital world of ours. However, there's a young Goodlettsville, TN man who's playing a big part in the typewriter' revival. Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Murfreesboro, TN
Ken Wilshire met a couple in Murfreesboro who love and respect the hamburger.
Chapman's Boro, TN
Anyone who has ever followed their dream of becoming a pilot will tell you, there's nothing like the time you spend in your plane. One pilot in Ashland City, TN says he loves flying so much, he wants to live in a plane. And he does. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Red Lane and his DC8 Jet Airplane House.
Memphis, TN
Tennessee Crossroads, and Nashville Public Television honor African American history month with a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Linn Sitler toured the hallowed halls recently to explore new exhibits that are both educational and inspirational. Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Nashville, TN
Some times real life gets between us and the things we are passionate about. But, if we're lucky, we find a road back to those things. Ren Harvey is a good example. As little girl, she loved looking for arrow heads and making drawings of them. But it took decades before Ren found the road back to those things. Tennessee Crossroads recently met this Nashville artist who is using her talents to help correct the history of people who disappeared long ago. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Ren Harvey, Historical Artist.
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads found a custom furniture designer in Nashville that could make the dream of owning redwood furniture a reality. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more.
Nashville, TN
"The Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts" is a quote attributed to the Greek philosopher Aristotle. It could also describe the works of Nashville, TN native Alice Shepard. Alice, who has a degree in philosophy, combines engine parts with kiln-fired glass to create a medium she calls Artwork Cubed. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
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