Kingston Springs, TN
The master craftsman in our next story is originally from merry old England, but his love for making fine instruments first brought him to Music City nearly 40 years ago. Since then, he's built or repaired guitars for rock and roll royalty from Aerosmith to U-2. Join us on Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads and meet a guitar maker with a rich history in the music business.
Athens, TN
In our travels across the state, we’ve found craftsmen making chairs in all shapes, sizes and designs but, they’re usually made for comfort and beauty out of fine woods and other materials. Tennessee Crossroads met Jim McGie in Athens, TN who finds some pretty unusual materials and turns them into beautiful rocking chairs.
Readyville, TN
Tennessee Crossroads visits a former psychological counselor in Readyville, TN who left his career to make rocking chairs that are truly unique. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Alan Daigre - Chairmaker.
Nashville, TN
Nashville is becoming more diverse everyday, with new neighbors arriving from countries around the globe. Of course, one of the benefits to that are all the exotic dishes we get to enjoy like Dominican - Puerto Rican - Cuban Cuisine. Join Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads to find out more about Merengue Cafe in Nashville, TN.
Kingston, TN
Like many of the country inns we visited, it was not only a dream home but a work in progress. Tennessee Crossroads made a return visit to the Whitestone Inn in Kingston, TN to see how the dream has remarkably unfolded for its proud owners. Watch this and more episode segments of Nashville Public Television's Tennessee Crossroads.
Nashville, TN
Miranda Cohen introduces us to stone carver, Charlie Hunt.
Eagleville, TN
If you're a "Baby Boomer," you probably remember the show "Green Acres," where a city girl winds up on a farm with her husband, and hilarity ensues. There was even a pig in the cast as Tennessee Crossroads found a similar story in Eagleville, TN at a place called "Lucky Ladd Farms." They even have an all-star pig! Join us on Tennessee Crossroads and Nashville Public Television to find out more.
Memphis, TN
Joe Elmore finds a clothier at the Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis who's been dressing rock stars and other folks, including Elvis Presley, since 1946.