Tommy Ellis – Artist

It seems almost everyone knows about duck calls...thanks to the Duck Dynasty folks, but a wild animal call can be more than a hunting tool. In fact, it can often be a work of art, particularly when created by Tommy Ellis. Rob Wilds recently met this Unionville artist, whose wild animal calls often wind up being displayed on a shelf rather than taken into the field....

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).