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January 2006

Episode #1927
Air Dates: January 5 and 8, 2006

Maisie’s Restaurant
Rob Wilds discovers the secret ingredient that makes this restaurant so popular.

CONTACT: Susan Lamb
LOCATION: 1200 Donelson Ave., Old Hickory, TN 37138
PHONE: (615) 847-9477
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MUSIC: "She's So Mary"
Courtesy of Screaming Bald Ego www.screamingbaldego.com

Deco Dan
Tammi Arender meets a man obsessed with kitchen mixers from days gone by.

CONTACT: Dan McQuade
PHONE:  (901) 728-4288
LOCATION: Memphis, TN

WEBSITE: www.decodan.com
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MUSIC: "The Truth" "Keith's Tunes" "I know that I love you"
Courtesy of Lance Allen guitarlancer@hotmail.com
 

Ames Plantation
Al Voecks explores the history of this west Tennessee plantation.

CONTACT:  n/a
PHONE: (901) 878-1067
LOCATION: Grand Junction, TN 37039
WEBSITE: www.amesplantation.org
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Queen Kimberly
Sharon Puckett introduces us to a costume designer and part-time queen.

CONTACT: Kimberly Stockton
PHONE: (615) 500-8289
LOCATION: La Vergne, TN

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Episode #1928
Air Dates: January 12 and 15, 2006

Carl’s Perfect Pig
Joe Elmore joins the locals and big city pig pilgrims for some of the best BBQ in the state.

CONTACT: Carl Teitluff
LOCATION: 4991 Hwy 70 East, White Bluff, TN 37187
PHONE: (615) 797-4020

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Flat Creek Community Center
Tammi Arender discovers a hot spot for old-fashioned entertainment and eating in Bedford County.

CONTACT: Ike Farrar
PHONE:  (931) 695-5332
LOCATION: Flat Creek, TN 

SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Flat Creek?


Bill Powell
Sharon Puckett meets a man whose passion for preservation surrounds him at work and at home.

CONTACT:  Bill Powell
PHONE: (615) 390-4162
LOCATION: Leipers Fork, TN
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Toadal Vision
Susan Watson meets a photographer who is totally focused on Toadal Vision.

CONTACT: Larry Safko
PHONE: (931) 647-0755
LOCATION: Clarksville, TN
WEBSITE: www.toadalvision.com
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Episode #1929
Air Dates: January 19 and 22, 2006

Banjo Picker  
Tammi Arender meets a banjo picker who plays tribute to his famous great uncle.

CONTACT: Phillip Steinmetz
PHONE: (931) 209-3074
LOCATION: West Tennessee


Rippavilla
Sharon Puckett takes a charming trip back in time at an elegant antebellum mansion.

CONTACT: n/a
PHONE:  (931) 486-9037
LOCATION: 5700 Main St., Spring Hill, TN 37174
WEBSITE: www.rippavilla.org
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Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Al Voecks dribbles down memory lane for a look back at some incredible women athletes.

CONTACT:  n/a
PHONE: (865) 633-9000
LOCATION: 700 Hall of Fame Dr., Knoxville, TN 37915
WEBSITE: www.wbhof.com
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John Moore

Cassandra Finch profiles the soul searching work of artist John Moore.

CONTACT: John Moore
PHONE: (931) 808-1637
LOCATION: Fayetteville, TN
WEBSITE: www.evermoore.com

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Episode #1930
Air Dates: January 26 and 29, 2006

Boomerang
Rob Wilds tosses us a story about a world boomerang champion from Middle Tennessee.
 
CONTACT: Matt Golenor
LOCATION: Nashville, TN
PHONE: (615) 498-1809

WEBSITE: www.gogobooms.com
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Ellington Agricultural Center
Tammi Arender finds some interesting agricultural history in the heart of Nashville.

CONTACT: n/a
PHONE: 615) 837-5197
LOCATION: 440 Hogan Rd., Nashville, TN 37204

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Knoxville Weekend
Joe Elmore discovers there’s plenty to see and do on this urban weekend getaway.

Hotel St. Oliver
PHONE: (888) 809-7241
LOCATION: 407 Union Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902

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Three Rivers Rambler

PHONE: (865) 524-9411
LOCATION: 401 Henley St., Suite 5, Knoxville, TN 37902
WEBSITE: www.threeriversrambler.com

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Other attractions include:
Market Square
Tomato Head Restaurant (423) 637-4067
Yee-Haw Graphics www.yeehawindustries.com
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame www.wbhof.com
Knoxville Old City


The Flower Tea Room
Susan Watson visits a Goodlettsville landmark that two sisters turned into a popular gathering place for tea, lunch and dessert.
 
CONTACT: Patricia Grace
PHONE: (615) 855-1984
LOCATION: 112 Old Brick Church Pike, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
WEBSITE: www.theflowertearoom.com

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