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August 2007

Episode #2104
Air Dates: July 26th & 29th, 2007

Taste of the Town Restaurant


Rob Wilds takes us to a restaurant at an old bus station, where the buses are gone but the good food is still there.
CONTACT: Charlie & Linda Smith
PHONE: (931) 766-8132
LOCATION: 204 East Gaines St, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
EMAIL: taste_of_the_town@msn.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Taste of the Town?

Chestnut Hill Ranch B&B


Susan Watson finds place in the city of Only where a 100-year-old farmhouse is a bed and breakfast and a working cattle ranch nowadays.
CONTACT: Cher & George Tanley
PHONE: (931) 729-0153
LOCATION: 3001 Browns Bend Rd., Only, TN 37140
WEBSITE: www.chestnuthillranch.com
EMAIL: chestnuthillranch@earthlink.net
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Chestnut Hill Ranch B&B?

Roger Sells, Gun Maker


Tressa Bush meets a gunmaker who makes long rifles like the ones our forefathers used. He hopes one day folks will be looking for guns with his name on them.
CONTACT: Roger Sells
PHONE: (931) 445-3790
LOCATION: Monterey, TN 38574
EMAIL: rbpodge@twlakes.net
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Monterey, TN?

 

Rockabilly Hall of Fame


Joe Elmore takes us to an out-of-the-way shrine dedicated to Rockabilly music.
CONTACT: Henry Harrison
PHONE: (731) 427-6262
LOCATION: 105 North Church St., Jackson, TN 38301
WEBSITE: www.rockabillyhall.org
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is the Rockabilly Hall of Fame?

Episode #2105
Air Dates: August 2nd & 5th, 2007

Nature's Willow


Tressa Bush meets a former architect in Livingston who makes furniture out of the willow trees that he cultivates.
CONTACT: John Phillips
PHONE: (931)243-4814
LOCATION: 701 West Main St., Livingston, TN 38570
WEBSITE: www.willowartusa.com
EMAIL: willowartusa@info-ed.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Natures Willow?

Gruhn Guitars


Joe Elmore visits the world's largest dealer of vintage and used instruments, and it's right behind Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
CONTACT: George Gruhn
PHONE: (615)256-2033
LOCATION: 400 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
WEBSITE: www.gruhn.com
EMAIL: gruhn@gruhn.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Gruhn Guitars?

Kayaking Piney River


Tammi Arender meets a Brentwood author who’s become an ambassador of canoeing and kayaking.
CONTACT: Patty Shultz
PHONE: (615)376-9226
LOCATION: Brentwood, TN
WEBSITE: www.paddletsra.org
EMAIL: patshultz@comcast.net
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Brentwood ?

Toy Collector


Susan Watson discovers an amazing collection of simple, handmade toys.
CONTACT: Crocia Roberson
PHONE: (270)365-0528
LOCATION: P.O. Box 404, Winchester, TN
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Winchester?

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                    This episode is a re-air for pledge.

Episode #1835
Air Dates: August 9th & 12th, 2007

Herb Williams-Crayon Artist


Laura Huie meets a Nashville artist who uses crayons to create his masterpieces.
CONTACT: Herb Williams
PHONE: (615) 491-4318
LOCATION: The Arts Company, 215 Fifth Ave. North,

                 Nashville, TN 37219, (615) 254-2040
WEBSITE: www.theartscompany.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is The Arts Company?

Barbara’s Home Cooking


Rob Wilds meets a lady whose home cooking produces a room full of customers.
CONTACT: Barbara Thomas
PHONE: (615) 794-9533
LOCATION: 1232 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN 37064
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Barbara's Home Cooking?

Top O’ Woodland B&B Inn


Susan Watson discovers a stately old home that is now a B&B in the heart of Nashville’s historic district.

CONTACT: Belinda Leslie
PHONE: (615) 228-3868
LOCATION: 1603 Woodland St., Nashville, TN 37206
WEBSITE: www.topofwoodland.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Top O' Woodland?

Memphis Zoo Pandas


Joe Elmore takes a trip to the Bluff City and finds out how some cuddly visitors from the Orient are adjusting to life in West Tennessee.
PHONE: (901) 276-WILD
LOCATION: 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN 38112
WEBSITE: www.memphiszoo.org
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is the Memphis Zoo?

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                    This episode is a re-air for pledge.

Episode #1847
Air Dates: August 16th & 19th, 2007

Cahoots Restaurant


Rob Wilds discovers why food lovers are flocking to an old jail in Fayetteville.

CONTACT: Flo Williams
PHONE: (931) 433-1173
LOCATION: 114 West Market Street, Fayetteville, TN 37334
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Cahoots Restaurant?

South Main Arts District


Joe Elmore finds that South Main Street is making a comeback, thanks to art lovers.

CONTACT: Debra Taylor
PHONE: (901) 521-0054
LOCATION: 550 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103
WEBSITE: www.d-edgeart.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is the South Main Arts District?

Hermitage Hotel


Cassandra Finch explores the recently renovated Hermitage Hotel.
PHONE: (615) 244-3121
LOCATION: 231 6th Ave. N, Nashville, TN 37219
WEBSITE: www.thehermitagehotel.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is the Hermitage Hotel?

Chaos Glass


Al Voecks visits an artist who’s taking glass blowing to a whole new level of creativity.

CONTACT: Scott Hodes
PHONE: (615) 799-8262
LOCATION: 7740 Daugherty-Capley Rd., Bon Aqua, TN 37025
EMAIL: chaosglass@bellsouth.net
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Chaos Glass?

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Episode #2108
Air Dates: August 23rd& 26th, 2007

Ella Mae Clark


Rob Wilds meets a Brownsville artist that doesn't let her condition keep her from her passion.
CONTACT: Rachel Dickson, Dickson Gallery of Fine Art
PHONE: (731)423-9708
LOCATION: 118 East Lafayette St., Jackson, TN 38301
WEBSITE: www.dicksongallery.com
EMAIL: fineart@dicksongallery.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is the Dickson Gallery?

S & G Custom Cycles


Joe Elmore takes us to a combination museum and motorcycle shop.
CONTACT: Sam Goodman
PHONE: (931) 380-0202
LOCATION: 1114 Galloway Street, Columbia, TN 38401
WEBSITE: www.sgcustomcycles.com
EMAIL: sgcycles@yahoo.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is S & G Custom Cycles?

Cutting Horse Show


Tammi Arender takes us to witness horse and rider working in perfect rhythm. This year's event will be held at the Williamson County Expo Park, September 8-16th.
CONTACT: Ellen Appleton
PHONE: (615) 812-1111
LOCATION: Williamson Co. Expo: 4215 Long Ln, Franklin, TN 37064

WEBSITE: www.nchadella.com or www.nchacutting.com
EMAIL: eappleton1@aol.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is the Williamson County Expo?

Mud Puddle Pottery


Susan Watson meets two friends who love to share their love of pottery.
CONTACT: Sharon Ingram and Ronnica Stanley
PHONE: (615) 646-6644
LOCATION: 538 Hwy 70, Pegram, TN 37143
WEBSITE: www.mudpuddlepottery.com

EMAIL: mudpuddle@bellsouth.net
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Mud Puddle Pottery?


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