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September 2007

Episode #2109
Air Dates: August 30 & Sept. 2, 2007

Cumberland Mtn. General Store


Joe Elmore meets a couple in Clarkrange that run an authentic general store and 50's diner.
CONTACT: Ron & Lana Jones
PHONE: (931)863-3880
LOCATION: 6807 South York Hwy. Clarkrange, TN 38553
WEBSITE: www.cumberlandmountaingeneralstore.com
EMAIL: trawlers@twlakes.net
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Freestone Pottery


Al Voecks gets reacquainted with pottery makers that he first met in a Crossroads story that aired 20 years ago.
CONTACT: Tom & Sally Freestone
PHONE: (931)621-3456
LOCATION: 707 North Fork Lane, Whitleyville, TN 38588
WEBSITE: www.freestonepottery.com
EMAIL: freestonepot@twlakes.net
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Wells Kitchen


Rob Wilds discovers a restaurant near Memphis that serves up good food and soothing music for dinner.
CONTACT: Vannice Crocker
PHONE: (901)476-5750
LOCATION: 136 N Main St,Brighton, TN 38011
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Wells Kitchen?

Gentry's Farm


Susan Watson spends some time with the Gentry family, who have been farming since 1849. She finds out how agritourism helped save their farm.
CONTACT: Cindy & Allen Gentry
PHONE: (615)794-4368
LOCATION: 1974 New Hwy 96 West, Franklin, TN 37064
WEBSITE: www.gentryfarm.com
EMAIL: cindygentry@aol.com
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Episode #2110
Air Dates: Sept. 6th & 9th, 2007

Chappy's On Church


Al Voecks meets a man who got a brand new start in Nashville after hurricane Katrina destroyed his dream restaurant in 2005.
CONTACT: John Chapman
PHONE: (615)322-9932
LOCATION: 1721 Church St., Nashville, TN 37203
WEBSITE: www.chappys.com
EMAIL: Chappy@Chappys.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Chappy's on Church?

Classic Cars Southeast


Joe Elmore pays a visit to a car showroom in Lebanon to find out why people are obsessed with the muscle cars of past decades.
PHONE: (615)449-4300
LOCATION: 917 Carthage Hwy., Lebanon, TN 37087
WEBSITE: www.classiccarssoutheast.com
EMAIL: info@classiccarssoutheast.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Classic Cars Southeast?

Leipers Fork Carving Club


Susan Watson sits in on a gathering of professional and aspiring wood carvers in Leipers Fork.
CONTACT: Vic Hood
PHONE: (615)790-9626
LOCATION: 4231 Old Hillsboro Rd (Rt. 46), Franklin, TN 37064
WEBSITE: http://artofdon.com/Club.htm
EMAIL: vhood@leatherwoodinc.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is the Carving Club?

Dustin Jewelry


Rob Wilds meets a Clarksville jeweler who enjoys passing his love of beauty to anyone willing to learn.
CONTACT: Dustin Rushing
PHONE: (931)906-1114
LOCATION: 2872 Wilma Rudolph Blvd Clarksville, TN 37040
EMAIL: dust1049@aol.com
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Episode #2111
Air Dates: Sept. 13th & 16th, 2007

The Shoppes at Cokers


Rob Wilds meets a Tullahoma man who wouldn't let an old Coke bottling plant fall victim to the wrecking ball. He turned the historic building into a new shopping center.
CONTACT: Russel Credle
PHONE: (615) 476-3542
LOCATION: 401 Wilson Ave., Tullahoma, TN 37388
EMAIL: russel.credle@nissan-use.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where are The Shoppes at Cokers?

Daisy Hill B&B


Sharon Puckett visits a bed & breakfast just minutes from downtown Nashville where each room has its own European charm.
CONTACT: Linda Bengson
PHONE: (615) 297-9795
LOCATION: 2816 Blair Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212
WEBSITE: www.daisyhillbedandbreakfast.com
EMAIL: daisyhil@bellsouth.net
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Belmont Mansion Ext. Renovation  


Tammi Arender shows you the extensive renovation of the Belmont Mansion in Nashville and uncovers the secrets of its original owner.
CONTACT: Angie Nichols
PHONE: (615) 585-7781
LOCATION: 1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville,TN 37212
WEBSITE: www.belmontmansion.com
EMAIL: angienichols@comcast.net
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Belmont Mansion?

Designs By Kara


Susan Watson meets a designer who combines her love of horses and her flair for fashion to create one-of-a-kind handbags.
CONTACT: Kara Coats
PHONE: (615) 302-2592
LOCATION: 3312 Haynes Dr., Spring Hill, TN 37174
WEBSITE: www.designsbykara.com
EMAIL: kara@designsbykara.com
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Episode #2112
Air Dates: Sunday, Sept. 23rd &

Thursday, Sept. 27th, 2007

NOTE:

The Thursday Sept. 20th airing is preempted by "The Candidates 2008".

The Sunday Sept. 30th airing is preempted by Ken Burns' "The War."

TN Clay Target Complex


Joe Elmore visits a public shooting complex where you can learn to shoot from an expert. Joe brings his teenage daughter along for a lesson.
CONTACT: Terry Hetrick
PHONE: (615) 293-1316
LOCATION: 1100 County Hospital Rd., P.O. Box 90131, Nashville, TN 37209
WEBSITE: www.tnclay.com
EMAIL: tnclay@bellsouth.net
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is TN Clay Target Complex?

Rollin' Oak Tear Drop Trailers


Tressa Bush travels to a company in Jamestown that makes the tear drop trailers that were popular in the 30s and 40s.
CONTACT: Scott Edwards
PHONE: (931) 879-6192
LOCATION: 1348 North York Highway, Jamestown, TN 38556
WEBSITE: www.rollinoak.com
EMAIL: info@rollinoak.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Rollin' Oak?

Dan Sharley, Watercolor Artist


Tammi Arender meets a Murfreesboro artist who paints the things he loves most- fishing, wildlife, and athletes.
CONTACT: Dan Sharley
PHONE: (615) 498.6834
LOCATION: Murfreesboro, TN

WEBSITE: www.dansharley.com
EMAIL: dsharley12@yahoo.com
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Murfreesboro, TN?

Tim Pace, Eco-Art


Rob Wilds visits a man in West Tennessee who welds recycled metals together to create art.
CONTACT: Tim Pace
PHONE: (731) 989-2366
LOCATION: 82 Sherry Lynn Dr., Finger, TN 38334
WEBSITE: www.ecoartbytim.com
EMAIL: pacenart@usit.net
SEARCHMap Quest: Where is Finger, TN?

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