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Episode #1727
Air Dates: January 1 & 4, 2004

Art of Tennessee:
A Tennessee Crossroads Special

JANUARY 1 & 4

This new Tennessee Crossroads special takes a look at the upcoming "Art of Tennessee" exhibit, housed at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts and the Tennessee State Museum. For seven years, a pair of guest curators and others pursued the mission of collecting 270 objects of visual art - created for, by, or about the state of Tennessee. In this special, you'll meet the passionate collector-curators, share their experiences, discover many of the fascinating objects they chose and – best of all – glimpse into the lives of some of the talented artists who created works that reflect the rich cultural heritage of our state.

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Episode #1728
Air Dates: January 8 & 11, 2004

Civil Rights Museum
Tammy Arender paid a visit to the fascinating new addition of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. As she discovered, it's much more than a history lesson.

CONTACT: Gwen Harmon
PHONE: (901) 521-9699
LOCATION: 450 Mulberry St.
Memphis, Tenn. 38103
WEBSITE: www.civilrightsmuseum.org
SEARCH: Where is 450 Mulberry St, Memphis?

Lost Highways
Al Voecks met a man who missed the quaint roadside attractions of his childhood. So much so that he created a miniature world full of lost highway landmarks.

CONTACT: David Malcolm Rose
PHONE: (615) 237-9195
LOCATION: Lebanon, Tenn.
WEBSITE: www.davidmalcolmrose.com
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Studio B
Rob Wilds shows us how the old technology of the historic Studio B on Music Row is being used for new teaching adventures.

CONTACT: Tina Wright
PHONE: (615) 416-2084
LOCATION: Music Row
Nashville, Tenn.
SEARCH: Where is Music Row, Nashville?

Wayne's Whimsical World
Cassandra Finch takes us to the home of Wayne Nelson, a Murfreesboro man who truly finds lively, new art in discarded old junk.

CONTACT: Wayne Nelson
PHONE: (615) 308-9066
LOCATION: Murfreesboro, Tenn.
SEARCH: Where is Murfreesboro, TN?

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Episode #1729
Air Dates: January 15 & 18, 2004

Kayo's Cars
If you love old cars as much as Joe Elmore, you're going to love this visit to Kayo Erwin's place. It's a palace of muscle car memories.

CONTACT: Kayo Erwin
PHONE: (423) 622-1978
LOCATION: Chattanooga, Tenn.
SEARCH: Where is Chattanooga?

Katie's Ziba
Susan Watson brings us the story of an Iranian immigrant who made her dreams come true in the world of beauty. Today, Katie Mirian is in demand by music stars as well as everyday folks who want a touch of international glamour.

CONTACT: Katie Mirian
PHONE: (615) 292-4492
LOCATION: Ziba International
4121 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, Tenn. 37215
EMAIL: zibaint@yahoo.com
SEARCH: Where is 4121 Hillsboro, Nashville?

West Tennessee Agricultural Museum
Tennessee was once almost exclusively an agricultural state. The times have changed, but Rob Wilds found a place in west Tennessee where you can still experience real farm life.

CONTACT: Delee Rheu Burgess
PHONE: (731) 686-8067
LOCATION: 3 Ledbetter Gate Road
Milan, Tenn. 38358
SEARCH: Where is 3 Ledbetter Gate Rd, Milan?

Sumner's View B&B
Al Voecks found a couple who came to middle Tennessee from the east -- for a little piece of paradise they now share with guests.

CONTACT: Claire and Arch Garland
PHONE: (615) 395-4334
LOCATION: 2820 Thomas Road
Nolensville, Tenn. 37135
WEBSITE: www.sumnersview.com
SEARCH: Where is 2820 Thomas Rd., Nolensville?

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Episode #1730
Air Dates: January 22 & 25, 2004

Doll Collector
Tammi Arender takes us to a lady's home in west Tennessee where her collection of dolls overflow in her house and fill a void in her life.

CONTACT: n/a
PHONE: n/a
LOCATION: West Tenn.

Hispanic Radio
Cassandra Finch profiles a man who's helping bond the growing Hispanic community with a Spanish language radio station and newspaper.

CONTACT: Eliud Trevino
PHONE: (615) 834-7680
LOCATION: 2805 Foster Ave.
Nashville, Tenn. 37210
EMAIL: crucero@bellsouth.net
SEARCH: Where is 2805 Foster Ave., Nashville?

Haiti Trip
Rob Wilds meets some Tennessee volunteers from Clarksville who spend part of each summer helping some of the poorest neighbors of our country.

CONTACT: Dr. Tom Grabenstein
PHONE: (931) 552-8011
LOCATION: Clarksville, Tenn.
SEARCH: Where is Clarksville, TN?

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Episode #1731
Air Dates: January 29 & Feb. 1, 2004

Anchors Aweigh B&B
Rob Wilds found a couple who love Dale Hollow Lake so much that they decided to live on it. And now they've found a way to share their love of the water with overnight guests.

CONTACT: Rocket and Pammy Saier
PHONE: (866) 864-7377
LOCATION: 1019 Eastridge Dr.
Byrdstown, Tenn. 38549
WEBSITE: www.boatbedandbreakfast.com
SEARCH: Where is 1019 Eastridge Drive, Byrdstown?

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Some of the finest works of Tennessee craftsmen can be found in Gatlinburg. As Joe Elmore discovered, there's also a place in Gatlinburg where you can learn to create crafts yourself, thanks to a landmark called the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.

CONTACT: Bill Griffith
PHONE: (865) 436-5860
LOCATION: 556 Parkway
Gatlinburg, Tenn. 37738
WEBSITE: www.arrowmont.org
SEARCH: Where is 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg?

Nikki's Drive In
Al Voecks visits a landmark in Chattanooga. Nikki's Drive In served its first customer in 1943, and for more than 60 years, things have pretty much stayed the same. Nikki's offers their classic food Monday through Saturday.

CONTACT: Charles and June Jones
PHONE: (423) 265-9015
LOCATION: 899 Cherokee Blvd.
Chattanooga, Tenn. 37405
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Barn Party
Susan Watson introduces us to some musicians who will probably never play at the Opry. That's okay because they have their own version of a weekly music show called the Barn Party. It's a ten year old tradition carried on by Christina and Harry England.

CONTACT: Christina and Harry England
PHONE: (615) 797-2212
LOCATION: White Bluff, Tenn.
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